Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Mr K Lynch and Miss D Taylor.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2012 attached.

It was moved by Mr Bray, seconded by Mr Cope and

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2012 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

No interest were declared at this stage.

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) attached.

A representative from the Neighbourhood Watch scheme gave a brief update on the work carried out during the last year.  It was suggested that provision of a list of council owned industrial units would be useful the Neighbourhood Watch Development Officer and officers agreed to supply this.

Discussion was undertaken as to the purchase of a mobile speed warning sign.  It was reported that these can be purchased from Leicestershire County Council.  The Committee was in agreement that this would be a worthwhile use of resources and the group accountant confirmed that funds were available.

On the motion of Mrs Witherford, seconded by Mr Bray and

RESOLVED –

(i)         the purchase of a mobile speed warning sign be made after consultation with the group accountant and the Chief Officer for Housing, Community Safety and Partnerships; and

(ii)        the report be noted.

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) attached.

Members were presented with a report on the revenue and capital outturn for the Hinckley (Special Expenses) area.

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

RESOLVED – the report be noted.