Issue - decisions

TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL

i)        To set up an earmarked reserve of £100,000 for use on consultants for the Council’s response to the Development Consent Order;

ii)       To delegate to the Director of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development the uses of this budget/reserve.  

REASON

i)        A budget is needed to ensure the Council gains the advice it needs to ensure optimal outcomes for the Development Consent Order.

ii)       The delegation is needed because we do not yet know the full detail of the work involved and the Consultation process has a tight set legislative timeframe to work within.