SCI Regulation 28 Statement of Consultation - Scarborough ...

• Response to initial consultation; and
• Next steps
3.2 Response to Initial Consultation
3.2.1 In general, responses were positive and the principles of community engagement
highlighted within the pre-draft SCI were welcomed. The comments received have
not resulted in significant alterations to the scope of the SCI, however, comments
have been noted and amendments made where necessary. The responses have
assisted in the preparation of the draft SCI which is appended to this report (Appendix
2).
3.2.2 The main issues raised related to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(a)
Inclusion of a Community Profile;
Need to address how to involve ‘hard to reach’ groups;
The Consultation List appended to the Pre-Draft was excessive;
Simplicity and access/availability of the document;
Pre-application consultation requirements; and
Public speaking.
Inclusion of a Community Profile
3.2.3 A major omission from the SCI was a section providing information on the Borough,
in terms of population breakdown, economic information and minority groups to help
target efforts to involve the community; e.g “hard to reach” groups. In line with these
comments a section has been added (Section 4.0) setting out a Community Profile.
(b)
Hard to Reach Groups
3.2.4 An important issue raised related to how ‘hard to reach’ groups would be involved in
the process of plan production. Historically, it has proven difficult to engage certain
groups. However, the Council will specifically target ethnic minority groups,
disability groups, the elderly, youth groups and other relevant organisations to
participate in presentations, exhibitions and workshops. The Local Strategic
Partnership (LSP) is also a point of contact for such groups and regular updates on
LDF progress will be presented to the LSP.
(c)
Consultation List
3.2.5 The consultation list appended in the pre-draft SCI was thought to be too long and
would quickly become out of date. It was suggested that the different groups be
categorised under headings; for example, bodies who represent the disabled. Your
officers agree that the full list does not need to be appended to the SCI as a full list
can be made available on request. It was however, useful to include it in the pre-draft
to enable interested individuals and groups to check if they appeared on the list.
(d)
Simple Language and Access to Documents
3.2.6 A number of respondents suggested the document be kept jargon-free. It is
considered that the SCI is expressed in a simple form and acronyms explained
throughout the text. The point is however noted and the draft SCI has been kept as
simple as possible. Additionally, the document should be easily accessible in a
number of locations. As with previous consultation exercises, LDF documents will be
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