Venue: This meeting will be held virtually and a live audio stream can be listened to via www.winchester.gov.uk.
Contact: Dave Shaw, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 01962 848 221 Email: dshaw@winchester.gov.uk
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Apologies and Deputy Members To note the names of apologies given and Deputy Members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed Members. Minutes: No apologies for absence were received. |
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Disclosures of Interests To receive any disclosure of interests from Members and Officers in matters to be discussed.
Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, and non disclosable interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.
If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.
Minutes: Councillor Hiscock declared a personal (but not prejudicial) interest in respect of various agenda items due to his role as a County Councillor.
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Minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 February 2020 PDF 132 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 February 2020 be approved and adopted.
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To note the date and times of future meetings of this Committee
Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the dates and times of future meetings of the Committee as published in the Council’s calendar of meetings be noted.
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Chairperson's Announcements Minutes: The Chairperson reported that TACT representative Mrs M Gill and Mr M Fawcett were unable to join the virtual meeting due to their IT connection issues and forwarded their apologies.
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Public Participation To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on matters which fall within the remit of the Committee
NB members of the public are required to register with Democratic Services three clear working days before the meeting (see below for further details).
Minutes: No members of the public were present to make representations.
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Briefing on Restoration Work - Economy, Housing and Financial Impacts - Presentation PDF 597 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Corporate Heads of Engagement, Housing and the Strategic Director – Services gave a presentation on the Covid restoration work.
Members asked questions and raised various comments which were addressed by Councillors Cutler, Ferguson and Learney and the relevant officers.
RESOLVED:
That the presentations be noted.
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Bar End Depot - Presentation PDF 394 KB Additional documents:
Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That the presentation be noted and that no particular matters be raised for Cabinet to further consider.
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River Park Leisure Centre decommissioning - (BHP015) PDF 84 KB Additional documents: Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management take into consideration that the committee wishes to support Option 3 of the Report (decommission, soft strip and retain) and to raise with Cabinet that it appreciates the attention to detail in the proposals for the commitment for the proper recycling of materials removed during the soft strip and it supports the efforts being made to secure the amenities for as many people and clubs using the North Walls Park during the interim period and that a report be brought back to this committee fairly soon to help to maintain the momentum on this site and to be ready to proceed when the opportunity arises in order to reduce the risk of delay in this area.
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To note the Work Programme for 2020/21 - (BHP013) PDF 286 KB Minutes: The Policy Committee supported the establishment of two Informal Scrutiny Groups – Housing for Younger People and A digital economy for Winchester.
RESOLVED:
1. That subject to the inclusion of updates at every meeting on the Covid restoration plans and the inclusion for the 1 December 2020 meeting of an item on the emerging Housing Revenue Account budget, the Work Programme for 2020/21 be noted.
2. That the following two Informal Scrutiny Groups be established – Housing for Younger People and A digital economy for Winchester, with their terms of reference, number of meetings required to complete their work, the resource implications and membership (to be appointed from the membership of the Business and Housing Policy Committee) to be agreed following consultation between the Chairpersons of the Scrutiny Committee, Policy Committees and Group Leaders.
The virtual meeting commenced at 6:00 pm and concluded at 8:45 pm
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