Agenda and minutes

To receive and record any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R Galloway, R Heard, M Johnson and G Smith.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting held on 19 February 2014.

The minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 19 February 2014 were approved as a correct record.

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

In response to Councillor Hart, it was confirmed that Winchester City Council had approved the proposals for the creation of a Joint West of Waterlooville Major Development Area Planning Committee.

To receive and record any declarations of interests from Members.

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

The Mayor reported that he had attended various charity and other events since the last meeting of the Council, including the High Sheriff’s Community Awards and the Havant Sports Awards.  The Mayor also reported on the recent successful Civic Day, Charity Quiz and Classic Car rally.

To be circulated separately.

There were no further matters the Leader wished to report in addition to his written report.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Council is requested to note the Scrutiny Board’s 2013-14 Annual Report.

Councillor Gerald Shimbart presented the Scrutiny Board’s 2013/14 Annual Report to the Council in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

Proposed by Councillor K Smith and seconded by Councillor Mrs M Smallcorn it was

RESOLVED that the Scrutiny Board’s 2013/14 Annual Report be noted.

To be circulated separately.

The Cabinet Portfolio reports had been circulated and the Mayor asked the Portfolio Holders if they wished to add anything to their written reports.

Councillor Collins reported that work on the Langstone Bridge in relation to the Shipwrights Way had been completed and would be open in time for the Easter Holiday.

Councillor Guest reported that he had chaired the Broadmarsh Traffic Forum with local business representatives; the meeting had been very constructive, working towards a solution for traffic issues in the area.

To consider any recommended minutes from the Cabinet and any of the Boards or Committees.

(A)       Recommendation from the Cabinet meeting held on 19 March 2014 in relation to the 2014/15 Pay Policy Statement:

            RECOMMENDED that the Pay Policy Statement for 2014/15 be approved.

The Council considered a recommendation from the Cabinet meeting on 19 March 2014 (minute 32/03/2014 refers).  Proposed by Councillor Mrs E Shimbart and seconded by Councillor C Hilton, it was:

RESOLVED that the 2014/15 Pay Policy Statement be approved and adopted.

The Cabinet Portfolio Holders all answered questions within their remit.  There were no questions for the Committee Chairmen.

To receive the minutes of meetings held since publication of the agenda for the last meeting of the Council.

Proposed by Councillor Mrs E Shimbart and seconded by Councillor Mrs M Smallcorn, it was

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held since publication of the last Council agenda be accepted.

There were no questions.

There were no urgent questions