Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies and to be notified of the attendance of substitutes.

The minutes of the meeting on 10 June 2021 were confirmed and signed, with a minor amendment.

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

Councillor R D MacRae declared a non pecuniary interest in item 7 Eastwood and Kimberley Levelling Up Fund Submissions, as he was a member of the Stapleford Town Bid.  Minute number 19 refers.

Councillor S Easom declared a non pecuniary interest in item 7 as he was a member of the Kimberley Town Bid and was also on the board of Liberty Leisure.  Minute number 19 refers.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2021.

The minutes of the meeting on 10 June 2021 were confirmed and signed as a correct record, with a minor amendment.

To provide an update in relation to the progress of Neighbourhood Plans within Broxtowe Borough.

The Committee noted the update on Neighbourhood Plans. 

To update members on progress with the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan.

The Committee noted the Strategic Plan Update.

The debate centred on the impact of the announcement that HS2 would not be coming to Toton and the implications that had for development in the area, in particular, housing numbers and jobs creation.   

To update members of the Committee on the progress of housing sites across the Borough.

The Committee noted the update on Key Sites for development across the Borough.

To provide an update to the committee on the bid development, for a later submission to the governments Levelling Up Fund for both Eastwood and Kimberley Towns.

The Committee noted the progress on the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) bid for Eastwood and Kimberley.

There was a wide ranging discussion about the detail of both bids.  There was concern that the health facility outlined in the Eastwood bid could have an impact on leisure provision in Kimberley.  It was noted that the project boards were considering a number of options concerning the final form for both bids.   

To update the committee on income generated from charging for the use of Council owned town squares.

The Committee noted the update on Town Centre Income.

To report progress against outcome targets identified in the Housing Business Plan, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and to provide an update as to the latest key performance indicators therein.

The Committee noted the report.

To consider items for inclusion in the Work Programme for future meetings.

The Work Programme was discussed and the following items were agreed for consideration at future meetings:

• Jobs Clubs in conjunction with Parish and Town Councils.
• An update on starters and leavers in Planning and Economic Development.
• Town Centre Trading Policy.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme, as amended, be approved.