Purpose

That Cabinet approve the revised Gypsy and Traveller Plot Allocation Policy and the revised Gypsy and Traveller Site Application Form, and delegate authority to implement and make minor operational amendments to the Policy where required and implement, administer and maintain the allocation framework, and to approve future operational amendments to the framework documents that do not materially alter the Council policy.

Decision

RESOLVED:

1. That Cabinet approves the revised Gypsy and Traveller Plot Allocation Policy.

1. That Cabinet approves the revised Gypsy and Traveller Site Application Form.

1. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Deputy Chief Executive, Executive Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Property, Waste and Infrastructure, to implement and make minor operational amendments to the Policy where required.

1. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Director of Land and Property to implement, administer and maintain the allocation framework, and to approve future operational amendments to the framework documents that do not materially alter the Council policy.

Reasons for Decisions:

The revised framework has been developed in response to Ombudsman findings and a full review of the allocation arrangements. The proposed revised policy introduces a transparent and evidence-based approach to allocation decisions, reduces exposure to legal and reputational challenge, and establishes a consistent framework capable of supporting future operational and organisational changes.

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee)