Issue - meetings

To note the report from the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance (copy enclosed).

The Committee received the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance which provided an update on the development of a Water Cycle Study and proposed timescales.

Members were asked to note the report which contained the presentation from Anglian Water on the Planning Application Process at appendix 1.  It was noted that Anglian Water were not in attendance, however, it was confirmed that they would be present at the August meeting.

The Committee commended Councillor Miss S White on bringing this as an item of scrutiny following issues within North Fambridge, as the item of work was significant to the entire district.

Councillor E L Bamford suggested that all Members of the Council be invited to the Anglian Water presentation.  The Chairman advised that Members were always welcome to attend any meeting of the Committee.

In response to questions from the Committee, the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance advised that Essex County Council were well placed to carry out the Water Cycle Study.

RESOLVED:

(i)              That Members note the content of the report.

(ii)            That all Members of the Council be invited to attend the Anglian Water presentation to the committee in August 2019.