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<p><span class="mgLabel">Venue: </span>Great Hall, Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH</p>
<p><span class="mgLabel">Contact: </span>Ms C Deller, Democratic Services Manager, Tel No 01480 388007/e-mail: <a href="mailto:Christine.Deller@huntsdc.gov.uk" class="external">Christine.Deller@huntsdc.gov.uk</a>
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Items
No.
Item
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI28452"></a>14.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">PRAYER</p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">The Reverend M Savage, Team Vicar of the Huntingdon
Ministry, opened the meeting with Prayer.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI28453"></a>15.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS</p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">(a)<span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><b>Councillor R Powell
and former Councillor A Stenner</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span></b>The Chairman paid tribute to Councillor R Powell
who had died on 3rd June 2009,
having served as a District Councillor for the Ramsey Ward for the past seven
years.<span>Â </span>Tribute also was paid to former
Councillor A <span class="SpellE">Stenner</span>, a District Councillor for the
Buckden Ward for two years, who had died recently.<span>Â </span>Both Members had been extremely active in
community life in their local areas.<span>Â
</span>Councillor P J Downes, Leader of the Opposition and Councillors J J
Dutton and P L E Bucknell paid tribute to Councillor Powell’s tenacious
character and to his motivation and desire to serve the interests of the people
of Ramsey, mentioning in particular his campaign for safer roads in the
Fens.<span>Â </span>Councillors Bucknell and Downes
also commended the support given by former Councillor Stenner to the
Huntingdonshire Society for Blind and to his overall contribution to the life
of the District and County.<span>Â </span>After prayer
by the Reverend Savage, Members stood and observed a minute’s silence in their
memory.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(b)<span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><b>Armed Forces Week</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>The Chairman
reported that he had been honoured to host a ceremony on 22nd June 2009 to mark
the commencement of Armed Forces Week which had been attended by distinguished
guests including the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and representatives of the Armed
Forces.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(c)<span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><b>Recognitions and Award</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>The Council
announced that the Council’s Fraud Team had been shortlisted for the Institute
of Revenues, Rating and Valuation
“Excellence in Anti-Fraudâ€* Team of the Year Award and if successful would go
forward to the final at the IRRV Conference in October 2009.<span>Â </span>Congratulations also were extended to the
CCTV Team whom had been awarded “Supporter of the Yearâ€* 2008/9 for the third
year running by the Huntingdon Businesses Against Crime.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(d)<span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><b>Members Vs Officers Cricket Match</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span></b>The Chairman updated the Council on arrangements
for the annual cricket match between Members and Officers which had been
re-arranged for Monday, 30th July 2009
at the St Ivo Outdoor Complex.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27724"></a>16.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25488" title="Link to document 'MINUTES' pdf file" class="external">MINUTES <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 62 KB</span> </a></p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the annual meeting
held on 13th May 2009.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">The Minutes
of the meeting of the Council held on 13th
May 2009 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27725"></a>17.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">MEMBERS' INTERESTS</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="GramE">To
receive from Members declarations as to personal and/or prejudicial interests
and the <span>nature</span> of those
interests in relation to any Agenda Item.</span><span>Â </span>Please see Notes 1 and 2 below.<span></span></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillors Mrs K E Cooper,
R W J Eaton, G S E Thorpe and P K Ursell declared a personal interest in Agenda
Item No. 7 (d), Item No 1 by virtue of their membership of St Neots Town
Council.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27818"></a>18.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972: SECTION 84 - RAMSEY WARD</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">The Chief Executive to
report that following the recent death of former Councillor R Powell, the resultant
vacancy in the Ramsey Ward would be filled at a by-election to be held on 23rd July 2009.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">The Chief Executive
reported that following the recent death of former Councillor R Powell, the
resultant vacancy in the Ramsey Ward would be filled at a by-election to be
held on 23rd July 2009.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27780"></a>19.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25461" title="Link to document 'food safety service plan 2009/10' pdf file" class="external">food safety service plan 2009/10 <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 148 KB</span> </a></p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="GramE">The
Chairman of the Licensing and Protection Panel, Councillor J M Sadler,
to present the Food Safety Service Plan 2009/10 to the Council for adoption.</span></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">By reference to a
report by the Head of Environmental and Community Health Services (a copy of
which is appended in the Minute Book), Councillor J M Sadler, Chairman of the
Licensing and Protection Panel, reminded the Council that the Food Standards
