Venue: Council Chamber
Contact: Committee Services
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 111 KB The minutes of the meeting held on 2 February 2023 are attached for confirmation and signature as a current record. Minutes: The minutes of 2 February 2023 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.
Proposed by Cllr Neighbour; seconded by Cllr Quarterman |
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they will be absent. Minutes: No apologies were received. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST To declare disposable pecuniary, and any other interests*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare. Minutes: No declarations were made. |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: The Chairman had no announcements. |
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE AGENDA) Anyone wishing to make a statement to the Committee should contact Committee Services at least two clear working days prior to the meeting. Further information can be found online.
Minutes: There was no public participation. |
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Q3 FORECAST 2022/23 CAPITAL AND REVENUE OUTTURN PDF 547 KB
Post consideration by Overview and Scrutiny, to note the Q3 Forecast 2022/23 Capital and Revenue Outturn
RECOMMENDATION
Cabinet to:
1. Note the projected outturn 2. Note the capital overview Minutes: Cllr Farmer declared an interest in this item as voluntary Chairman of Hart Swimming Club, which hired facilities at the Leisure Centre
The Portfolio Holder for Finance introduced the item by informing Members that the Council was on track to meet the projected revenue outturn this year.
The S151 Officer gave further details for Members, who noted:
Councillors questioned:
Proposed by Cllr Radley; Seconded by Cllr Neighbour
DECISION
Cabinet:
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UK SHARED PROSPERITY FUND PDF 95 KB Hart District Council (HDC) has been granted £1million through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to fund projects identified HDC’s Local Investment Plan (LIP). This report outlines how and when these projects will be implemented.
RECOMMENDATION
That Cabinet: · notes the successful bid and award of funding under the UKSPF to deliver the approved Local Investment Plan · approves the spending proposals for 2022/23 and 2023/24 set out in Appendix 1 - Financial Plan and note the indicative plan for 2024/25 that will be subject to a further Cabinet report later in 2023 · notes the potential shortfall in the administrative grant compared to resources required and request officers to report to Cabinet with a more detailed impact assessment when this has been fully assessed · agrees the proposed governance arrangements for the delivery of the UKSPF programme, with Project Board having corporate oversight and the ‘Here for Hart’ forum being the advisory panel for operational and stakeholder matters.
Additional documents:
Minutes: Members were reminded that as part of the levelling up agenda, UK Shared Prosperity Fund funding was made available to improve outcomes for less fortunate residents. Hart had been successful in their bid and had been awarded a grant of £1m.
The paper before Cabinet explained the proposed governance of the scheme and how the funding was split. Members noted: · That the work was backloaded with most taking place in the 3rd year to coincide with the funding being received · Year 1 was mainly administration costs · Year 2 work related to investigation and planning
Councillors questioned: · Whether the changes proposed at the last O&S meeting regarding governance had been incorporated into the paper · Whether there was a Cabinet member responsible for the project? It was noted that there would be multiple projects that cut across different portfolio holders. The Leader sat on Project Board and would act as liaison for the overall project · Whether the project plan, with portfolio holders noted against each project would be reported to Cabinet on a regular basis. This was confirmed · Whether consideration had been given to the requirement for an economic development officer. It was noted that discussions were ongoing with Rushmoor Borough Council to see whether there was the possibility of working together to find this resource to work across both councils · Whether the UKSPF work would also look at developing the offering of premises for small and medium enterprises to attract investment into the District; and whether the existing economic strategy would be refreshed Proposed by Cllr Neighbour; Seconded by Cllr Oliver Members agreed that this was an important piece of work to ensure that the Council took advantage of using the Government funding to make a real difference. Members thanked Officers for putting this proposal forward. DECISION
Cabinet: · noted the successful bid and award of funding under the UKSPF to deliver the approved Local Investment Plan · approved the spending proposals for 2022/23 and 2023/24 set out in Appendix 1 - Financial Plan and note the indicative plan for 2024/25 that will be subject to a further Cabinet report later in 2023 · noted the potential shortfall in the administrative grant compared to resources required and request officers to report to Cabinet with a more detailed impact assessment when this has been fully assessed · agreed the proposed governance arrangements for the delivery of the UKSPF programme, with Project Board having corporate oversight and the ‘Here for Hart’ forum being the advisory panel for operational and stakeholder matters. |
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CLIMATE CHANGE STAFFING ACTION PLAN PDF 87 KB To seek Cabinet approval for a proposal to strengthen resources to deliver the Council’s climate change agenda. RECOMMENDATION Cabinet approve the resource proposals set out in the climate change resourcing report.
