Agenda and draft minutes

To receive apologies for absence from the meeting

Apologies were received from Councillors C Cottle-Hunkin, P Pennington and R Wiseman.

The outgoing Chair expressed his thanks to staff, councillors and in particular the Deputy Chair, Councillor Christie.

 

The Chief Executive explained that the purpose of the meeting was to elect councillors to a variety of posts including Chair and Vice Chair of the Council, Leader and Deputy Leader and a variety of Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees.

 

Nominations were invited for Chair of the Council.

 

It was proposed by Councillor McGeough, seconded by Councillor Harding and –

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Bushby be elected as Chair of the Council.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L		X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C		X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For 31, Against 2)

 

Councillor Bushby read out the declaration of acceptance of office and took the Chair.  Arrangements will be made for Councillor Bushby to sign the book.

 

The Chair expressed his gratitude to the exiting Chair for the sterling work he had done over the period of his chairmanship.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded by Councillor Watson and –

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Christie be elected as Vice Chair of the Council.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For – unanimous)

 

Councillor Christie read out the declaration of acceptance of office.  Arrangements will be made for Councillor Christie to sign the book.

 

 

15minuteperiodfor public contributions(The deadlinefor registeringtospeak isby 2pmThursday22 April 2021.To register please email dem.services@torridge.gov.uk).

 

 

 

 

There were no Public Contributions.

No correspondence or other business was brought forward.

A question had been submitted by Councillor Ford under Procedural Rule A9.

 

In accordance with the Constitution a written answer to the question had been circulated to all members

 

Written Question from Councillor Ford

 

Following my Notice of Motion on 10^th August 2020, at what point would the Jet Ski / PWC Club sustain a legal challenge regarding authenticity (membership list, constitution, insurances, bank account) as produced by other local official clubs. It appears disproportionate gravitas has been given to on evidence provided what appears to be on balance a rather poorly cobbled together Facebook protest page with a group membership of 1. The democratic process has been hijacked by a few ill-informed people with personal interest. Reference to Jet Ski Club being in existence for some years, I am led to believe that targeted councillors have received correspondence on club headed note paper during which the name changed from Appledore Jet Ski Club to a more P.C version “The Appledore PWC Club”. It has been noted via the club Facebook page that club stickers for trailers & vehicles for identification purposes can be obtained by private messaging.

 

Councillor L Ford

22 April 2021

 

Answer

 

Other than those contributions received as part of the public debate on Cllr Ford’s written Notice of Motion, the Council has not held discussions with Appledore PWC Club, or any member of it, to formally ascertain the status of that club. 

 

In addition, Officers of the Council have not held discussions with the club, or any member of the club, whether it is constituted or otherwise, in relation to the proposals for the management of jet skis in the estuary or at Churchfields slipway.

 

The Council would only need to authenticate their legal status if we were proposing to formally engage with them (to either work with them or for them to provide a service on behalf of the Council) which Community and Resources Committee resolved not to happen.

 

Sean Kearney

Head of Communities & Place

 

Councillor Ford stated that he had sought clarification from officers about the status off the jet ski club and he asked the Head of Communities & Place to confirm the date on which he had raised the query.

Nominations were invited for Leader of the Council.

 

It was proposed by Councillor McGeough, seconded by Councillor Hackett and –

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor James be elected as Leader of the Council.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

Councillor Hepple was not present for the vote.

 

(Vote: For - unanimous)

Nominations were invited for Deputy Leader of the Council.

 

It was proposed by Councillor James, seconded by Councillor Laws and –

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Hodson be elected as Deputy Leader of the Council.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For - unanimous)

To receive the report of the Head of Legal & Governance & Monitoring Officer

The Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) presented the report and advised that it was a requirement of the Council’s Constitution that Full Council approve the size of Committees and their Terms of Reference as set out in Part 3 of the Constitution each year at the Annual General Meeting.

