Agenda and minutes

Executive - Wednesday, 25 June 2014 6.30 pm

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Items
No.	Item
54.	Apologies Minutes: Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Lynch.
55.	Minutes PDF 20 KB To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2014. Minutes: On the motion of Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Cope, it was RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2014 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.
56.	Declarations of interest To receive verbally from Members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s code of conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the agenda. Minutes: No interests were declared at this stage.
57.	Centenary Field Dedication - Queens Park PDF 30 KB View the background to item 57. View the decision for item 57. Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction). Additional documents: Centenary Field dedication appendix 1 , item 57. PDF 459 KB Minutes: The Executive received a report recommending the dedication of part of Queens Park in Hinckley as a Centenary Field as part of the Royal British Legion and Fields in Trust initiative to secure recreational spaces in perpetuity in memory of those who lost their lives in World War1. The Executive Member for Culture & Leisure agreed to keep members updated with events planned to commemorate WW1. It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Witherford and RESOLVED – (i) the dedication of the northern section of Queens Park as a Centenary Field be agreed; (ii) authority be delegated to the Leader of Council and the Head of Street Scene Services to progress this dedication and make minor amendments to the boundary line should the need arise.
58.	Environmental Health Commercial Services Enforcement Service Delivery Plan 2014/15 PDF 56 KB View the background to item 58. View the decision for item 58. Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction). Additional documents: EHServicePlanappendix , item 58. PDF 733 KB Minutes: Members received the Environmental Health Commercial Services Enforcement Service Delivery Plan for 2014/15 which detailed all tasks for the service, outlined the workload and resources devoted that the area of work and how the work would be undertaken. Members thanked officers, saying Environmental Health (Commercial) Service was an unsung service as it was responsible for residents and visitors being able to feel confident in eating in and safely using commercial premises in the borough. It was moved by Councillor Gould, seconded by Councillor Crooks and RESOLVED – (i) the Environmental Health Commercial Services Enforcement Service Delivery Plan 2014/15 be approved; (ii) the achievements of the Environmental Health Commercial Service in 2013/14 be noted and endorsed.
59.	Hinckley & Bosworth Voluntary & Community Sector arrangements PDF 50 KB View the background to item 59. View the decision for item 59. Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction). Additional documents: VCSAppendix 1 , item 59. PDF 21 KB VCS Appendix 2 , item 59. PDF 71 KB VCSAppendix 3 , item 59. PDF 44 KB Minutes: The Executive was informed of the achievements of the new Voluntary & Community Sector Commissioning arrangements during their first year. It was noted that the changes had proven successful, funding had been granted for commissioning and there were many volunteers involved with and supported by the sector. In response to a member’s question, it was noted that volunteers could get involved via Next Generation. On the motion of Councillor Bill, seconded by Councillor Witherford, it was RESOLVED – the outcomes delivered during 2013/14 be noted and the proposals for VCS Commissioning for 2014/15 be endorsed.