Agenda and minutes

In the absence of the Leader and Deputy Leader, it was moved by Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – Councillor Gould be appointed Chairman for this meeting only.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bill, Bray, Lynch and Mullaney.

To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 23 and 24 September.

On the motion of Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Cope, it was

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meetings held on 23 and 24 September be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The Executive was informed of an external funding stream via Leicestershire County Council to help fund small scale projects led by the voluntary sector to provide young people with positive activities. It was emphasised that this funding may not be available in 2015/16.

In response to a member’s question, it was stated that applications forms were available from Cultural Services.

It was requested that an update on groups that had benefitted from the funding be provided at the year end.

On the motion of Councillor Cope, seconded by Councillor Gould, it was

RESOLVED –

(i)            The securing of the grant aid funding be welcomed;

(ii)           Supplementary income and expenditure budgets of £36,103 for 2014/15 be approved.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

Members received the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2014-17 and thanked officers for the extensive work undertaken. It was moved by Councillor Gould, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – the draft Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2014-17 be approved.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

Members were informed of the requirement for a supplementary budget for the design work for a public realm improvement scheme for Station Road in Hinckley, funded by developer contributions through the planning process. It was moved by Councillor Gould, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – a supplementary budget of £40,000 be agreed for the current financial year, to be funded from developer contributions to meet the estimated costs of designing a public realm improvement scheme for Station Road in Hinckley.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The Executive received a report on the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) pre-submission modification, sustainability appraisal addendum and supporting documents prior to consideration by Council. Members were pleased to see the progress on this matter. It was moved by Councillor Gould, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The pre-submission modifications of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD and sustainability appraisal including addendum be endorsed and RECOMMENDED to Council for consultation for approximately eight weeks during the period 8 December 2014 to 30 January 2015;

(ii)           Council be RECOMMENDED to approve the planned submission of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD including modifications, sustainability appraisal including addendum, statement of consultation responses and supporting documents to the Secretary of State for examination in public following analysis of the representations received during the consultation period.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

A report on the revised extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey was presented as an evidence base to inform plan making. It was explained that this document would provide grounds to consider habitat and submit mitigation measures, but would not necessarily provide protection for a site. It was moved by Councillor Gould, seconded by Councillor Witherford and

RESOLVED – the revised extended Phase 1 Habitat survey be approved as a Local Plan evidence base.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The Executive gave consideration to the Joint Strategic Flood Risk Assessment as an evidence base to inform plan making and decision taking. It was moved by Councillor Gould, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – the Joint Strategic Flood Risk Assessment be approved as a Local Plan evidence base.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The Executive gave consideration to dedicating Granville Road Park, Hinckley, as a Centenary Field. Members were supportive of the proposal and there was some discussion regarding a tank that used to be in the park, and about the colour of the plaque. It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Witherford and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The dedication of the whole of Granville Road Park as a Centenary Field be approved;

(ii)           Authority be delegated to the Leader of the Council and the Head of Street Scene Services to progress this dedication.