Issue - meetings

Report of the Review Board.

30.1     The Chair of the Review Board, introduced the report. He thanked the officers and other Board members for their work on the review. He outlined that the officers in Planning, Development Control and Transport Planning were very helpful in pulling together the information and evidence required for the review. It was highlighted that although there will be time costs involved in implementing the recommendations of the review, there are no additional budgetary requirements.

30.2     The other Review Board members added that officers were very helpful and engaged with the review. In terms of the recommendations, it became apparent during the course of the review that the information about creating a School Travel Plan had slipped off C-zone (the support for schools web site), which will be addressed. Other recommendations deal with the need for schools and others to monitor School Travel Plans, as well as providing support for their preparation.

30.3     The Assistant Director, Economy commented that it was helpful to have pragmatic recommendations and welcomed the review. He added that officers are happy to accept all the recommendations and they will be addressed through the department’s response and action plan.

30.4     The Chair thanked the members of the Review Board and officers for their work on the review.

30.5     The Committee RESOLVED to:

1) Agree the report of the Review Board; and

2) Make recommendations to Cabinet for comment, and Full Council for approval.