Eastleigh Borough Council Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel Meeting

There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.

It was AGREED -

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

There was no public participation on this occasion.

The Chair welcomed the Committee back after the summer break and requested scrutiny training for Members.

Graffiti Task and Finish Group

The Group met with the Service Director for Neighborhoodand Green Spaces and the Lead Local Area Manager

RESOLVED –

That Councillor J Asman be appointed to the Housing Group for 2023/24.

The Safety and Resilience Manager introduced the report and summarised the work undertaken by the Eastleigh Community Safety Partnership over the last year. A discussion took place with regards to anti-social behaviour at large events. The Committee thanked Chief Inspector Matt Paling for attending the meeting and the Safety and Resilience Manager for his comprehensive report.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel noted:

(1)  the work undertaken by the Community Safety Partnership and

(2)  the annual strategic review published in September 2022 as required in the Police and Justice Act 2006.

Councillor Asman introduced the report. It was requested that the Constitution amends with regards to the Housing Revenue Account, be added to the Work Programme. Councillor Gomer requested that the housing policies also have local member input / representation if not already picked up on various committees or working groups.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel considered the fifth tranche of policies (Unacceptable Behaviour Policy and the Anti-Social Behaviour Policy) and were approved on the terms as outlined in this report.

The Projects and Programmes Officer introduced the report and highlighted that there had been no further land purchases since the last update and the amount of land purchased since September 2020 remains at 238 hectares.

Questions were asked around nitrate credits, Stoke Park Farm and tree planting.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel noted the contents of this report.

The Health and Communities Partnership Manager introduced the report and provided the Panel with some context and background.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel noted the Invitation to Tender for Community Services and recommends to Cabinet the Tender goes live.

The Lead Finance Business Partner gave a presentation to the Panell which outlined service performance, performance against the Corporate Plan and Three-Year Action Plan, a financial summary and the future performance reporting process.

Concerns were raised with regards to the Performance Indicator for corporate sickness. It was noted that figures are in line with the national average, but it was being reviewed to see if an improvement could be made.

Councillor Gomer requested a written update on 1.3, Planning requests answered by Ecology within 14 days and 1.9, Clearing of fly tipping completed on time.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel noted the performance and the forecast financial position of the Council for the first quarter of the year.

The Panel considered the Forward Plan of Key Decisions.

It was AGREED that the report be noted.

Panel members considered their Work Programme.

Councillor Broomfield requested that the recommendation which the Panel made to Cabinet back in March 2023 for Development Management be added to the Work Programme for March 2024.

It was AGREED that the Work Programme be noted.