Issue - meetings

The Working Party considered a report relating to the Longbridge Area Action Plan (LAAP). The report detailed the procedures which had been followed in order to produce the LAAP which had been prepared in conjunction with Birmingham City Council, Worcestershire County Council and key stakeholders including St. Modwen Properties PLC and Advantage West Midlands. There had been public consultation at all stages and an Examination in Public had taken place at the end of 2008. The final report of the Inspector was binding and the minor changes contained in the report had now been incorporated into the final version of the LAAP. The Secretary of State had assessed the LAAP and found it to be sound.

It was recognised that the delivery of the various aspects of the LAAP would be a significant challenge for the Authorities involved. The Leader of the Council stated that although formal decisions had not been made, it was anticipated that a Joint Board would be established consisting of officers and Members from the Authorities involved in order to facilitate the project.

The significant achievement of all those involved in the production of the LAAP was acknowledged and thanks were expressed to officers and Members for their input to the process to date.

RECOMMENDED   that the Longbridge Area Action Plan be adopted as the development plan for the former MG Rover Site.