Issue - meetings

1. That Cabinet approves the adoption and publication of the attached Local Development Scheme (Appendix 1) and for this to be brought into effect from 1^st November 2024.

2. That Cabinet approves the release of funding from planning reserves for the reasons as described within this report to enable the review of the adopted Local Plan during the remainder of financial year 2024/25 and continuing in 2025/26 and 2026/27.

3. That Cabinet approves the draft updated Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for public consultation (Appendix 2).

The Leader stated that the Local Plan was the key planning document for the borough providing the framework for meeting the future development needs of the area and setting out policies and guidance to shape, plan and manage growth and guide development across the borough over a 15- year period. This plan was aligned with the Industrial Strategy.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CABINET MEMBERS:

1. That Cabinet approves the adoption and publication of the attached Local Development Scheme (Appendix 1) and for this to be brought into effect from 1^st November 2024.

2. That Cabinet approves the release of funding from planning reserves for the reasons as described within this report to enable the review of the adopted Local Plan during the remainder of financial year 2024/25 and continuing in 2025/26 and 2026/27.

3. That Cabinet approves the draft updated Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for public consultation (Appendix 2).