Decision

The Cabinet has decided to recommend the adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement following public consultation feedback.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision is that Cabinet recommends to Full Council the adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement.

summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement incorporating public consultation feedback.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to recommend the adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement following public consultation feedback.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves incorporating public feedback which could have varying opinions and interests.

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet", "Full Council", "Public"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=560

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: A draft new statement of community involvement (SCI) has been prepared. The SCI sets out the Council’s approach to consulting the local community and other stakeholders on planning matters within the local planning authority boundary.

Content: That Cabinet recommends to Full Council that the Statement of Community Involvement is adopted, incorporating where relevant, comments arising from public consultation, including incorporating any comments received after Cabinet, up to and including the 10 September, being the closing date for consultation.  

Date of Decision: September 1, 2025