Agency required the Council to prepare a Food Safety Service Plan annually in
accordance with an agreed framework.<span>Â </span>A
full copy of the Food Safety Service Plan 2009/10 had been made available in
the Members’ Room (an executive summary of the Plan is appended to the report
now submitted).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Members were reminded
of the objectives of the Service Plan in terms of identifying resources, establishing
a work programme and providing a means by which to measure and manage
performance.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In terms of
performance, the Food Service Team had inspected 98% high risk and 98.5% low
risk food premises, a total of 1,118 inspections and visits in 2008/09 as part
of programmed activities and in response to complaints and food alerts.<span> </span>Councillor Sadler also drew the Council’s
attention to the success of the “Huntingdonshire Scores on the Doorsâ€* food
hygiene rating scheme which had attracted 30,000 searches on the website since
its introduction in October 2008 and had contributed to an increase in hygiene
standards across the District.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor Sadler
advised Members that in 2009/10, the Team would continue to direct their
resources towards high risk food <span class="GramE">premises,</span> explore the
use of alternative enforcement strategies and develop healthy eating
initiatives for businesses and the community as identified in “Growing Successâ€*
and the Sustainable Community Strategy.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, after
noting the support for the Plan on the part of the Licensing and Protection Panel,
the Council</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><span class="GramE">that</span> the
Food Safety Service Plan 2009/10 be adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27819"></a>20.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25484" title="Link to document 'CABINET PROCEDURE RULES - DELEGATION BY THE LEADER' pdf file" class="external">CABINET PROCEDURE RULES - DELEGATION BY THE LEADER <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 83 KB</span> </a></p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="GramE">The
Leader of the Council to present a report by the Head of Democratic and Central
Services.</span></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">In accordance with the Procedure
Rules contained in the Council’s Constitution, the Council noted the allocation
of executive functions for the ensuing Municipal Year contained in a report by
the Head of Democratic and Central Services (a copy of which is appended in the
Minute Book).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to questions, the
Leader assured the Council that he had confidence in his Executive Councillors to
advise him should any concerns arise over the extent of their particular portfolios.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27781"></a>21.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25575" title="Link to document 'Review of the Democratic Structure/Constitution' pdf file" class="external">Review of the Democratic Structure/Constitution <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 1 MB</span> </a></p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Further to Minute
Nos. 66 (n), (q) and (s) and 68 (g) of the meeting held on 22nd April 2009, to
consider a report by the Head of Democratic and Central Services.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Further to Minute No.
66 of the meeting of the Council held on 22nd April 2009, the Chairman of the
Democratic Structure Working Group, Councillor K J Churchill, presented a
report by the Head of Democratic and Central Services (a copy of which is
appended in the Minute Book) which summarised those issues which had emerged
from recent reviews requiring variations to the District Council’s
Constitution.<span>Â </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Council was
reminded that any Motion to add to, vary or revoke the Council’s Rules of
Procedure, when proposed and seconded, needed to stand adjourned without
discussion to the next ordinary meeting of the Council.<span>Â </span>Therefore, having acknowledged the
opportunities presented by the changes to reinvigorate participation in the
democratic process and thanked Members and Officers for their contribution to
the Working Party’s review, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>(a)<span>Â Â Â Â </span>that the following variations to the
Council Procedure Rules (Standing Orders) be adopted –</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>(i)<span>Â Â Â Â Â </span>that major policy decisions that are
reserved to Council be the subject of debate at Council meetings before public
consultation, that innovative ways be used to brief Members on the subjects to
stimulate debate, that arrangements be made for single issue debates (in
addition to normal business) and the opposition political parties be invited to
choose a subject for debate at one meeting per annum;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>(ii)<span>Â Â Â Â </span><span class="GramE">that</span> a public
question time be introduced at Council meetings as set out in the procedure
appended at Annex B to the report now submitted;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>(iii)<span>Â Â Â Â </span>that
meetings of the Council commence at 7.00 pm
in the interests of consistency with the starting times of the Cabinet,
Overview and Scrutiny and Development Management Panels which the public might
be expected to attend;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>         </span>(iv)<span>   </span><span class="GramE">that</span> in Part 4 – Council Procedure Rules (Standing Orders)
the following amendments be made:-</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>¨<span>
</span></span></span><span class="GramE"><span>the</span></span><span> following words be added at the end of Rule 9.1 –</span>
“The submission of a written notice of motion via e-mail will be acceptable.â€*;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>¨<span>
</span></span></span>the following words be inserted after the word
“Groupâ€* in the tenth line of Rule 10A.3 – “and where the matter relates to a
