Issue - meetings

(i)              That the renewal of the shared building control service between

Stoke on Trent City Council and Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council to discharge the statutory building control functions for the Borough Council to 2029; unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the agreed deed, be approved.

(ii)             That the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning in

consultation with the Service Director - Planning, be given delegated authority to finalise the specific terms and conditions and sign the updated partnership agreement on behalf of the Borough Council including any necessary data sharing requirement agreements.

(iii)           That the Service Director - Planning be given delegated authority to

oversee delivery of the building control services provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to the Borough Council in accordance with the partnership agreement; review the Annual Business Plan and fee setting proposals; attend quarterly meetings with Stoke On Trent City Council to review performance including in terms of finance; and, report on performance to the relevant Scrutiny Committee at the Borough Council.  

The Leader introduced the report on the renewal of the shared building control service between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council which allowed for a resilient and sustainable service at a financial cost which was appropriate to both local authorities.

The Deputy Leader commented that the 5 years rolling regime worked well.

Resolved:    (i) That the renewal of the shared building control service between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to discharge the statutory building control functions for the Borough Council to 2029, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the agreed deed, be approved.

(ii) That the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning in consultation with the Service Director for Planning, be given delegated authority to finalise the specific terms and conditions and sign the updated partnership agreement on behalf of the Borough Council including any necessary data sharing requirement agreements.

(iii) That the Service Director for Planning be given delegated authority to oversee delivery of the building control services provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to the Borough Council in accordance with the partnership agreement; review the Annual Business Plan and fee setting proposals; attend quarterly meetings with Stoke-On-Trent City Council to review performance including in terms of finance; and, report on performance to the relevant Scrutiny Committee at the Borough Council.  

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