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Items
No. Item

96.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

There were no Apologies

97.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 250 KB

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 16 February 2017 were approved and signed as a correct record.

 

(Moved by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor S Claymore)

98.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of Members’ interests (pecuniary and non-pecuniary) in any matters which are to be considered at this meeting.

 

When Members are declaring a pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in respect of which they have dispensation, they should specify the nature of such interest.  Members should leave the room if they have a pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in respect of which they do not have a dispensation. 

Minutes:

There were no Declarations of Interest.

99.

Question Time:

To answer questions from members of the public pursuant to Executive Procedure Rule No. 13

Minutes:

None

100.

Matters Referred to the Cabinet in Accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules

Minutes:

None

101.

Annual Report and Corporate Plan pdf icon PDF 211 KB

(The Report of the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Leader of the Council and Chief Executive provided Members with the details and information relating to the Council’s Corporate Plan for the period 2017-2020 and thereby enables an informed decision on ‘adoption’.

 

RESOLVED:

That Members endorsed the ambitions, plans and proposals that comprise the document and in doing so adopt the Council’s Corporate Plan for the period 2017-2020.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard)

 

102.

Planning Applications - Streamlining Information Requirements and Validation pdf icon PDF 141 KB

(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Portfolio Holder for Regeneration seeking Members approval to the revised information requirements for planning applications.

 

RESOLVED:

That Members

1

approved the revised information requirements for planning applications as set out in the appendix to this report for consultation;

 

2

authorised consultation on the revised information requirements for a period of 6 weeks in accordance with statutory requirements; and

 

3

authorised the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, the Corporate Director Growth, Assets and Environment and the Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer to make any minor amendments arising from the consultation exercise and to adopt the revised information requirements.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor S Claymore and seconded by Councillor D Cook)

 

 

 

 

103.

North Warwickshire New Draft Local Plan 2016 Consultation pdf icon PDF 139 KB

(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Portfolio Holder for Regeneration advised Members of the latest consultation from North Warwickshire Borough Council on its new draft Local Plan 2016 and supporting documents and to agree a response.

 

RESOLVED:

That Members

1

noted the policies and proposals contained within the North Warwickshire New Draft Local Plan 2016 and evidence base; and

 

2

approved the comments contained in Appendix A to be made to North Warwickshire Borough Council on the North Warwickshire New Draft Local Plan 2016.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor S Claymore and seconded by Councillor D Cook)

 

 

104.

Homelessness Prevention Strategy Update pdf icon PDF 252 KB

(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing Services)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Portfolio Holder for Housing Services informed Members on the progress regarding the implementation of the Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2016-20 provided an update on the wider policy context that directly impacts on the Council’s capacity to assist local people in housing need. Additionally the report seeks Members approval of a number of key policies that will further support the delivery of the Strategy Action Plan and strengthen the Council’s approach to the prevention of homelessness whilst also seeking the approval for an increase in the budget for temporary accommodation for the 2016/2017 financial year. Also seeking approval from the Members to formerly end the tender process for the proposed Practical Support scheme and agree alternative uses for the £25K allocated resources for this project be explored.

 

RESOLVED:

That Members

1

approved the Discharge of Duty into the Private Rented Sector Policy;

 

2

approved the Temporary Accommodation Policy;

 

3

agreed to the conclusion of the Council’s Sanctuary Scheme and approved changes to the manner in which the Housing Solutions Fund is administered to prevent homelessness;

 

4

approved an increase of £100K in the Bed and Breakfast income and expenditure budgets for the 2016/2017 financial year as set out in the financial implications section of the report; and

 

5

confirmed the termination of the current procurement exercise for the provision of a Practical Support Service.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor M Thurgood and seconded by Councillor D Cook)

 

 

 

105.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

To consider excluding the Press and Public from the meeting by passing the following resolution:-

 

“That in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meeting and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, and Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act and the public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public  interest in disclosing the information to the public”

 

At the time this agenda is published no representations have been received that this part of the meeting should be open to the public.

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

That members of the press and public be now excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item on the grounds that the business involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

 

 

(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard)

 

                                   

106.

Update on the Provision of the Shop Mobility Service

(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Assets and Finance)

 

Minutes:

The Portfolio Holder for Assets and Finance advised Members of the current situation regarding the external provision of the Shop Mobility Service and to seek Members approval to waive the Procurement requirements of Financial Guidance to allow the Mercian Ability Partnership (MAP) to continue to run the service without the need for a competitive tender process.

 

RESOLVED:

That Members endorsed and approved the recommendations as contained within the report

 

 

(Moved by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor D Cook)