Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from the Chairman, Councillor Mrs K Mandry.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 3 June 2014.

It was AGREED that the minutes of the meeting of the Public Protection Policy Development and Review Panel held on 3 June 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s Announcements.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct and disclosures of advice or directions received from Group Leaders or Political Groups, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There were no declarations of interest or disclosures of advice or directions made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To consider a report by the Director of Regulatory and Democratic Services, which reviews the Panel’s Work Programme for 2014/15.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Community on the Panel’s work programme for 2014/15.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)          the programme items as set out in Appendix A to the report be confirmed; and

(b)       the progress on actions since the last meeting, as set out in Appendix B to the report, be noted.

To consider a report by the Director of Environmental Services on the Fareham Parking Enforcement Service.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Environmental Services on the Fareham Parking Enforcement Service.

Members received a presentation from the Head of Parking and Enforcement illustrating various aspects of the report, including Overview of the service and details of On/Off-Street Enforcement, Correspondence in/Out 2013/14, Challenges and Sample of Reasons Accepted, Current Stage of PCNs Served 13/14 - 7619, Performance Summary by Year, Enforcement Budget Details, Off-Street Issues, On-Street Issues and Issues by Ward.

It was AGREED that the contents of the report be noted.

To receive a presentation from the Director of Environmental Services on Emergency Planning.

The Panel received a presentation from the Head of Parking and Enforcement on Emergency Planning. The presentation included an overview of the Council’s emergency planning responsibilities, together with details of the annual exercise carried out in December 2013 and actions carried out in connection with the severe weather experienced during 2013/14 and a fire which occurred at GEA Searle involving hazardous materials.

It was AGREED that the Head of Parking and Enforcement be thanked for his presentation.