Issue - meetings

To consider the results of the consultation and approve the final version of the Contaminated Land Strategy.

Paul Bayley introduced the item to the Committee, he advised the Committee that Cheshire East Council had adopted the current Contaminated Land Strategy in 2015, and following a full review and consultation exercise, this was an updated Strategy for approval.  Sarah Allwood attended the meeting to address any questions.

The Committee agreed the Strategy was fit for purpose, but noted the some of the completion dates within the action plan were not until another 2 years, and questioned if this was an indication that the work was given due prioritisation and attention.

Sarah Allwood provided assurance that the work was receiving appropriate prioritisation.  She advised that the work involved reviewing 4,550 sites and the forecast dates for completion reflected the scale of the work involved.

RESOLVED:

That the Environment and Communities Committee approve the Contaminated Land Strategy.