PAPER D

TERMS OF REFERENCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SUB-COMMITTEE

1. Objectives

   1. To monitor, review and implement Ryde Town Council’s Place Plan, Position Statement and Public Realm Strategy.

   2. To develop a strategy for bringing forward for consideration various improvement and regeneration projects within the Ryde area. These are highlighted and identified in the Ryde Place Plan.

      
      

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      In order to demonstrate that these plans and strategic documents are fit for purpose the committee should ensure the following:

      
      

      1. The maintenance of an up to date list of projects identified in the annex to the Public Realm Strategy.

      2. The conformity of these plans and strategic documents to the current local or external regulatory framework. Should it become necessary, appropriate revisions and additions should be made.

      3. The regular monitoring, implementation and reviewing of these plans and strategic documents.

      4. That each project delivers value for money in terms of community benefit.

      
      

      In order to aid with the identification and delivery of projects, the committee should consider the following:

      1. That possible sources of outside funding for projects have been sort.

      2. That Ryde Town Council is the appropriate provider of the proposed project.

      3. That Ryde Town Council has the resources to carry out the proposed project.

      4. That appropriate planning permission and building regulations have been obtained.

      5. That appropriate guarantees and permissions regarding projects on third party land have been obtained.

      

      
      

2. Operating parameters

   Projects should, in the first instance, be referred to the Planning Committee. Projects with a value of less than £10,000 should be assessed for approval by the Planning Committee. Projects with a value of more than £10,000 should be referred by the Planning Committee to Finance or Full Council for approval. They should then be actioned by the Community Projects Task Group.

   
   

3. Membership

   1. Chair and Vice-Chair of Planning Committee

   2. Three RTC councillors

   3. Place and Neighbourhood Officer

   4. Committees and Place Plan Coordinator

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   5. Isle of Wight Council representative

      
      

      The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are ex-officio members and other members may be co-opted as required to discuss specific issues.

      
      

4. Governance

   The sub-committee reports to the Planning Committee. They should, additionally, consider the Town Councils Contract Standing Orders in relation to procurement in any recommendations going forward.

   
   

5. Election of Chair

   The Chair will normally be the Chair of the Planning Committee. If the chair is unavailable this will revert to the Vice-chair of planning. If neither are available a chair may be elected at the beginning of each meeting.

   
   

6. Quorum

   Three committee members, including at least two Ryde Town Councillors.

   
   

7. Meeting Frequency

Bi Monthly or more frequently if required. Dates of future meetings to be set at the preceding meeting.