development or licensing application.â€*;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>¨<span>
</span></span></span>that the paragraph entitled “Who is permitted to
speak to the Panel?â€* in Annex (iii), which relates to Rule 27(a) – Public
Speaking at Development Control Panel, be amended so that the sixth bullet
point is annotated with an asterisk and the following words be inserted at the
end of that section – “Supporters of an application may speak on any
application but will only be permitted to do so if an applicant or his
representative decides not to speak or to use less than the time permitted. In
any case, the time limit of three minutes for speaking in support of an
application should not be exceeded.â€*; and</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>(v)<span>Â Â Â Â </span>that in the second and penultimate lines of
paragraph 24, the words "Overview and Scrutiny Panel" be deleted, and
a second paragraph added to paragraph 24 to read "Any Member wishing to
have an item placed on an agenda for ... <a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgAi.aspx?ID=27781" class="external" title="Link to view the full item text for item 21., Review of the Democratic Structure/Constitution">view the full minutes text for item 21.</a></p></div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27726"></a>22.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">REPORTS OF THE CABINET, PANELS AND COMMITTEES</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27727"></a>22a</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25485" title="Link to document 'Cabinet' pdf file" class="external">Cabinet <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 90 KB</span> </a></p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">The Report of the meeting to be held on 18th June 2009 will follow.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Additional documents:</p>
<ul class="mgBulletList">
<li>
<a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25602" class="external" title="Link to document 'CABINET COUNCIL BOOK REPORT 18th June 2009' pdf file">CABINET COUNCIL BOOK REPORT 18th June 2009, item 22a
<span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 36 KB</span> </a> </li>
</ul>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor I C Bates, Leader and Chairman of the Cabinet
presented the Report of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 23rd and 30th
April, 14th May and 18th June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 3 and in response to a question from
Councillor M F Shellens, the Executive Councillor for Operational and
Countryside Services, Councillor C R Hyams undertook to advise the questioner
in writing, of the timescale for the review of the maintenance programme for
the Riverside Park, Huntingdon.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 4 and in response to questions
from Councillors W T Clough, P J Downes and T D Sanderson, the Executive
Councillor for Planning Strategy and Transport, Councillor D B Dew assured
Members that a comprehensive programme of public consultation and meetings for
local town and parish councils would take place on proposals for the
development and regeneration of land west of Huntingdon town centre, that he
was confident that the current proposals for improvement works to the A14 would
be pursued and that he concurred with the view that the Council should engage
at the earliest opportunity in discussions with Cambridgeshire County Council
on the effect on the local road network and particularly Brampton Road of the <span class="SpellE">detrunking</span> of the A14. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 5 and in response to a question
from Councillor P L E Bucknell, the Executive Councillor for Planning Strategy
and Transport, Councillor D B Dew assured the questioner that the District
Council would robustly resist any proposal which suggested that the District
Council should meet the deficit in housing growth rejected by other
Cambridgeshire authorities. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 7 and in response to a question
from Councillor M F Shellens regarding the consultation exercise for
development of land to the east of Sapley Square, Huntingdon, the Executive
Councillor for Planning Strategy and Transport, Councillor D B Dew indicated
that the District Council would consider all comments received during the
public consultation exercise. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 10 and in response to a question
from Councillor P J Downes, the Executive Councillor for Resources and Policy,
Councillor A Hansard advised the questioner that the District Council would
respond to enquiries from local businesses under the Federation of Small
Businesses Accord and that the Economic, Prosperity and Skills Group of the
Huntingdonshire Strategic Partnership would act as the vehicle for engagement
with local businesses.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 19 and in response to a question
from Councillor P J Downes, the Executive Councillor for Environment and
Information Technology, Councillor J A Gray advised the questioner that the
estimated net financial saving of £1.1m arising from a reduction in the
District Council’s carbon dioxide emissions over a five-year period was a
cumulative figure.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>that the Report of the meetings of
the Cabinet held on 23rd and 30th April, 14th May and 18th June 2009 be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27729"></a>22b</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25462" title="Link to document 'Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Economic Well-Being)' pdf file" class="external">Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Economic Well-Being) <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 59 KB</span> </a></p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor G S E Thorpe
presented the Report of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel
(Economic Well-Being) held on 11th
June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with
Item No. 3 and in response to a question from Councillor P J Downes, the
Vice-Chairman of the Panel, Councillor G S E Thorpe, assured the questioner
