Meeting
Council - Havant
Scheduled Time
Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
5:30 PM
Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
9:30 PM
Actual Time
Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
5:30 PM
Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
12:10 AM
Confirmed
22 Nov 2023
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd (formerly known as Dianne)
Independent for Stakes
Present, as expected
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Councillor Tom Moutray
Absent
Councillor Carly Scannell
Absent
Emma Carlyle
Copy docmts only
Mark Gregory
Copy docmts only
Jenni Harding
Expected
Lauren Maidens
Expected
Chris Bradley
Not required
Wayne Layton
Not required
Lyall Cairns
Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership
Not required
Matt Goodwin
Not required
Jane McEvoy
Not required
Honorary Alderman Brendan Gibb-Gray
Expected
Honorary Alderman Ralph Cousins
Expected
Honorary Alderman Ken Smith
Expected
Caroline Harvey
Not required
Public Copies (Council and Cabinet)
Expected
Under consultation with the Monitoring Officer the Councillors were permitted to remain in the meeting during that item.
Councillor
Minute No.
Item Title
Nature of Interest
Mark Coates
60
Item 11 – Questions received under Standing Order 27.4.1
Councillor Coates is a member of The Heart of Hayling Boxing Academy.
As advised by the Monitoring Officer, Councillor Coates remained in the meeting and is permitted to ask his question.
Leah Turner
60
Item 11 – Questions received under Standing Order 27.4.1
Councillor Turner is a trustee of The Heart of Hayling Boxing Academy.
As advised by the Monitoring Officer, Cllr Turner remained in the meeting.
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 14 Nov 2023
- Document Mayor's Report 14 Nov 2023
- Document Public Questions Nov 2023 14 Nov 2023
Mr Comlay addressed Council to ask his questions.
Councillor Rennie on behalf of Councillor Bowdell, responded to the questions within the meeting.
A list of all questions and answers are attached to the minutes for reference.
1.
Audit and Finance Committee on Monday, 30th October 2023
Audit Committee Annual Report
2.
Licensing Committee on Thursday, 19th October 2023
Adoption of Street Trading Provisions – Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
3.
Licensing Committee on Thursday, 19th October 2023
Street Trading Policy
4.
Cabinet on Wednesday, 8th November, 2023
Town Twinning
5.
Cabinet on Wednesday, 8th November, 2023
Strategic services commissioning – resources to implement
6.
Cabinet on Wednesday, 8th November, 2023
The Update of Capital Strategy
- Document Corrigendum - Item 6 - Cabinet Recommendation - Update of Capital Strategy 14 Nov 2023
(1) Audit Committees Annual Report
Councillor Diamond, as Chairman of the committee, introduced the item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Audit and Finance Committee held on 30 October 2023, giving an account of the Committee’s performance in relation to the terms of reference and the effectiveness of the Committee in meeting its’ purpose and in doing so provide assurance to the Council on the adequacy of the risk management framework and the internal control environment.
It was proposed by Councillor Diamond and seconded by Councillor Rason that the recommendation made by the Audit and Finance Committee be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following a vote, Council RESOLVED to note the submitted Audit and Finance Committee Annual Report 2022/2023.
(2) The Adoption of Street Trading Provisions – Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
Councillor Payter, as Chairman of the committee, introduced the item and recommendation to Council arising from the meeting of Licensing Committee held on 19 October 2023 seeking approval to adopt the provisions of Part III and Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
It was proposed by Councillor Payter and seconded by Councillor Keast that the recommendation made by the Licensing Committee be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED to
adopt the of provisions of Part III and scheduled 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (“the act”) for Havant Borough Council administrative area and designate consent streets.
(3) Street Trading Policy
Councillor Payter, as Chairman of the Licensing Committee, introduced the item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 October 2023. The report detailed how the Council will exercise its functions under Part III and Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
It was proposed by Councillor Payter and seconded by Councillor Keast that the recommendations made by the Licensing Committee be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED
a) to adopt the Street Trading Policy
b) to delegate the power to make any minor amendments to the Street Trading Policy to the Executive Head of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Lead.
(4) Town Twinning
Councillor Rennie, as Chairman of Cabinet, introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 08 November 2023. The report outlines some shared attributes that Yavoriv Raion council has with Havant Borough ie its military background and both being similarly sized councils.
It was proposed by Councillor Rennie and seconded by Councillor Lloyd that the recommendation made by Cabinet be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED
to approve the proposed Town Twinning between the Council and Yavoriv Raion Council (????????? ???????м??) and that the Leader of the Council shall facilitate the union.
(5) Strategic Services Commissioning – Resources to Implement
In the absence of Councillor Bowdell, Councillor Rennie, as Chairman of Cabinet, introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 08 November 2023 seeking a drawdown of up to £1,328,800 from the Council’s reserves to be used over a three-year period to enable the strategic commissioning of services, systems and software across the council.
It was proposed by Councillor Rennie and seconded by Councillor Sceal that the recommendations made by Cabinet be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED to
(a) approve the transfer of £1,328,800 from the Councils central reserves to a ringfenced reserve created for the strategic commissioning of services, systems and software across the Council; and
(b) approve the draw down of up to £1,328,800 from the ringfenced reserve to be used for the strategic commissioning of services, systems and software across the Council.
