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Member Training on Safeguarding will be held on Monday 1 October at 6pm in CR2.

If you have not previously attended, please be reminded that this training is mandatory.

Would you kindly advise Kim Partridge kpartridge@eppingforestdc.gov.uk of your attendance.

(Further information: Kim Partridge ext 4443)

SUBJECT:                   Speed Reading on Electronic Devices

DATE(S)                      8 October 2018

VENUE:                       CR1

TIME/DURATION:       6.00pm ~ 8.30pm

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE(S) – Laptops and tablets

WHY YOU SHOULD COME TO THIS COURSE:

With the increased reliance on electronic devices in the paperless era, reading and retaining the information contained in high volumes of written documents is a skill. This session is designed to help you develop the skills required to effectively manage this new way of working.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT

This is a highly interactive 2.5-hour session that has been developed for Councillors at Epping Forest District Council, who have high volumes of reading material to manage as part of their role.

During the workshop we will be using a variety of different exercises and examples to show ways in which readers can double their speed, without losing retention. 

Whilst covering traditional ‘paper’ speed reading techniques, the emphasis will be around reading from electronic screens and Members will be asked to bring a tablet or laptop with them to the session.

Please contact Kim Partridge, kpartridge@eppingforestdc.gov.uk to confirm you attendance.

(Further information: Kim Partridge ext 4443)

A number of members have now indicated that they wish to receive specific agenda etc. solely by electronic means. With effect from 10 September 2018, no physical copies of agenda will therefore be provided for such members. 

All members are encouraged to give consent to the receipt of meeting summons by electronic means wherever possible. The app for the committee management system allows agendas, minutes and reports etc. to be downloaded to mobile devices. Training in the use of the committee management system is provided for members on a regular basis.

(Further information: Steve Tautz ext 4180)

Please see attached information regarding the LGAs forthcoming National Census Of Local Authority Councillors 2018.

We would encourage all Members to respond to the Census when contacted.

The Constitution Working Group meeting on Thursday 27 September 2018 at 7.00pm has been cancelled and  will be re-scheduled for later in the year.

(Further information: Vivienne Messenger ext 4265)

Please see attached.

Please see attached.

None this week

1.               Appeals Lodged

None this week

2.         Forthcoming Planning Inquiries/Hearings -

None this week

3.               Enforcement Appeals

None this week

4.               Appeal Decisions

EPF/2343/17 – Marlow High Road Thornwood North Weald Essex CM16 6LU - New vehicular access to existing waste transfer station, including new access road and part change of use of paddock - Dismissed

5.         Tree Preservation Orders

None this week

6.         S106 Agreements

None this week

7.         Changes to Planning Systems

None this week

None this week

It is important to note, that when enforcement action has been authorised, this includes any subsequent action under Part VII of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, including a prosecution or an injunction.

The notification of decisions taken by individual Portfolio Holders is no longer included in the Council Bulletin.

All members of the Council receive automatic email notification of the publication of each individual Portfolio Holder decision and the call-in period for each decision commences immediately. Members wishing to call-in a decision should complete the attached call-in form and return it to Democratic Services before the expiry of five working days following the publication date of the decision. Members should refer to the Constitution (Article 6 - Overview and Scrutiny) for the rules of call-in.