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 member of the Bradwell B Working Group.
Councillor S P Nunn declared a non-pecuniary interest 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 he had several conversations with residents regarding this item of business and it was of particular interest with reference to the heritage of the site.
Councillor M W Helm declared a non-pecuniary interest 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 a member of the Bradwell B Working Group.
Councillor Mrs P A Channer declared a non-pecuniary interest in all items on the agenda as a member of Essex County Council, a consultee on all planning related matters. She then advised the Committee that since she was not present on 9 July 2020 for the discussion on Item 11- 20/000157/FUL Land East of Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell -on-Sea, she would not be able to partake in the discussion or vote.