Decisions

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development setting out a position statement that seeks to ensure new developments achieve nitrogen neutrality in accordance with the Habitat Regulations.

(i)  To note the Nitrogen Mitigation Position Statement for use in the determination of planning applications.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Director of Legal & Business Services, after consultation with the Head of Planning and Economic Development, to sign ‘section 33’ legal agreements with nearby Councils and mitigation providers in-order to implement the Position Statement in accordance with the Habitat Regulations.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development to make future changes to the specifics of the Position Statement provided this does not affect the overall approach.

(iv)  To delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to make future changes to the technical detail of the approach (e.g. commencement date, data updates, detailed methodology changes, etc) provided that this does not affect the overall approach.

To Delegate authority to the Executive Director – Finance and Commercialism, to decide on whether purchase or lease arrangements offer the best value for money for procuring council fleet vehicles. This delegation will be exercised following consideration of a business case and after consultation with the Executive Director of Communities, Culture and Homes and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change.