Issue - meetings

This report presents the draft minutes of the Local Development Framework (LDF) Working Group held on 18 December 2007 and asks Members to consider the advice given by the Group in its capacity as an advisory body to the Executive.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the LDF Working Group be noted.

REASON:      In accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution in relation to the role of Working Groups.

Members considered a report which presented the draft minutes of the Local Development Framework (LDF) Working Group meeting held on 18 December 2007.

The minutes did not include any resolutions requiring the specific endorsement or approval of the Executive.  However, Members’ attention was drawn in particular to the Group’s early stage comments on the City Centre Area Action Plan (AAP), in Minute 29, and their comments in respect of Phase 1 o the City of York Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA), in Minute 30.

Members noted that the process of producing a Local Development Framework for York via the LDF Working Group was on track, but commented that the process should be accelerated where possible, to ensure the timely delivery of this vital plan for the City.

Having noted the comments of the Shadow Executive, it was

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the LDF Working Group be noted.

REASON:      In accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution in relation to the role of Working Groups.