(a)          Decision(s)

That the report on the performance of Aylesbury Vale Estates against the targets and commitments set out in the business plan for 2016/17 (contained in the confidential part of the Cabinet agenda) be noted.

 (b)      Reason(s) for Decision(s)

Cabinet and the Economy and Business Development Scrutiny Committee had requested a progress report at their September meetings.  A similar report had been submitted to the Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 4 September.  Representatives from the AVE Board attended both the Committee meeting and Cabinet and responded to questions.  The Scrutiny Committee had made no substantive comments.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

None.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Economy and Business Development.  As mentioned above, that Committee received a report at its meeting on 4 September.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

Councillor Mrs Ward declared a personal interest as one of the Council’s representatives on the Board and did not vote on this item.