Decision details

Purpose of report: To inform the Executive of a 2 phased approach in fulfilling the council motion concerning the Sustainable Communities Act of 27th November 2008.

Members are asked to: Note the content of the report and in particular the current action being taken under Phase One. And to approve the proposed course of action detailed in Phase 2 to ensure that the council submits proposals under the SCA which will comply with the Act and the Associated Statutory Guidance.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the information provided in paragraphs 3 to 9 of the report and in Annexes 1 and 4 be noted.

REASON:      So that Members are informed in detail of the specific requirements of fulfilling the SCA.

                        (ii)        That the current action detailed in Annex 2 be endorsed.

REASON:      To approve the actions that have already been carried out by Officers in the Neighbourhood Management Unit to progress the requirements of the Council motion.

                        (iii)       That the proposed course of action and timetable detailed in Annex 3 to the report, to ensure that the Council submits proposals under the SCA which comply with the requirements of the Act and associated Statutory Guidance, be approved.

REASON:      To ensure that the requirements of the Council motion are fulfilled, along with those of the SCA and the Statutory Guidance.