(a)          Decision(s)

(1)  That the Environment and Living Scrutiny Committee be thanked for its input to the review of AVE’s Business Plan.

(2)  That the report on the performance of Aylesbury Vale Estates against the targets and commitments set out in the 2018/2019 Business Plan be noted.

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

The agreement with AVE requires the Council to review performance.

(c)          Alternative Options Considered

None as such.

(d)          Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Economy and Business Development.  That Committee considered a similar report at its meeting on 10 September, 2019 and its views were reported to Cabinet and were taken into account in reaching the above decisions.

(e)          Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

As one of the Council’s Directors on the Board of AVE, Councillor Mrs J Ward declared a prejudicial interest in this item and having remained to answer specific questions about AVE’s activities, left the meeting during Cabinet’s deliberations.