Meeting documents

MINUTES

Present

THE MAYOR – Councillor P Clark

Councillors Ali, Allcock, Armiger, Armitage, Bainbridge, Briggs, Collinson, A Davison, J Davison, Ellerby, England, L Foster, T Foster, Glover, Godfrey, Gosling, Grant, Hannigan, Kataria, Kirk, Longcake, Mumby-Croft, Ogg, Oldfield, O’Sullivan, Poole, Baroness Mrs Redfern, Robinson, Rose, Rowson, C Sherwood, N Sherwood, Swift, K Vickers, P Vickers, Waltham MBE, Wells and Wilson.

The council met at the Civic Centre, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe.

2537 MAYOR'S REMARKS - The Mayor welcomed fellow councillors, officers and members of the public to the meeting.He informed the council of recent mayoral events he had attended including his involvement with the Christmas Santa Express for children with terminal illnesses and severe disabilities, which departed from Cleethorpes railway station. The Mayor then referred to the recent sad death of the former Scunthorpe Borough Mayor Councillor Brenda Kirk. He paid tribute to her years of dedicated public service and on behalf of all councillors expressed their thoughts for former Councillor Brenda Kirk's family at this sad time.

The council then observed a minute’s silence in memory of the former Scunthorpe Borough Mayor and Councillor Brenda Kirk.

2538 DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND PERSONAL OR PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS AND SIGNIFICANT LOBBYING - Declarations of personal interests were indicated as follows –

2539 The following members also declared that they had been lobbied regarding the items- Kingsway Golf Course Petition and Scunthorpe Market Petition, minutes 2542 and 2543 refer –

Councillors Ali, Allcock, Armiger, Armitage, Bainbridge, Briggs, Collinson, A Davison, J Davison, Ellerby, England, L Foster, T Foster, Glover, Godfrey, Gosling, Grant, Hannigan, Kataria, Longcake, Mumby-Croft, Ogg, Oldfield, O’Sullivan, Poole, Baroness Mrs Redfern, Robinson, Rose, Rowson, C Sherwood, N Sherwood, Swift, K Vickers, P Vickers, Waltham MBE, Wells and Wilson.

2540 MINUTES - Resolved - That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 19 September 2017, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the Mayor.

2541 PROCEDURE RULE D1.41 - It was moved by Councillor R Waltham MBE and seconded by Councillor L Foster -

That the Council's Procedure Rules be suspended in order to allow the lead petitioners for each of the following petitions to speak for a maximum of 15 minutes and to allow all those members who are listed on the Order of Business to speak on the petitions to do so for a maximum of five minutes each.

Motion Carried

2542 KINGSWAY GOLF COURSE PETITION - In accordance with Procedure Rule 1.35(d) a petition containing 1501 signatures was considered by the council.

Mr N Herrick as lead petitioner presented the above petition which opposed the abolition of Kingsway Golf Course (Scunthorpe) in favour of a nature reserve, and recommended that a joint venture retaining the golf course and turning the woodland area on the course into a nature reserve be implemented.

Following the presentation of the petition members of the council debated the issues contained within it. Following the debate it was -

Moved by Councillor R Waltham MBE and seconded by Councillor D Rose -

'That the council recommends to the Cabinet Members for Community Wellbeing and Safer, Greener and Cleaner Places - (a) That the petitioners be thanked for contributions they have made to this debate; (b) that those local residents and other key stakeholders who responded to the recent consultation also be thanked, also those third of respondents who expressed an interest in volunteering at the Local Nature Reserve be welcomed; (c) that existing nine hole golf provision in Scunthorpe be acknowledged, that all local golf clubs are currently looking for new members and players be noted, and furthermore that it would be inappropriate for the council to invest to under-cut volunteer led organisations in this sector; (d) that the commitment to provide a Local Nature Reserve be continued, providing an important contribution to meeting the recreational needs of local residents whilst at the same time providing valuable space for a range of species and habitats, and (e) that the original joint decision of the Cabinet Members for Community Wellbeing and Safer, Greener and Cleaner Places be endorsed along with the ongoing implementation of that decision.'

