Minute 594 (Cabinet Book 1 – Agenda Item 5 refers)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 594 of Cabinet held on 10^th January 2017, which had been referred direct to Scrutiny by Cabinet. This concerned the Notice of Motion considered by Council on 15^th December 2016, proposing that “the Council calls upon the Government to make fair transitional state pension arrangements for all women born on or after 6th April 1951, who have unfairly borne the burden of the increase to the State Pension Age (SPA) with lack of appropriate notification.” The Motion had been proposed by Councillor Ware-Lane and seconded by Councillor McDonaldwas referred to Cabinet in accordance with standing order 8.4.

Resolved:-

That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:-

“That the Motion be adopted.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Executive Councillor :- Moring

Minute 595 (Cabinet Book 1 – Agenda Item 6 refers)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 595 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 10th January 2017, which had been referred direct to Scrutiny by Cabinet, concerning the Notice of Motion in relation to the provision of affordable housing through section 106 agreements. This was proposed by Councillor Mulroney and seconded by Councillor Gilbert (this had been referred to Cabinet in accordance with Standing Order 8.4).

In response to the issues raised at the meeting, the Executive Councillor for Housing, Planning & Public Protection undertook to write a suitable letter to the Secretary of State responsible for planning matters to highlight the concerns.  A copy of the letter and any response would be copied to the proposer of the Notice of Motion.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1.  That it be noted that, considering the Government’s approach to encouraging significant levels of new house building, it is highly unlikely that it will remove the relevant sections of National Planning Policy Framework and the National Planning Practice Guidance.

2.  That it further be noted that, since the adoption of the Interim Affordable Housing Policy, (by Council 20th October 2016), the Council is better placed to ensure equitable off-site contributions are made. However, the effectiveness of the Policy would be monitored.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Executive Councillor :- Flewitt

At the last meeting of the Council held on 15^th December 2016, Members received a Notice of Motion in relation to the provision of affordable housing through section 106 agreements. This was proposed by Councillor Mulroney and seconded by Councillor Gilbert (this had been referred to Cabinet in accordance with standing order 8.4).

Resolved:-

1.    That it be noted that, considering the Government’s approach to encouraging significant levels of new house building, it is highly unlikely that it will remove the relevant sections of National Planning Policy Framework and the National Planning Practice Guidance.

2.    That it further be noted that, since the adoption of the Interim Affordable Housing Policy, (by Council 20^th October 2016), the Council is better placed to ensure equitable off-site contributions are made. However, the effectiveness of the Policy would be monitored.

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Referred direct to Place Scrutiny Committee.

Executive Councillor :- Flewitt