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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 November, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – East held on 2 November, 2023 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved, subject to the amendments highlighted above.
RESOLVED: That the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee note the assurance provided, that the Authority was effectively addressing and monitoring its performance against the carbon reduction targets and its Decarbonisation Plan.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Cathy Augustine (Vice-Chair), Carol Beard, Samantha Cotton, Keith Eeles and Louise Emery. A warm welcome was extended to Councillor Hannah Fleet, who had recently become a member of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 November, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 November, 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 November, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – East held on 2 November, 2023 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the Local Area Forum (LAF) – East held on 2 November, 2023 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – East held on 2 November, 2023 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved, subject to the amendments highlighted above.
The Scrutiny and Committee Services Officer presented the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme (FWP), together with the combined FWP. Members were advised of the following: · Following the Council meeting on 7 December, 2023 (minute 573 refers) a report on the Notice of Motion in relation to urban tree planting would be presented to Committee in due course. · In relation to Dog Control Orders for Colwyn Bay beach, officers were currently finalising a draft options document, which would be circulated for consultation with Local Members, prior to public consultation in January/February 2024. · Windblown Sand petition – further to a query from the Ward Member for Gogarth, Councillor Harry Saville, (minute 522 (22.11.2023) refers), a letter from the Head of Service would be sent to the Lead Petitioner shortly. Whilst no additional funding was available, officers would consider how and when sand clearance was completed and that the wider Beach Management Plan, being prepared for West Shore, would include consideration of longer term options for the control of transient dry sand. · In relation to the work of the Colwyn Bay Regeneration Programme Board, the intention was to present a report to the January 2024 Committee. · An update on the Local Toilet Strategy would be presented to Committee on 22 May 2024. RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved, subject to the amendments highlighted above.
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The Cabinet Member for Democracy and Governance (with interim responsibility for Strategic Land Use Planning) introduced the report and the Senior Planning Officer, together with the Strategic Planning Policy Manager provided the detail. In scrutinising the report, the following was noted: · Contributions to reducing emissions on and off development sites. · Transport schemes – it was acknowledged that many were private sector led and dependent upon grid capacity and viability. · The housing shortage and development sites being delayed as a consequence of increased costs. A Member of the Committee expressed concern that such factors would impact on the delivery of affordable housing. In response, the Strategic Planning Policy Manager advised that, consultation and viability assessments took place with developers and any exceptional circumstances were considered via the planning process and Planning Committee. · New developments being best placed to achieve net zero. · Community energy schemes / community connection would potentially help support communities and help to off-set costs. · Passive builds and lenders/mortgages. · Energy performance (EPC comparable). · The need to continually evolve/look at best practices. RECOMMENDATION TO CABINET: (a) That the key findings, framework approach and policy recommendations be noted and that all be included in the Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) consultation planned for mid-2024. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Regulatory and Housing Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to agree minor changes to the key findings, framework approach and policy recommendations.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee note the assurance provided, that the Authority was effectively addressing and monitoring its performance against the carbon reduction targets and its Decarbonisation Plan.
The Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities – Neighbourhood and the Environment introduced the report and the Carbon Management Officer provided the detail. In scrutinising the report, the following was noted: · Clarity was sought regarding the RAG status / ratings (red, amber and green). In response, the Carbon Management Officer advised that the methodology for measuring was prescribed by Welsh Government (WG). Conwy tried to adhere to the methodology as much as possible to ensure consistency when reporting each year. · Urban tree planting benefits in terms of biodiversity and carbon emission was highlighted. · The impact of tree removal as a consequence of new housing developments. In response, the Carbon Management Officer advised that tree removal was taken into account as part of the Ecological Impact Assessment. In addition, as part of the Ash Dieback Action Plan, a tree recovery scheme had been taken into account. · How confident were officers of achieving a Net Zero goal by 2030? Members were advised that, whilst there was much work still to do to reach the net zero target by 2030, Conwy continued to follow the Net Zero route map and technology advances, subject to available funding, which was being squeezed year on year and would undoubtedly alter the original course/route map. · The need to show a clear flow of information around deliverability of projects through democracy was highlighted. · A report on the Notice of Motion presented to the Council meeting on 7 December, 2023 (minute 573 refers) in relation to urban tree planting would be presented to Committee in due course and contain further detail in relation to risks and financial information etc. Members thanked Officers for the informative update and continuing to provide assurance that the Authority was effectively addressing and monitoring its performance against the carbon reduction targets and its Decarbonisation Plan. In addition, best wishes were conveyed to the Carbon Management Officer, who was taking up a new positon in the Isle of Anglesey County Council. His hard work and commitment, especially in relation to the projects within the Climate Challenge Programme Board, were acknowledged and praised. RESOLVED: That the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee note the assurance provided, that the Authority was effectively addressing and monitoring its performance against the carbon reduction targets and its Decarbonisation Plan.
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