It was then moved by Councillor L Foster and seconded by Councillor C O'Sullivan as an amendment -

'That the council recommends to the Cabinet Members for Community Wellbeing and Safer, Greener and Cleaner Places - That the petitioner's recommendation be supported with a joint venture to retain a nine-hole golf course and turn woodland area on the course into a nature reserve, so rather than taking a sporting facility away from us it will be kept, and at the same time adding a new wild life experience for those who want to enjoy one or the other or both, everybody wins.'

At the request of members and in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.22 (d) the names of members voting for, against and abstaining from the amendment are as follows -

FOR: Councillors Ali, Armitage, Bainbridge, Collinson, A Davison, Ellerby, L Foster, Godfrey, Gosling, Grant, Kataria, Kirk, Oldfield, O'Sullivan, Swift and Wilson.

AGAINST: CouncillorsAllcock, Armiger, Briggs, Clark, J Davison, England, T Foster, Glover, Hannigan, Longcake, Mumby-Croft, Ogg, Poole, Baroness Mrs Redfern, Robinson, Rose, Rowson, C Sherwood, N Sherwood, K Vickers, P Vickers Waltham MBE and Wells.

ABSTAINING: Nil

Amendment Lost.

At the request of members and in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.22(d) the names of members voting for, against and abstaining from the motion are as follows -

FOR: CouncillorsAllcock, Armiger, Briggs, Clark, J Davison, England, T Foster, Glover, Hannigan, Longcake, Mumby-Croft, Ogg, Poole, Baroness Mrs Redfern, Robinson, Rose, Rowson, C Sherwood, N Sherwood, K Vickers, P Vickers Waltham MBE and Wells

AGAINST: Councillors Ali, Armitage, Bainbridge, Collinson, A Davison, Ellerby, L Foster, Godfrey, Gosling, Grant, Kataria, Kirk, Oldfield, O'Sullivan, Swift and Wilson.

ABSTAINING: Nil

Motion Carried.

2543 SCUNTHORPE MARKET PETITION In accordance with Procedure Rule 1.35(d) a petition containing 19,795 signatures was considered by the council.

Mr S Barnes as lead petitioner presented the above petition which opposed the council moving traders outside from currently being undercover on the Scunthorpe Market site for various reasons disclosed, putting the market in two separate locations and sought to persuade the council to keep the market together under cover where it is.

Following the presentation of the petition members of the council debated the issues contained within it. Following the debate it was -

Moved by Councillor R Hannigan and seconded by Councillor N Poole -

'That the council recommends to the Cabinet Member for Place Shaping - (a) That the petitioners be thanked for their presentation of the petition; (b) that those shoppers, local residents and businesses who responded to the petition and recent consultation be thanked for their valuable contributions; (c) that the commitment given in this debate by the Cabinet Member for Place Shaping that there will be a new indoor market in Scunthorpe of a similar size to the existing market be welcomed and supported, and (d) that the Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, as the relevant executive decision maker, carefully consider the points raised in this debate before taking any further decisions on the matter.'

It was then moved by Councillor L Foster and seconded by Councillor A Davison as an amendment -

'That the council recommends to the Cabinet Member for Place Shaping - (a) That the 20,000 petitioners be thanked for giving the council their views as is their democratic right and the clear view of the people of Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire be accepted, as well as the many people who visit from out of town, and that the Leader of the Council admit he got it wrong, and (b) that given the disappointing letter sent to market traders at the eleventh hour, that commitment be given to retain the Scunthorpe Market and to guarantee that the indoor market will remain in its current location, and not be relocated without full agreement of the market traders and after full consultation with the people of Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire.'

At the request of members and in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.22 (d) the names of members voting for, against and abstaining from the amendment are as follows -

FOR: Councillors Ali, Armitage, Bainbridge, Collinson, A Davison, Ellerby, L Foster, Godfrey, Gosling, Grant, Kataria, Kirk, Oldfield, O'Sullivan, Swift and Wilson.

