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Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

52.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor S Peaple

53.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 203 KB

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2017 were approved and signed as a correct record.

 

(Moved by Councillor R Rogers and seconded by Councillor J Chesworth)

54.

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.

55.

Update from Chair

Minutes:

There were no updates given by the Chair

56.

Tourism and Heritage (The Castle)

Minutes:

It was decided to take this item to the next Aspire and Prosper Committee on 11 April 2017 as the Committee are waiting a report

57.

Town Centre Parking

Minutes:

A proposal was received by the Committee from Councillor P Standen with regards for the consideration for a trial period of free car parking in Council operated Town Centre Car Parks after 3 pm on Fridays (free after three) as a positive response to issues raised by Members of the public in feedback for the State of Tamworth Debate and t assist in boosting the Town Centre’s day time economy.

 

Councillor D Cook Leader of the Council presented evidence regarding revenue from parking. This resulted in a discussion prompted by some questions and although no support for Councillor Standen’s motion was presented the topic would be left on the Agenda.

58.

Forward Plan - 1 February 2017 - 31 May 2017 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Forward Plan for 1 February 2017 to 31 May 2017

59.

Work Plan 2016-2017 pdf icon PDF 95 KB

(Work Plan and Corporate Flyer attached)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Work Plan for 2016/17

 

RESOLVED:

That the Committee approved the following work plan

 

 

Aspire and Prosper Scrutiny Work Plan

 

Work Plan 2016/17

DATE

SUBJECT

11.04.2017

Tourism and Heritage (The Castle)

 

11.04.2017

Town Centre Parking

TBC

Provision of Post – 16 Education and Training in Tamworth

 

TBC

Strategic Investment Fund

 

TBC

West Midlands Combined Authority

 

TBC

Reasons why Tamworth is more aligned to Birmingham?