Agenda item - Chair's Communication

67.1    The Chair gave the following communication:

Today we will be looking at three reports and will end with a discussion on our next topic for a Task & Finish Group. We will start with an update on the recommendations from our first Task & Finish Group that was on short-term lets. The recommendations were approved by cabinet in June last year although some were dependent on actions having been taken by central government before they can progress.  

We’re going to change the order of the agenda at this point to accommodate Cllr Taylor. We will be looking at the Seafront Development Board Prospectus which is being developed to present a unified vision for the seafront and attract investment. The prospectus belongs to the Seafront Development Board and they will be seeking an endorsement from Cabinet. We are being asked to note the report. 

Our final presentation is looking at the Memorials Policy that aims to assist anyone considering installing a memorial on Council-owned land in the city. It explains the different options, timescales and the application process. We are being asked to note the report. 

We will end with a discussion on our next Task & Finish Group topic. 

In the interests of time, can I please request that both those asking and answering questions are as brief and to the point as possible, as we want everyone who wishes to contribute to have the opportunity to do so. We also don’t want the meeting to overrun too much into the evening. I’m going to ask those presenting to keep their introductions as brief as possible to allow as much time as we can for questions. Thank you.