Agenda and draft minutes

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 8 Stapleford Towns Deal Update, as he was an executive member of the Stapleford Towns Board.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 27 Janaury 2022.

The minutes of the meeting on 27 Janaury 2022 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To seek approval in relation to the general contents of the draft Supplementary Planning Document in order to proceed to consultation.

The Committee discussed the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in parts of Beeston and Beeston Rylands which was to be subject to public consultation. 

Debate focused on the radius approach.  The guidance stated that proposals for the development of HMOs would not be granted planning permission where the development would result in the total number of known HMO properties exceeding 25% relative to the total number of properties within a 100 metre radius of the application property.  There was a debate about setting the percentage at an enforceable and reasonable level, whilst taking into account concerns about unknown HMOs. 

It was noted that this was a draft document and changes could be made to the SPD once the public consultation had taken place.  There was also discussion about safety concerns, the differing definitions of a HMO in legislation for planning, licensing and council tax and cark parking spaces.

It was proposed by Councillor P Lally and seconded by Councillor L A Lally that the percentage for the radius approach should be set at 10% relative to the total number of known HMOs.  On being put to the meeting the motion passed.

RESOLVED that the percentage for the radius approach be set at 10% relative to the total number of known HMOs.

RESOLVED that the draft SPD (with minor additions/alterations, as detailed below) proceed to public consultation.

To provide the Committee with details on the state of the initiative within the Borough and asks the Committee to endorse further work moving forwards.    

The Committee considered the work of the Economic Development Team with relation to Jobs Clubs.  It was noted that the Team was focused on providing services in areas where there was a lack of employment and skills assistance. 

During the debate the importance of volunteering opportunities, making residents ready for work, help with applications and access to technology were discussed. 

RESOLVED that subject to there being proven demand and an absence of alternative support, a commitment of up to £4,000 from the existing 2022/2023 Economic Development Service Budget be approved.

This Committee has requested a further update on the Levelling Up White Paper (LUWP).   Originally the government scheduled its release for January. A verbal briefing to be made on the 27 January had been anticipated.  This was not so; the LUWP came out on the 2 February 2022.  This report serves a companion piece to the project update given at the last meeting on the Borough’s prospective bids for Kimberley and Eastwood. 

The Committee noted the Levelling Up White Paper update.

The purpose of the report is to advise the Committee on the progress of developing successful markets across Broxtowe. 

The Committee noted the Borough Markets Update.

A verbal update will be provided at the meeting.

The Committee noted the presentation from the Regeneration Project Manager on the Stapleford Towns Deal Update.