Issue - meetings

To approve the content and publication of the West of England Strategic Green Infrastructure Framework.

In an ad hoc statement, Councillor John Bull expressed regret that the recent Planning and Housing Board of the West of England Partnership had not been quorate.  He welcomed the proposals.

Councillor Brian Webber asked whether Park and Ride sites could be included in the proposals, because the verges could easily become nature reserves.

Councillor David Dixon, in proposing the item, responded to Councillor Webber by observing that because a small space, left alone, would look nice, this would not make it a suitable nature reserve.  He emphasised the importance of getting signup to the Framework from all the west authorities, because the issues did not stop at council boundaries.

Councillor Tim Ball seconded the proposal.

On a motion from Councillor David Dixon, seconded by Councillor Tim Ball, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To APPROVE the West of England Strategic Green Infrastructure Framework as an evidence base that will inform the Council’s Local Development Framework and in particular the emerging Green Infrastructure Strategy for the area