Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillors R H Adams and C D Kozlowski.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

Councillor J Kaufman substituted for Councillor C D Kozlowski.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

Councillors G A Boulter and J K Ford declared pecuniary interests with regard to item 12 of the agenda, insofar as they own properties within the Borough. Councillor J K Ford also declared a non-pecuniary interest with regard to item 10 of the agenda, insofar as he is the director of one of the properties that is examined.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 7 March 2024 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

There was no action list.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

Presentation of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the presentation (as set out at pages 5 - 18 of the agenda reports pack) delivered by the Senior Strategic Development Manager, which asked it to note the Licensing & Regulatory update for Q4 2023/24.

Councillor J K Ford entered at 6:45pm.

By general affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)             The content of the presentation be noted.

Report of the Communications and Marketing Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the report (as set out at pages 19 – 21 of the agenda reports pack), which sought approval for the allocation of funds raised from the Oadby & Wigston Community Lottery central fund.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by the Vice-Chair, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            The allocation of £1,500 from the central fund for a volunteer celebration/awards evening to take place at Brocks Hill at the end of November 2024 be approved;

ii)           The remaining central fund monies be used now and in the future for a new grant scheme which is accessible to the groups that take part in the Lottery; and

iii)         Three Members be selected to form a panel with Officers to shape the volunteer event, and review and determine future grant scheme applications.

Report of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 22 – 28 of the agenda reports pack), which highlighted the plan for delivering the Food Service for the current year and provided an update on the progress made in 2023/24.

By general affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            The content of the report and appendix be noted.

Report of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 29 – 35 of the agenda reports pack), which asked it to approve a Graffiti and Fly-Posting Policy.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by the Vice-Chair, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            The Graffiti and Fly-Posting Policy provided at Appendix 1 be approved; and

ii)           Delegated authority be given to the Head of Law and Democracy and Monitoring Officer, and the Senior Strategic Development Manager to make minor revisions to the Policy in light of best practice and to revise the fixed penalty notice amounts in line with government recommendations.

Report of the Selective Licensing Team Leader

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 36 – 52 of the agenda reports pack), which outlined the proposed communications plan to engage with residents and stakeholders in relation to potentially designating a further Selective Licensing Scheme within the Borough.

Councillors G A Boulter and J K Ford left the meeting at 7:47pm.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by the Vice-Chair, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            The content of the report be noted; and

ii)           The Proposed Communications and Consultation Plan (set out at Appendix 1) be approved to allow the consultation process to commence.