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Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee - Tuesday 11th June, 2024 6.30 pm
June 11, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
The inaugural meeting of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee focused on establishing the committee's leadership and outlining its purpose and functions. Councillor Dan Swords was elected as the Chair, and Councillor Stephen Bolton as the Deputy Chair. The committee also approved the introduction to the joint committee and the 2024-25 budget and programme.
Introduction to the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee
Naysha Plain, Director of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town, introduced the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee. The committee was established by five council partners to provide accountable and cross-boundary leadership for delivering spatial growth proposals and coordinating opportunities for new and existing communities. The terms of reference and functions of the joint committee were detailed, including the provision for public access and the potential appointment of an independent facilitator.
Members were asked to note the processes and functions, agree to review the requirement of the independent facilitator role at a future meeting, and approve the revised protocol for public access.
2024-25 Budget and Programme
The 2024-25 budget and programme for the Garden Town team was presented. The programme includes ongoing work and new commissions to progress the joint committee's key objectives. The budget outlines funding contributions from central government and Garden Town partners. Members were asked to approve the budget and programme, allow delegated authority to the Garden Town director to make minor changes, and note that a three-year business plan will be presented during 2024-25.
Election of Chair and Deputy Chair
Councillor Dan Swords was elected as the Chair of the joint committee, and Councillor Stephen Bolton was elected as the Deputy Chair. Both elections were unanimous.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee will be held on Tuesday, 22 July 2024.
For more details, you can refer to the Public reports pack and the Agenda frontsheet.
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