Chichester District Council
Agenda, decisions and minutes

Agenda, decisions and minutes

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Items
No. Item

58.

Chair's Announcements

The Chair will make any specific announcements for this meeting and advise of any late items which due to special circumstances will be given urgent consideration under Late Items.

Minutes:

Cllr Lintill welcomed everyone to the meeting.

 

Cllr Lintill announced the sad news of the passing of Michael Woolley, a former district councillor and Mayor of Chichester.

 

Apologies were received from Cllr Wilding.

59.

Approval of Minutes pdf icon PDF 242 KB

The Cabinet is requested to approve as a correct record the minutes of its meeting on Tuesday 7 September 2021.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 5 October 2021 be approved as a correct record.

60.

Declarations of Interests

Members are requested to make any declarations of disclosable pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial interests they might have in respect of matters on the agenda for this meeting.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

61.

Public Question Time

In accordance with Chichester District Council’s scheme for public question time the Cabinet will receive any questions which have been submitted by members of the public in writing by noon two working days before the meeting. Each questioner will be given up to three minutes to ask their question. The total time allocated for public question time is 15 minutes subject to the Chair’s discretion to extend that period.

Minutes:

There were no public questions.

 

62.

Council Tax Review of Locally Defined Discounts and Premiums pdf icon PDF 131 KB

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendix and make the following recommendation to Council:

 

That the Council Tax Discounts and Premiums proposed in the Appendix to the agenda report be applied for the 2022-2023 financial year. 

Additional documents:

Decision:

*RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

 

That the Council Tax Discounts and Premiums proposed in the Appendix to the agenda report be applied for the 2022-2023 financial year.

Minutes:

In Cllr Wilding’s absence Cllr Dignum introduced the item.

 

Mr Jobson added that the district has a proportionately large number of second homes compared with other local authorities with percentage currently 6% alongside a countrywide average of 1%. He noted that although the rate is high the number of empty homes in the district is relatively low.

 

Cllr Lintill requested clarification regarding the classification of a second home. Mr Jobson explained that to be considered a second home the property would be furnished but not used a main residence.

 

In a vote the following recommendation to Council was agreed:

 

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

 

That the Council Tax Discounts and Premiums proposed in the Appendix to the agenda report be applied for the 2022-2023 financial year.

63.

Release of funds from the Community Infrastructure Levy to Chichester District Council Environment Team to fund Project IBP/842 Strategic Wildlife Corridors pdf icon PDF 398 KB

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendices and make the following recommendation to Full Council:

 

That Cabinet recommends to Council approval of the release of £575,000 from the Community Infrastructure Levy to Chichester District Council’s Environment Team to cover most of the costs of funding Infrastructure Business Plan Project 842 Strategic Wildlife Corridors.

Additional documents:

Decision:

*RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

 

The approval of the release of £575,000 from the Community Infrastructure Levy to Chichester District Council’s Environment Team to cover most of the costs of funding Infrastructure Business Plan Project 842 Strategic Wildlife Corridors.

Minutes:

Cllr Taylor introduced the item.

 

Mrs Dower added that the project supports the Adopted Local Plan Policies 49: Biodiversity, and Policy 52: Green Infrastructure; and is in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Cllr Dignum asked how it can be ensured that wildlife corridors are given protection and included in the Local Plan. Cllr Taylor explained that they can be incorporated within biodiversity and environmental policies within the Plan.

 

Cllr Dignum requested a map be circulated to members. Mr Day agreed to circulate the map.

 

In a vote the following recommendation to Council was agreed:

 

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

 

The approval of the release of £575,000 from the Community Infrastructure Levy to Chichester District Council’s Environment Team to cover most of the costs of funding Infrastructure Business Plan Project 842 Strategic Wildlife Corridors.

64.

Appointment to Panel

The Cabinet is requested to agree the appointment of Cllr Sarah Lishman to the Grants and Concessions Panel in place of Cllr Sarah Sharp.

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That Cllr Sarah Lishman be appointed to the Grants and Concessions Panel in place of Cllr Sarah Sharp.

Minutes:

Cllr Lintill introduced the item.

 

In a vote the following resolution was agreed:

 

RESOLVED

 

That Cllr Sarah Lishman be appointed to the Grants and Concessions Panel in place of Cllr Sarah Sharp.

 

65.

Modern Slavery Transparency Statement pdf icon PDF 48 KB

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendices and make the following resolutions:

 

1.    That Cabinet adopt the Chichester District Council Modern Slavery Transparency Statement (Appendix 1).

2.    That Cabinet delegate any future revisions of this Policy to the Director of Housing & Communities following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Services and Culture.

3.    That Cabinet note the Declaration of Intent (Appendix 2).

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

1.    That Cabinet adopt the Chichester District Council Modern Slavery Transparency Statement (Appendix 1).

2.    That Cabinet delegate any future revisions of this Policy to the Director of Housing & Communities following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Services and Culture.

3.    That Cabinet note the Declaration of Intent (Appendix 2).

Minutes:

Cllr Briscoe introduced the item.

 

Mrs Bushby added that often Modern Slavery can take place in plain sight and the Statement shows a clear commitment to tackling this type of crime.

 

Cllr Briscoe noted that when he had reported a crime of this nature it had been dealt with thoroughly and efficiently.

