Agenda and minutes

To receive and record any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting held on 7 September 2016.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 September 2016 be approved as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting.

There were no matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting.

There were no declarations of interest from any of the members present.

The chairman advised there was nothing to report

The Cabinet to note the minutes of the Portchester Crematorium Joint Management Committee meeting held on 19 September 2016.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Portchester Crematorium Joint Management Committee be noted.

The Cabinet to note deputation requests received, to be set out in the supplementary information to follow.

Cabinet noted the names of those organisations and individuals that had submitted requests to make deputations in respect of minute 42 below as set out in the paper headed “Supplementary Information – Deputations”.

­The following additional papers were circulated in addition to the published report: 

(A)        Map “Strategic Site – Area Between Denvilles and Emsworth” (to replace map on page 237 of the published report, and Map “Southleigh Park House (UE55)” to replace the map on page 254 of the published report, both circulated in the paper headed “Supplementary Information – UE55 and Strategic Site”;

(B)        Revised recommendations together with explanatory text including paragraph references relating to where within the published Cabinet report the additional text should be included, circulated in the paper headed “Additional Recommendations and Supplementary Information.”

As Cabinet Lead for Economy and Planning, Councillor Guest presented the report to Cabinet, together with the revised recommendations referred to in (B) above.  The submission of revised recommendations and additional text in the Cabinet report had been in recognition of, and a direct response to, the important points made in many of the representations received around the importance of infrastructure provision alongside any new development.

The Cabinet received the following deputations:

·       Robert Tutton, representing West Bedhampton Residents Association

Mr Tutton outlined objections to the release of agricultural land at site UE68 (Forty Acres), without first exhausting options for redeveloping poorer quality sites, and in the absence of a consultation response from Natural England, on the grounds of the potential impact on local Brent Geese and Wader populations.  The WBRA also objected on the grounds of the loss of a countryside gap of fundamental local significance.

·       Rosie Law, representing Local Hayling Residents

Ms Law outlined objections to the release of site UE18 (Station Road) on the basis of its importance as a habitat for migrating Brent Geese, the importance of the Hayling Billy Trail as a nature reserve and current pressures on the highways infrastructure on Hayling Island that would be exacerbated by further development.

·       David Hindley, Resident of Old Bedhampton

Mr Hindley outlined objections to the release of site UE30 (Land South of Lower Road, Bedhampton) on the basis of the potential risk to pedestrians and cyclists, supported by recent CCTV footage, should there be further development in the area.

·       Sue Holt, representing Havant Friends of the Earth

Ms Holt outlined objections to the release of greenfield sites for development on the basis of the implications for important wildlife habitats and a lack of clarity about mitigation, suggesting that the local planning authority’s focus should be on the identification of more sustainable brownfield sites, including Havant Town Centre.

·       County Councillor Liz Fairhurst

County Councillor Fairhurst outlined objections focusing on UE68 and UE30 (Forty Acres and Land South of  Lower Road, Bedhampton), the potential damage to the conservation area, highway safety pressure on traffic infrastructure and implications for local wildlife habitats.

·       Councillor John Perry

Councillor Perry preceded his deputation by stating that he was speaking up behalf of residents taking into account the large amount of correspondence he had received and that he would approach the full Council debate with an open mind and make his decision as to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

43       Councillor Guest presented a report and recommendations setting out a proposal to introduce a policy for street naming and numbering and address management that would include introducing a charging scheme.

RESOLVED that

(1)          the Policy for Street Naming, Numbering and Address Management be agreed;

(2)          the Schedule of Charges that will come into force on 1 January 2017 be approved;

(3)          from 1 January 2017, East Hampshire District Council to provide this service on behalf of Havant for the sum  of £20,000 per annum, and

(4)          any fee income paid to EHDC on behalf of HBC that exceeds £20,00 per annum.

Councillor Cheshire presented a report and recommendations seeking agreement for the 2017/18 Council Tax Support Scheme.

RECOMMENDED to full Council that

(1)         The 2016/17 Council Tax Support Scheme is retained for 2017/18 but with the following amendments:

(i)            the Allowances and Premiums used in determining entitlement for working age claims are changed as set out in paragraph 5.3 of the Cabinet report; and

(ii)          the Non-Dependent deductions used in determining entitlement for working age claims are changed as set out in paragraph 5.4 of the Cabinet report;

(2)         the necessary amendments are made to the Council Tax Support Scheme document and that it is then published in accordance with Local Government Finance Act 1992 Section 13A(2).

Councillor Wilson presented a report and recommendation seeking to appoint an additional member to the Councillor Development Panel.

RESOLVED that Councillor Faith Ponsonby be appointed to the Councillor Development Panel.

The Cabinet is asked to consider whether to pass a resolution excluding the public from the meeting during consideration of any of the items on the agenda.  If members wish to do so then this could be achieved by passing the following resolution.  Members are not required to pass the resolution but the Solicitor to the Council recommends this as to the item set out below.

That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the item headed and numbered as below because:

(a)        it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during that item there would be disclosure to them of exempt information of the descriptions specified in paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Local Government Act 1972 shown against the heading in question; and

(b)        in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Item 13 – Exempt Cabinet Lead Delegated Decisions

(Paragraph 3)

RESOLVED that the press and the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items as:

(i)            it was likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during that item there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as specified in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as amended) to the Local Government Act 1972; and

(ii)          in all circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

The report to be considered was exempt under Paragraph 3.

The Cabinet to note the attached exempt decision taken by the Deputy Leader on 30 September 2016 under the Scheme of Delegations to Cabinet Leads: Approval for Professional Fees.

RESOLVED that the exempt decision taken by the Deputy Leader of the Council on 30 September 2016 under the Scheme of Delegations to Cabinet Leads be noted.