Issue - meetings

The Director of Finance and Business Improvement, in presenting the report on the Village Green application, apologised for the time taken for this matter to be dealt with. 

The Committee noted that under the Council’s Constitution, the Policy and Resources Committee was responsible for making decisions regarding land and property and therefore it was recommended that the matter be referred to that Committee.

Councillor B Hinder addressed the Committee and advised that the original petition was the result of the residents’ enormous depth of feeling to protect the area known as Weavering Heath and to illustrate the significance of the area of green space, he reiterated a Planning Officer’s comment in relation to a recent planning application in the area which stated that it was important to consider the landscaping around Weavering Heath. 

In response to questions from Members, the Chairman advised that:-

·  Councillor B Hinder had been kept informed of developments since the initial petition had come to Committee in June.

·  He would find out about whether any progress had been made in regard to other potential green spaces that could be given the protection of village green status.

RESOLVED:  That Members refer the petitioners’ request to Policy and Resources Committee.