Purpose

This report seeks a decision on whether to proceed to a referendum on the Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan in the light of the Examiner's Report, or to seek delegated authority to make that decision if the Examiner's Report has not been finalised.

Decision

AGREED: That Cabinet noted the report and:

i)                 Agreed to accept the Examiner’s recommended modifications, issue a Decision Statement and progress the Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan to referendum;

ii)               Delegated authority to the Returning Officer, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Planning, to set the date of the Referendum;

iii)             Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Planning & Governance to make minor non-material amendments to the draft Neighbourhood Plan prior to the referendum being announced.