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Planning Committee (South) - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 6.40 pm

May 8, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

In a recent council meeting, key leadership positions for the Planning South Committee were filled, and the schedule for future meetings was established. The session was efficient, with unanimous agreements on the proposed nominations and meeting times.

Decision 1: Chair Nomination Councillor Alice Brown was nominated and seconded to be the Chairman of the Planning South Committee. There were no opposing nominations or significant debates, indicating strong support or a lack of contention among the members. The implication of this decision is a likely continuation of the current leadership style and priorities under Councillor Brown's chairmanship.

Decision 2: Vice Chair Nomination Councillor Joanne Noles was moved and seconded to become the Vice Chair of the committee. Similar to the Chair nomination, there were no other nominations or substantial discussions, suggesting a consensus or an uncontested decision. This appointment positions Councillor Noles as a key figure in the committee, potentially influencing its direction and effectiveness.

Decision 3: Meeting Schedule It was proposed and seconded that future committee meetings be held at 5:30 PM. The decision was swiftly agreed upon without any recorded debate, reflecting either a pre-meeting consensus or non-contentious views on meeting timings among the members. This scheduling could affect attendance and the efficiency of the meetings, depending on the personal schedules of the committee members.

Additional Information: The meeting concluded promptly and was noted for its straightforward and uncontroversial decisions. There were no surprises or unusual incidents, indicating a routine and possibly well-prepared session. The efficiency of the meeting could suggest strong preparatory work or a high level of agreement among the members on the discussed issues.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Len Ellis-Brown
Councillor Len Ellis-Brown  Green Party •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for Councillor Joanne Knowles
Councillor Joanne Knowles  Cabinet Member for Enterprise & Property •  Liberal Democrats •  Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Profile image for Councillor Mark Baynham
Councillor Mark Baynham  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources •  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for Councillor Emma Beard
Councillor Emma Beard  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for Councillor Jon Campbell
Councillor Jon Campbell  Green Party •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for Councillor Philip Circus
Councillor Philip Circus  Conservative Group Leader •  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for Councillor Paul Clarke
Councillor Paul Clarke  Conservative •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for Councillor Mike Croker
Councillor Mike Croker  Green Party Group Leader •  Green Party •  Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Profile image for Councillor Joy Dennis
Councillor Joy Dennis  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for Councillor Victoria Finnegan
Councillor Victoria Finnegan  Green Party •  Steyning and Ashurst
Profile image for Councillor Claudia Fisher
Councillor Claudia Fisher  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for Councillor Joan Grech
Councillor Joan Grech  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for Councillor Lynn Lambert
Councillor Lynn Lambert  Conservative •  Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Profile image for Councillor Nicholas Marks
Councillor Nicholas Marks  Green Party •  Steyning and Ashurst
Councillor John Milne
Profile image for Councillor Roger Noel
Councillor Roger Noel  Conservative •  Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Profile image for Councillor Gill Perry
Councillor Gill Perry  Green Party •  Henfield
Profile image for Councillor Josh Potts
Councillor Josh Potts  Conservative •  Henfield
Profile image for Councillor John Trollope
Councillor John Trollope  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for Councillor Peter van der Borgh
Councillor Peter van der Borgh  Liberal Democrats •  Southwater North
Profile image for Councillor Alan Manton
Councillor Alan Manton  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington