Purpose

Governance arrangements for the SDS

Decision

Resolved

(1)          That the interim governance arrangements for the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy be noted.

(2)          That officers be instructed to request that the Council be formally co-opted as a ‘partner authority’ with Leader representation on the Spatial Development Strategy Partnership Board until such time that a ‘Strategic Planning Board’ is formally established.

(3)          That it be noted that the Executor Director Place and Regeneration will advise the Executive if the Council is not confirmed as a co-opted ‘Partner Authority’.

(4)          That authority be delegated to the Executive Director Place and Regeneration to agree detailed working arrangements for the pre-inception development of the Spatial Development Strategy in consultation with the Assistant Director Law and Governance.