AGAINST: CouncillorsAllcock, Armiger, Briggs, Clark, J Davison, England, T Foster, Glover, Hannigan, Longcake, Mumby-Croft, Ogg, Poole, Baroness Mrs Redfern, Robinson, Rose, Rowson, C Sherwood, N Sherwood, K Vickers, P Vickers Waltham MBE and Wells.

ABSTAINING: Nil

Amendment Lost.

At the request of members and in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.22(d) the names of members voting for, against and abstaining from the motion are as follows -

FOR: CouncillorsAllcock, Armiger, Briggs, Clark, J Davison, England, T Foster, Glover, Hannigan, Longcake, Mumby-Croft, Ogg, Poole, Baroness Mrs Redfern, Robinson, Rose, Rowson, C Sherwood, N Sherwood, K Vickers, P Vickers Waltham MBE and Wells

AGAINST: Councillors Ali, Armitage, Bainbridge, Collinson, A Davison, Ellerby, L Foster, Godfrey, Gosling, Grant, Kataria, Kirk, Oldfield, O'Sullivan, Swift and Wilson.

ABSTAINING: Nil

Motion Carried.

2544 (7) CALCULATING THE COUNCIL TAX BASE 2018/2019 - The Director : Governance and Partnerships submitted a report requesting the council to consider and approve the council tax base to be used for each part of the council's area for formula grant and tax setting purposes. The key points in the report were to note the council tax base, for grant purposes, at October 2017, as submitted to the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG), to consider a number of changes to discounts including the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) and to set a tax base for setting council tax for the council, local parishes and major precepting authorities.

The Director in her report explained the above key points, addressed financial implications and set out associated information in appendices A, B and C.

Resolved - (a) That the council tax base for grant purposes set out in Appendix 1 of the report be noted; (b) that the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2018/19 and the application of discretionary adjustments set out in Appendix 3 of the report be approved; (c) that the council tax base for the council, parishes and major precepting bodies in 2018/19 be set as outlined in Appendix 4 of the report, and (d) that the Director: Governance and Partnerships be authorised to confirm the grant allocations in respect of support to town and parish councils.

2545 (8) TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY -QUARTER 2 REPORT 2017/18 – The Director: Governance and Partnerships submitted a report on the council's treasury management performance for 2017-18 quarter 2. The benchmark for measuring performance was the treasury strategy which the council set at its meeting on 16 February 2017.

The annual treasury management and investment strategy was prepared in line with -

The CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) – Code of Practice in the Public Service Fully Revised 2011;

CIPFA The Prudential Code Fully Revised Second Edition 2011

Department for Communities and Local Governance Guidance

Local Government Act 2003

The code of practice required that council receive a report on treasury management strategy at the start of the financial year, at mid-year and at year end. In addition the Audit Committee received reports quarterly to provide it with assurance on the effectiveness of treasury management arrangements.

The High Level objectives of the council's treasury management activities were set out in the Treasury Management Policy Statement.

The Code also required the council to maintain suitable Treasury Management Practices (TMPs), setting out the manner in which the organisation would seek to achieve its Treasury Management policies and objectives, and prescribing how it would manage and control those activities. The Treasury Management Practices adopted by the Council were reviewed on a regular basis.

The Director in her report outlined the annual strategy under headings which covered legal and regulatory framework, the Strategy for 2017-18, the Investment Strategy; the Borrowing Strategy and how the Council Performed Mid-Year 2017/18, including key investment and borrowing statistics.

Resolved - That the Treasury Management performance for 2017/18 financial year to date be received and noted.

2546 (9) CONSTITUTION ISSUES - FINANCIAL REGULATIONS - The Director: Governance and Partnerships submitted a report proposing changes to the council's Constitution - specifically Part D Rule 6 Financial Regulations following a review of the section to ensure consistency with the Scheme of Delegations Officers to and Appointment of Proper Officers, to reflect current practice and changing circumstances. The proposed changes to the Financial Regulations were set out in appendices to the report, and the council's Constitution was available on the council's website.

Resolved – That the proposed amendments to the council's Constitution – Financial Regulations outlined in the report of the Director, as detailed in Appendix A and B be approved, adopted and published.

