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To receive the Leader’s report on the work of the Executive since the Council meeting held on 25 April 2018.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Bettison OBE, presented his report on the work of the Executive since that reported at the Council meeting on 25 April 2018. The Executive had met twice on 8 May and 12 June 2018.
The Leader highlighted the following matters that had been considered:
Within the Transformation Programme:
· Planning & Building Control Transformation Review
o New strategic vision was agreed based on improved timeliness of decision making, maximising web service and contact centre for lower level enquiries
o There would be a dedicated S106 resource
o The increased Special Protection Area (SPA) facilitation fees had been agreed previously.
· Parks & Countryside
o Feasibility work being undertaken around creation of Horseshoe Lake Country Park
o Potential for biomass burner for green waste
o Increased charge for SPA mitigation
Council Structure & Performance Management:
Major projects:
Key strategies:
Councillor Mrs Temperton asked whether the joint venture partnership approach was in relation to retail, commercial or residential homes. Councillor Bettison OBE replied that this was open ended as some sites would suit more than one solution. He explained that the aim was to create a list of sites and then invite interested parties to submit proposals forward to see how the Council could benefit.