Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive (Copy herewith)

Cabinet approved the Council Garage Sites Strategy (Appendix A of the report) and Council Garages Policy (Appendix B of the report)

Councillor Stone addressed Cabinet and stated that she supported the recommendations within the report and noted that she welcomed the prospect of reaching a position of increasing the housing stock. She expressed her support for the proposed consultation with Ward Councillors and residents on future developments.

Councillor Hibbert, as the responsible Cabinet Member, stated that the strategy would ensure optimal use of garages at 187 sites across the borough. He explained that once a review of the garages had been undertaken a number of options would be considered and where the need for development was identified, a report would be brought back to Cabinet for approval.

RESOLVED:

That the Council Garage Sites Strategy (Appendix A of the report) and Council Garages Policy (Appendix B of the report) be approved.