It was proposed by Councillor Brenton, seconded by Councillor James and –

 

Resolved:

 

That the size of Committees as stated in the report and the Terms of Reference as set out in Appendix 1 be approved.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For – unanimous)

To receive the report of the Head of Legal & Governance & Monitoring Officer

The Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) advised that the number of committee seats allocated to each of the political groups was calculated on a politically proportionate basis.  It was a requirement of the Council’s constitution that this be approved each year at the Annual General Meeting

 

It was proposed by Councillor James, seconded by Councillor McGeough and –

 

Resolved:

 

That the number of seats on the committees allocated to each of the political groups be agreed.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For – unanimous)

To receive the report of the Head of Legal & Governance & Monitoring Officer

It was proposed by Councillor Inch, seconded by Councillor McGeough and –

 

Resolved:

 

That agreement of the membership on each committee be delegated to Group Leaders.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For – unanimous)

Community and Resources Committee

 

Audit and Governance Committee

 

Plans Committee

 

Licensing Committee

 

Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

External Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

Standards Committee

Community & Resources

 

Nominations were invited for the position of the Chair of the Community & Resources Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor James, seconded by Councillor McGeough and - 

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Hicks be elected Chair of Community & Resources Committee.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H			X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For 32, Abstentions 1)

 

 

Nominations were invited for the position of the Vice Chair of the Community & Resources Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Jones and seconded by Councillor Harding that Councillor McGeough be elected Vice Chair of the Community & Resources Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Hicks and seconded by Councillor Leather that Councillor Dart be elected Vice Chair of the Community & Resources Committee.

 

A record vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR CLLR McGEOUGH	FOR CLLR DART	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G		X
BRIGHT, C		X
BROWN, M		X
BUSHBY, D		X
CHRISTIE, P S		X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L		X
FORD, L		X
GUBB, J		X
HACKETT, P J W		X
HAMES, P		X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C		X
HEPPLE, K	X
HICKS, R H		X
HODSON, C		X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T		X
JAMES, K J		X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S		X
LAWS, N		X
LEATHER, C		X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J		X
MANLEY, J		X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G		X
WATSON, P		X
WISEMAN, R

 

Vote:   For Councillor McGeough – 11

            For Councillor Dart - 22

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Dart be elected Vice Chair of Community & Resources Committee.

 

The Chair thanked Councillor McGeough for his service as Vice Chair over the past 2 years.

 

 

Audit & Governance Committee

 

Nominations were invited for the position of the Chair of the Audit & Governance Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Hodson, seconded by Councillor Laws and -

 

Resolved:

 

That Councillor Hackett be elected Chair of the Audit & Governance

Committee.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L	X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

To receive the report of the Head of Legal & Governance & Monitoring Officer

The Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) advised that the Scheme of Delegations had been approved by members at a working group meeting and the document had been presented to Full Council.  She highlighted an error on page 49 of the agenda, confirming that Revenues and Benefits came under the remit of the Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer).

 

Assurance was sought that ward members would be consulted in relation to determining whether a place at which waste is situated is so isolated as to make the cost of collection unreasonably high (Waste - bullet 35a).  The Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) confirmed this would be the case.

 

Clarification was requested in relation to B6 bullet 5.  The Head of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) explained that some functions were set out in statute for the Monitoring Officer, for example, to pull out lawful activities to monitor; and to look at councillors’ behaviour.  The reference to “To undertake any roles, actions, or measures, including power to consider and determine any matter, allocated to the Head of Legal and Governance & Monitoring Officer or Senior Management Team within the Constitution whether specifically identified in the delegated powers to Officers or otherwise.” did not mean every other function.

 

A point was raised in relation to councillors’ behaviour and the right to report complaints to the Monitoring Officer in confidence.  The Head of Legal and Governance responded.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded by Councillor Lock and -

 

Resolved:

 

That the Scheme of Delegation as set-out in Appendix 1 be approved

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L		X
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

Councillor Brenton was not present for the vote.

 

(Vote: For 30, Against 1)

To receive the report of the Head of Legal & Governance & Monitoring Officer

It was proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded by Councillor Lock and –

 

Resolved:

 

That the Substitution Scheme be approved.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

Councillor Brenton was not present for the vote.

 

Councillor Ford had left the meeting.

 

(Vote: For - unanimous)

To receive the report of the Head of Legal & Governance & Monitoring Officer

 

The following points were noted:

 

·         Councillor Hodson was down as the representative for the Harbour charity, and it was felt this would be better suited to Councillor Clarke, the Lead Member for Homlessness.  Councillor Hodson welcomed the observation and agreed.

