Decision - Sustainable Communities Act – Decision on Submission to Local Government Association

To decide whether or not to submit proposals brought forward under the first round of the Sustainable Communities Act to the Local Government Association (‘the Selector’).

1.     That Cabinet approves the city council’s submission under the first round of the Sustainable Communities Act as detailed in appendix A.

2.     That Cabinet agree that the ineligible proposals (appendix D) received in this process are tabled at the relevant Cabinet Member meeting for consideration and response.

Cabinet is required to formally agree its submission to the Local Government Association as required by the Sustainable Communities Act.

The process by which proposals are to be submitted under the Act was defined in the legislation and associated guidance. Opportunity for an alternative approach was limited. Lessons learnt locally and by other local authorise that opted into the Act will be incorporated into delivery of the next round.