Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Hodgkins. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Bill and
RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 27 January be confirmed as a correct record. |
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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. |
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Friends of Hinckley Station Friends of Hinckley Station will be in attendance to inform members about a new project. Minutes: Mike George attended on behalf of Friends of Hinckley Station to update members on work to extend the wildlife garden on platform 1 which was going well but had suffered due to the drought in early summer and Covid restrictions. Mr George explained plans to improve the soil in part of the garden to support planting and was seeking funding for compost – up to about 2000 litres would be required for two applications. Members were supportive of the plans and providing funding. It was agreed that officers would check whether Green Spaces could provide compost and support in moving it onto the land, but otherwise funding would be provided to purchase the compost. It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Pendlebury and
RESOLVED – compost be provided to Friends of Hinckley Station or funding be granted to purchase the compost. |
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Public realm strategy Members will receive a presentation on the public realm strategy. Minutes: Members received a presentation on the public realm masterplan for Hinckley town centre. During discussion, the following points were raised:
· The parking problems created by the town centre living concept · The need to look again at proposals for King Street as they were not supported by some businesses · The requirement for a policy on cycling where cycling on pavements was to be allowed, as opposed to dedicated cycle paths · The synergy between the Public Realm Strategy and the Heritage Action Zone.
Members requested copies of the plans, followed by a separate meeting to look at individual proposals and consider which elements they wished to take forward prior to further consultation or endorsement. |
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Special expenses Outturn for 2019/20 Members will receive the revenue and capital outturn for 2019/20 for the special expenses area. Minutes: The committee gave consideration to the 2019/20 revenue and capital outturn for the special expenses area of Hinckley.
RESOLVED – the report be noted. |