Venue: Chappell Room
Contact: Alec Dubberley Service Manager Democratic Services
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Apologies for Absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Payne. |
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To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 2 November 2017. PDF 74 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record. |
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Declaration of Interests. Minutes: None |
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South Nottinghamshire Homelessness Strategy PDF 103 KB Report of the Chief Executive. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Housing Strategy and Development Officer presented a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking approval of the South Nottinghamshire Homelessness Strategy. Members received an update on the recently enacted Homelessness Bill which would place a greater emphasis on local authorities taking measures to prevent homelessness in the future.
RESOLVED:
To approve the South Nottinghamshire Homelessness Strategy as detailed at Appendix one to the report. |
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Gedling Conversation 2017 PDF 116 KB Report of the Director of Organisational Development & Democratic Services. Minutes: The Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, giving feedback to Cabinet on the recently held Gedling Conversation.
RESOLVED:
To note the feedback on the Gedling Conversation 2017. |
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Annual Audit and Update PDF 103 KB Report of the Director of Organisational Development & Democratic Services. Minutes: The Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, updating Members in relation to the Council’s use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 during 2016-17.
RESOLVED:
To note the report. |
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Change to Outside Body Representation PDF 84 KB Report of the Service Manager Democratic Services. Minutes: Consideration was given to a report of the Service Manager Democratic Services, seeking approval to change the Council’s representation on the Board of Nottingham Express Transit.
RESOLVED:
To appoint Councillor John Clarke as Gedling Borough Council’s representative on the Nottingham Express Transit Development Board in place of Councillor Hollingsworth. |
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Progress Reports from Portfolio Holders. Minutes: Councillor Peter Barnes (Environment)
· A Spring Clean campaign will take place next year as usual.
· Local Children were to be involved in a project promoting changes to items that can be recycled.
· Work on the Cinder path project was progressing.
Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth (Growth and Regeneration)
· Local Plan examination hearing finished this week and it was hoped that the plan could be formally adopted in the summer.
· The Calverton Neighbourhood Plan was supported at referendum and will be adopted next year.
· The Showhome was open at former Gedling Colliery site.
· Successful business networking meeting was held in November.
· Drury Joinery, a local business, has won a European award for their work with apprentices.
Councillor Gary Gregory (Community Development)
· Asset transfer of Community Centres was progressing and further meetings with groups were planned
· The Seniors Council and Youth Council continue to meet to discuss a range of issues.
· Sure Start are continuing with Saturday morning Dad’s Club and Nature walks at the Country Park.
Councillor Henry Wheeler (Housing, Health and Well-being)
· Recruitment of Homelessness prevention officers was currently taking place.
· Well done to all involved in the Royal Ballet showings at the Bonnington Theatre which were sold out.
· Use of swimming pools and memberships at Leisure Centres continue to increase.
Councillor David Ellis (Public Protection) · Consultation on the Selective Licensing Scheme in Netherfield continues. Further consultation events are planned and there has been mixed feedback from landlords.
· Gedling’s Taxi Licensing teams continue to work with neighbouring local authorities on enforcement.
· Two requests for a “community trigger” in relation to Anti-Social Behaviour were recently taken forward.
· Environmental Health Officers have recently taken action to stop a restaurant illegally selling takeaway items to a third party shop for re-sale. |
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Member's Questions to Portfolio Holders. Minutes: None. |
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Any other items the Chair considers urgent. Minutes: None. |