Decision

The Cabinet has decided to designate the East Cliff and Springbourne Neighbourhood and Area.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendation for designation was approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision at stake is the designation of the East Cliff and Springbourne Neighbourhood and Area.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to designate the East Cliff and Springbourne Neighbourhood and Area.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is primarily to meet statutory obligations.

affected_stakeholders: ["East Cliff and Springbourne residents", "Local planning authorities"]

contentiousness_score: 2

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

URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=857

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Cabinet to assess options, considering feedback from the consultation, and take the decision on the most appropriate forum and area to be formally designated.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet considered each proposal for neighbourhood forum and area designation together with consultation responses and determined to agree option (2): - That East Cliff and Springbourne Neighbourhood and Area be designated. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council Reason To meet the statutory obligations including provisions set out in (i) the Localism Act 2011 (ii) the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 and the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017) and (iii) the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 (as amended).  

Date of Decision: July 16, 2025