Issue - meetings

Cabinet:

Noted the progress of the liaison meetings

Cabinet received the Liaison Meeting Update. Councillor Bill Handley, Lead Cabinet Member for Community Resilience, Health and Wellbeing, introduced the report, noting the importance of listening to villages where more growth has been taking place, and the introduction of liaison meetings in Sawston, Barrington, Hardwick, Swavesey and Caldecote.

Councillor Dr. Tumi Hawkins, Lead Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Delivery, noted the support within Cottenham, and the continued collaboration with the developers. Councillor Brian Milnes, Lead Cabinet Member for Environmental Health and Licencing, believed they had been successful for all parties involved, with Councillor John Williams, Lead Cabinet Member for Finance, said the community involvement led to an improved project once completed.

The Chair of the Council asked if the Community Forum would continue during the development of the Waterbeach new Town. Communications and Sustainable Communities Service Manager responded by saying the liaison meeting report covered the villages where more homes were being build. The larger Community Forum for growth sites take place at locations such as the new town north of Waterbeach. The Community Forums are equally vital for local engagement and will continue.

Councillor Heather Williams requested clarification of the review of the scheme. Councillor Bill Handley responded that the review would not reduce the number of meetings, and it may be that more wards would be included.

Councillor Bridget Smith, thanked Officers for their work on the project, and Cabinet:

Noted the progress of the liaison meetings