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Apologies for Absence and Named Substitutes Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor S.A. Robinson.
It was noted that Councillor J.W. Robinson was a substitute member for Councillor S.A. Robinson.
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Declarations of Interest and Whipping Arrangements To invite Councillors to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Disclosable Interests they may have in items on the agenda, and to confirm the nature of those interests. Minutes: No declarations of interest were received nor of any whipping arrangements.
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Bromsgrove Play Audit and Investment Strategy - Pre-Scrutiny PDF 275 KB The attached papers were specified as “to follow” on the Agenda previously distributed relating to the above mentioned meeting. Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Assistant Director of Planning and Leisure Services presented the Bromsgrove Play Audit and Investment Strategy report to the Board as detailed below:
During consideration of the item, Members discussed a number of points:
· Members expressed the view that it was disappointing the Consultant was not present for the meeting. – It was advised that the consultancy was relatively small and specialised but that the matter would be addressed.
· It was also queried why consultancy was necessary for the project. – It was explained that there had been an opportunity for funding through salary savings. Various recommendations from Cabinet had been set in terms of the leisure strategy and required completion within short timescales.
· Members discussed that the CAG sessions had been productive and demonstrated that the forums were beneficial.
· It was queried how the assessments had been carried out, in particular, with regard to the number of households in the District, having accessibility to play areas within a walking time of up to 10 to 15 minutes. Members also expressed the view that the quality of the equipment should have been more of a consideration over the distance it took to access the area. - Members were advised that accessibility has been cross referenced with demographic health data including Inherited Metabolic Diseases (IMD), Health Deprivation and ... view the full minutes text for item 64/24 |
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Bromsgrove Local Heritage List - Pre-Scrutiny PDF 308 KB The attached papers were specified as “to follow” on the Agenda previously distributed relating to the above mentioned meeting. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Principal Conservation Officer presented the Bromsgrove Local Heritage List to Members and discussed the following:
· The report updated Members on the tasks which were undertaken by the Conservation Team to prepare the Bromsgrove Local Heritage List (LHL). Work for the Parishes of Alvechurch, Beoley, Belbroughton and Fairfield and Dodford with Grafton had been completed and Members were being asked to recommend to Council that the final version of the lists be approved. The report also gave an update of progress for other areas within the District.
· Draft lists for Alvechurch, Beoley, Belbroughton and Fairfield and Dodford with Grafton Parishes were compiled earlier in the year, ready for consultation. The lists would add 140 properties to the draft LHL, covering a diverse range of properties including houses, schools, village halls, places of worship and canal infrastructure.
· A six-week consultation period had commenced on Monday 27th May 2024. Letters were sent to all owners/occupiers providing information about the consultation, including the listing for their property.
considered all the comments received, the LHL for each parish was finalised. The Conservation Team were asking Cabinet to recommend that Council approve the LHL list which would then be a material consideration in the planning process.
Following the presentation Members thanked the Conservation Team for the tasks undertaken to prepare the Bromsgrove Local Heritage List (LHL), noting that it was positive that some areas of the District were getting recognition.
RECOMMENDED that
The Cabinet RECOMMEND that:-
1) The Local Heritage List at Appendix 1 for the following parishes is adopted. Alvechurch Beoley Belbroughton and Fairfield Dodford with Grafton
2) The wording of the Officer Scheme of Delegations for the Local Heritage List be updated as set on in Appendix 2.
3) The amended Local Heritage List Strategy set out at Appendix 3 be approved.
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To consider any urgent business, details of which have been notified to the Head of Legal, Democratic and Property Services prior to the commencement of the meeting and which the Chairman, by reason of special circumstances, considers to be of so urgent a nature that it cannot wait until the next meeting. Minutes: There was no urgent business for consideration.
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Cabinet Work Programme PDF 315 KB Minutes: The Cabinet Work Programme was discussed by the Board as follows:
· The Board agreed to the proposal made by the Chairman that the Food Waste Business Case and Associated Waste Related Issues item, to be considered by Cabinet on 7th January 2025, be pre-scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Boad on 6th January 2025.
· A Member requested that the Cabinet Membership be reviewed and amended on the Cabinet Work Programme. Officers agreed to action the request accordingly.
· Members queried why an Independent Remuneration Panel Recommendation meeting was being held when a pay review was imminent. - Members were advised that the item was an annual review, in advance of the municipal year.
· The Bromsgrove District Plan Consultation key decision was discussed. Members expressed the view that there should be a full consultation carried out with public engagement being part of the formal process. – It was advised by the Chief Executive that the purpose of the report was to enable Officers to go out to consultation. The report would be prepared with options for Council and Cabinet to agree the basis of the consultation and would also be available for the Overview and Scrutiny Board to consider the report prior to Council and Cabinet review. Members also expressed the view that the consultation period was considered short and that an effective consultation period was required. The Leader of the Council advised Members that timeframes would be considered based on Government policy.
RESOLVED that the content of the Cabinet Work Programme be noted as per the preamble above.
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Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme PDF 197 KB Minutes: The Overview and Scrutiny Board work programme was considered by Members.
The Democratic Services Officer agreed to add the Food Waste Business Case and Associated Waste Related Issues to the Work Programme, to be pre-scrutinised by the Board on 6th January 2025.
RESOLVED that the Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme be noted.
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Overview and Scrutiny Action Sheet PDF 219 KB Minutes: The Democratic Services Officer informed Members of two additions to the Cabinet Work Programme, since the last Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting which were as follows:
RESOLVED that the Overview and Scrutiny Board Action sheet be noted.
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To consider, and if considered appropriate, to pass the following resolution to exclude the public from the meeting during the consideration of item(s) of business containing exempt information: RESOLVED: that under Section 100 I of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, as amended, the relevant paragraph of that part, in each case, being as set out below and that it is in the public interest to do so:-
Minutes: RESOLVED: that under Section 100 I of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, as amended, the relevant paragraph of that part, in each case, being as set out below and that it is in the public interest to do so:-
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The minutes of this meeting held on 19th November 2024, including the exempt record, are included in this agenda.
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Minutes:
The minutes of the Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting held on 19th November 2024 were considered.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting held on 19th November 2024 be agreed as a true and correct record.
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