Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2012 attached.

On the motion of Mr Crooks, seconded by Mrs Witherford, it was

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2012 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

Mr Cullen updated Members on the relocation of the CCTV operatives and confirmed that the transition had taken place smoothly and requested the temporary extension of the current CCTV Management Contract, pending a procurement progress, be noted and endorsed.

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.

No interest were declared at this stage.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

Members were informed that the Local Development Framework shall now be known as the Local Plan 2006-2026.  Members welcomed the ‘joining up’ of the plans/policies.  

RESOLVED – the rebranding of the Local Development Framework to Local Plan 2006-2026 be approved.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

The revisions to the Local Development Scheme (LDS) timetable were presented to Members.  The revised timetable shows an extension on some policy documents to the original timetable approved at Council on 29 June 2010.  Planning officers will meet with ward members affected within the next 3-4 months.  It was reported that key dates will be posted on the internet once approved.

On the motion of Mrs Witherford, seconded by Mr Crooks it was

RESOLVED – approval be given to the revised timetable and the information being published on the Council’s website.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

Members were advised of proposed changes to the charging regime for services currently provided by the Development Control team for free.  Members welcomed the report and were informed that these fees would apply on major applications.  It was suggested that it would be helpful if ward members were to be included in any talks with developers of major applications.  It was agreed that, where possible, this be accommodated.

On the motion of Mr Bray, seconded by Mr Crooks it was

RESOLVED – Members agreed to the proposed charging schedule.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

Approval was sought for the Environmental Health Commercial Services Enforcement Service Delivery Plan for 2012/13. Mr Gould gave a brief outline of the work the Environmental Health Team have undertaken to help maintain and improve food safety and health and safety standards within the borough.  

On the motion of Mr Gould, seconded by Mrs Witherford it was

RESOLVED –

(i)         approval be given to the Environmental Health Commercial Services Enforcement Service Delivery Plan 2012/13; and

(ii)        the Committee endorse the achievements of the Environmental Health Team and pass on their thanks for their hard work.  

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) attached.

The Committee was presented with the financial outturn for 2011/12.  The budget for Members IT was discussed and it was agreed that this be reallocated.

On the motion of Mr Lynch, seconded by Mr Crooks it was

RESOLVED – the report be noted and Member’s IT be reallocated.

Report of the Chief Officer, Business, Contract & Street Scene Services attached.

Members welcomed the implementation of a Wheeled Bin and Container Policy.  It was recommended that Planning Committee be asked to consider and support the proposals regarding refuse receptacles in new developments.

On the motion of Mr Crooks, seconded by Mrs Witherford it was

RESOLVED – the report be approved and Planning Committee be requested to consider and support the proposals regarding refuse receptacles in new developments.  

Report of Chief Officer, Business, Contract and Street Scene Services attached.

A position statement on the internal provision of the Housing Repairs Service during the first six months of its operation was presented to Members.  The report highlighted the improvements in the service and value for money since it was taken in-house.

On the motion of Mr Mullaney, seconded by Mr Crooks it was

RESOLVED – Executive endorse the progress made during the first six months of the Housing Repairs Service.

Report of Chief Officer, Business, Contract and Street Scene Services attached.

Members were presented with an update and request to adopt the Leicestershire Municipal Waste Management Strategy.

On the motion of Mr Crooks, seconded by Mr Bill it was

RESOLVED – the Strategy be adopted.

On the motion of Mr Crooks, seconded by Mr Bill it was

            RESOLVED - in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the remaining item of business on the ground that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3 and 10 of Part I of Schedule 12A of that Act.

An update was presented to Members on the current position regarding localisation of council tax support and to seek delegated authority to decide upon a scheme to undertake public consultation on.

On the motion of Mr Bray, seconded by Mr Cope it was

RESOLVED – delegation be given to the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) in consultation with the Leader and portfolio holder for corporate direction to decide upon the scheme for localisation of council tax support upon which to consult the public.