Decisions
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28/03/2023 - CHURCHGATE PROJECT UPDATE ref: 5672 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
The Chair and Councillor Keith Hoskins provided a verbal update on the progress of the Churchgate project.
28/03/2023 - GRANT APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNITY UPDATE ref: 5671 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
(1) That the Committee agreed that any unspent funds from the 2022/23 financial year be allocated to the Hitchin Area Committee budget for the 2023/24 period.
(2) That the Committee endorsed the actions taken by the Community Engagement Team to promote greater community capacity and well-being.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
(1) To ensure Members are kept informed of the work of the Community Engagement Team.
(2) This report is intended to inform Members of the financial resources available to the Committee. It draws attention to the current budgetary situation by assisting in the effective financial management of the Area Committee’s budget. This ensures that all actions are performed in line with the Authority’s Financial Regulations, the Council’s Constitution, and the guidance of the Grants Policy as agreed by Cabinet in July 2021.
(3) The awarding of financial assistance to voluntary organisations and the use of discretionary spending allows the Committee to further the aims of the Council Plan.
28/03/2023 - HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY - UPDATE ref: 5669 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
A verbal presentation was received from PS Guy Westwood of Hertfordshire Constabulary.
28/03/2023 - HITCHIN BID - UPDATE ref: 5668 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
A verbal presentation was received from Tom Hardy of Hitchin BID.
28/03/2023 - POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS ref: 5674 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
The following items were discussed as topics for future meetings:
· Hitchin BID Christmas Light display
28/03/2023 - WARD MATTERS AND OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS - MEMBERS' REPORTS ref: 5673 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
The following items were discussed in relation to Ward Matters and Outside Organisations:
· Outside Bodies Survey 2022/23
· Hitchin Town Twinning reception
An update was provided on the situation of the homeless woman outside the venue.
28/03/2023 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ref: 5670 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the Committee allocated £932 to Buzzworks resources to help deliver educational sessions as outlined in paragraphs 8.1.1-8.1.4 of this report.
RESOLVED: That the Committee allocated £459 to Friends of Whitehill and Highbury Schools towards four gazebos as outlined in paragraphs 8.1.5-8.1.9 of this report.
RESOLVED: That the grant application from Red Media Love CIC be deferred to a later meeting of the Committee, so that further funding can be explored by the applicant with the support of Officers.
28/03/2023 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ref: 5667 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
(1) The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be audio recorded.
28/03/2023 - NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS ref: 5666 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
There was no other business notified.
28/03/2023 - MINUTES - 8 DECEMBER 2022 ref: 5665 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 8 December 2022 be approved as a true record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chair.
28/03/2023 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 5664 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Hitchin Committee
Made at meeting: 28/03/2023 - Hitchin Committee
Decision published: 29/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Raj Bhakar.
23/03/2023 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 5656 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Carol Stanier.
23/03/2023 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ref: 5661 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
The Chair invited the following public participants to provide a verbal overview to support their grant applications:
· Suzy Brandes – Cambridge Russian School
· Vicki O’Brien and Lucy Xia – Roman Way Supporters
23/03/2023 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ref: 5659 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
(1) The Chair welcomed those present at the meeting, especially those who had attended to give a presentation.
(2) The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.
(3) The Chair placed on record thanks to the former Community Engagement Officer, Ash Hawkins, for the hard work and assistance he provided to the Committee and Councillors over the last few years. This was agreed with all Councillors present.
23/03/2023 - GRANTS & COMMUNITY UPDATE ref: 5662 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
(1) That £777 be allocated to the Cambridge Russian School towards social and English language sessions for Ukrainian residents as outlined in paragraphs 8.1.1-8.1.4 of the report.
(2) That £2086 be allocated to Roman Way Supporters towards overhauling their nature garden as outlined in paragraphs 8.1.5-8.1.11 of the report.
(3) That the Committee agreed that any unspent funds from the 2022/23 financial year be allocated to the Royston Area Committee budget for the 2023/24 period.
(4) That the Committee endorsed the actions taken by the Community Engagement Team to promote greater community capacity and well-being for Royston.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
(1) To ensure Members are kept informed of the work of the Community Engagement Team.
(2) This report is intended to inform Members of the financial resources available to the Committee. It draws attention to the current budgetary situation by assisting in the effective financial management of the Area Committee’s budget. This ensures that all actions are performed in line with the Authority’s Financial Regulations, the Council’s Constitution, and the guidance of the Grants Policy as agreed by Cabinet in July 2021.
(3) The awarding of financial assistance to voluntary organisations and the use of discretionary spending allows the Committee to further the aims of the Council Plan.
23/03/2023 - NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS ref: 5658 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
There was no other business notified.
23/03/2023 - HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY - UPDATE ref: 5660 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
A verbal presentation was received from PS Jon Vine of Hertfordshire Constabulary.
23/03/2023 - WARD MATTERS AND OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS - MEMBERS' REPORTS ref: 5663 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
Councillor Ruth Brown provided a verbal update on Outside Organisations, including Citizens Advice and Royston First.
