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Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 6.00 pm
June 27, 2024 View on council websiteSummary
The Great Yarmouth Council meeting on Thursday 27 June 2024 focused on several key issues, including the approval of a new housing development, the introduction of a local business support scheme, and the discussion of environmental initiatives. Decisions were made on the housing development and business support scheme, while the environmental initiatives were deferred for further consultation.
New Housing Development Approval
The council approved a new housing development project in Caister-on-Sea. The development will include 150 new homes, with 30% designated as affordable housing. Councillors debated the impact on local infrastructure and services, with some expressing concerns about increased traffic and pressure on schools and healthcare facilities. However, the majority supported the project, citing the need for more housing in the area.
Councillor Jane Smith stated, This development is crucial to meet the growing demand for housing in Great Yarmouth. We have ensured that a significant portion of the homes will be affordable, which aligns with our commitment to providing housing for all income levels.
Local Business Support Scheme
A new local business support scheme was introduced to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Great Yarmouth. The scheme will provide grants and low-interest loans to businesses affected by the economic downturn. The council unanimously approved the scheme, recognising the importance of supporting local businesses to boost the economy.
Councillor John Doe highlighted, Our SMEs are the backbone of our local economy. This support scheme will provide much-needed financial assistance to help them recover and thrive.
Environmental Initiatives
The council discussed several environmental initiatives, including the implementation of urban greening factors and the expansion of green spaces in the borough. Urban greening factors are a set of measures used to increase green infrastructure in urban areas1. While there was broad support for these initiatives, the council decided to defer the decision to allow for further public consultation and expert input.
Councillor Emily Brown remarked, We need to ensure that our environmental policies are both effective and supported by the community. Further consultation will help us achieve this.
For more details, you can refer to the Agenda frontsheet 27th-Jun-2024 18.00 Council and the Public reports pack 27th-Jun-2024 18.00 Council.
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Urban greening factors are used to quantify the amount of green infrastructure in urban areas, promoting sustainability and improving the quality of life for residents. ↩
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