Issue - meetings

To consider agreement the publication of the updated Local Development Scheme.

The Committee considered a report to agree publication of the updated Local Development Scheme.

The timetable for preparing the new Local Plan had been updated to reflect current progress and anticipated timescales through preparation and adoption.

The Committee queried if there would be any issues regarding purdah if councillors wished to attend the public meetings with the planning inspectorate, and it was advised that advice would be provided from the Monitoring Officer to help clarify this with members. The Committee also suggested that a session on the Local Plan be included in induction for new members after the election in May 2023. 

The Committee resolved to agree the publication of the updated Local Development Scheme.