Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 15February 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2023.

To receive any questions from members of the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14. Deadline for notification is not later than 5.00 pm on Thursday 23 February 2023.

To receive any questions from Members of the Council. Deadline for notification is not later than 5.00 pm on Thursday 23 February 2023.

Lead Member – Councillor Richard Marshall – Portfolio Holder for Highways and Regulatory Services

Report of Mark Barrow – Executive Director of Place

RESOLVED:

2.1. To approve the response to the Government’s consultation on reforms to national planning policy as set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

2.2. That authority be given to the Executive Director of Place to agree, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Highways and Regulatory Services any additional minor changes to the Council’s response to the consultation ahead of its submission to the Government on 2 March 2023.

Councillor Ian Nellins – Deputy Leader - Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport

Report of Mark Barrow – Executive Director of Place

Report to follow