Executive post

The Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside is responsible for the following functions, to the extent that they comprise executive functions:

1               Overall performance and effective operation of Place: Including development control, town planning, building control, traffic and highways management, parking control and development, EV charging infrastructure and borough parks, countryside and the protection of our biodiversity.

2               The functions of the Council under Town and Country Planning legislation.

3               The functions of the Council under the Building Acts.

4               The functions of the Council as Local Highway Authority.

5               The functions of the Council as Streets Authority (including on-street parking.)

6               The functions of the Council under the Road Traffic Regulation legislation and in respect of road closures.

7               The functions of the Council under the Traffic Management Act 2004.

8               The functions of the Council relating to Public Rights of Way, cycle routes and pedestrian ways and recreational routes for the Borough. Including Road Safety.

9               The maximisation of income to the Council via contributions from external sources as a result of planning consents and agreements.

10            The parking of vehicles in respect of Council functions and Orders where these relate to the public highway (other than abandoned vehicles and street trading)

11            Car Park management and maintenance (including on-street schemes and the provision of car parking solutions.) 

12            The functions of the Council under the Transport Act 1985 and making representations and objections in respect of applications under HGV licensing legislation.

13            To oversee the conservation and promotion of the borough's natural heritage. To enhance biodiversity through habitat preservation, the management of recreational parks, open spaces, and countryside areas to provide leisure opportunities while maintaining ecological balance. This including the management of the Look Out.

14            Tree management – the provision of tree advice and support services to land managers.

15            Any functions under any Planning and development control which are executive functions, and which do not fall within the remit of the Planning Committee.

To represent the Council on, and to liaise with, external organisations delivering services directly impacting on or related to the portfolio for which the Cabinet Member is responsible. These including regional and sub-regional planning and transportation matters.