Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
1.1 That the current thinking around a framework for CIL expenditure be noted and used as a basis for development of a detailed CIL expenditure framework.
1.1 That the creation of a Panel comprising of three Members from each Council to shape the development of a detailed CIL expenditure framework be approved.
1.2 That the framework be returned to Cabinet for consideration and agreement before being presented to Full Council as a key decision for both Councils.
Reason for Decisions:
To ensure member involvement in the development of the framework before this is presented to Full Council for approval.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: To not create a Panel comprising of three Members from each Council nor develop a detailed CIL expenditure framework.
Any Declarations of Interest declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
Councillor Whybrow, the Cabinet Member for Planning, introduced report MCa/17/43 and moved the recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Flatman.
Councillor Whybrow gave thanks to the team for their recent member briefing which he found to be excellent. He also explained three workshop dates had been set for 5pm on 12/13/15 February 2018 which would allow time to report back to March Cabinet and Full Council in April. The first bid round was due in May 2018 but more time may be required. The Panel of members would comprise of Councillors Whybrow, Brewster and Stringer from Mid Suffolk.
On page 167, the level of delegation was questioned and as to why there would be no appeal process. It was explained details would be worked through at a later date, via the Joint Member Panel.
The Infrastructure team requested that all enquiries in the future, in respect of Section 106 agreements, be diverted to themselves in the first instance in order for them to be aware of potential spend.
By a unanimous vote.
It was RESOLVED:-
(1) That the current thinking around a framework for CIL expenditure be noted and used as a basis for development of a detailed CIL expenditure framework.
(2) That the creation of a Panel comprising of three Members from each Council to shape the development of a detailed CIL expenditure framework be approved.
(3) That the framework be returned to Cabinet for consideration and agreement before being presented to Full Council as a key decision for both Councils.
Reason for Decisions:
To ensure member involvement in the development of the framework before this is presented to Full Council for approval.
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