Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies given for this meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 09 October 2017.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive held on 09 October 2017 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Leader’s Announcements given at this meeting.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

There were no Declarations of Interest made at this meeting.

There were no petitions submitted at this meeting.

To receive any deputations, of which notice has been lodged.

The Executive received a deputation from Mr Toby King in relation to item 8(1) - 1^st Sarisbury Scout Group.

To receive any reference from the committees or panels held.

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Committee – 19 September 2017

Minute 6 – Review of Hackney Carriage Fares

The Committee considered a report by the Head of Environmental Health on the Review of Hackney Carriage Fares.

RESOLVED that the Committee:-

(a)  considered the responses from the individuals who responded and the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Association in respect of the changes to the tariff;

(b)  considered if a change is appropriate; and

(c)  recommends to the Executive that no increase to charges be made at the present time.

A report on this matter is at item 9(1) of the agenda.

A report by the Director of Operations.

A deputation on this item was received from Mr Toby King from 1^st Sarisbury Scout Group.

The Executive Leader agreed to bring this item forward on the agenda.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  agrees a matched funding grant of up to £25,000, to 1^st Sarisbury Scout Group, to install a purpose-built scout hut at Burridge Recreation Ground; and

(b)  agrees the award of funding, subject to 1^st Sarisbury Scout Group agreeing terms for community use as set out in the Community Fund Agreement in Appendix B and Community Fund Award Letter as set out in Appendix C.

A report by the Director of Planning and Regulation.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that no increase be made to the level of taxi tariff for the 2018/19 financial year.

A report by the Director of Planning and Regulation.

A tabled amendment was submitted to clarify the wording of paragraph 10 of Appendix B, as appended to these minutes.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that Fareham Borough Council’s Consultation Response as outlined in this report is submitted to the Government for their consideration.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to adopt a 3-way approach to grow its Apprenticeship scheme incrementally over a five-year period as set out in paragraph 15 of the report.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to defer the decision on a commemorative mural to allow further research to be carried out by officers on design and materials before bringing a report to a future meeting of the Executive.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources

RESOLVED that the Executive notes the Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report for 2017/18.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

RESOLVED that the Executive notes the Treasury Management Monitoring Report for 2017/18.