Issue - meetings

Cabinet:

Endorsed the approach set out this report and gave authority to Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Lead Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport and Lead Cabinet Member for Transformation and Projects to amend the draft response to make reference to any additional issues that may be identified from the ongoing consultation process and to submit the response on behalf of the Council.

This decision was first published on Tuesday 3 August and so the deadline for call-in is 5 pm on Tuesday 10 August.

Cabinet:

Endorsed the approach set out this report and gave authority to Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Lead Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport and Lead Cabinet Member for Transformation and Projects to amend the draft response to make reference to any additional issues that may be identified from the ongoing consultation process and to submit the response on behalf of the Council.

Cabinet received the consultation on the location of the Waste Water Treatment Works. Councillor Neil Gough, the Deputy Leader, introduced the report, mentioning the response for the second public consultation. Councillor John Williams, Lead Cabinet Member for Finance, expressed disappointment with the current proposals, highlighting the differences between the initial proposal, including the road access to the site and lack of modern technology, and the current one.

Councillor Heather Williams supported the Council’s response to the consultation but requested all Members should review the final draft before submission. Councillor Neil Gough requested that the draft be shared with Members and that it includes the comments from the design panel. It was also noted the final response would be published on the Council’s website.

Councillor Dr. Claire Daunton said that the current proposal fell short of the initial specification from Anglian Water and was concerned with lack of biodiversity.

Councillor John Batchelor, Lead Cabinet Member for Housing, noted the lack of landscaping options within the proposals. The Deputy Leader said the comments would be incorporated within the consultation response.

After a short discussion, Councillor Neil Gough closed the debate, thanked Officers for their work, and Cabinet:

Endorsed the approach set out this report and gave authority to Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Lead Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport and Lead Cabinet Member for Transformation and Projects to amend the draft response to make reference to any additional issues that may be identified from the ongoing consultation process and to submit the response on behalf of the Council.