D McLeod updated Cllrs that their recommendation for adopting the informal consultation protocol has been put forward as an agenda item at the next full council meeting taking place on 2nd December 2026.
ACTION: D McLeod
Agenda Item 12. Reports and any associated Recommendations from Working Parties
i. Derelict Buildings
Cllr J Kenny expressed her concerns on the current situation of the derelict buildings. She praised the work of the Fire & Rescue on this item.
ii. Neighbourhood Priority Statement (NPS)
D Mcleod updated the Cllrs on the boundary review, he said the process is continuing to move forward and we will be presented with a timescale in the near future.
D McLeod reported that he'd recently held a positive meeting on the NPS. He mentioned that they are racing towards a steering group, who will be chosen at the next meeting. D McLeod has been updating the terms of reference for the steering group and working group and things are progressing well. It was noted Cllr V Martin is leading with this.
iii. Parking
Cllr J Kenny asked D McLeod on her Freedom of Information request regarding parking. The reason for the request is in line with the upcoming consultation on parking charges. D McLeod replied with no updates on it at this time.
Action: D. McLeod
Agenda Item 13. Financial Statement
D McLeod discussed the Planning & Licensing budget for 2027/28 with the Cllrs.
D McLeod informed the Cllrs that there is currently £20,957 in the NNP EMR fund. He also made the Cllrs aware that they are being asked to recommend to G&R that a budget of £10,000 be allocated to the Planning & Licensing Committee for the financial year 2027/28 which includes up to £1000 that can be spent on the NPS. Cllrs Discussed.
Minute Ref [PL339/26] It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson to recommend to the Governance & Resources Committee that a budget of £10,000 be allocated to the Planning & Licensing Committee for the financial year 2027/28.
There was no seconder. The motion fell.