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SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES
Any Member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the Member being substituted.
To receive apologies for absence.
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.
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MINUTES
To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2009 as a correct record.
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PETITIONS
The Director of Corporate Services to report, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.13, that a petition has been submitted to the Chief Executive relating to:-
Development of the Hamilton Road Quarter, Sudbury – Why Ignore Option Four?
Petition signed by approximately 46 residents of the District objecting to the 3 options put forward for consultation and requesting that an Option 4 is introduced.
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The issues raised will be incorporated in a report when the matter is considered by Strategy Committee on 11 February 2010.
In accordance with Council Procedure Rules, the Chief Executive reported the receipt of the petition to the Council meeting on 15 December 2009.
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QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS
The Chairman to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.15.4 (a) and (b).
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ISSUES ARISING FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEES
None received.
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Paper
J150
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DISCRETIONARY RATE RELIEF 2010 REVALUATION
Report by the Head of Customer Services attached.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM TASK GROUPS/PANELS |
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J151
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Financial Strategy and 2010/11 Budget (SFP Task Group)
Report by the Strategic Financial Planning Task Group attached.
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J157 |
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COUNCIL HOUSING REVENUE BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROGRAMME
Report by the Director of Finance attached.
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Paper
J153
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FUTURE SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCIES: SCENARIO PLANNING FOR THE OUTCOME OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW AND ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF PARTNERSHIP WORKING
Report by the Chief Executive attached. |
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J154
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REVENUES AND BENEFITS SHARED SERVICE – BUSINESS CASE
Report by the Head of Customer Services attached. |
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J152
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WORK PLAN FOR 2009/10
Report by the Director of Corporate Services attached. |
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BRAMFORD TO TWINSTEAD OVERHEAD LINE PROJECT – NATIONAL GRID’S CONSULTATION (STAGE 1)
The Political Leaders Group at its meeting on 17 December 2009 carefully considered the issues in relation to the Council’s formal response to the consultation, including a suggestion that specified representatives be offered an opportunity to speak when the response is under consideration by Members.
PLG RECOMMENDED
(1) That Babergh's response to National Grid's Consultation (Stage 1) be determined by Strategy Committee at its meeting on 11 February 2010.
(2) That the opportunity be provided for representatives of Parish Councils affected and National Grid to speak at the Strategy Committee meeting on 11 February on the following basis:-
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(a) The number of speakers to be restricted as follows:-
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One speaker to represent the supporters of each of the four proposed routes, i.e. up to four speakers.
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One speaker to represent the objectors to each of the four proposed routes, i.e. up to four speakers.
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One speaker to represent the interests of those who wish to propose undergrounding of whatever route is chosen.
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One speaker from National Grid
(b) The time limit for each speaker shall not exceed 3 minutes, in accordance with the Council’s policy for public speaking at meetings of the Development Committee. It will be a matter for the Parish Councils to confer and agree who should speak on their behalf.
The Committee is able to resolve this matter.
As requested by PLG, a letter has been sent to all affected Parish Councils, with a copy to all Members, setting out details of the proposed arrangements as referred to in (1) and (2) above.
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Paper
J155
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HIGHAM CONSERVATION AREA
Report by the Head of Natural and Built Environment attached. |
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J156
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LAVENHAM CONSERVATION AREA
Report by the Head of Natural and Built Environment attached. |
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Note: A buffet lunch will be provided for Members in Committee Room 1. |