Issue - meetings

The Forum’s agreed terms of reference make provision for such working parties on specific topics and allows them to

co-opt individuals or organisations to join, in an advisory capacity. These groups then report back to the main Forum. The Forum is requested to agree the establishment, Terms of reference and membership of the following Task and Finish Groups.

Use of the ‘local portion’ of Community Infrastructure Levy

Constitutional issues (including Terms of Reference and Standing Orders, Code of Conduct and Declarations of Interest) for the Bath City Forum

Draft Terms of reference are attached for these Task and Finish Groups

Forum Members considered proposals for two Task and Finish Groups, proposed Terms of Reference for which had been circulated. These were:

• Community Infrastructure Levy
• Constitution

Robin Kerr suggested a Task and Finish Group on enforcement, utilising the capacity of residents to help with this.

Cllr Rayment suggested that 6 was the right number for membership of the groups; if possible to include 3 elected members and 3 co-optees.

Cllr Rob Appleyard asked for clarity on the purpose for these groups. Cllr Bob Goodman explained that the Task and Finish groups would report back to the Forum with their recommendations: he would like to see pressure applied upwards from the Forum.

Cllr Darey suggested a Task and Finish Group on major developments and planning issues for the city.

Van DuBose set out his view that he would like to see the groups examine a range of issues specific to the city. The Forum’s Terms of Reference can be refined for this purpose. Sub- groups need to carry out some work and make recommendations that help and support the Cabinet in its role.

Caroline Kay asked that the groups find the right people who can represent professional views that area-political. The discussions can become restricted if limited to political “tramlines”.   

Cllr Norton felt that a mission statement should be produced that sits outside of the political remit. 

Cllr Goodman explained that the group that looks at the local proportion of the CIL funding will need to consider a process for how best this is spent in the city. This group may develop as the development of CIL moves forward. The Task and Finish groups may decide to co-opt additional expertise where it will be beneficial to do so. 

It was agreed that Forum members would put their names forward for the Community Infrastructure Levy and Constitution Task and Finish Groups and that the composition of the groups would be agreed by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Forum.