·         The Devon Rail Forum was not showing on the list – this can be added.

·         Some of the charities listed no longer exit – please check they still operate.

 

The Leader gave assurance that the list will be checked.

 

It was proposed by Councillor McGeough, seconded by Councillor Jones and –

 

Resolved:

 

That agreement on the membership of Outside Bodies be delegated to Group Leaders.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

Councillor Brenton was not present for the vote.

 

(Vote: For – unanimous)

 

 

·         Economy

·         Community, Culture & Leisure

·         Environment, Health, Wellbeing & Community Safety

·         Planning & Development

·         Customer Services & Internal Resources

·         Finance & Audit

·         Legal & Democratic Support

·         Homelessness & Housing Need

·         Waste & Recycling

·         Climate Change

The Chief Executive presented the report, alluding to the updates approved by Full Council in February 2021.  It was a requirement of the Council’s constitution that Full Council approve Lead Members each year at the Annual General Meeting.

 

The Leader added that there was no political alliance to any of the roles and the role of the Lead Members was to set strategies and to work with officers to get these into place. The Leader thanked all Lead Members and officers.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Bushby, seconded by Councillor James and –

 

Resolved:

 

That the Lead Member roles and Lead Members be approved as follows:

 

Lead Member For	Councillor
Economy	Councillor Hicks
Community, Culture & Leisure	Councillor Cottle-Hunkin
Environment, Health, Wellbeing & Community Safety	Councillor Hackett
Planning & Development	Councillor Watson
Customer Services & Internal Resources	Councillor James
Finance & Audit	Councillor Hodson
Legal & Democratic Support	Councillor Hurley
Homelessness & Housing Need	Councillor Clarke
Waste & Recycling	Councillor Leather
Climate Change	Councillor Hames

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J	X
MANLEY, J	X
NEWTON, S	X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P	X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For – unanimous)

To receive the report of the Chief Executive

The Chair advised that it had been recommended that this item be deferred as further information and clarification were required.  Councillors asked for a date when the review might take place and that they be given the opportunity to have input prior to the review.   The Leader confirmed that he had mentioned to Group Leaders that a review was needed and guidance on how to submit feedback will be communicated to all members.

 

The following suggestions were discussed:

 

·         That a working group be set up to consider councillor allowances and working practices. 

·         That members disengage from involvement in setting rates and allow this to be dictated by what happens to officers’ pay.

·         That allowances be paid on a monthly basis and paid to whomever chairs the meeting.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Jones and seconded by Councillor Hutchings –

 

That:

 

·         A working Group be set up to consider councillor allowances and working practices. 

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G		X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M		X
BUSHBY, D		X
CHRISTIE, P S		X
CLARKE, M		X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R			X
DART, A L		X
FORD, L
GUBB, J		X
HACKETT, P J W		X
HAMES, P		X
HARDING, S			X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H		X
HODSON, C		X
HURLEY, D			X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T		X
JAMES, K J		X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S		X
LAWS, N		X
LEATHER, C		X
LOCK, R A	X
McGEOUGH D A D	X
McKENZIE, J		X
MANLEY, J		X
NEWTON, S			X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G	X
WATSON, P		X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For 8, Against 19, abstentions 4)

 

It was agreed by the Chair that this item be deferred pending further information.

 

To receive the report of the Public Health & Housing Manager

The Public Health & Housing Manager presented the report and sought approval to designate a Public Space Protection Order in relation to Anti-Social Behaviour and Street Drinking Controls in a defined area of Bideford under section 59 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.  She explained the purpose of a PSPO; the criteria and methodology for implementation thereof and the associated potential legal outcomes.

 

Attention was drawn to the wording of the PSPO as presented in the report.  Also, it was noted that the range of provision had been greatly expanded. 

The responses to a consultation were presented as was the detailed response from the Torridge Acting Sector Inspector, Devon & Cornwall Police.  Amendments had been put forward by the police (a) to include the Bank End Skate Park, which had been omitted by oversight and (b) to include some additional wording relating to intoxicating substances.

 

Although a PSPO may not necessarily mean an end to all ASB in Bideford, it will provide an additional enforcement option for the police and council officers.

