Issue - meetings

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2.1       Cabinet endorsed the review of policies in the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

The Deputy Monitoring Officer pointed out that the wording in recommendation 2.1 should be amended to refer to ‘Cabinet’ rather than ‘this Council’. Cabinet agreed to make this amendment.

Councillor Hill as the relevant Cabinet Member outlined the report seeking approval for a review of policies in the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (WNJCS).

Councillor Stone considered that these policies were very important in shaping the future and expressed disappointment that the Local Plan had not yet gone for inspection.  She asked how Climate Emergency would be signified and conveyed concern regarding the issues of sustainable and affordable housing, and meeting the needs of gypsies, travellers and travelling show people.

Councillor Hill stated that the delay was unfortunate and due to issues beyond the Council’s control, but it might enable some Climate Emergency issues to be added.  This was a review of existing policies and outstanding issues would need to be considered by the unitary council.

RESOLVED:

2.1      Cabinet endorsed the review of policies in the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 to this report.