Agenda item

CM 35           

a.    Audit Committee – 23 July 2019

It was moved by Cllr M Davies, seconded by Cllr J Yelland and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 23 July 2019 meeting be received and noted”.

b.    Development Management and Licensing Committee – 30 July 2019

It was moved by Cllr J Yelland, seconded by Cllr R Cheadle and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 30 July 2019 meeting be received and noted”.

c.    Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 3 September 2019

It was moved by Cllr M V L Ewings, seconded by Cllr J Spettigue and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 3 September 2019 meetings be received and noted”.

d.    Hub Committee – 10 September 2019

It was moved by Cllr N Jory, seconded by Cllr L Samuel and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 10 September 2019 meeting be received and noted, with the exception of Unstarred Minutes HC 27, HC 28 (part 2 only), HC 33, HC 37A, HC 40 and HC 41”.  With regard to Unstarred Minute HC 27, it was noted that these recommendations were to be considered later at this meeting (Minute CM 36 below refers).

In respect of the remaining Unstarred Minutes:

i.    HC 28 Quarter 1 Revenue Budget Monitoring 2019/20

It was moved by Cllr N Jory, seconded by Cllr L Samuel and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the proposal to recruit two additional Planning Enforcement Level 6 Case Managers (that will cost the Council an additional £21,460 per annum) be approved.  (NB. the two posts to be funded from the Planning Earmarked Reserve in 2019/20 at a maximum cost of £7,200 to the Council).”

ii.   HC 33 Corporate Strategy

It was moved by Cllr N Jory, seconded by Cllr L Samuel and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the Corporate Strategy desired outcomes (objectives) up until 2023 be adopted as follows:

Homes

-     Enable the delivery of at least 150 affordable homes.

Communities

-     Actively support communities to develop and introduce their Neighbourhood Plans; and

-     Fund grass roots initiatives that unite communities.

Environment

-     Increase the percentage of waste that we recycle;

-     Meet our Climate Change pledge and help to reduce carbon emissions; and

-     Work with partners to encourage high quality, environmentally sound new homes.

Enterprise

-     Provide professional and impartial business advice; and

-     Lobby strategic partners to provide affordable premises, improve Broadband, develop road and rail links.

Wellbeing

-     Working with the NHS and local charities to enhance access to Health and Wellbeing services; and

-     Provide affordable and well maintained leisure centres offering a range of activities for all.

Efficient and Effective Council

-     Ensure Value for Money without comprising customer service; and

-     Improve our customer satisfaction ratings.

iii.HC 37 Reports of Other Bodies

    Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 3 September 2019

    A: O&S 30 Planning Enforcement Plan Review

It was moved by Cllr N Jory, seconded by Cllr L Samuel and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that approval be given to:

1.      the updated Enforcement Plan;

2.      the Harm Assessment Matrix; and

3.      the Enforcement Action Plan.”

iv.HC 40 Grounds Maintenance Review

It was moved by Cllr N Jory, seconded by Cllr L Samuel and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that the proposal for the Grounds Maintenance service be approved in accordance with paragraph 5.1 of the exempt agenda report that was presented to the Hub Committee meeting.”

iv.HC 41 Land at Okehampton

It was moved by Cllr N Jory, seconded by Cllr L Samuel and upon being submitted to the Meeting was declared to be CARRIED and “RESOLVED that:

1.    approval be given to the acquisition of a parcel of land to support the Strategic Development Plan, with the purchase being funded from the Capital Receipts Reserve and the Financial Stability Reserve; and

2.    authority be delegated to the Director of Place and Enterprise, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Leader of Council to conclude negotiations in accordance with paragraph 1.3 of the exempt agenda report that was presented to the Hub Committee meeting.”