(a)          Decision(s)

(1)  That, subject to the final documents making reference to the fact that the District comprises two Parliamentary Constituencies and therefore has two Local Members of Parliament, and reference to surrounding parish Councils as well as the Town Council, approval be given to the governance arrangements for the Aylesbury Garden Town project as set out in the Cabinet report and accompanying Appendix and that the Leader of the Council be appointed as AVDC’s representative on the Board.

(2)  That the Director with responsibility for Community Fulfilment, after consultation with the Leader of the Council be authorised to finalise the governance arrangements/documents taking into account the above and any other matters considered necessary and/or appropriate having regard to the aspirations of the project.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To ensure that the Authority has the appropriate level of governance in place to actively manage and contribute to the project.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

None as such.  No other governance arrangements were considered suitable within the context of the specific focus required.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Environment and Living.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.