Agenda - 7 July 2011

Members

Mrs J Antill
Mr A C Bavington
Mr N A Bennett
Mrs S Carpendale
Mr A J Hinton

Ms J A Jenkins
Mrs A K Pollard
Mr N A Ridley
Mrs S M Wigglesworth
Mr L H Young

ITEM

BUSINESS

1

SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES

Any Member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the Member being substituted.

To receive apologies for absence.

2

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

3

MINUTES

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meetings held on 2 and 20 June 2011 as correct records. 

4

PETITIONS

The Director of Corporate Services to report, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.13, the receipt of any petitions submitted to the Chief Executive.

5

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS

The Chairman to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.15.4 (a) and (b).

6

ISSUES ARISING FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEES

None received.

7

WORK PLAN

The Director of Corporate Services to report that an updated Work Plan is being prepared as a result of the changes to the timetable approved by Council on 27 June 2011. 

8

GYPSY AND TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION WORKING GROUP

The Director of Corporate Services to report that a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Working Group was established in 2009 with the following terms of reference:-

·      Establish a set of criteria for identifying suitable and sustainable sites for Gypsy and Traveller pitches.

·      Develop a procedure for delivering Gypsy and Traveller pitches on sites that meet the site identification criteria.

·      Examine any related sustainability and social cohesion issues relating to the wider community, along with the Council’s Section 17 Crime and Disorder Responsibilities.

·      Create a plan and a timetable that meets the level of need that exists and which can respond to government requirements for pitch delivery.

·      Develop a Communications Strategy to encourage improved links with the local Gypsy and Traveller community and the wider community, with particular attention to communications with those communities where pitches may be delivered.

·     Work in partnership with Suffolk County Council and the other Suffolk District and Borough Councils on Gypsy and Traveller issues.

The Committee will be asked to appoint two Members of Strategy Committee to serve on the Group.

Paper L39

9

THE BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL (OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2008 AMENDMENT NO.3 ORDER 2011

Report by the Head of Contract and Asset Management attached.

 
Paper
L40

10

CAPITAL PROGRAMME – HADLEIGH POOL MAJOR REFURBISHMENT

Report by the Head of Contract and Asset Management attached.

 
Paper
L41

11

FINANCIAL OUT-TURN 2010/11

Report by the Director of Finance attached.

12

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

To consider whether, pursuant to Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public should be excluded from the meeting for the business specified below on the grounds that if the public were present during these items, it is likely that there would be the disclosure to them of exempt information as indicated against each item.

The authors of the reports proposed to be considered in Part II of the Agenda are satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

PART II

 
Paper
L42

13

VAT APPEAL (Exempt information by virtue of Paragraphs 3 and 5 of Part 1)

Joint report by the Acting Head of Legal Services and the Director of Finance attached.

Paper
L43

14

CONTRACTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR VERY SHELTERED HOUSING SERVICES (Exempt information by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1)

Report by the Head of Community Development attached.