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 13 May 2019.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 13 May 2019 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Executive Leader announced that a special CAT meeting will be held at Ferneham Hall on Wednesday 12 June 2019 at 6pm to provide an opportunity for residents and local businesses to raise their concerns about the issues caused by crime and drug related anti-social behaviour in the town centre and to discuss what the Council, Police and other agencies are doing to keep it a safe place to visit.  

The Executive Leader also announced that Y-Services have won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.  This is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK and it is the second time that it has been awarded to a community group in the Borough.

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 Nick Girdler, Chairman of the Titchfield Village Trust,  in relation to item 9(1) – Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan: Examiner’s Report and Referendum.

To receive any references from the committees or panels held.

There were no references from other Committees presented at this meeting.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillor Mrs K K Trott addressed the Executive on this item.

RESOLVED that:

(a)  the Executive agrees that the draft Affordable Housing Strategy (as provided in Appendix A of the report) be published for a minimum six-week period of public consultation; and

(b)  the Deputy Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any necessary minor amendments to the Draft Affordable Housing Strategy, prior to publication, provided these do not change the overall direction or emphasis and following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing.

A report by the Director of Planning and Regeneration.

The Executive received a deputation in respect of this item from Mr Nick Girdler, Chairman of the Titchfield Village Trust.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  notes the Examiner’s Report;

(b)  agrees the recommended modifications to make the Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan compliant with the basic conditions, as outlined in Appendix A to the report;

(c)  agrees that the modified Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan, as shown in Appendix B to the report, proceeds to referendum, noting that the costs of holding the referendum will be met by the Council; and

(d)  agrees that, should the Referendum be passed, authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration, following consultation with the Executive Member for Planning and Development, to make the plan.