Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Thain-Smith.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting held on 08 September 2021.

Proposed by Cllr Pike and seconded by Cllr Robinson, the minutes of the meeting of Cabinet on 08 September 2021 were approved as an accurate record.

To receive and record any declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interest from members of this meeting.

The Leader updated that service delivery of waste collections is, on the whole, on schedule and the service stabilised.

RECOMMENDED that the following Delegated Decisions be noted:

(1)           25/06/21 - Proposed TRO Seafarers Walk Hayling Island

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=447

(2)           12/08/21       Lavender Road

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=450

(3)           12/08/21       Sharps Road

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=449

(4)           19/08/21       Brooklyn Drive

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=451

(5)           20/08/21       Gladys Avenue

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=453

(6)           10/09/21       Sutton Close

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=454

(7)           10/9/21         Stockheath Lane

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=455

RECOMMENDED that the following Minutes of Meetings be noted:

(1)           Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee Minutes – 20 September 2021

https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=188&MId=11473

RESOLVED that the following decisions taken under the Scheme of Delegations be NOTED:

(1)      25/6/21 - Seafarers Walk Hayling Island

(2)      12/08/21 - Lavender Road

(3)      12/08/21 - Sharps Road

(4)      19/08/21 - Brooklyn Drive

(5)      20/08/21 - Glady’s Avenue

(6)      10/09/21 - Sutton Close

(7)      10/9/321 - Stockheath Lane

(8)      07/10/21 - Pyrford Close

RESOLVED that the following minutes be NOTED:

(1)  Minutes of the meeting of the Portchester Crematorium Joint Management Committee held on 20 September 2021.

The Leader introduced the item, which is to update on the latest developments and next steps in the Shaping our Future Programme. 

Within this item was a report submitted from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and Cllr Lloyd attended Cabinet to feedback to Cabinet discussions from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and to introduce the committee’s recommendations.

The Leader thanked Cllr Lloyd and the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for their consideration and noted feedback from the committee.  

The Leader confirmed that, where possible, Cabinet would endeavour to provide the information requested.

Proposed by Cllr Bowerman, seconded by Cllr Robinson and following a vote it was RESOLVED that Members note:

A   the activity currently underway and its current progress against plan

B   the progress against plan as set out in Appendix A

C   the budget monitoring update as set out at paragraph 5.3 and appendix A.

Cllr Bowerman introduced the item as relevant Cabinet Lead.

The Head of Environmental Services provided Cabinet with background to the report that was circulated as part of the agenda.

Proposed by Cllr Bowerman and seconded by Cllr Satchwell and following a vote, it was RESOLVED that Members:

1.2      ENDORSED the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy with the clear proviso that although it is acknowledged that a “twin stream approach” for recycling collection would improve performance, no commitment can yet be made to it until the requirements of the Environment Bill and the associated financial arrangements are made clear and agreement is reached on any revision to Project Integra.

Cllr Lloyd introduced the Overview & Scrutiny Committee’s report and recommendations that were circulated as a supplementary item.

Cllr Robinson thanked Cllr Lloyd and the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for their report and proposed an amendment to the recommendations outlined with the report.

Proposed by Cllr Robinson and seconded by Cllr pike, following a vote it was RESOLVED that Members:

1           note the contents of the report by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and agrees that, where possible, families and individuals needing emergency temporary housing should be housed within the Borough.

2           recognises that the Council has a statutory duty to source and supply emergency temporary accommodation.

3.     commend the actions taken by the housing team to remedy the situation

4.     ask that six monthly reports be sent to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee so that progress may be monitored.