The Head of Law and Governance has submitted a report recommending that the power to modify or revoke hazardous substances consents under section 14(2) of the Hazardous Substances Act 1990 be delegated to the Head of Planning Services and the Constitution be amended accordingly.

Recommendation: Council is recommended to:

1.    Amend paragraph 5.3 of the Constitution to delegate the power to revoke or modify hazardous substances consents under section 14(2) of the Hazardous Substances Act 1990 and to take all associated actions thereafter to secure the revocation or modification of those consents to the Head of Planning Services.

Council considered a report from the Head of Law and Governance recommending that the power to modify or revoke hazardous substances consents under section 14(2) of the Hazardous Substances Act 1990 be delegated to the Head of Planning Services and the Constitution amended accordingly.

Cllr Hollingsworth, Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Delivery, introduced the report, proposed the recommendation and answered questions.

The recommendation was agreed on being seconded by Cllr Munkonge, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Parks, and put to the vote.

Council resolved to:

Amend paragraph 5.3 of the Constitution to delegate the power to revoke or modify hazardous substances consents under section 14(2) of the Hazardous Substances Act 1990 and to take all associated actions thereafter to secure the revocation or modification of those consents to the Head of Planning Services.