Venue: Sparkenhoe Committee Room, County Hall, Glenfield
Contact: Mr. M.I. Seedat (Tel: 0116 265 6037) Email: mseedat@leics.gov.uk
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By Invitation Mr. R. Miller CC – Deputy Leader of the Council. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Scrutiny Commission held on 5 April 2004, were taken as read, confirmed and signed as a correct record. |
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Question Time. Minutes: The Chief Executive reported that no questions had been asked under Standing Order 35. |
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Questions asked by the members under Standing Order 7(3) and 7(5). Minutes: The Chief Executive reported that no questions had been asked under Standing Order 7(3) and 7(5). |
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Any other items the Chairman has decided to take as urgent elsewhere on the agenda. Minutes: There were no other items of urgent business. |
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Declarations of interest. Minutes: The following members declared a non prejudicial personal interests in the item concerning – ‘Working with Town and Parish Councils’ as Members of Parish or Town Councils:- Mr. Brown, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Osborne, Professor Preston, Mrs. Sherwin, Mr. Rushton and Mr Wilson. There were no other declarations of interest. |
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Declarations of the Party Whip in accordance with Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 16. Minutes: There were no declarations made under Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 16. |
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Presentation of Petitions under Standing Order 36. Minutes: The Chief Executive reported that no petitions had been received under Standing Order 36. |
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The Welland Partnership PDF 65 KB The Chief Executive of the Welland Partnership has been invited to the meeting to outline its role and achievements. A report of the Chief Executive setting out some background information to support the presentation is attached. Additional documents: Minutes: At the invitation of the Commission, Mr. Chris Farmer outlined the role of the Welland Partnership, the progress made by it and its achievements to date. He advised the Commission that:
Ø develop and attract high quality jobs; Ø raise the skills level of the local population; Ø promote the future of agriculture and the countryside Ø highlight and address rural deprivation and isolation; Ø invest in sustainable development; Ø provide support for rural businesses; Ø enhance marketing for food and tourism in the ara. · the Partnership worked co-operatively with the neighbouring SSP’s and County Councils particularly in relation to attracting funding (e.g. SRB Building Bridges) and in delivering services (e.g. co-operating with Leicestershire County Council on improving Broadband access to rural areas). · the Partnership, given the resources available to it, had concluded that it would not take a leading role in dealing with inward investment and tourism. In the discussion and questions that followed a number of concerns were expressed including:
RESOLVED: a) That Mr Farmer be thanked for attending the meeting and his presentation. b) That the Scrutiny ... view the full minutes text for item 90. |
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Working with Parish and Town Councils PDF 71 KB This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Chairman, Mr. N. Brown CC. Minutes: The Commission considered a report of the Chief Executive concerning the current arrangements in place for working with Parish and Town Councils. A copy of the report marked ‘C’ is filed with these minutes. In reply to questions, the Deputy Leader indicated that whilst the issue had not been discussed by the Cabinet, he was sure that the Cabinet would welcome the views of scrutiny on how the County Council could improve its relationship with Town and Parish Councils. RESOLVED: a) That a five member panel be established to consider ways of improving the relationship between the County Council and Town and Parish Councils. b) That the Scrutiny Reference Group be asked to determine the terms of reference and scope of the five member panel. |
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Meetings Programme. Following consultations with the Chairman and Spokesmen a meetings programme for the period May – December will be tabled at the meeting. Minutes: RESOLVED: The following meetings programme be agreed for the remainder of the calendar year:-
2.00 p.m.- 4.10 p.m. CHAIRMAN 28 April 2004 |