Decision details

It was RESOLVED that:

a)               the Council’s position not to adopt open spaces on new developments due to the significant financial burden this entails be reaffirmed;

b)               the proposal for the Council to take a more active role working with developers and management companies to encourage good practice, as outlined in section 4.36 of the report be supported;

c)                the Growth and Development Scrutiny Group be requested to review progress against the proposals as set out in section 4.36 of the report in Spring 2025; and

d)               the Government be lobbied to regulate the governance of management companies, to ensure transparency, remove charges unrelated to the management of open spaces, mandate engagement with homeowners and to expediate the adoption of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill.