Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Heads of Planning Services and of Housing Services containing a suggested response to a consultation document published by the East of England Regional Assembly.

Authorised the Heads of Planning Services and of Housing Services to respond to a consultation paper issued by the East of England Regional Assembly entitled “Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation in the East of England: Issues and Options”.

By means of a joint report by the Heads of Planning Services and of Housing Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Cabinet were acquainted with the contents of a suggested response to a consultation paper issued by the East of England Regional Assembly entitled “Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation in the East of England: Issues and Options”.

In considering the information contained in the report, and while noting the potential need to clarify the reference to the current site in St. Neots, the Cabinet

RESOLVED

  that, subject to clarification of the reference to the site in St. Neots, the Heads of Planning Services and of Housing Services be authorised to respond to the East of England Regional Assembly along the lines set out in the report now submitted.