The Council is asked to note any apologies for absence received from Members.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bush and Newton.

The Council is asked to approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Council held on 2 June 2026.

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson, duly seconded and:-

RESOLVED that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Council held on 2 June 2026 be approved as a correct record and be signed by the Chairman.

Councillors are invited to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registerable Interests or Non-Registerable Interests, and the nature of it, in relation to any item on the agenda.

Councillor Fairley made the following statement:-

“I would like to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest in relation to item 18 - A5 on the Agenda this evening, in that my family own and farm land at both Horsley Cross and Little Bromley. The sites are included within the Local Plan Review Submission Version being considered this evening and detailed within the report. I will be leaving the meeting prior to this item being debated.”

Councillor M A Cossens made the following statement:-

“I rent land for storage purposes at Birch Hall, and this is a registered Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and the site is referenced within the Sustainability Report in the Appendix to Item 18 – Report A5, however it is mentioned because the site was submitted for housing purposes of which I was unaware of and am unsure of the exact location.  But, in any event it has been discounted and rejected for the reasons provided within the Place Services document, as not being suitable, and is therefore an unallocated site.  Having sought the Monitoring Officer’s advice in advance of this meeting, my DPI is not a matter being directly decided upon or affected by any decision to be made this evening and therefore, I am able to participate in the meeting without any dispensations.”

Councillor A I Cossens informed the meeting that Councillor M A Cossens’ statement applied to her situation as well.

Councillor Bray declared a conflict of interest in relation to agenda items 12, 13 and 18 insofar as he was a member of the Cabinet of Essex County Council, as the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Planning & Heritage. He informed Council that he would withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate junctures and take no part in the consideration of those items.

Councillor Harris declared a conflict of interest in relation to agenda items 12, 13 and 18 insofar as he was the Leader of Essex County Council. He informed Council that he would withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate junctures and take no part in the consideration of those items.

Councillors Keteca and Thompson each declared conflicts of interest in relation to agenda items 12 and 13 insofar as they were both elected members of Essex County Council. They informed Council that they would withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate junctures and take no part in the consideration of those items.

The Council is asked to note any announcements made by the Chairman of the Council.

There were no announcements made by the Chairman of the Council on this occasion.

The Council is asked to note any announcements made by the Chief Executive.

Fire at a property in Edith Road, Clacton-on-Sea

The Chief Executive informed Council that there had been a property fire the previous night in Edith Road, Clacton-on-Sea. Eight people had been displaced, and Council staff had opened the Essex Hall, in the Town Hall as a rest centre for those people. By noon that day, the Council’s homelessness team had managed to settle those persons into temporary accommodation.

The Council is asked to note any statements made by the Leader of the Council. 

Councillors may then ask questions of the Leader on his statements.

Clacton Parliamentary Constituency By-Election – 13 August 2026

The Leader of the Council (Councillor M E Stephenson) made the following statement:-

“I want to use my statement today as Leader to recognise what I think has been an exceptional effort by staff across the council in delivering the Clacton by-election. None of us saw this coming. Then, suddenly, we had a parliamentary by-election to deliver, with only a matter of weeks to prepare.

And this was no straightforward election either. We had 34 candidates, the largest number ever in a UK parliamentary election, a huge ballot paper, significant logistical challenges and an intense level of national and international scrutiny.

Most people see polling day, the count and the result. What they do not see is the enormous amount of work going on behind the scenes to make all of that happen. Our Elections and Democratic Services team had to go from zero warning to delivery mode almost immediately. That took an enormous amount of work and commitment, and I want to thank every one of them for what they did.

I also want to recognise our Returning Officer, Ian Davidson, and the senior team around him. The responsibility for delivering the election ultimately rested on Ian’s shoulders. I know the pressure he and his team were under throughout this process, and they dealt with that pressure professionally from beginning to end. I want to put my personal thanks to Ian and his senior team on the record.

But this went far beyond one team.

Staff from right across the council stepped forward to work at polling stations, at the count and in all the different roles needed to keep an election of this scale moving.

And I also want to mention those who were not directly involved in the election. The colleagues who covered for others and kept everything else running. Residents still relied on us. Council services still had to be delivered. That work continued because people across the organisation stepped up.

For me, this was a whole council effort.

To those who organised it, to those who delivered it on the day, and to those who kept the rest of the council going around them, I want to put on record my heartfelt thanks and gratitude.

You were handed a difficult and completely unexpected job, under extraordinary scrutiny, and you delivered.

