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 Mrs L M Broadley, D M Carter, Mrs L Eaton JP and Miss A Kaur.

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

None.

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'.

None.

To read, confirm and sign 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 Tuesday, 22 June 2021 be taken as read, confirmed and signed.

There was no Action List arising from the previous meeting.

There was no Action List arising from the previous meeting held on Tuesday, 22 June 2021.

To receive any Questions in accordance with Rule 13 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

The Committee received a paper detailing questions, notice of which had been given in accordance with Rule 13, Section 1 of Part 4 of the Constitution of the Council.

By affirmation of the meeting it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The responses to the questions on notice as set out at pages 5 – 7 of the agenda be noted.

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.

Report of the Community & Wellbeing Manager.

The Committee gave consideration to the report as set out on pages 8 - 14 of the agenda, which asked it to note the update in respect of expenditure to date of Section 106 12/00313/FUL - Station Road former South Leicestershire College site and proposed future expenditure, and to provide Officers with direction as to how the matter ought to proceed.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Cllr K J Loydall JP and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

(i)       The content of the report be noted;

(ii)      Members of the Committee forward their suggestions to Officers regarding proposed expenditure by the end of September 2021; and

(iii)    Delegated authority be given to the Leader of the Council and the Chair and Vice-Chair of Service Delivery Committee, in consultation with South Wigston Ward Members, to make a final decision on expenditure within the required timeframe.

Report of the Head of The Built Environment.

The Committee gave consideration to the report as set out at pages 15 - 18 of the agenda, which asked it to approve a two year extension to the existing Delegation and Collaboration Agreement in relation to the Lightbulb Programme.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Councillor Mrs S B Morris and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The existing Delegation and Collaboration Agreement in relation to the Lightbulb Programme be extended by two years to 31 March 2024.

Report of the Head of Customer Service & Transformation.

The Committee gave consideration to the report as set out at pages 18 – 43 of the agenda, which asked it to note the update regarding the progress during quarter one of the 2021/22 financial year towards achieving the Council’s Objectives.

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

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the report be noted.