Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies given for this meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of Executive held on 6 October 2014.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 6 October 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Executive Leader reminded the Executive that earlier in the year, he had asked the Chief Executive Officer to undertake a review of the Council’s Pay Structure.

The purpose of the review was to ensure that the Council’s employment package remained competitive and that the Council was able to retain and recruit the best people with the right skills and experience. The Executive Leader was also concerned that the gap between the national minimum wage and the bottom of the Council’s pay structure had eroded.

The Pay Review is nearing completion and the results will be presented to the meeting of the Council on 11 December with an aim to offer all employees below the level of Chief Executive Officer, a significant pay rise.

The Executive Leader commented that all have witnessed the high level of staff commitment to the introduction of the Vanguard Method and that he therefore strongly believes that any costs arising out of the Pay Review should be funded by savings generated through the Vanguard process.

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

The Executive Leader, Councillor S D T Woodward declared a non-pecuniary interest for item 8(3) Genesis Centre – New Constitutional Arrangements as he is a Hampshire County Council representative to the Genesis Centre Executive Committee.

He remained present throughout the meeting and took part in the discussion and the vote on the decision.

The Executive Member for Planning & Environment, Councillor K D Evans declared a non-pecuniary interest for item 8(3) Genesis Centre – New Constitutional Arrangements as he is a Hampshire County Council representative to the Genesis Centre Executive Committee.

He remained present throughout the meeting and took part in the discussion and the vote on the decision.

There were no petitions submitted at this meeting.

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

There were no deputations received at this meeting.

To receive any reference from the committees or panels held.

7(1)     Streetscene PDR Panel – 23 October 2014:

Minute 9 – Waste Regulations (England and Wales) 2011

The Panel recommends to the Executive that:-

(a)  no changes are required to the collection of recyclable materials currently co-mingled in blue top recycling bins; and

(b)  any collection policy changes proposed in future are assessed against the new regulations prior to any decisions being made.

NB: A report on this matter will be presented at the Executive in December 2014

RESOLVED that the Executive notes the Panel’s comments.

A report by the Director of Community.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves:

(a)     the Master Plan for the Titchfield Community Action Team area; and

(b)     the allocation of a capital budget of £200,000 for the refurbishment of the Abshot Community Centre.

A report by the Director of Community.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillor C J Wood addressed the Executive on this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves the Open Spaces Improvement Programme 2015 to 2024.

A report by the Director of Community.

The Executive Leader, Councillor S D T Woodward declared a non-pecuniary interest for this item as he is a Hampshire County Council representative to the Genesis Centre Executive Committee.

He remained present throughout the meeting and took part in the discussion and the vote on the decision.

The Executive Member for Planning & Environment, Councillor K D Evans declared a non-pecuniary interest for this item as he is a Hampshire County Council representative to the Genesis Centre Executive Committee.

He remained present throughout the meeting and took part in the discussion and the vote on the decision.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves the constitution for the new Genesis Advisory Committee and requests the Council to confirm the member appointments to this new body as being Councillor Mrs S M Bayford and Councillor Mrs M Ellerton.

A report by the Director of Community.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves the award of a grant of £4,000 per annum for a period of two years to Relate Solent. 

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillor P J Davies addressed the Executive on this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves the terms agreed with Hampshire County Council for the acquisition of the site of 96 Highlands Road, as shown on the confidential Appendix A.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves the terms agreed with Aldi Stores UK as set out in the confidential Appendix A for the purchase of the Gillies public car park.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

RESOLVED that the report on revenue and capital budget monitoring be noted.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources.

RESOLVED that the treasury management monitoring report be noted.

A report by the Director of Finance and Resources and the Director of Streetscene.

RESOLVED that the terms for the sale of the Council’s public toilets at Barry’s Meadow, Titchfield as set out in the Executive briefing paper be approved.