Agenda, decisions and minutes

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2020.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 19 February 2020 were signed as a correct record.

Councillors/Staff to give notice of any disclosable pecuniary interest, other registrable interest or any other interest and the nature of that interest relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the adopted Code of Conduct.

None declared.

To answer questions from members of the public – submitted in writing or by electronic mail no later than 5.00pm, 2 working days before the meeting.

None received.

None received.

The subject of the decision

The Head of Programmes and Projects submitted a report which sought member’s approval of the revised Strategic Commissioning and Procurement Strategy 2020-30.

Councillor M Johnson moved the recommendations as per the report; this was seconded by Councillor M Fitzgerald.

The motion was unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

Not to approve the revised Strategy.

The reason for the decision

A revised Strategic Commissioning and Procurement Strategy 2020-30 reflects changes in best practice and ensures that the Council pursues sustainable outcomes, value for money and continuous improvement in its commissioning and procurement of goods, services and works.

The decision

Resolved

That the revised Strategic Commissioning and Procurement Strategy 2020-2030 be adopted.

The subject of the decision

The Head of Strategy, Policy and Performance submitted a report which sought member’s approval of the modified Allerdale Local Plan (part 2).

Councillor M Fitzgerald moved the recommendations as per the report; this was seconded by Councillor J Lister. The motion was unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

Not to adopt the Local Plan (part 2).

The reason for the decision

The Local Plan (part 2) was submitted in January 2019 to the Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent examination. The Council received the Inspectors report and it was for members to consider approval in line with his recommendations.

The decision

Recommended – That Council be requested to agree that –

1.  The modified Local Plan (part 2), as set out in appendix 2 of the report, be adopted as part of the statutory development plan for the area of the Borough outside the Lake District National Park

2.  The Policies Maps, including modifications as set out in appendix 3 of the report, be adopted.