Decisions

This report considers the procurement process and the award of the contract for the provision of the supply, installation and maintenance of signage, in particular street name plates.

The current framework agreement from which the Council purchases street name plates has expired. The Executive Member is therefore asked to consider and approve a recommendation to engage in new framework agreement to ensure continuity of supply of these goods and achieve best value.

That the Executive Member:-

(a)  accepts the proposal to approve the usage of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council framework; and

(b)  awards the contract to Signway Supplies (Datchet) Ltd.

To consider and approve the Council’s consultation response to the DEFRA consultation on the “Draft national plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities”.

The environment group ClientEarth won a Supreme Court ruling against the Government in November 2016. The ruling found that the 2015 National Air Quality Plan was not sufficient in that it would not bring down air pollution levels within a sufficient timeframe.  As a result of this the government, through DEFRA, has produced a revised Draft National Air Quality Action Plan.  This was published on 5 May 2017 and is out for consultation until 15 June 2017.  The plan names 40 UK towns and cities where positive action is necessary to reduce air pollution levels, based on data from computer modelling.  Fareham is one of the towns listed, it is therefore important that the Council responds to this consultation.

That the Executive Member agrees that the Council response, as attached as Appendix A to this report, be submitted to the Government’s consultation on the Draft National Air Quality Action Plan (which closes on 15 June 2017).

This report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Fund Programme.

An application for community funding has been received from, Warsash Festival Committee, for the sum of £2,565.57 to purchase equipment such as gazebos, folding tables and chairs, and fencing to enable the effective running of this bi-annual event.

The aim of the Committee is to ‘periodically plan and execute a festival in Warsash with the aim of “Bringing the Community Together”.’  The last festival that the Committee held in 2015 attracted approximately 6,000 people in total, with the majority of attendees originating from the Western Wards of Fareham.  The Committee uses the funds raised to cover the cost of the following event and has a commitment to donate any surplus monies to local charities and good causes.  In 2015 they gifted a total of £2,000 to Warsash Sea Cadets, Communicare and the Pancreatic Cancer Trust.

Warsash Festival Committee successfully applied to the Community Fund on the 9th June 2015, for £2,397.18, to purchase gazebos, tables, chairs, radios and a storage shed.  The increase in popularity of the event has led to the current request for additional equipment.

Following the last event and the donations allocated, the Committee had £4,718.54 to carry forward.  The last event cost a total of £6,523.42 to run.   

Ward Councillors, Councillor Ford and Councillor Cartwright are members of this committee.  Both are fully supportive of the application.

(a)  that the application for £2,565.57 from Fareham Borough Council’s Community Fund submitted by the Warsash Festival Committee to purchase equipment such as gazebos, folding tables and chairs, and fencing to enable the effective running of this bi-annual event, be approved; and

(b)  that this award is granted under the condition that the equipment is available to be borrowed for other local community events when not in use by the Warsash Festival Committee.

This report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Fund Programme.

An application for community funding has been received from 1^st Warsash Sea Scouts, for the sum of £2,000 to contribute to two new Canadian canoes, safety equipment and a replacement dinghy. 

1^st Warsash Sea Scouts is a popular branch of the Scouts Association.  They offer the same opportunities as land-based scouts, such as fun and challenging activities and the chance to make a positive impact to their communities, in addition to providing water based activities in their programme.

The group currently has 170 members, and is also working with the Fareham West Explorers Group, Warsash Sailing Club and local land-based scout groups to increase opportunities for children to try water based activities.  They plan to bring their equipment to the Warsash Strawberry Fayre, and to contact local schools, to further extend these opportunities.

The organisation is replacing worn equipment, but also has a strong focus on increasing opportunities for its younger members.  The addition of Canadian canoes, which have a much more stable base, would enable this expansion.

The 2015/16 accounts of the organisation list a carry forward of £25,892.  However, £4,070 was ring-fenced for repairs to the boatshed, camping equipment, and securing nine further kayaks.  The remaining funds are being used to continue to repair and replace equipment.

Both Ward Councillors, Cllr Ford and Cllr Cartwright, are supportive of this application.

That the application for £2,000 from Fareham Borough Council’s Community Fund submitted by 1^st Warsash Sea Scouts to contribute to the purchase of two new Canadian canoes, safety equipment and a replacement dinghy, be approved.