that the Panel would be advised when further details came to light on the Government’s
proposals for promoting the sustainability of local communities arising from the
Sustainable Communities Act.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED<span>Â Â Â </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><span class="GramE">that</span> the Report of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny
Panel (Economic Well-Being) held on 11th June 2009 be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27730"></a>22c</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25482" title="Link to document 'Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Environmental Well-Being)' pdf file" class="external">Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Environmental Well-Being) <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 55 KB</span> </a></p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor P M D Godfrey
presented the Report of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel
(Environmental Well-Being) held on 9th
June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with Item No. 3
and in response to a question from Councillor G S E Thorpe, Councillor Godfrey
assured the questioner that he would continue to monitor performance under the
Corporate Plan “Growing Successâ€* for the financial year 2008/09 to ensure that
where measures had been met and exceeded new stretching targets would be set.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><span class="GramE">that</span> the Report of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny
Panel (Environmental Well-Being) held on 9th June 2009 be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27731"></a>22d</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25474" title="Link to document 'Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Social Well-Being)' pdf file" class="external">Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Social Well-Being) <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 65 KB</span> </a></p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor S
J Criswell presented the Report of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny
Panel (Social Well-Being) held on 2nd
June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection
with Item No. 1 and in response to a question from Councillor G S E Thorpe
regarding progress of discussions on the Sydney Banks Playing Field, and on the
possibility of consultation with St Neots Town Council and future partnership
arrangements, Councillor Criswell replied that whilst he was content with the
progress of the project thus far, he would seek further information on progress
of work from the Executive Councillor for Leisure, Councillor Mrs D C Reynolds.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection
with Item No. 4 and in response to a question from Councillor P J Downes,
Councillor Criswell drew the questioner’s attention to the content of the
response to the consultation on the NHS Cambridgeshire Strategic Plan 2009 -14
contained in the Panel agenda which had incorporated the views expressed by
Panel Members in relation to customer care.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it
was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><span class="GramE">that</span> the Report of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny
Panel (Social Well-Being) held on 2nd June 2009 be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27732"></a>22e</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25483" title="Link to document 'Development Management Panel' pdf file" class="external">Development Management Panel <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 48 KB</span> </a></p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Additional documents:</p>
<ul class="mgBulletList">
<li>
<a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25579" class="external" title="Link to document 'COUNCIL BOOK REPORT - DEVELOPMENT MANAGMENT PANEL 15 6 09' pdf file">COUNCIL BOOK REPORT - DEVELOPMENT MANAGMENT PANEL 15 6 09, item 22e
<span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 19 KB</span> </a> </li>
</ul>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor P G
Mitchell presented the Report of the meetings of the Development Management
Panel (formerly the Development Control Panel) held on 20th April, 18th May and
15th June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with
Item No. 4 and in response to a question from Councillor W T Clough, Councillor
Mitchell assured the questioner that the new development management process
would continue to robustly monitor and manage planning development in the District.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In connection with
Item No. 7 and in response to a question from Councillor P L E Bucknell,
regarding the proposed residential element of the development adjacent to
Ramsey Industrial Park, Stocking Fen Road, Ramsey, Councillor Mitchell
explained that the appropriate consent had been granted for that part of the
scheme which he hoped would be pursued within the time limits specified under
the planning permission.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span><span class="GramE">that</span> the Report of the meetings of the Development
Management Panel and formerly Development Control Panel held on 20th April,
18th May and 15th June 2009
be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27733"></a>22f</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25577" title="Link to document 'Employment Panel' pdf file" class="external">Employment Panel <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 30 KB</span> </a></p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor Mrs B E
Boddington presented the Report of the meeting of the Employment Panel held on 16th June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor Mrs
Boddington drew the Council’s attention to the forty five years of local
government service by Mr G Crocker, latterly employed in the Planning Division
of the Environmental and Community Services Directorate.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>that the