I am proud of what you achieved, and I know colleagues across this chamber will want to join me in giving Ian, his team and everyone else involved a sincere and thoroughly deserved thank you.”

Members endorsed the Leader’s sentiments with a round of applause.

Councillor Platt asked a question on the Leader’s statement to which the Leader of the Council responded.

The Council is asked to note any statements made by members of the Cabinet (Portfolio Holders).

Councillors may then ask questions of the Portfolio Holders on their statements.

33^rd Clacton Air Show – August 2026

The Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Regeneration & Tourism (Councillor I J Henderson) made the following statement:-

“I wish to make a statement to Councillors on the back of the fantastic and successful Air Show which has just taken place. Once again, we had two days of thrilling flying displays, ground attractions and family entertainment. This was the 33^rd Airshow that the Council has put on. We estimate that around 215,000 people attended over the two days and the theme for this year was “A celebration of aviation” and it certainly shone through the programme throughout that time.

We had the headline favourites such as the Red Arrows, over the two days with their precision flying, which the crowd loves as one of their favourites, and we had the heritage flights of two Spitfires, marking the 90^th anniversary of the Spitfire’s first flight.

We had added flights also to that. We had the bonus of a new flight – G-Force Aerobatics – and we had a MiG-17. The most special flight that I saw was the “Sally B”, the B-17 Flying Fortress, the last airworthy B-17, that provided one of the stand-out moments of the programme and added a powerful piece of living aviation history to the skies above Clacton.

Madam Chairman, we had the twilight flights, for residents and visitors, one of their favourite occasions in the year. The Air Show is one of the biggest calendar events of our summer and it is much loved by everyone. But to see those twilight flights – the Firebirds Aerobatic Team and the favourite Otto the Helicopter with its pyrotechnics and fireworks lighting up the sky over Clacton seafront – it was a memorable occasion.

But we also need to remember that it is not just about the brilliant spectacle in the sky. It was a celebration of aviation, our seafront, our local economy, and the thousands of visitors, local residents, local businesses, volunteers, sponsors and partners who all help make the event such a success each year.

On that note, I want to thank the sponsors – Red Nova IT Solutions; Actual Radio (who brought the sound and excitement of the airshow to audiences beyond the seafront); LocaliQ; Black Jacket; Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP; MRL Productions; Freeport East; The Lifehouse PH; Central Connect and Aspen Fire & Rescue.

I also want to say a big thank you to Jessica Bryan, the Airshow’s event director and her brilliant supporting team. We know that once the Air Show has completed its second day that they start planning again for the next year and they are already looking at exciting opportunities for 2027. I want to mention two members of the event team who were unfortunately missing over the two days due to family bereavements, so I want to give a special thank you to Sarah Daniells and Joanne Needham for helping to make the Airshow such a success in the leadup to the event.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

To report any ‘live’ petitions that have been submitted in accordance with the Scheme approved by the Council.

On this occasion it was reported that no ‘live’ petitions had been submitted in accordance with the Scheme approved by the Council.

Subject to the required notice being given, members of the public can ask questions of the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders or Chairmen of Committees.

The Chairman shall determine the number of questions to be tabled at a particular meeting in order to limit the time for questions and answers to 21 minutes.

Subject to the required notice being given, members of the public could ask questions of the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders or Chairmen of Committees.

It was reported that, on this occasion, no such questions on notice had been submitted.

To notify Members of recent Executive Decision(s) taken in the circumstances set out in the Council’s Constitution in:-

(a)   Rule 15 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (Special Urgency); and/or

(b)   Rule 18(i) of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules (Call-in and Urgency); and/or

(c)     Rule 6(b) of the Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.

Council considered a report of the Leader of the Council (A.1) that, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 16.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules and/or Rule 18(i) of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules and/or Rule 6(b) of the Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules, notified Members of recent Executive Decision(s) taken in the circumstances set out in Rule 15 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules and/or Rule 18(i) of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules.

(1)     Short Term Licence to Occupy over Rush Green Bowl, Rush Green Road, Clacton-on-Sea

On 23 June 2026, in view of the urgency of the issue concerned, and in accordance with Rule 15 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules, the Corporate Director (Planning & Community), acting on behalf of the Portfolio Holder for Assets & Community Safety, had sought and subsequently obtained the Chairman of the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s consent, that the Portfolio Holder’s urgent “Part B” decision, relating to the agreement of terms for a short-term licence to Clacton Town Football Club Ltd could be taken under the special urgency procedure and therefore be automatically exempted from the call-in procedure.

