The Planning Policy and Localism
Portfolio Holder has responsibility for:
Planning and Strategic Transport
Liaison with Parishes
Community Groups / Voluntary Sector
Development of New and Existing Communities
Children and Young People
Meetings are open to the public and all members of the Council
are invited to attend; Scrutiny and Overview Committee Monitor
(Councillor Bridget Smith) and Opposition Spokesman (Councillor
Janet Lockwood) receive specific invitations to all meetings, but
attendance is not mandatory. Only the
Portfolio Holder has the authority to make any decisions, and only
the Portfolio Holder’s presence, or the Leader’s
presence if the Portfolio Holder is unable to attend, is required
for the meeting to be quorate.