Agenda item

Brian Taylor, Head of Policy & Communities introduced the report which was to agree the arrangements for the National Park Authority to agree and approve the Statements of Common Ground, which form an important role in addressing cross boundary strategic planning issues.

The Chair requested an amendment to Recommendation 2 so Members were informed when the Statements of Common Ground were approved, and Members asked that the wording to Recommendation 2 be amended to include the Chair of Planning being consulted.  Both amendments were accepted.

The recommendations subject to the agreed amendments was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

1.    To note the role and status of Statements of Common Ground and the arrangements for developing statements with constituent authorities.

2.    To delegate to the Chief Executive, the authority to approve Statements of Common Ground, subject to consulting with the Chair of the Authority and the Chair of Planning before doing so with the Members being informed of the Statements of Common Ground as they are agreed.