Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council House, Next to the Civic Centre
Contact: Helen Rickman, Democratic Support Officer Email: helen.rickman@plymouth.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest in accordance with the code of conduct. |
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To confirm the minutes of the last meeting held on 28 September 2009. Minutes: Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 09 be confirmed as a correct record subject to minute12 being changed; Councillor Coker confirmed that he had worked with a representative from the Job CentrePlus on the DRC Board.
In response to questions raised, the Business Manager for Development and Regeneration reported that –
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CHAIR'S URGENT BUSINESS To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration. Minutes: The Panel was introduced to Anthony Payne, the new Director for Development and Regeneration, and were informed that he had previously worked for a regional development agency. Mr Payne had been in post for three weeks. |
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The Panel will be provided with a report on the Business Improvement District (BID) Power to VETO. Minutes: The City Centre Project Officer provided the Panel with information on the Business Improvement District (BID) and informed the Panel that –
In response to questions raised it was reported that –
Resolved that in view of the excellent results achieved by the BID to date, the City Council be recommended not to exercise the power of veto with regard to the renewed BID. |
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EASTERN CORRIDOR BRIEFING The Panel will be provided with an update on the Eastern Corridor. Minutes: The Major Schemes Project Manager and the Portfolio holder for Transport provided the Panel with an update on the Eastern Corridor.
Resolved that the next briefing would be scheduled for Jan 25 2010. |
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CARBON REDUCTION COMMITMENT The Panel will be provided with a presentation on the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Minutes: The Sustainable Development Officer and the Carbon Reduction Manager provided the Panel with information on the Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme.
The Panel was informed that –
In response to questions raised it was reported that –
Resolved that the Carbon Reduction Commitment be added to the March agenda in order to inform the Panel of progress, and to clarify the leadership and ownership within Plymouth City Council management arrangements.
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HOE FORESHORE MANAGEMENT The Panel will be provided with an update on How Foreshore Management. Minutes: The Panel was informed that the Department for Community Services had been identified as the new management arrangement for West Hoe and that a new risk assessment would take place for this section of the Hoe.
The next site visit will take place on 30 October 09 and officers will be asked to provide clarity on the timing of the West Pier risk assessment and the action being taken regarding the safety of the diving board.
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APPOINTMENT OF CO-OPTED REPRESENTATIVES The Panel will consider the appointment of a co-opted representative. Minutes: Resolved that this item be referred to the next business meeting. |
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APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBER TO THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY MANAGEMENT BOARD PDF 11 KB The Panel will be asked to note the arrangements for the appointment of a substitute member to a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board. Minutes: Resolved that the Vice Chair would liaise with Councillors Wheeler and Nelder in order to appoint a Labour substitute member to the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board. |
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SKATEBOARDING REVIEW Minutes: Councillor Reynolds gave his apologies for the first meeting.
Resolved that clarification to be sought on whether it is acceptable for 3 members to form the Panel.
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EXEMPT BUSINESS To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Minutes: There were no items of exempt business. |