At its meeting in on Tuesday 11 May 2021 Council considered the Engagement Outcomes Report and decided the following:

1. Council notes that key stakeholders for the Local Approvals Policy are high street cafes, restaurants and retailers and users of the high streets, particularly people with disabilities

2. The Local Approvals Policy was consulted in May and June 2020 during the height of the Pandemic when most cafes and restaurants were only permitted to sell takeaway and many retailers were closed. It also notes that there is no consultation recorded with Council’s Access Committee or other local disability advocacy organisations

3. It is therefore moved that Council does not adopt the Local Approvals Policy tonight and instead recommences community consultation

4. Community consultation should include letters to all high street businesses and organisations making them aware of the draft policy and seeking their feedback. Similarly the Council Access Committee should be consulted, together with other local disability organisations

5. Consultation should provide a summary of the key changes proposed such as the banning of A frames and

6. Following further consultation, particularly targeting key stakeholders, the policy should be brought to Council for adoption.

For more information read the meeting minutes.