Agenda

To confirm the Minutes of the Statutory Annual Council meeting held on 14 May 2026 (copy enclosed).

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registrable interests and Non-Registrable Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraph 9 and Appendix B of the Code of Conduct for Members.

(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interests as soon as they become aware should the need arise throughout the meeting).

To receive questions from members of the public, of which prior notification in writing has been received (no later than noon two clear working days before the day of the Council meeting).

Should you wish to submit a question please complete the online form at www.maldon.gov.uk/publicparticipation.

To consider the recommendations coming forward from the Committees detailed below.  Please note that the Minutes of these meetings are not enclosed as they have not been approved at Committee level.

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Council Constitution - Scheme of Delegation to Officers - Environmental Health Powers and Duties - Update

RECOMMENDED that the Renters' Rights Act 2026 be included within the list of legislation and statutory provisions in the Scheme of Delegation and delegated to the Director of Neighbourhood Services and Communities together with the ability of the Director to authorise appropriate Officers to undertake the new powers and duties on behalf of the Council.

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Essex Coast Recreational disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy Review

RECOMMENDED

(i)             that the revised and updated Essex Coast Recreational disturbance Avoidance Mitigation Strategy (RAMS) 2026 and tariff (attached at APPENDIX 1) be approved, superseding the current RAMS 2018-2038;

(ii)            that the new RAMS tariff of £500 per new dwelling or qualifying unit (index linked and inclusive of a 5% admin fee) be applied to new development from 1 August 2026;

Note: the current fee is £175.55 and benchmarks as low compared to tariffs nationally, while the new fee is mid-range, The new fee includes increased expectations of eligible housing units, and is considered not just for the implementation period, but also for the maintenance period.

(iii)           that the adopted Essex Coast RAMS Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) be revoked, noting that its content is no longer aligned with the updated RAMS;

(iv)           that Members agree in principle to replace the Essex Coast RAMS SPD with an Essex Coast RAMS Technical Advice Note (TAN), recognising that this will provide a consistent mechanism to guide decision-making for local authorities within the RAMS partnership area;

(v)            that authority be delegated to the Director of Place, Planning and Growth, in consultation with Planning Policy Working Group to agree and publish the TAN once drafting is complete.

Pay Policy Statement 2026 / 27

RECOMMENDED that the 2026 / 27 Pay Policy Statement attached at APPENDIX 2 be approved.

To note that since the last Council, up until Wednesday 24 June 2026 (Council agenda dispatch) the following Committees have met, and to receive any questions in accordance with Council and Committee Procedure Rule 6 (2).

To consider the statement of the Leader of the Council setting out the Council’s report and programme for the current municipal year.

To consider the report of the Director of Legal and Governance, (copy enclosed).

To consider the report of the Director of Legal and Governance, (copy enclosed).

To receive a verbal update from the Chief Executive.

To resolve that under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that this satisfies the public interest test.

To provide Members with confidential information necessary to inform the public report at Agenda Item 17.

This information must be considered in private as it includes commercially sensitive information.

To continue in open session with the business of the Council.

Members of the press and public will be readmitted at this point.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive, (copy enclosed).

Please note: Documents A1 and A12 to APPENDIX 2 contain exempt information and will be considered in private session at Agenda Item 15 pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Part 1 Schedule 12A to Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider the report of the Director of Legal and Governance, (copy enclosed).