Issue - meetings

A presentation was given which updated Members on the current position regarding the preparation of the Preferred Options Core Strategy. Members were reminded that the Core Strategy will contain a Spatial Vision, Strategic Objectives, Core Policies and a Monitoring and Implementation Framework.

It was reported that a number of Core Strategies submitted by other Authorities had been rejected by Central Government and that Bromsgrove was learning from the experiences of these Authorities. In particular it was clear there was a requirement for a strong evidence base in a number of areas such as PPG 17 Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation and work was planned to address this. Clearly recent Government Guidance and the West Midlands Regional Strategy would also inform the preparation of the Core Strategy.  

RESOLVED:  that the contents of the presentation be noted.