Final National scheme of delegation report V2 Legal Amends 15.09

Committee report · Full Council · Wed 23 Sep 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 7 · the whole meeting

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“Note the necessary amendments to Part 5 (Planning Protocol) and Part 8 (Standing Instructions to Authorised Officers) as set out in Appendix A.”
“Note that the amendments are required to align the Constitution with the National Scheme of Delegation for Planning Functions and to ensure the Council's Constitution is compliant with the statutory framework taking effect from 31 October 2026.”
“Authorise the Monitoring Officer to make any consequential, administrative, formatting, renumbering, cross-referencing and drafting amendments necessary to implement the National Scheme of Delegation and give effect to Council's decision, provided that such amendments do not materially alter the approved constitutional arrangements.”
“Agree that the amendments shall take effect on 31 October 2026.”
“Undertake a six-month review of the operation of the National Scheme of Delegation and associated planning processes, as recommended by the Working Arrangements Group.”

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The report recommends that Council note the necessary amendments to Part 5 (Planning Protocol) and Part 8 of the Constitution and that these amendments take effect on 31 October 2026. p13 p16

The report also recommends giving the Monitoring Officer authority to make consequential, administrative and drafting amendments needed to implement the Scheme, and recommends a six-month review of how the new arrangements operate, as suggested by the Working Arrangements Group. p15 p17

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p13Council is recommended to: 1. Note the necessary amendments to Part 5 (Planning Protocol) and Part 8 (Standing Instructions to Authorised Officers) as set out in Appendix A.
p153. Authorise the Monitoring Officer to make any consequential, administrative, formatting, renumbering, cross-referencing and drafting amendments necessary to implement the National Scheme of Delegation and give effect to Council's decision, provided that such amendments do not materially alter the approved constitutional arrangements.
p164. Agree that the amendments shall take effect on 31 October 2026.
p175. Undertake a six-month review of the operation of the National Scheme of Delegation and associated planning processes, as recommended by the Working Arrangements Group.

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