The Portfolio Holder’s decision had been as follows:-

(a)     To agree terms for a short-term licence to Clacton Town Football Club Ltd on terms and conditions set out in Appendix A; and

(b)     To authorise the Corporate Director for Planning and Community to complete the licence on the agreed terms and on any other terms as he considers appropriate.

It had been felt that any delay likely to be caused by the normal “Part B” decision process and/or the call-in process would have seriously prejudiced the Council’s and the public’s interest for the following reasons:-

“The Football Club required the licence to be confirmed imminently in order to enter into new contracts with utility companies.”

This decision enabled this Council to regularise current occupation arrangements and ensure appropriate legal and governance controls.  As well as enabling continued community use of the facility whilst allowing time for a compliant and transparent tender process, it also meant that the current football club operating from the site avoided losing their place in the league, which would have prejudiced their position when it came time to submit a tender.

(2)     Extension of the Householder Permit scheme through July and August 2026 for Orwell Place car park, Dovercourt

On 10 July 2026, in view of the urgency of the issue concerned, and in accordance with Rule 18(i) of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules (Call-in and Urgency), the Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Public Realm sought and subsequently obtained the Chairman of the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s consent, that the Portfolio Holder’s urgent  decision, relating to the extension of the householder permit scheme through July and August 2026 for the Orwell Place car park, Dovercourt, would be exempted from the call-in procedure.

The Portfolio Holder’s decision had been as follows:-

“To extend the householder permit scheme through the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

The Council will receive the minutes of the following Committees:

(a)     Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny of Thursday 21 May 2026;

(b)     Planning Policy & Local Plan of Monday 8 June 2026;

(c)     Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny of Tuesday 16 June 2026;

(d)     Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny of Tuesday 23 June 2026;

(e)      Audit of Thursday 25 June 2026;

(f)       Standards of Wednesday 15 July 2026; and

(g)     Human Resources & Council Tax of Thursday 30 July 2026.

NOTES:         

(1)   The above minutes are presented to Council for information only.  Members can ask questions on their contents to the relevant Chairman but questions as to the accuracy of the minutes must be asked at the meeting of the Committee when the relevant minutes are approved as a correct record; and

(2)   If any recommendations to Council have been made by those Committees, these are included within separate reports for Council to decide upon (i.e. by noting the minutes those recommendations are not approved at this stage of the proceedings).

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson and:-

RESOLVED that the minutes of the following Committees, as circulated, be received and noted:-

(a)     Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny of Thursday 21 May 2026;

(b)     Planning Policy & Local Plan of Monday 8 June 2026;

(c)     Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny of Tuesday 16 June 2026;

(d)     Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny of Tuesday 23 June 2026;

(e)      Audit of Thursday 25 June 2026;

(f)       Standards of Wednesday 15 July 2026; and

(g)     Human Resources & Council Tax of Thursday 30 July 2026.

Council will consider a motion, notice of which has been given by Councillor Barrett, pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12.

The provisions of Council Procedure Rule 12.5, (Professional Advice of the Council’s Statutory Officers on the Motion) require the Council’s three statutory officers (i.e. Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and Head of Paid Service), once the Motion has been accepted as being valid, to produce a formal Advisory Note detailing any necessary initial professional advice in relation to the implications for the Council of that Motion. That Advisory Note will focus on implications for the Council relating to budgetary, constitutional or legislative requirements or staffing matters.

In this instance, the Council’s Statutory Officers have indicated that they do not need to provide any such professional advice and therefore an Advisory Note does not need to be produced on this occasion.

Further to declarations of interest made under minute 34 above, Councillors Bray, Harris, Keteca and Thompson withdrew from the meeting whilst this item was considered and determined.

Council had before it the following motion, notice of which had been given by Councillor Barrett pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12:-

“This Council –

(a)     notes that Essex County Council has adopted clear and significant policies and strategies to protect the environment, tackle climate change and support nature recovery across Essex, and that these commitments have been presented as central to the county’s long-term wellbeing and resilience;

(b)     further notes that these policies are not symbolic gestures but are grounded in scientific evidence, statutory duties, cross-party commitments and years of partnership working, including through the Essex Climate Action Commission, the Climate Action Plan and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy;

(c)     therefore expresses its unequivocal opposition to any move by Essex County Council to dilute, delay, dismantle or walk away from its commitments on climate action, biodiversity, environmental protection or nature recovery, as any such retreat would be reckless, short-sighted and wholly contrary to the interests of residents, communities and future generations, particularly if pursued without proper consultation, transparent evidence or a credible public mandate;

(d)     resolves: (1) to reaffirm its full support for robust climate action, environmental protection and nature recovery across Essex; (2) to make clear its opposition to any attempt to weaken or remove existing strategies, protections or programmes in these areas without compelling evidence and full public accountability; and (3) to request that the Leader of the Council write to the Leader of Essex County Council in the strongest possible terms, urging that there must be no reduction in commitment to climate and environmental protection and that all existing strategies and programmes should be maintained and implemented in full.”

