Issue - meetings

Members are asked to consider the latest Forward Plan (attached) and to consider whether it wishes to enquire into any of the forthcoming decisions.

Mr Shaxson suggested that, due to the implications of the planning services on residents in the north of the district, that members should be involved in considering a new South Downs National Park or extended management agency agreement before it is presented to Cabinet. Mrs Purnell advised the January Cabinet would consider an interim six months arrangement until September 2017, and a longer term arrangement would be negotiated during that interim period. Members agreed that the implications of the long term arrangements ought to be considered by this committee or by a member group.

Mr Lloyd-Williams raised the Petworth Skate Park decision stating that, notwithstanding the sum of money suggested for its establishment in the Forward Plan, there would be implications with reduced car park income. Mr Hansford advised that discussions were ongoing with Petworth Town Council. The income which would be lost from the car park spaces removed would be relatively small.

Mr Lloyd-Williams also raised the Museum Service options appraisal due to be considered by this committee at its meeting on 17 January 2017, stating that this item should be first on the agenda at that meeting to allow a full member debate.

Mr Ransley was concerned at the large number of issues for discussion at the Cabinet meeting of 6 December and suggested there was insufficient time for Cabinet to properly debate and deal with these issues.