Issue - meetings

A report by the Chief Executive Officer.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the following reviews are undertaken and presented to the Executive for decision:

·         future ICT provision for elected Members;

·         establishing clear protocols on virtual briefing meetings;

·         new ways of working for office-based employees including more flexible home working arrangements and the future requirements of office accommodation and ICT;

·         the future of the cash office

·         the Council’s approach to seasonal planting in the light of the lessons learned from the pandemic period

·         future parking need in Fareham Town Centre; and

·         service level agreements with One Community and Fareham CAB to reflect the lessons learnt from responding to the pandemic.

(b)  an Economic Development Strategy for the Borough be produced;

(c)  the proposal that future deputations can also be made in writing, or by a video or audio clip, be approved, subject to the separate deputation scheme for the Planning Committee being kept under review; and

(d)  thanks be given for the exemplary work and support shown to Fareham’s residents by all officers during the pandemic.

The Executive Leader brought this item forward on the agenda to be considered before item 10(2).

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillor R H Price, JP addressed the Executive on this item.

The comments of the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Panel were taken into account in considering this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the following reviews are undertaken and presented to the Executive for decision:

·         future ICT provision for elected Members;

·         establishing clear protocols on virtual briefing meetings;

·         new ways of working for office-based employees including more flexible home working arrangements and the future requirements of office accommodation and ICT;

·         the future of the cash office

·         the Council’s approach to seasonal planting in the light of the lessons learned from the pandemic period

·         future parking need in Fareham Town Centre; and

·         service level agreements with One Community and Fareham CAB to reflect the lessons learnt from responding to the pandemic.

(b)  an Economic Development Strategy for the Borough be produced;

(c)  the proposal that future deputations can also be made in writing, or by a video or audio clip, be approved, subject to the separate deputation scheme for the Planning Committee being kept under review; and

(d)  thanks be given for exemplary work and support shown for Fareham residents by all officers during the pandemic.