Kerry Thomas

Re-Tender of the Council's Motor Insurance

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

For Determination

Housing Development – Garage Sites

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

To approve procurement and subsequent contract awards to main contractors for redevelopment of sites within the Housing development programme that have obtained full planning permission

For Determination

Local Development Scheme – Thurrock Local Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

The report introduces the Revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) for the emerging replacement Thurrock Local Plan. Thurrock Council published a revised scheme in December 2023 and this report explains why it has not proved possible to adhere to the timetable set then.

For Determination

Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

This report outlines the progress regarding the development and implementation of a comprehensive Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme (PSTIP) in response to a Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Review conducted in association with the Local Government Association (LGA) in late 2023.

For Determination

Freeport Progress Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

Thames Freeport is forecast to generate 21,000 jobs, £4.6bn of public and private sector investment together with funding to support the delivery of Freeport objectives. The Council has three roles in relation to the Freeport, as Accountable Body, as a partner and as a Billing Authority. As Accountable Body (AB) for Thames Freeport, the Council is accountable to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for the use of public funding and for the good governance of the Freeport including the Thames Freeport Governing Body. As a Billing Authority the Council also has responsibility for the use of retained business rates. This report updates Members on delivery of the Freeport programme with a particular focus on governance arrangements, business rates and the seed capital funding programme. It also seeks to reaffirm delegated decisions to enable the Council to carry out its responsibilities as Accountable Body for the Freeport in an effective and efficient manner.

For Determination