Amendments to the Council's Constitution 14.01.26

Committee report · Full Council · Wed 14 Jan 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 8

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What it recommends

In the report's own words. A recommendation is a proposal: the meeting can agree, change or reject it.

• “That Full Council approves the amendment to Part 8 of the Constitution (Standing Instructions to Authorised Officers) in relation to planning applications for consent to fell a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.”
• “That Full Council approves the proposed amendment to the Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.”

What the meeting decided

The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): That Full Council approves the amendment to Part 8 of the Constitution (Standing Instructions to Authorised Officers) in relation to planning applications for consent to fell a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Reasons: To improve transparency and public scrutiny of planning applications relating to trees with a Tree Preservation Order. Councillor Hilton proposed approval of recommendation 2, seconded by Councillor Mackenzie.” minutes ↗

Places and organisations it names

• Hastings Borough Council

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