Disclosure of Interest
To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, other Pecuniary Interest or Non-Pecuniary Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 6 – 8 of the Code of Conduct for Members.
(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interest as soon as they become aware should the need arise through the meeting.)
Minutes:
The following declarations of interest were made:
Agenda Item 8 – 15/01532/OUT Land North and West of Knowles Farm, Wycke Hill, Maldon, Essex
· Councillor A S Fluker advised that he had a perceived bias.
The following non-pecuniary interests in respect of this application were declared:
· Councillor S P Nunn had received correspondence from the developer.
· Councillor C Mayes knew the owner of some of the land and had received correspondence from the developer.
· Councillor K M H Lagan had received correspondence from the developer.
· Councillor N G F Shaughnessy was in receipt of correspondence from the developer and knew one of the objectors.
· Councillor M G Bassenger had received correspondence in relation to this item of business.
· Councillor M R Edwards advised that he had met the developer some years ago on Parish business and had received correspondence relating to the application.
· Councillor J Stilts had received correspondence and was a Maldon Town Councillor.
· Councillor M S Heard had received correspondence in relation to this application.
Agenda Item 9 – 20/000157/FUL Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-Sea
· Councillor Fluker advised he had missed part of the debate when this item had previously been considered and could therefore not take part.
· Councillor Mrs J L Fleming advised that she would not be able to take part in the debate or vote on this item of business as she had experienced connection problems when the item was last discussed.
The following non-pecuniary interests in respect of this application were declared:
· Councillor Nunn had received a number of emails from individual parties interested in Bradwell.
· Councillor Mayes sat on the Bradwell B Working Group and had received emails and letters regarding Bradwell B.
· Councillor Lagan had been in conversation with, had meetings and received a significant number of emails regarding this development.
· Councillor N J Skeens was in receipt of correspondence and part of the Bradwell B Working Group.
· Councillor N G F Shaughnessy had received many emails relating to this application.
· Councillor Bassenger was a member of the BrB Working Group.
· Councillor V J Bell had received correspondence in relation to this application.
· Councillor Stilts had received correspondence and was a Maldon Town Councillor.
· Councillor M W Helm was a Member of the Bradwell Working Group.
· Councillor M E Thompson advised that she had been a member of BrB Working Group, but was no longer.
· Councillor Helm had received correspondence in relation to this application.
In light of his earlier declarations, Councillor Fluker left the meeting at this point and did not return.
In response to a question regarding if there would be a vote when the Committee came to considering whether it would exclude the public and press in relation Agenda Items 5 and 6, the Chairman advised that there would be a vote. In accordance with Procedure Rule no. 13(3) Councillor C Morris requested a recorded vote on Agenda Item 4 Exclusion of Public and Press. This was duly seconded.
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Disclosure of Interest
To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, other Pecuniary Interest or Non-Pecuniary Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 6 – 8 of the Code of Conduct for Members.
(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interest as soon as they become aware should the need arise through the meeting.)
Minutes:
Councillor M H Lagan declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 11 - 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell -on-Sea as he had numerous conversations with a wide range of residents regarding this item.
Councillor N J Skeens declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 5 - 19/01208/FUL, Land North of Marsh Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex as a Burnham Town Councillor and Agenda Item 11 - 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-Sea as he was a member of the Bradwell B Working Group.
Councillor A S Fluker declared a pecuniary interest on Agenda Item 5 - 19/01208/FUL – Land North of Marsh Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex as he was a Member of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society), he had a perceived bias relating to Agenda Item 10 -15/015327/OUT, Land North and West of Knowles Farm. Wycke Hill, Maldon, Essex and that he had lost connectivity last time round on Agenda Item 11- 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-Sea therefore he could not partake in the debate or vote. Given that he could not partake in any items on the meeting agenda he removed himself from the meeting.
Councillor F G F Shaughnessy declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 10-15/015327/OUT, Land North and West of Knowles Farm. Wycke Hill, Maldon, Essex as she knew the Objectors.
Councillor C Mayes declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 7- Planning Decision – Legal Advice Relating to Land North and West of Knowles Farm Maldon and 10 -15/015327/OUT, Land North and West of Knowles Farm. Wycke Hill, Maldon, as she knew the land owner. She also declared on Agenda Item 8 Planning Decision- Legal Advice Relating to Bradwell-on-Sea Ground Investigations and 11- 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell -on-Sea as a member of the Bradwell B Working Group.
Councillor C Morris declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 11- 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell -on-Sea, as he had conversations with several residents regarding this item.
Councillor M G Bassenger declared a non-pecuniary interest on Item 8- Planning Decision- Legal Advice Relating to Bradwell-on-Sea Ground Investigations and Item 11- 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-Sea, as a member of the Bradwell B Working Group
Councillor V J Bell declared a non-pecuniary interest on Agenda Item 5- 19/01208/FUL, Land North of Marsh Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex as a member of Burnham Town Council.
Councillor Fleming advised that she would not be partaking in the debate or voting on Agenda Item 8 - Planning Decision- Legal Advice Relating to Bradwell-on-Sea Ground Investigations and Item 11- 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell -on-Sea as she lost connectivity at the last meeting on 9 July 2020.
Councillor Mrs M E Thompson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 8- Planning Decision- Legal Advice Relating to Bradwell-on-Sea Ground Investigations and Item 11- 20/000157/FUL, Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-Sea as a ... view the full minutes text for item 1138