Agenda

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2024.

To be advised of any additional items of business which the Chair decides by reason of special circumstances shall be taken as matters of urgency at this meeting.

To hear any questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.

At its meeting on 29 August, the Scrutiny Commission made the following resolution, which is brought to Executive as the relevant body:

“RESOLVED – the relevant body of the Council be requested to write to the government requesting the grey water recycling provision be added to planning and / or building regulation requirements.”

A minute extract from the minutes of the meeting is attached.

Members to consider a request by the Hinckley Area Taxi Association for an increase in the table of fares for hackney carriages

Members to receive the refreshed Rural Strategy 2024 - 2028 for Hinckley & Bosworth

Members to receive the Cultural Strategy for 2024-28 for Hinckley and Bosworth

To seek approval of a sustainable procurement policy to support the climate change strategy, promote ethical standards and reduce risk of exploitation in procurement activities.

At its meeting on 29 August, the Scrutiny Commission recommended an amendment to the policy:

“RESOLVED – the Executive be RECOMMENDED to amend the wording on the bottom row of page 5 of the policy to read “this policy allows for up to 10% of the scoring evaluation to be allocated to environmental and social value criteria for tenders over £50,000 as set out in the contract procedure rules”.”

An extract from the minutes of the meeting is attached.

As announced under item 3.