Issue - meetings

To advise Members of the implications of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 and to consider whether to opt into the process within the Act.

(Report attached)

RESOLVED that

1)                 the powers for Councils and communities contained within the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 be noted;

and RECOMMENDED that

2)                 the Council adopt a light touch approach to the legislation and associated process, with a report to the Committee following publication of further guidance to review the findings of the initial round of proposals and decisions.

Members received a report advising them of the implications of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. 

RESOLVED that

1)                 the powers for Councils and communities contained within the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 be noted;

and RECOMMENDED that

2)                 the Council adopt a light touch approach to the legislation and associated process, with a report to the Committee following publication of further guidance to review the findings of the initial round of proposals and decisions.