At the time that the agenda had been published it had been confirmed that the statutory officers did not need to provide any professional advice in relation to this motion and that therefore an Advisory Note pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12.5 had not needed to be produced.

Councillor Barrett formally moved the motion, and Councillor Barry formally seconded the motion.

Councillor Barrett then indicated that he wished to alter his motion so that it instead read as follows:-

“This Council –

(a)   notes that Essex County Council previously adopted clear and significant policies and strategies to protect the environment, tackle climate change and support nature recovery across Essex, and that those commitments were presented as central to the county’s long-term wellbeing and resilience;

(b)   further notes that those policies were not symbolic gestures but were grounded in scientific evidence, statutory duties, cross-party commitments and years of partnership working, including through the Essex Climate Action Commission, the Climate Action Plan and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy;

(c)   therefore, expresses its unequivocal opposition to the recent move by Essex County Council to dismantle and walk away from its commitments on climate action as any such retreat would be reckless, short-sighted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

Council will consider a motion, notice of which has been given by Councillor Doyle, pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12.

The provisions of Council Procedure Rule 12.5, (Professional Advice of the Council’s Statutory Officers on the Motion) require the Council’s three statutory officers (i.e. Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and Head of Paid Service), once the Motion has been accepted as being valid, to produce a formal Advisory Note detailing any necessary initial professional advice in relation to the implications for the Council of that Motion. That Advisory Note will focus on implications for the Council relating to budgetary, constitutional or legislative requirements or staffing matters.

In this instance, the Council’s Statutory Officers have indicated that they do not need to provide any such professional advice and therefore an Advisory Note does not need to be produced on this occasion.

Further to declarations of interest made under minute 34 above, Councillors Bray, Harris, Keteca and Thompson withdrew from the meeting whilst this item was considered.

Council had before it the following motion, notice of which had been given by Councillor Doyle pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12:-

“That Tendring District Council –

(1)     Believes that too many children with Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) are still misunderstood or unsupported at school, and too many families must fight to get the right help;

(2)     Reiterates that this is not a criticism of school staff but about making sure they have the training and confidence to support every child properly;

(3)     Notes that Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the Government’s preferred and recommended training for learning disability and autism in health and social care, as set out in the most recent Code of Practice published in September 2025 and which is nationally recognised and co-produced with people with lived experience;

(4)     Believes in inclusive education, and that understanding should not be optional or dependent on which school a child attends and that every child deserves to be understood, to feel safe at school, and to have the chance to achieve their full potential;

(5)     Feels strongly that mandatory training for school staff would bring consistency, earlier understanding, better communication with families, and better outcomes for children across Tendring and that better informed staff can reduce anxiety, improve attendance and create a stronger learning environment for everyone;

(6)     Therefore, calls on Essex County Council and relevant Academiesto direct that the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism for all staff across schools in the District of Tendring be implemented urgently as a simple matter of fairness, inclusion and responsibility.”

At the time the agenda had been published it had been confirmed that the statutory officers did not need to provide any professional advice in relation to this motion and that therefore an Advisory Note pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12.5 had not needed to be produced.

However, prior to the commencement of the meeting the Council’s Corporate Director (Law and Governance) & Monitoring Officer had circulated the following email to Members:-

“I am writing to you on behalf of Ian Davidson [the Council’s Chief Executive] and I regarding the Motion to Council pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12, submitted by Councillor Carrie Doyle, calling on Essex County Council to direct that the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism for all staff across schools in the District of Tendring be implemented urgently.

Some Elected Members have approached Ian and I separately, to enquire how can they debate this topic without further information regarding the subject matter, which is sensitive and technical, and upon reflection both of us agree with this viewpoint. 

Having reread the motion and reflected upon its contents, while it does not have legal, financial or resource implications for TDC (which would have been the purposes of any statutory officers’ advice), the wording makes reference to specific  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

The Council will consider any reference reports or other reports submitted to it by the Cabinet.

