Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies were received from Simon Britton and Malcolm Elliott. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2007 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record. Minutes: It was noted that Simon Britton’s name was included on the attendance list for the last meeting however he was not present.
RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Panel held on 24 October 2007 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the above amendment. |
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MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Minutes: The Heritage Regeneration Officer asked for feedback from members regarding a document circulated at the last meeting concerning regeneration of an area in the city known as the ‘Old Town’.
A member of the Panel raised concern at the area of land near Bosworth House and commented it was an opportunity for a building proposal. The Heritage Regeneration Officer stated that the area should be an open space. It was reported that Bosworth House was to be replaced however any future plans after that were unknown. The Heritage Regeneration Officer added that Bosworth House was not on their list of bad buildings.
A member of the Panel stated that it was important to make sure the scale of the development was appropriate. The Heritage Regeneration Officer stated that perhaps a design code was needed in the area and that if there were one, it would help when they wanted to make a refusal. There was concern expressed regarding the height of any potential new buildings. |
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DECISIONS MADE BY LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL The Service Director, Planning and Policy submits a report on decisions made by Leicester City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel. Minutes: The Service Director, Planning and Policy submitted a report on the decisions made by Leicester City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel.
RESOLVED: that the report be noted. |
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CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The Service Director, Planning and Policy submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes: e'>Community Meeting members will be the
Councillors for the ward.
2.3 Invitees a) Individuals and groups will be encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings, including: b) Local residents c) Housing Associations d) Primary Care Trusts e) Police f) Fire and Rescue Services g) Tenant and Residents forum h) Young Peoples Network i) Older Peoples Network j) Community Groups k) Others as decided by the Committee People attend should work or live in the ward. A Community Meeting can appoint a number of non-voting community partners. One of their roles would be to run informal meetings when there is not a quorum for a formal meeting. (Additional guidance will be developed on this issue).
2.4 Budget a) A Community Meeting within a ward will have a budget allocated to it by Cabinet b) The principle for allocating resources would be to implement priorities within the ward as set out in the ward action plans c) Up to one third will be allocated to a community chest to fund projects to be run by voluntary and community groups. d) Two thirds will be allocated to service improvements, as identified in the ward action plan e) Additional funding may be attracted from other sources.
2.5 Working with Services In phase one Environmental Services will work with community meetings by: a) Responding to local issues raised at community meetings. b) Proactive dissemination of ward based information. c) Service Planning and prioritisation. This will be extended to other services in subsequent phases.
2.6 Voting and Decision-Making a) As far as possible, Community Meetings should seek to reach agreement by consensus rather than vote. b) It is for the chair of the meeting to decide whether a matter should be decided by a vote. Each Councillor shall have one vote. Issues put to the vote shall be decided by a majority of the Councillors present at a quorate meeting of the Community Meeting. In the case of equal votes, the chair of the meeting shall have the second or casting vote. c) Budget expenditure decisions must be in accordance with Council’s Budget and Policy Framework, Contract and Finance Procedure rules. Legal and financial implications must be considered and taken into account. d) Expenditure must be authorised by the Cabinet based on recommendations by the community meeting and the views of the ward councillors. In cases of demonstrated emergency, expenditure can be authorised by a Corporate Director in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Lead, with the decision being reported to the next scheduled meeting of the Cabinet. No action or expenditure should be incurred contrary to officer advice without referral to Cabinet.
2.7 Quorums Two councillors from the ward constitute a quorum. Both must be present to hold a formal meeting. Where there is no quorum a community partner (where present) will be elected as chair (see 2.3 above), however no formal decisions could be taken in the meeting (additional guidance will be developed on this issue).
2.8 Meetings ... view the full minutes text for item 46. |
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ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chair, ought, by reason of special circumstances, to be considered urgently.
Members are asked to inform the Chair and Committee Administrator in advance of the meeting if they have urgent business that they wish to be considered. Minutes: It was agreed that the next meeting be brought forward to Wednesday 12 December 2007.
The Heritage Regeneration Officer circulated two appeal decisions for Towers Hospital and 51 Great Central Street and informed the Panel that the Aylestone Village Character Statement had been prepared. |
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CLOSE OF MEETING Minutes: The meeting closed at 6:35pm. |