Issue - meetings

Minute 230 refers

In response to a comment from Councillor T Page on the need for upgraded transport links as a boost economic development, the Head of Planning and Building Control referred to the background technical information behind the Plan which supported Councillor T Page’s contention.

RESOLVED – that (A) the issues raised in respect of Chapter 14 (Economy) of the Draft District Plan Preferred Options, as detailed at Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report submitted, be received and considered;

(B)      the Officer response to the issues referred to in (A) above, as detailed in Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report submitted, be agreed;

(C)      the further amendments in respect of Chapter 14 (Economy) of the Draft District Plan Preferred Options, as detailed at Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report submitted, be received and considered; and

(D)      the draft revised Chapter 14 (Economic Development), as detailed in Essential Reference Paper ‘C’ to the report submitted, be agreed as a basis for inclusion in the final draft District Plan, with the content being finalised when the consolidated plan is presented in September 2016.

(see also Minute 328)

Minute 23 refers

The Panel considered a report on the issues raised through the Preferred Options consultation in connection with Chapter 14 (Economy) of the Draft District Plan Preferred Options version, together with Officer responses to those issues.  Members noted that further amendments to Chapter 14 (Economy) had been required to ensure that the final draft District Plan reflected the most up-to-date policy position and the latest available evidence.  The Panel also considered a draft revised chapter, for subsequent incorporation into the final draft District Plan.

In response to Members’ comments and questions, Councillor G Jones referred to supporting the rural economy and the importance of rolling out superfast broadband across the whole District.  He also commented on the Council’s actions in support for business start-ups through working with Wenta and the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Project.

The Panel supported the recommendations as now detailed.

RECOMMENDED – that (A) the issues raised in respect of Chapter 14 (Economy) of the Draft District Plan Preferred Options, as detailed at Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report submitted, be received and considered;

(B)      the Officer response to the issues referred to in (A) above, as detailed in Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report submitted, be agreed;

(C)      the further amendments in respect of Chapter 14 (Economy) of the Draft District Plan Preferred Options, as detailed at Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report submitted, be received and considered; and

(D)      the draft revised Chapter 14 (Economic Development), as detailed in Essential Reference Paper ‘C’ to the report submitted, be agreedas a basis for inclusion in the final draft District Plan, with the content being finalised when the consolidated plan is presented in September 2016.