Issue - meetings

Report of the Head of Planning and Infrastructure

The Planning Policy Team Manager presented the report to Members and advised that the recommendations in the Cabinet report, at appendix 1 of the report, had been agreed by the Cabinet, at its meeting on 23 July 2020

Councillor J Legrys stated that he understood the need for the report before them but noted that there had become heavy reliance on the internet and the need to use online forms. He felt that a way needed to be found to communicate to residents, who did not have access to the internet, on how they could take part in consultations and view relevant documents. He also advised that even residents who had access to the internet, could struggle to view the information as the technology that they were using, such as mobile phones, may not have been fit for purpose.

The Planning Policy Team Manager advised that the concern raised by Councillor J Legrys was noted in the addendum and that hardcopies would be made available.

Councillor V Richichi stated that Ward Councillors could be valued to those who did not have internet connection by offering assistance in getting the information out to residents in their areas.

The officer’s recommendation was moved by Councillor V Richichi, seconded by Councillor J Legrys and

RESOLVED THAT:

The revisions to the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) as set out in 4.1 of the report to Cabinet, as attached at appendix 1 be noted.