On this occasion Members were informed that there were no references or reports from the Cabinet that needed to be considered by Council.

The Council will consider the proposed work programmes for the two overview and scrutiny committees (i.e. the Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee) for the 2026/2027 scrutiny year and will note the work carried out by those committees during the scrutiny year 2025/2026.

Council considered a joint reference report that sought its approval of the respective proposed work programmes for the Community Leadership and the Resources & Services Overview and Scrutiny Committees for the remainder of 2026/27.  Through the report, Council was also asked to receive the proposed ‘Annual Report 2025/26’ for the overview and scrutiny work undertaken through those Committees.

Members were aware that, at this Council, the overview and scrutiny function was facilitated through two separate Committees. Those were the Community Leadership and the Resources & Services Overview and Scrutiny Committees. Together, their work comprised the whole overview and scrutiny function on the Council.

Under the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules, the Constitution stated, in relation to the Work Programme (Rule 7), that:-

“Each Overview and Scrutiny Committee will submit a work programme for the year ahead and a review of the previous year’s activities to the Council for approval. In addition, it will be responsible for coordinating and prioritising its work programme on an ongoing basis.”

In submitting their proposed work programmes for 2026/27, the Overview and Scrutiny Committees had taken into account:-

·      the General Role and Principles of undertaking its functions, as set out in Part 2, Article 6;

·      the planned work on the preparation of elements of the Budget and Policy Framework;

·      provision for budget scrutiny and scrutiny of the Treasury Management Strategy, as appropriate;

·      the need for statutory timetables to be met;

·      the wishes of the Members of the Committee;

·      requests from the Cabinet to carry out reviews and/or suggestions from the liaison meetings held under the Cabinet Overview & Scrutiny Protocol; and

·      requests from Members and/or Group Leaders in accordance with Rule 8.

In addition, under Article 6.02 of the Constitution the separate Overview & Scrutiny Committees (OSCs) performed the role of overview and scrutiny in relation to:-

Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

“the effective use of the Council’s resources including approval of discrete researched and evidenced reviews on the effectiveness of:

·      Financial Forecast and Budget setting and monitoring (including the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account but excluding those budgetary matters delegated to the Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny Committee);

·      Colchester/Tendring Borders Garden Community;

·      Housing Strategy and Homeless Service;

·      Service Delivery and Performance (where not delegated to the Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee);

·      Procurement and Contract Management;

·      Transformation and Digital Strategies; and

·      Customer Service and Standards.”

Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee

“(a) Community Leadership – developing the external focus of overview and scrutiny on ‘district-wide issues’ (and where appropriate sub-regional, regional and national issues), in particular through collaborative work with local partner authorities, providers, stakeholders and members of the public.

·      Approval of discrete researched and evidenced reviews on the effectiveness of partnership operating in the area with particular focus on:

o  Community Safety;

o  Health and Well-being;

o  Economy, Skills and Educational Attainment;

o  Community engagement, development and empowerment;

o  Economic Development, Regeneration and Freeport East;

o  Leisure and Tourism (except matters relating to budgets);

o  Planning & Building Control and Strategic Planning (including the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

To inform Members of a change in the membership of the Planning Committee made since the last meeting of the Council.

The Chief Executive formally reported that, in accordance with the expressed wishes of the Leader of the Conservative Group, and the authority delegated to him, the following appointment had been duly made since the last meeting of the Council, namely:-

Planning Committee

Councillor Dan Land had been appointed to fill the vacant allocated seat.

Council NOTED the foregoing.

To enable Council to consider proposed amendments to the Members’ Licensing Guidance (now called the Licensing and Registration Probity Protocol) following a review carried out by the Standards Committee.

Council considered a reference report that proposed amendments to the Members’ Licensing Guidance (now called the Licensing and Registration Probity Protocol) following a review carried out by the Standards Committee.

It was reported that the Standards Committee (“the Committee”), at its meeting held on 15 July 2026 (Minute 5 referred), had considered a report of the Monitoring Officer (A.1) which had presented the updated revised version of the Licensing and Registration Probity Protocol, following consultation with the members of the Licensing and Registration Committee, the Portfolio Holder for Assets and Community Safety (the Cabinet Member with responsibility for overseeing licensing policy matters specifically under the Gambling Act 2005, but more widely (excluding under the Licensing Act 2003) including for taxis and private hire matters), Officers responsible for licensing services in the Law & Governance and the Environment & Housing Directorates and the Council’s Independent Persons.

