21 Jul 2026Stable offices refusedPlanning · planning— The committee refused the application to convert stables into offices at Beckley Stud. The refusal was based on the scale and intensity of office accommodation, with concerns that the proposal would create substantial commercial activity in the countryside rather than a limited rural diversification project. This points to potential limits on future commercial fit-out or workspace procurement at the site unless a smaller, better-justified scheme is brought forward.£100k–£500kPolicy
“Proposal is the change of use of the stables to offices. Proposal includes enclosure of the existing stable overhang.”
21 Jul 2026Gypsy and traveller site approvedPlanning · planning— Committee approved a six-pitch gypsy and traveller site at Longwells Vineyard. The key procurement relevance is the need for servicing, drainage, ecology and landscaping works to be delivered through planning conditions, including pre-commencement requirements and Great Crested Newt mitigation. The discussion confirms an ongoing requirement for specialist infrastructure and environmental compliance on site development.£50k–£250kPolicy
1 Jul 2026Call-in over waste service changeWaste Management · scrutiny— Members called in the cabinet decision to discontinue the council-run bookable collection service for waste electrical and electronic equipment, textiles and coffee pods and replace it with a third-party/charity-led model. The main concerns were inadequate evidence, lack of consultation, poor timing, and whether the new arrangement would be equivalent for residents, especially for broken WEEE items and some textiles. The committee ultimately referred the matter back for reconsideration.£50k–£150kPolicy
22 Jul 2026Parham and Amberley merger removedGovernance · audit governance— The committee agreed to delete the proposed merger of Parham and Amberley Parish Councils from the draft recommendations, leaving no changes proposed for those parishes. The decision followed a strong representation from Parham Parish Council that the area is remote, rural and very different from Amberley.Policy
22 Jul 2026Community governance review consultationGovernance · audit governance— The committee approved draft recommendations for a district-wide community governance review and a second consultation round. The review is framed around statutory tests of community identity and effective and convenient local government, with revised consultation materials, questionnaire changes, and letters to affected residents.Policy
8 Jul 2026160-home reserved matters approvedHousing Development · planning— Members approved reserved matters for 160 dwellings at New Place Nurseries, including layout, appearance, landscaping and scale. The scheme includes 60 affordable homes, public open space, a country park, pump track, upgraded public rights of way, drainage features, pedestrian/cycle links, and conditions around trees, landscaping, and air source heat pumps. The discussion indicated the development must align with the earlier outline consent and section 106 obligations.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been Construction & Building Works (61 mentions, easing), Professional Services (48 mentions, easing), IT & Digital (33 mentions, easing) and Highways & Transport (28 mentions, easing).
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