Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Simon Carter, Mike Garnett and Shona Johnson.

To receive Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

None.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2019.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2019 be agreed as a correct record.

Any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

None.

The Working Group considered an interim report on the Regeneration Strategy. Julie Houston, Strategy and Economic Development Manager said that it was expected that the final report would be considered the meeting in August.

The Working Group thanked the Officers and Councillors involved in the development of the strategy.

RESOLVED that the Working group noted:

A     The progress towards production of the Regeneration Strategy.

B    That the final Regeneration Strategy will be reported to a Working Group meeting in the next municipal year.

The Working Group considered an interim report on the Housing Strategy. Alison Fox, Regeneration Projects Manager said that the consultation was now underway. She asked that Councillors completed the consultation.

The Working Group thanked the Officers and Councillors involved in the development of the strategy.

RESOLVED that progress on the development of the Housing Strategy was noted.

To review the Overview Working Group’s work plan for the current year.

RESOLVED that the Work Plan was noted.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.