Issue - meetings

That:

1)        a 6 week consultation on the draft Arborfield and Barkham be approved; and

2)        an examiner be appointed to independently examine the Arborfield and Barkham Neighbourhood Plan, delegating the appointment and submission of the examination documentation to the Director of Corporate Services in consultation with the Lead Member for Planning and Enforcement.

The Executive considered a report relating to a proposal to consult on the draft Arborfield and Barkham Neighbourhood Plan and procure an independent examiner to subsequently examine the Plan, including considering all the representations received during the consultation.

The Executive Member for Planning and Enforcement highlighted that the title of the Lead Member mentioned in recommendation 2 was incorrect and asked for this to be amended to the Lead Member for Planning and Enforcement.  This amendment was agreed.

Councillor Smith stated that he was very impressed with the Neighbourhood Plan, which had been produced by Arborfield and Newland and Barkham Parish Councils, and the work they had undertaken. 

RESOLVED that:

1)        a 6 week consultation on the draft Arborfield and Barkham be approved; and

2)        an examiner be appointed to independently examine the Arborfield and Barkham Neighbourhood Plan, delegating the appointment and submission of the examination documentation to the Director of Corporate Services in consultation with the Lead Member for Planning and Enforcement.