Decision

The Cabinet has decided to note the minutes of the recent meeting involving updates on various strategies and plans.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet agreed to note the minutes of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny and Select Committee held on 10 June 2025.

summary: The decision involved updates on the Green Spaces Strategy, Tree and Woodland Strategy, Planning Policy, and two Part II items on STEM Futures and Project Delivery for The Oval Development.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to note the minutes of the recent meeting involving updates on various strategies and plans.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involved updates and noting of minutes.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Overview and Scrutiny Committee", "Select Committee"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.stevenage.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3631

Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet received an update on the recent meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee which included the Green Spaces Strategy and Tree and Woodland Strategy, Panning Policy Update including Revised Local Development Scheme and Revised Statement of Community Involvement and two Part II items on Pioneering Young STEM Futures and Project Delivery and Principal Contractor for The Oval Development.   Members agreed with the view of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee that it was important to recognise and reflect the relationship between the various strategies and plans the Council published.   It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny and Select Committee held on 10 June 2025 be noted.    

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025