(a)          Decision(s)

That the draft Business Plan for Aylesbury Vale Estates (AVE) for 2017/18 be approved.

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

The Council’s consent to the annual Business Plan is a requirement of the AVE agreement.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

Not to approve the Plan.  However, Cabinet was satisfied with the Plan.  Representatives of the Asset Management Agents were present at the meeting to respond to questions from Cabinet Members.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Economy and Business Development.  That Committee had been given an opportunity to consider the draft Business Plan at its meeting on 22 November, 2017 and had commended it for approval.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

Councillor Mrs Ward as a Director on the AVE Board.  Councillor Mrs Ward took no part in the discussion or voted on the item.