Councillor Brown also provided a Ward Matters update regarding the naming of a path.
23/03/2023 - MINUTES - 30 NOVEMBER 2022 ref: 5657 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Royston and District Committee
Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Royston and District Committee
Decision published: 27/03/2023
Effective from: 23/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 30 November 2022 be approved as a true record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chair.
22/03/2023 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ref: 5653 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 23/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
There was no public participation.
22/03/2023 - NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS ref: 5651 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 23/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
There was no other business notified.
22/03/2023 - MINUTES - 22 JUNE 2022 ref: 5650 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 23/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 22 June 2022 be approved as a true record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chair.
22/03/2023 - REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS HANDLING PROCEDURE ref: 5655 For Determination
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 22/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
(1) That the Standard Committee considered and adopted the updated Councillor Complaints Handling Procedure at Appendix A, amended as follows: that references to ‘NHC’ be updated to ‘North Hertfordshire District Council’, that references to ‘days’ be updated to ‘calendar days’ except in cases where working days is already specified, and that ‘stage’ be added to the investigation part of the process in Section 6 of the procedure.
(2) That the Standards Committee delegated to the Service Director: Legal & Community the authority to make any consequential amendments to the Procedure, in consultation with the Chair of Standards Committee, Independent Person and Reserve Independent Persons.
(3) That the Committee noted the updated Protocol recently signed with the Hertfordshire Constabulary regarding referrals/ complaints relating to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (Appendix C).
REASON FOR THE DECISIONS: To ensure an updated Procedure is in place and to maintain effective arrangements within the Council.
22/03/2023 - STANDARDS MATTERS REPORTS ref: 5654 For Determination
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 22/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the Committee noted the contents of the report and made suggestions on future actions.
REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure good governance within the Council.
22/03/2023 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ref: 5652 For Determination
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 22/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
(1) The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council policy this meeting would be audio recorded.
(2) The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.
(3) The Chair advised for the purpose of clarification Clause 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution does not apply to this meeting.
(4) The Chair paid tribute to the late former Councillor Judi Billing and noted the commitment she demonstrated to standards across local politics, including Chair of this Committee.
22/03/2023 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 5649 For Determination
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 22/03/2023 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 22/03/2023
Effective from: 22/03/2023
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Simon Bloxham, Mandi Tandi, James Denselow, Raj Bhakar and David Levett.
Having given due notice Councillor Gerald Morris substituted for Simon Bloxham and Councillor Richard Thake substituted for Mandi Tandi. It was also noted that, having given due notice, Councillor Ian Albert would be attending as substitute for the Labour Group Vacancy on the Committee.
20/03/2023 - ELECTION OF A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ref: 5644 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
(1) That the Committee elected Councillor Steve Jarvis as Chair of the Baldock and District Committee for the remainder of the Civic Year 2022/23.
(2) That the Committee elected Councillor Alistair Willoughby as Vice-Chair of the Baldock and District Committee for the remainder of the Civic Year 2022/23.
20/03/2023 - GRANTS & COMMUNITY UPDATE ref: 5643 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
(1) That the Committee agreed that any unspent funds from the 2022/23 financial year be allocated to the Baldock Area Committee budget for the 2023/24 period.
(2) That the Committee endorsed the actions taken by the Community Engagement Team to promote great community capacity and well-being for Baldock.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
(1) To ensure Members are kept informed of the work of the Community Engagement Team.
(2) This report is intended to inform members of the financial resources available to the Committee. It draws attention to the current budgetary situation by assisting in the effective financial management of the Area Committee’s budget. This ensures that all actions are performed in line with the Authority’s Financial Regulations, the Council’s Constitution, and the guidance of the Grants Policy as agreed by Cabinet in July 2021.
(3) The awarding of financial assistance to voluntary organisations and the use of discretionary spending allows the Committee to further the aims of the Council Plan.
20/03/2023 - HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY - UPDATE ref: 5641 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
A verbal update was received from PS Lisa Perks and Inspector James Lant of Hertfordshire Constabulary.
20/03/2023 - WARD MATTERS AND OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS - MEMBERS' REPORTS ref: 5648 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
The following items were discussed in relation to Ward Matters and Outside Organisations:
· Highways
· RevIvel Association
· Baldock Royal British Legion
20/03/2023 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ref: 5642 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the Committee allocated £1,500 to Headway Hertfordshire towards peer support group sessions as outlined in paragraphs 8.1.1-8.1.4 of this report.
20/03/2023 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ref: 5646 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
(1) The Chair reminded Members to make declarations of interest before an item, the longer reminder about this and speaking rights was set out under Chair’s Announcements on the agenda.
(2) The Chair advised that for the purposes of clarification that 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution did not apply to this meeting.
20/03/2023 - NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS ref: 5645 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
There was no other business notified.
20/03/2023 - MINUTES - 31 OCTOBER 2022 ref: 5640 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 31 October 2022 be approved as a true record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chair.
20/03/2023 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 5647 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Baldock and District Committee
Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Baldock and District Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 20/03/2023
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Michael Weeks.