 

Cllr Dignum asked why the statement was focussed primarily on procurement. Mrs Bushby said this was what the Government requested but there were many other areas of Council business where modern slavery was a focus including community safety.

 

Cllr Sutton explained how crimes of this nature can be picked up from licensed activities and noted his reassurance in the measures put in place by the council.

 

In a vote the following resolutions were agreed:

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    That Cabinet adopt the Chichester District Council Modern Slavery Transparency Statement (Appendix 1).

2.    That Cabinet delegate any future revisions of this Policy to the Director of Housing & Communities following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Services and Culture.

3.    That Cabinet note the Declaration of Intent (Appendix 2).

66.

Place Brand Strategy pdf icon PDF 122 KB

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendix and make the following resolutions:

 

1.    That Cabinet has considered the report outlining the background to the potential development of a Place Brand Strategy for the District.

 

2.    That Cabinet notes that the proposals contained within the report are to be considered within the context of the Councils Future Services Framework priority setting exercise after which projects will be reported back to Cabinet as appropriate for further consideration.

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

1.    That Cabinet has considered the report outlining the background to the potential development of a Place Brand Strategy for the District.

2.    That Cabinet notes that the proposals contained within the report are to be considered within the context of the Councils Future Services Framework priority setting exercise after which projects will be reported back to Cabinet as appropriate for further consideration.

Minutes:

Cllr Dignum introduced the item.

 

Cllr Moss was invited to speak. He spoke in support explaining the need to consider the social, commercial and built environment. He asked that the Strategy come from a high strategic level.

 

Cllr Lintill noted Cllr Moss’s comments.

 

Cllr Taylor commented on the lack of support from major stakeholders and wished to not duplicate work already underway.

 

In a vote the following resolutions were agreed:

 

RESOLVED

 

1.      That Cabinet has considered the report outlining the background to the potential development of a Place Brand Strategy for the District.

2.      That Cabinet notes that the proposals contained within the report are to be considered within the context of the Councils Future Services Framework priority setting exercise after which projects will be reported back to Cabinet as appropriate for further consideration.

67.

Proposal to deter unauthorised vehicle encampments on CDC land pdf icon PDF 581 KB

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendices and make the following resolutions:

 

1.    To approve the release of £69,930 from reserves to fund vehicle incursion deterrent measures at both New Park and East Broyle open spaces, as set out in appendix A. 

2.    To note the positive engagement approach used for this work and the positive feedback received. 

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

1.    To approve the release of £69,930 from reserves to fund vehicle incursion deterrent measures at both New Park and East Broyle open spaces, as set out in appendix A.

2.    To note the positive engagement approach used for this work and the positive feedback received.

Minutes:

Cllr Plant introduced the item.

 

Mrs Bushby noted the positive engagement that had taken place with local residents.

 

Mr Howard explained that the legalities of the work proposed on the East Broyle estate were being researched by the council’s legal team.

 

Cllr Lintill asked whether the proposals would include the opportunity to include planting on the sites. Mr Howard explained that planting had been discussed with bulbs likely to be the most practical option available.

 

Cllr Moss was invited to speak. He spoke in support of the proposals and thanked members for attending the public meetings at East Broyle and New Park. He asked whether there were plans to use a landscape architect. Mr Howard explained that if the proposals were agreed then a building project contractor would be selected.

 

Cllr Lintill commented on the importance of communicating with residents. Mrs Bushby confirmed that she had written to and hand delivered a number of letters to provide updates to residents.

 

Cllr Lintill wished to amend line 2 of section 4.1 of the report to refer to all unauthorised vehicles.

 

Cllr Briscoe noted that the plans support the work of the Police.

 

Mr Bennett in response to Mr Howard added that the council’s legal team had already undertaken some of research required and that the works would be possible as they are attempting to improve the recreation and leisure facilities of the public space as well as preventing unauthorised use of the space.

 

In a vote the following resolutions were agreed:

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To approve the release of £69,930 from reserves to fund vehicle incursion deterrent measures at both New Park and East Broyle open spaces, as set out in appendix A.

2.    To note the positive engagement approach used for this work and the positive feedback received.

68.

Late Items

a)    Items added to the agenda papers and made available for public inspection

b)    Items which the Chair has agreed should be taken as matters of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be reported at the meeting

Minutes:

There were no late items.

69.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

The Cabinet is asked to consider in respect of agenda item 13 whether the public including the press should be excluded from the meeting on the following ground of exemption in Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 namely Paragraph 3 (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)) and because, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption of that information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

 

[Note The report and its appendices within this part of the agenda are attached for members of the Council and relevant only (printed on salmon paper)]

Minutes:

Cllr Lintill proposed and read the part II resolution in relation to agenda item 13. This was seconded by Cllr Taylor. The Cabinet then voted to go into part II.

 

RESOLVED

 

That with regard to agenda item 18 the public including the press should be excluded from the meeting on the grounds of exemption in Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 namely Paragraph 3 (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)) and because, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption of that information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

70.

Midhurst Castle, St. Anne's Hill, Midhurst

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendix and make the resolution as set out in section 2.1 of the report.

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That Cabinet approves the resolution as set out in section 2.1 of the report.

Minutes:

Cllr Dignum introduced the item.

 

There were no questions.

 

In a vote the following resolution was agreed:

 

RESOLVED

 

That Cabinet approves the resolution as set out in section 2.1 of the report.

 

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