Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Health and Public Protection Scrutiny Panel held on 22 March 2022.

The Panel noted an amendment at item 8 of the previous minutes to reflect that as the motion proposing height barriers at Portchester precinct car park related to an Executive function, the recommendation made by the Panel would be referred to the Executive, rather than full Council, for consideration.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Health and Public Protection Scrutiny Panel held on 22 March 2022 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.

Councillor Mrs P M Bryant declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of item 7 on the agenda as she is the Neighbourhood Watch coordinator for her local area.  

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To consider any items of business dealt with by the Executive since the last meeting of the Panel, that falls under the remit of the Health and Public Protection Portfolio.  This will include any decisions taken by individual Members during the same time period.

There were no questions or comments for clarification.

There were no questions or comments for clarification.

The Panel will receive a presentation which will provide an overview for new members on the role and functions of the Health and Public Protection Scrutiny Panel.

Councillor Mrs P M Bryant declared a non-pecuniary interest in this item as she is the Neighbourhood Watch coordinator for her local area.

The Panel received a presentation by Councillor J Bull, Executive Member for Health and Public Protection which provided an overview for new members on the role and functions of the Health and Public Protection Scrutiny Panel. A copy of the presentation is attached to these minutes as Appendix A.

During the discussion on this item, it was requested by the Panel that thanks be put forward to the Community Safety Team for their help in resolving a recent issue relating to Homelessness.

RESOLVED that:

(a)  the Executive Member for Health and Public Protection be thanked for providing a very interesting and informative presentation; and

(b)  the Health and Public Protection Scrutiny Panel notes the content of the presentation.

To consider a report by the Director of Leisure and Community which presents the Food Safety Service Recovery Plan for consideration and approval.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Leisure and Community which presented the Food Safety Service Recovery Plan for consideration and approval.

During the discussion of this item, a few minor grammatical amendments to the Food Safety Service Recovery Plan were identified for correction.  

RESOLVED that, subject to the correction of minor grammatical amendments, the Health and Public Protection Scrutiny Panel approves the Food Safety Service Recovery Plan as presented at Appendix A to the report.

To provide an opportunity for Members to consider the scrutiny priorities for the Health and Public Protection Panel.

The Director of Leisure and Community advised members that a report will be brought to the next meeting of the Panel which will detail the outcomes of the 12 month review of the car parking charges that were introduced in August last year at the Borough’s coastal car parks.

During the discussion of the Scrutiny Priorities, it was requested by members that:

i)     a representative from Queen Alexandra Hospital be invited to a future meeting of the Panel to provide an update on the new Accident and Emergency Facility that is being built; and 

ii)   in light of the nationally low level of resolved burglary crimes, information be provided by the police in respect of burglary crimes in Fareham. 

It was agreed that a scoping report will be prepared for approval at the next meeting which will outline the areas of interest for scrutiny at Queen Alexandra Hospital and that burglary crime rates for Fareham would be taken forward with the local Chief Inspector to see if information can be provided.

RESOLVED that the Scrutiny Priorities for the Health and Public Protection Panel were reviewed.