(6) Update of Capital Strategy
Councillor Rennie, as Chairman of Cabinet, introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 08 November 2023. The report seeks to provide clarity on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) spending decisions by approving a technical change to the Capital Strategy.
It was proposed by Councillor Rennie and seconded by Councillor Robinson that the recommendations made by Cabinet be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED that
a) the Capital Strategy be amended to confirm that CIL spending decisions are governed by the separate CIL Spending Protocol March 2022;
b) authority be delegated to the Chief Finance Officer to amend the Capital Strategy.
- Document Vacant Shop Scheme - Leigh Park 14 Nov 2023
- Document Appendix A - Map of Leigh Park Shopping Centre 14 Nov 2023
It was proposed by Councillor Rennie and seconded by Councillor Weeks that the recommendations outlined in the report be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED to
1 approve the use of up to £170,000 of the Council’s Regeneration reserve to offer capital grants to businesses who wish to set up or expand in the Greywell shopping centre, and to administer the Leigh Park Vacant Shop Scheme.
2. authorise the Section 151 Officer to amend the capital programme to approve the use of £170,000 of the Council’s Regeneration reserves for the Leigh Park Vacant Shop Scheme.
- Document Leader of the Council - Alex Rennie 14 Nov 2023
The Mayor provided Councillors an opportunity to ask questions of the Leader on his report, which were duly responded to within the meeting.
- Document Cover Sheet 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Neil Bowdell 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Lulu Bowerman 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Liz Fairhurst 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Gwen Robinson 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Q&A Questions Nov 2023 02 Jan 2024
In addition to her published report, Councillor Lloyd provided an update on her published report in relation to the excellent customer service provided by NORSE in response to recent issues.
Councillor Lloyd pledged to investigate with officers, if the air quality outside of Warblington School could be tested in response to a question raised by Councillor Munday.
In addition to her report, Councillor Robinson updated in relation to the refurbishment of Spencer’s Field which has now started and anticipated to complete in approximately 3 weeks.
The Mayor provided Councillors an opportunity to ask questions of the Cabinet Leads on their reports under standing order 27.1, which were responded to within the meeting.
- Document Councillor Questions Nov 2023 14 Nov 2023
- Document Councillor Q&A Questions Nov 2023 02 Jan 2024
Councillors were provided opportunity to ask any supplementary questions within the meeting, which were duly responded to.
Councillor Lloyd confirmed a response would be provided in writing in response to Councillor Munday’s question regarding the widening of an entrance gate at South Leigh.
1. Making Space – Cabinet - 08 November 2023
RESOLVED that Cabinet recommends to Council to:
a. Decline funding for Making Space but reiterate the offer to support the organisation with assistance in kind.
b. Recommend to Making Space that they bid for funding direct from the South Western Railways funding for local communities, and other funding bodies. Reiterate the offer to support the organisation with assistance in kind, including supporting the application process if necessary.
2. Net Zero Homes
3. Support for Community Pharmacies
- Document 2 Net Zero Homes 14 Nov 2023
- Document 3 Support for Community Pharmacies 14 Nov 2023
1 Making Space
Cabinet considered the motion at their meeting of 08 November 2023 and Councillor Robinson, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report which set out the reasons for the resolution that was made by Cabinet at that meeting.
It was proposed by Councillor Robinson and seconded by Councillor Payter that the recommendations made by Cabinet be approved.
Members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote in which there were 6 against and 1 abstention, Council
RESOLVED to
(a) decline funding for Making Space but reiterate the offer to support the organisation with assistance in kind.
(b) recommend to Making Space that they bid for funding direct from the South Western Railways funding for local communities, and other funding bodies. Reiterate the offer to support the organisation with assistance in kind, including supporting the application process if necessary.
2 Net Zero Homes
The Council considered the published motion regarding Net Zero Homes proposed by Councillor Lloyd and seconded by Councillor Keast. Following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED to
1. support the further collection of evidence regarding the feasibility and viability of low carbon design and energy efficient buildings, through the use of renewable technologies such as:
i. solar energy
ii. air- and ground-source heat
iii. grey water harvesting
iv. wall and roof insulation
v. orientation of buildings within layout plans
2. support the Local Plan pursuing as aspirational a policy approach as feasibly possible to addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation, using the evidence base, which will stand up to any challenge from the development industry, and
3. request that the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Climate Change write to government asking that the National Planning Policy Framework be updated in this regard.
3 Support for Community Pharmacies
The third and final motion seeking support for community pharmacies was withdrawn by the proposer in accordance with Standing Order 14.9.
1.
Planning Committee on Thursday, 21st September 2023
2.
Shareholder Sub Committee on Wednesday, 27th September 2023
3.
Human Resources Committee on Wednesday, 4th October 2023
4.
Licensing Committee on Thursday, 19th October 2023
5.
Audit and Finance Committee on Monday, 30th October 2023
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Committees held since the last meeting of Council be received.
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