2547 (10) NORTH LINCOLNSHIURE YOUTH JUSTICE PLAN 2017-2019 - The Director: Children and Community Resilience submitted a report informing the council of and requesting the approval of the updated North Lincolnshire Youth Justice Plan 2017-2019. The plan was attached as an appendix to the report.

The report explained that the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 set out the duty for each local authority, after consultation with the partner agencies, to formulate and implement a published annual Youth Justice Plan. The North Lincolnshire Youth Justice Plan was a two-year plan (2017- 2019) and had been presented to the Youth Offending Management Board and signed off by the chair. It had also been approved by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) which triggered the payment of the YJB 'Good Practice' grant to the Youth Offending Service.

The updated North Lincolnshire Youth Justice plan included:

• A review of the progress made during the lifetime of the previous Youth Justice Plan
• Updated performance information
• The current Youth Offending Service Team Structure
• Updated identified risks to service delivery, and
• Future plans and developments

The Youth Justice Plan also specified how services would continue to contribute to achieving the ongoing success and practice of the Youth Offending Partnership and new developments to continue this success. The positive impact of the Youth Offending Partnership was also reflected in the successful HMIP 'Short Quality Screening' inspection in September 2016.

Resolved – That the updated North Lincolnshire Youth Justice Plan, which is a key document in the delivery of youth justice services in the area be approved and supported.

2548 PLANNING COMMITTEE - Resolved – That the minutes of the meetings of the Planning Committee held on 30 August, 20 September, 18 October and 15 November 2017 be received with the exception of minute 1839 (v).

2549 APPLICATION PA/2017/1007 – With regard to the excepted portion it was –

Moved by Councillor N Sherwood and seconded by Councillor R Ogg –

That the minute be received.

Motion Carried

2550 LICENSING COMMITTEE - Resolved – That the minutes of the meetings of the Licensing Committee held on 7 and 21 September, 5 October, 2 and 23 November 2017 be received, approved and adopted.

2551 AUDIT COMMITTEE - Resolved - That the minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 26 September 2017 be received.

2552 STANDARDS COMMITTEE - Resolved - That the minutes of the meetings of the Standards Committee held on 22 November 2017 be received with the exception of minute 194.

2553 DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR COUNCILLORS AND MAYORS - A CONSULTATION ON UPDATING DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS - With regard to the excepted portion it was -

Moved by Councillor N Poole and seconded by Councillor J England -

That the minute be received.

Motion Carried

2554 PEOPLE SCRUTINY PANEL - Resolved - That the minutes of the meetings of the People Scrutiny Panel held on 10 and 31 October 2017 be received with the exception of minute 424.

2555 LOCAL SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BOARD - With regard to the excepted portion it was -

Moved by Councillor T Foster and seconded by Councillor J Collinson -

That the minute be received.

Motion Carried

2556 HEALTH SCRUTINY PANEL - Resolved - That the minutes of the meetings of the Health Scrutiny Panel held on 26 June, 17 July, 18 September and 9 October 2017 be received.

2557 GOVERNANCE AND STANDARDS SCRUTINY PANEL - Resolved - That the minutes of the meetings of the Governance and Standards Scrutiny Panel held on 26 September, 5 and 19 October and 9 November (x2) be received with the exception of minutes 36 and 40.

2558 INSPECTION AND RISK ASSESSMENT OF COUNCIL BUILDINGS - With regard to excepted portion (a) it was -

Moved by Councillor Robinson and seconded by Councillor T Gosling -

That the minute be received.

Motion Carried

2559 CALL IN - ACCELERATED HOUSING PARTNERSHIP - With regard to excepted portion (b) it was -

Moved by Councillor Robinson and seconded by Councillor T Gosling -

That the minute be received.

Moved by Councillor T Gosling and seconded by Councillor J Collinson as an amendment-

That the minute be received with regret at the decision arrived at by the panel.

Amendment Lost Motion Carried

2560 HEALTH AND WELLBEING BOARD - Resolved - That the minutes of the meetings of the Health and Wellbeing Board held on 8 September 2017 be received.