Minutes: Members noted that the Sustainability Officer left Hart in January 2023, and since then the climate change action plan had not moved on as quickly as planned. The Executive Director, Corporate’s paper outlined the long-term staffing action plan to ensure full resourcing.
Members noted:
Members questioned:
Proposed by Cllr Neighbour; Seconded by Cllr Radley DECISION Cabinet approved the resource proposals set out in the climate change resourcing report. |
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To brief Cabinet on the emerging work stream and funding opportunity To seek Cabinet approval for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, enabling the Council to draw down DLUHC grant funding, which will be ported to VIVID housing association, to support the procurement of up to 9 homes for refugee households. The Memorandum will be signed by the Executive Director for Community.
RECOMMENDATION
Cabinet to:
Approve the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding which will secure the funding for the procurement of properties for refugees.
Minutes: The Portfolio Holder for Community introduced this item by reminding Members that there was a need to provide accommodation for Ukrainian and Afghan guest in the District. In December, the Government had announced funding for the acquisition of affordable homes for these guests. Hart had obtained in principle £1.5m for 9 homes.
Members noted:
Members queried:
DECISION
Cabinet:
Approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding which will secure the funding for the procurement of properties for refugees. |
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Q3 PERFORMANCE PLAN REVIEW PDF 192 KB To update Committee on the Council's performance indicator results for Quarter 3 of 2022/2023 (1 October 2022 - 31 December 2022).
RECOMMENDATION
That the performance report for Quarter 3 2022/23 is noted. Minutes: Members noted:
A member raised the issue of the CCTV figures for downtime in Q1 and Q2, which they felt were very poor. It was questioned whether the radio service that the old CCTV control room had was being used at Runnymede and whether there had been a handover and/or transfer of Rushmoor staff. A visit to the new facility had been arranged and the Portfolio Holder for Community would provide a written answer to all Councillors on the questions raised at the previous week’s Council meeting.
DECISION
The performance report for Quarter 3 2022/23 was noted.
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SHAPLEY HEATH GARDEN COMMUNITY REPORT - INTERNAL MEMBER REVIEW AND REFLECTION REPORT PDF 72 KB To receive the independent Shapley Heath Garden Community Project - Internal member review and reflection report and to provide a response to Audit Committee on lessons learnt.
RECOMMENDATION 1. Cabinet confirms to Audit Committee that all the key learning points and recommendations identified in the independent Shapley Heath Garden Community Project - Internal member review and reflection report prepared by Emanuel J Gatt will be followed and implemented with immediate effect.
2. Cabinet will ensure that all recommendations from Staffing Committee to Audit Committee are implemented with immediate effect.
Additional documents: Minutes: Members noted: · That a representative from the LGA had undertaken a review with Cabinet members and members of the Opportunity Board · The recommendations from his report were broadly in line with the recommendations from the Staffing Committee · All recommendations would be sent to Audit Committee, who would consider them at their meeting on 28 March
A member queried whether the Leader, on behalf of the Cabinet, accepted the findings and recommendations of the report. The Leader confirmed he did. It was agreed that this had been a constructive process which had led to a set of informed recommendations.
Proposed by Cllr Neighbour; Seconded by Cllr Radley DECISION Cabinet:
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CABINET WORK PROGRAMME PDF 79 KB To consider, amend and agree the Cabinet Work Programme. Minutes: Members discussed:
It was agreed to add an item for a review of CCTV following the transfer to Runnymede. A date for this report would be confirmed at the April meeting by the Portfolio Holder for Community. It was requested that this report also encompass a review of parish/community CCTV and to get feedback from other stakeholders such as the police. Members noted that in October 2020 it was agreed that a sum of £45k be set aside for maintenance of CCTV cameras. |