Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies of absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Scrutiny Board meeting held on 23 October 2017.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Scrutiny Board meeting held on 23 October 2017 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements made at this meeting.

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 made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive a Presentation by, and Questioning of, the Executive Member for Policy and Resources.

The Board received a presentation by the Executive Member for Policy and Resources on the major achievements across the portfolio over the past two years, as well as highlighting the future challenges.

The presentation provided an update on the following areas:

·         Developing Fareham’s Economy

·         Implementing the Council’s Vision for Daedalus, which includes:

o   Improvements to the runway

o   Success of the Innovation Centre and the Innovation Centre Phase 2

o   Improvements to the Control Tower

o   Construction of the new hangars; and

o   IFA2 planning application

·         Making Prudent Investments

·         Securing the Council’s Financial Strategy

·         Using the Council’s Assets wisely

·         Collecting Rates Efficiently

·         Working more Effectively – with introduction of the Vanguard Method of working

·         Supporting Residents in Need

·         Engaging with more Residents

·         The Council’s Corporate Strategy 2017-23

·         Future Challenges

The Executive Member for Policy and Resources answered members’ questions concerning the presentation.

It was AGREED that the Executive Member for Policy and Resources be thanked for his information presentation.

To consider a report by the Director of Finance and Resources which invites members to review the Board’s Work Programme for 2017/18.

The Board considered a report by the Director Finance and Resources which reviewed the Board’s work programme for 2017/18.

Councillor Cunningham enquired as to whether a date had been set for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to attend the Board. The Director of Finance and Resources reported that this is still undecided at present and that the item will remain as an unallocated item until a date has been confirmed.

RESOLVED that the Board:

(a)  noted the progress on actions since the last meeting, as set out in Appendix B of the report; and

(b)  confirm the work programme of items for 2017/18, as set out in Appendix A to the report.

To consider a report by the Director of Finance and Resources on a Review of the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Priorities.

The Board considered a report by the Director of Finance and Resources on a review of the draft Corporate Strategy and Corporate Priorities.

RESOLVED that the Board recommend the draft Corporate Strategy 2017-2023 to the Executive for approval.

To receive the minutes of the Policy Development and Review Panels held since 1 September 2017.

The Board was asked to receive the minutes of the Policy Development Policy Development and Review Panels held since 1 September 2017.

The Chairman of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor Mrs C L A Hockley was invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 6 September 2017.

It was AGREED the minutes be received.

The Chairman of the Leisure and Community Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor Mrs C L A Hockley was invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2017.

It was AGREED the minutes be received.

The Chairman of the Streetscene Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor S D Martin was invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2017.

It was AGREED the minutes be received.

The Chairman of the Streetscene Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor S D Martin, and the Vice-Chairman Councillor L Keeble, were invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 2 November 2017.

It was AGREED the minutes be received.

The Chairman of the Health and Public Protection Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor M J Ford, JP was invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2017.

It was AGREED the minutes be received.

The Chairman of the Housing Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor F Birkett was invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 21 September 2017.

It was AGREED the minutes be received.

The Chairman of the Planning and Development Policy Development and Review Panel, Councillor A Mandry was invited to present the minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2017.

It was AGREED that the minutes be received.

If requested by a member, to consider any item of business dealt with by the Executive, since the last meeting of the Board. The relevant Executive meetings are 9 October 2017 and 6 November 2017. (This will also include any decisions taken by individual Executive members during the same time period.)

The Chairman invited members to indicate if they wish to consider any other item of business dealt with by the Executive since the last meeting of the Board.

There were no other items of Executive Business considered.