Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Planning and Development.

Approve the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan area boundary for Coppull as shown at Appendix 1.

The Mayor, Councillor Steve Holgate and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Julia Berry declared a personal interest as they are members of Coppull Parish Council and have had involvement in the working group relating to this item.  They did not take part in the debate and did not vote.

The Executive Member (Planning and Development), Councillor Alistair Morwood, presented the report of the Director of Planning and Development.

Coppull Parish Council wishes to develop a Neighbourhood Plan and requested the parish boundary be designated as a Neighbourhood Area.  The council held a six week statutory consultation, inviting interested parties to make representations to the council on the proposed boundary for the area of the Neighbourhood Plan.  Once designated, Coppull Parish Council will prepare an evidence-based draft Neighbourhood Plan.

The Executive Member (Planning and Development), Councillor Alistair Morwood proposed and the Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley seconded the unanimous Decision to approve the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan area boundary for Coppull as shown at Appendix 1.