 

The Ward Member for Bideford North welcomed the proposal and thanked the Public Health & Housing Manager.

 

The Lead Member for Environment, Health, Wellbeing & Community Safety voiced his support for the proposal.

 

The Leader thanked the Public Health & Housing Manager for the report and added his support.

 

The Chair expressed his approval of the proposal, adding that he will be monitoring progress with an expectation to see a real improvement.

 

The following responses to questions were provided:

 

·         The PSPO will run for 3 years.

·         Courts can impose alternative sanctions to fines but engagement and education will form part of TDC’s response plan.

 

The observation was made that officers might be able to respond to some of the issues raised in the consultation responses.

 

It was proposed by Councillor McGeough, seconded by Councillor Jones and –

 

Resolved:

 

a)    That a Public Space Protection Order in relation to Anti- Social Behaviour in a defined area of Bideford under section 59 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 be designated.

b)    That the Restricted Area given in the Order to include the public area known as Bank End be extended.

c)    That the Order be modified to include other intoxicating substances in addition to alcohol

d)    That a future eport be brought before members outlining the proposals in relation to education, engagement and enforcement in response to the implementation of the Order.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R	X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M	X
BUSHBY, D	X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M	X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L	X
FORD, L
GUBB, J	X
HACKETT, P J W	X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S	X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H	X
HODSON, C	X
HURLEY, D	X
HUTCHINGS, J	X
INCH, A T	X
JAMES, K J	X
JONES, D	X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N	X
LEATHER, C	X
LOCK,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.

To receive the report of the Head of Communities & Place

Due to the need for more detail in the Play Strategy it was agreed by the Chair that this item be deferred to the next Full Council meeting.

 

The Ward Member for Bideford North asked that provision for a disabled swing at Victoria Park and Pollyfield be included in the strategy.

 

The Leader provided clarification regarding the capital and repair budgets for play areas.

To receive Petitions (if any)

There were no petitions.

As this Council's resolution to prevent jet skis launching from Churchfields slipway in Appledore by installation of bollards has been deemed an unworkable solution and consequently overturned by C and R Committee I  propose that officers now urgently prepare a report to the next Full  Council meeting which sets out other possible, costed options for preventing  users of jet skis  launching their craft from the slipway.

 

As this Council's resolution to prevent jet skis launching from Churchfields slipway in Appledore by installation of bollards has been deemed an unworkable solution and consequently overturned by C and R Committee I propose that officers now urgently prepare a report to the next Full Council meeting which sets out other possible, costed options for preventing users of jet skis launching their craft from the slipway.

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Councillor Hames presented his Notion of Motion expressing the need for further investigation to find a resolution of the Jet Ski issues.

 

A brief debate commenced.  Councillor Inch raised a point of order that, in accordance with the constitution, Notices of Motion are not for debate.  The Chief Executive confirmed the validity of the point of order.   The Chair stated there would be no further debate and he assured members that Notices of Motion will not be discussed in the future.

 

The Notice of Motion was proposed by Councillor Hames and seconded by Councillor Christie.

 

A recorded vote was taken.

 

COUNCILLOR	FOR	AGAINST	ABSTAIN
BOUGHTON, R		X
BRENTON, D G	X
BRIGHT, C	X
BROWN, M		X
BUSHBY, D		X
CHRISTIE, P S	X
CLARKE, M		X
COTTLE-HUNKIN C
CRAIGIE, R	X
DART, A L		X
FORD, L
GUBB, J		X
HACKETT, P J W		X
HAMES, P	X
HARDING, S		X
HAWKINS, C	X
HEPPLE, K
HICKS, R H		X
HODSON, C		X
HURLEY, D		X
HUTCHINGS, J		X
INCH, A T		X
JAMES, K J		X
JONES, D		X
LANGFORD, S	X
LAWS, N		X
LEATHER, C		X
LOCK, R A		X
McGEOUGH D A D			X
McKENZIE, J		X
MANLEY, J		X
NEWTON, S		X
PENNINGTON, P W
ROSSI, G		X
WATSON, P		X
WISEMAN, R

 

(Vote: For 7, Against 23, Abstentions 1)

 

The motion was lost.