Place Overview & Scrutiny - 22 Jul 2026 4.00pm
Agenda
9 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
| 65 |
PROCEDURAL BUSINESS
The committee considered substitutions, declarations of interest and exclusion of the press and public. No Part Two items were scheduled, so the press and public were not excluded.
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noted |
| 66 |
MINUTES
The minutes of the Place Overview & Scrutiny Meetings held on 19 January, 21 January and 19 February 2026 were approved.
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approved |
| 67 |
CHAIR'S COMMUNICATION
The Chair outlined the reports to be considered, announced a change to the agenda order and asked presenters and questioners to be concise.
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noted |
| 68 |
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
There were no public engagement items.
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noted |
| 69 |
MEMBER INVOLVEMENT
There were no member questions.
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noted |
| 70 |
UPDATE ON SHORT TERM LETS REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
The committee received an update on recommendations concerning lobbying, immediate council actions and planning policy for short-term lets. The update covered proposed government licensing arrangements, enforcement, the Visitor Accommodation Study and the City Plan process.
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noted |
| 71 |
MEMORIALS POLICY
The committee considered the draft Memorials Policy, including application requirements for memorials lasting longer than 14 days, the proposed 20-year period for longer-term memorials, maintenance, community support and the involvement of ward councillors and the Safety Advisory Group. Members raised concerns about the timescales, discretion, consultation and the sensitivity of memorialisation.
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noted |
| 72 |
SEAFRONT DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROSPECTUS
The committee considered the prospectus being developed by the Seafront Development Board to provide a unified strategic vision for Brighton & Hove's seafront and attract investment. Discussion covered accessibility, transport, maintenance, climate resilience, community engagement and potential development at sites including Black Rock, Madeira Terrace, King Alfred and Pool Valley.
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noted |
| 73 |
DISCUSSION OF THE NEXT TASK & FINISH GROUP
Members discussed possible topics including co-operative housing, the winter and nighttime economy, public realm, green spaces, climate change education and transport. As there was no consensus, the Chair said the full texts of two notices of motion would be circulated and members would vote by email.
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not stated |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The minutes of the Place Overview & Scrutiny Meetings held on 19 January, 21 January and 19 February 2026 were approved.
- The update on the short-term lets report recommendations was noted.
- The Memorials Policy report was noted.
- The Seafront Development Board Prospectus report was noted.
- Members will receive the full texts of the notices of motion on co-operative housing and the winter and nighttime economy and vote on the next Task & Finish Group topic by email.