Executive Committee
The Executive Committee oversees the operation of HOPS and is made up of representatives from up to 14 authorities and the HOPS Project Manager. There are also three co-opted members representing external organisations (COSLA, RTPI Scotland and the Improvement Service). The Executive Committee will take an open and inclusive approach to its work, with members disseminating information to and being informed by the wider HOPS.
Role
- To provide leadership and direct the work programme for sub-committees.
- To provide support, guidance and advice to the sub-committees in respect of planning, environmental and other matters.
- To influence and develop opportunities to work collaboratively to make a positive contribution to planning and related matters.
- To develop, ensure delivery of and monitor a Business Plan.
- To agree and monitor the annual budget.
- To lead communication and liaison with the Scottish Government, public bodies, COSLA and the organisations relevant to the interests of HOPS.
- To make recommendations and take actions in relation to matters of policy.
- To direct public relations and stakeholder communications.
- To determine what relevant consultations should be responded to as directed by the HOPS sub-committees.
Performance & Practice
The Performance and Practice sub-committee is an opt in sub-committee made up of representatives from planning authorities, plus representatives from the Scottish Government Planning Directorate, COSLA, RTPI Scotland and Improvement Service.
Role
- To provide support, guidance and advice to the HOPS Executive in respect of Planning Performance and Practice matters and other relevant matters, which are not within the role or remit of the other Sub Committees. This includes areas of performance management, training, education and development, and planning finance and resources.
- To influence and develop opportunities to work collaboratively to make positive contribution to planning reforms and improvements by identifying good and best benchmarking across member authorities and representing the views of Scottish Local Planning Authorities.
- To act as an initiator of changes and improvements by consulting, lobbying, leading and challenging on behalf of the Executive Committee or for the Executive Committee
- Priority areas of work will include planning fees and financial management, planning reforms, resources and staffing, performance management and culture change.
- To to with the National Planning Improvement Co-Ordinator (NPIF) in particular, indicators, scope, content and methodology, in consultation with the other themed sub-committees on behalf of the Executive Committee and the wider HOPS membership.
Development Planning
The Development Planning sub-committee is made up of representatives from all planning authorities. In addition, there is representation from the Scottish Government Planning Directorate.
Role
- To provide support, guidance and advice to the HOPS Executive Committee in respect of Development Planning and related matters, which are not within the role and remit of the other Sub Committees.
- Consider key cross-cutting Development Planning and related issues across Planning Authorities and primarily with the Scottish Government, RTPI and the Key Agencies.
- Work with the Scottish Government in respect of any proposed changes to legislation.
- Share development of innovative work and good practice.
Development Management
The Development Management sub-committee is made up of representatives from all planning authorities. In addition, there is representation from the Scottish Government Planning Directorate, and the Enforcement Officers Forum.
Role
- To provide guidance the HOPS Executive Committee and the wider HOPS membership, on emerging development management and related issues.
- To represent local authority development management practitioners at the interface with Scottish Government and other stakeholders, including the Key Agencies.
- A forum for the consideration of current development management issues.
- Contributing to emerging planning law and procedure.
- Liaison with the Scottish Planning Enforcement Officers Forum.
Climate Change, Energy & Resources
The Climate Change, Energy and Resources sub-committee is an opt in sub-committee which can be made up of representatives from all planning authorities. In additional to this there is representation from the Scottish Government Planning Directorate, Scottish Government Energy & Consents Unit, Scottish Government Marine Directorate, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Historic Environment Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and NatureScot
Role
- To provide support, guidance and advice to the HOPS Executive Committee, in respect of planning matters relating to energy generation and resources, including coal, minerals, oil, gas, waste, climate change, zero waste, carbon capture, and new technologies.
- To influence and develop opportunities to work collaboratively, representing planning authority interests in relation to climate change, energy generation and resources.
- Work with the Scottish Government in respect of any proposed changes to the legislation.
- Share development of innovative work and good practice.