Report of the meeting of the Employment Panel held on 16th June 2009 be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27734"></a>22g</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a href="http://applications.huntsdc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=25578" title="Link to document 'Licensing and Protection Panel' pdf file" class="external">Licensing and Protection Panel <span class="mgFileSize"> PDF 20 KB</span> </a></p>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Councillor J M Sadler presented
the Report of the meeting of the Licensing and Protection Panel held on 17th June 2009.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">………………………………………</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereupon, it was</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>that the Report
of the meeting of the Licensing and Protection Panel held on 17th June 2009 be received and adopted.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27743"></a>23.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">ORAL QUESTIONS</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">In accordance with the Council
Procedure Rules (Section 8.3) of the Council's Constitution, to receive oral questions
from Members of the Council</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">In accordance with
the Council Procedure Rules (paragraph 8.3 of the Rules), the Chairman
proceeded to conduct a period of oral questions addressed to Executive
Councillors and Panel Chairmen as follows:-</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question from Councillor R S Farrer to the Executive Councillor for
Planning Strategy and Transport, Councillor D B Dew</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a
question regarding the working practices of the Enforcement Team in the
Planning Division, Councillor Dew informed Members that four Enforcement
Officers were employed to cover the District, that the numbers of enforcement
enquiries recently had increased substantially and that the Team was reviewing its
workload to ensure that the more serious breaches of planning control were
prioritised.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question from Councillor P L E Bucknell to the Leader of the Council,
Councillor I C Bates</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a
question regarding the nature of the assistance being offered by the District
Council to the unemployed in Huntingdonshire, Councillor Bates, having
acknowledged that it was a difficult time for individuals and businesses, assured
the Council that the Sustainable Economic Development Team were continuing to
encourage the development of employment opportunities and the growth of new
businesses in the District and that he would request the Head of People,
Performance and Partnerships to brief Councillor Bucknell in detail on the
various activities being pursued by the Team.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question from Councillor M G Baker to the Executive Councillor for
Operational and Countryside Services, Councillor C R Hyams</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a
question regarding the Council’s policy of identifying those properties
occupied by the frail, elderly and vulnerable for refuse collection purposes
and the steps being taken to vary a well intentioned practice which continued
to place individuals at risk, Councillor Hyams replied that he was reviewing
the practices of other local authorities and would welcome the questioner’s
support and involvement in seeking to improve the current arrangements.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question from Councillor R W J Eaton to the Executive Councillor for
Housing and Public Health, Councillor K J Churchill</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a question
in relation to home improvement grants for those in receipt of a war disability
pension, Councillor Churchill encouraged those wishing to apply for home
improvement grants to contact the Home Improvements Agency for advice or to
seek further information from the District Council’s website.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question from Councillor T D Sanderson to the Executive Councillor for
Operational and Countryside Services, Councillor C R Hyams</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a
question, Councillor Hyams undertook to contact Twigden Homes regarding the
adoption by the Council of open space at Hinchingbrooke
Park.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question from Councillor R S Farrer to the Executive Councillor for
Operational and Countryside Services, Councillor C R Hyams</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a
question, Councillor Hyams undertook to keep Councillor Farrer informed of the
action proposed to be taken to address anti-social behaviour around the trim
trail at the Pocket Park, Eynesbury.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27744"></a>24.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972: SECTION 85</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="GramE">The
Chief Executive to report on absences of Members from meetings.</span></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">The Chief Executive
reported that there were no absences of Members from meetings for consideration
in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt"><a name="AI27782"></a>25.</p>
<p class="mgAiTitleTxt">MEMBERSHIP OF PANELS/COMMITTEES</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="GramE">The Leader
of the Liberal Democrat Group to propose a variation to the membership of the Council’s
Committees and Panels.</span></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="mgSubItemTitleTxt">Minutes:</p>
<div class="mgWordPara">
<div class="Section1">
<p class="MsoNormal">RESOLVED</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â </span>that Councillor D J Priestman be appointed
to serve on the Licensing and Protection Panel/Licensing Committee.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The meeting concluded
at 3.45 pm.</p>
</div>
</div>
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PRAYER
Minutes:
The Reverend M Savage, Team Vicar of the Huntingdon
Ministry, opened the meeting with Prayer.
15.
CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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