Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the methodology to be used for the integration and adoption of Parish Plans within the district wide Local Strategic Partnership and the Local Development Framework. Reference was also made to discussions on this issue which had taken place at a recent meeting of the Parish Council Forum. It was recognised that Parish Plans could provide a valuable source of local information that could inform the work of the Local Strategic Partnership and integrate with or supplement the Local Development Framework.  It was felt however that further consideration may be required in relation to the procedure to be followed in relation to formally recognising Parish Plans and it was

RESOLVED:

(a)       that authority to finalise the methodology for the integration of Parish Plans within the Local Strategic Partnership and the Local Development Framework be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder; and    

(b)       that following the finalisation of the process referred to above, a twelve week period of consultation be undertaken within this Authority, the Local Strategic Partnership, Community First/County Association of Local Councils and the County Council.