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Training Update
To receive a training update ( Verbal item)
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The Director of Planning ran through the previously circulated draft Members training schedule. He asked how Members wanted to run the training sessions and suggested in-person sessions for larger topics only.
The Chair asked whether there were online training packages available and suggested that they were followed by a round up to review.
The Director of Planning said that he would look into online training packages. He said that he would invite Officers to Members training sessions. He said that a finance training session had been requested by the Chief Executive at Full Council last week.
Members agreed that all the training items were important, although some topics would take less time to cover.
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Councillor Lemon said that solar farm training would be beneficial.
Councillor Loughlin suggested that all Members would benefit from the solar farm training. She said that she would be happy to attend virtual meetings.
The Director of Planning suggested inviting Planning Leads from Parish Councils to the training sessions.
Members agreed that would be useful.
The Chair said she would go back to Planning Committee to ask how they found asking questions before going in to debate at Planning Committee. She asked those present for their opinions.
Councillor Pavitt said that it was useful and logical. He said that he thought Members would benefit from being reminded of the process.
Councillor Loughlin agreed although she didn`t see the need for a specific slot.
Councillor Lemon said that asking questions just after the Officer was useful and more efficient.
The Development Manager said that it did not preclude asking a question before the meeting or indeed after the question, should the need arise.
The Director of Planning said that in his experience such arrangements were best practice. for He said that it provided structure, looked more professional and was a good way to run the meeting.
The Chair said that Members don`t usually ask questions of speakers.
The Director of Planning said that a number of Councils do now ask questions of Speakers who may be better able to clarify local matters. He said that it would have to be within the Constitution but could be explored if Members wished.
The Lawyer said that it would be acceptable and that the working protocol could be set into the Terms of Reference of the Planning Committee. He said that it was important to not confuse members of the public in terms of the proceedsing of the Planning Committee but that it wouldn`t be difficult to amend the Constitution if necessary.
The Director of Planning said that following on from the Stansted Airport Review Council had committed to set up a new Task and Finish Group. He said that changes to the Constitution could go to that group.
Councillor Lemon said that he wanted lunch to be reinstated for full day meetings. He also requested an update on the audio visual system.
The Director of Planning said that he would mention the audio-visual system at CMT next week.
The Chair said that she had listened to a recent meeting and the broadcast had been acceptable, although she could hear rustling through the recording.
The Democratic Services Officer said that the Democratic Services Manager was investigating the reintroduction of sandwich provision.
The next meeting was scheduled for 24 August 2022.
The Chair asked for a calendar of the training, which the Director of Planning agreed to provide.
The Chair said there was no bus for the site tour next week due to only visiting one site.
Cllr Lemon gave his apologies for the site tour.
The meeting ended at 15:08