It had been reported that some themes emerging from the consultation were:

-    expand more on ‘prejudicial’ interest;

-    add to Member training section about training to be allowed to sit on the Committee should be from the Council but could be topped up through other means such as LGA;

-    make ‘to stay open-minded’ stronger; and

-    to add that Members are not allowed to discuss blue pages documents outside of the Committee membership.

Members had been made aware that the outcome of the consultation had been set out in Appendix B of the Officer report. In addition, the Committee had noted their opinion that the relevant Ward Councillors should be informed of any changes to a premises licence or the removal of a premises licence.

It had been RESOLVED that the Standards Committee –

(a)   notes the outcome of the consultation with members of the Licensing and Registration Committee, the Portfolio Holder for Assets and Community, Officers responsible for licensing services in the Governance and the Environment & Housing Directorates and the Independent Persons;

(b)   endorses the revised Licensing and Registration Probity Protocol (with the tracked changes being accepted) and recommends to Full Council that it be adopted and incorporated into the Council’s Constitution; and

(c)   authorises the Council’s Monitoring Officer to make the administrative amendments, as highlights at the Committee meeting, prior to the Protocol’s consideration at Full Council.

Having duly considered this report:-

It was moved by Councillor Wiggins and:-

RESOLVED that the revised Licensing and Registration Probity Protocol be and is formally approved and adopted and that it be incorporated into the Council’s Constitution.

To enable Council to consider approving the Tendring District Local Plan Review: Submission Version for the purposes of a public consultation pursuant to Regulation 19.

Further to declarations of interest made under minute 34 above, Councillors Bray, Fairley and Harris withdrew from the meeting whilst this matter was considered and determined.

Council considered a reference report (and its addendum) that set out the recommendations made to it by the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee in relation to the Tendring District Local Plan Review – Submission Version.

It was reported that the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee (“the Committee”), at its meeting held on 25 August 2026 (minute 15 referred), had considered a comprehensive report of the Corporate Director (Planning and Community) (A.1) which had presented the Tendring District Local Plan ‘Submission Version’ to the Committee and which had sought the Committee’s agreement for this document, along with the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitat Regulations Assessment, to be recommended for approval by Full Council. That approval would allow that document to proceed to formal public consultation in line with Regulation 19 of the statutory plan-making process.

Having considered that report the Committee had formally resolved unanimously:-

“that the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee –

a)   notes the contents of this report that explains how the Tendring District Local Plan – Submission Version has been developed having regard to the direction given and decisions taken by the Committee at previous meetings, feedback from the public consultation on the Preferred Options Draft carried out in February and March 2026 and the updated evidence base especially, together with the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment, which have been an integral part of the Local Plan preparation and informed the Local Plan for submission, as well as the requirements of national planning policy;

b)   subject to the agreement of the Leader of the Council and the Portfolio Holder responsible for Planning, agrees to recommend to Full Council:

             i.    that the Tendring District Local Plan – Submission Version (at Appendix 1), being considered to meet the tests of soundness, be approved for six-weeks’ formal public consultation, alongside the related Sustainability Appraisal (at Appendix 2), Habitat Regulations Assessment (at Appendix 3) and other updated supporting evidence (including those listed as background documents) in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) and Regulation 13 of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 (as amended); and

            ii.    that the Corporate Director (Planning and Community) be authorised, in consultation with the Chairman of the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee, to make corrections, if necessary, to address minor formatting, mapping, typographical, grammatical or factual errors within the aforementioned Draft Plan (in Appendix 1), in the event that any are discovered before the public consultation commences;

(c) notes that a final decision to confirm the Council’s wish to submit the Local Plan and associated documents to the Secretary of State will need to be taken by Full Council, on the recommendation of the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee, following the closure of the Regulation 19 public consultation; and

(d) notes that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

Subject to the required notice being given, Members of the Council can ask questions of the Chairman of the Council, the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders or Chairmen of Committees.

The time allocated for receiving and disposing of questions shall be a maximum of 30 minutes. Any question not disposed of at the end of this time shall be the subject of a written response, copied to all Members the following working day unless withdrawn by the questioner.

Subject to the required notice being given, members of the Council could ask questions of the Chairman of the Council, the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders or Chairmen of Committees.

It was reported that no questions on notice had been submitted by Members on this occasion.

The Council will consider any urgent matters submitted in accordance with Council Procedure Rules 3(xv), 11.3(b) and/or 13(p).

No urgent matters had been submitted in accordance with Council Procedure Rules 3(xv), 11.3(b) and/or 13(p) for this meeting.