Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2018 were confirmed and signed.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider works to repair and refurbish the main entrance gates at St Helens Church, Stapleford.

The Committee considered the works required to repair and refurbish the main entrance gates at St Helen’s Church, Stapleford. The churchyard at St Helen’s was classed as a closed churchyard and the grounds together with the boundary are maintained by the Council under Section 215 of the Local Government Act. It was noted that the work required would cost £15,000.

                        RECOMMENDED to the Finance and Resources Committee that £15,000 be allocated within the 2018/19 capital programme for the works to repair and refurbish the gates at St Helen’s Church, Stapleford to be funded from capital contingencies.

To report progress against outcome targets identified in the Liberty Leisure Business Plan and to provide an update as to the latest key performance.

The Committee was informed of the progress against outcome targets identified in the Liberty Leisure Limited Business Plan that provides continuity of projects and performance from the existing Council run Leisure and Cultural Services through to the formation of Liberty Leisure Limited. It was noted that there had been a mark decrease in heritage centre attendance due the closure of the D H Lawrence Visitor Centre.

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

The Committee was informed of the progress against outcome targets identified in the Environment Business Plan, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and an update as to the latest key performance indicators for the Environment.

To update the Leisure and Environment Committee on the events programme to be delivered throughout 2018.

The Committee reviewed the Community Events Programme 2018. The Liberty Leisure Limited Business Plan, agreed with the Council, reduced the Events Team budget by £20,000. The budget for 2018-19 events programme is £137,000 including, insurance, all staffing costs and incomes. The planned programme was a mix of free and paid for events that take place at venues throughout the borough.

To provide members with information and options for Christmas decorations across the Borough and to seek permission to waive financial regulations by extending the previous three year installation contract by one further year.

The Committee noted the options for Christmas decorations across the borough. The Council currently provides Christmas decorations in the four main town centres, and also a small number in Toton. The Christmas lights are erected and taken down by a private contractor as part of a three year tender which ended in 2017.

RECOMMENDED that the Council waive financial regulations in relation to a one year final extension to the current installation contract.

To seek approval for the implementation of the Single Use Plastic Action Plan.

    The Committee noted the Single Use Plastic Action Plan. The government had undertaken an open consultation exercise on ways to reduce the use of single use plastic. Broxtowe Borough Council alongside other Nottinghamshire district councils have submitted a collaborative response to the consultation. Following the outcome of the government consultation, together with the results of an internal audit, a commitment would be made by the Council to be free of single use plastic across its operations where possible.

RESOLVED that the implementation of the Single Use Plastic Action Plan be approved.

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

The Committee considered the work programme.  The Committee requested that reports on Pride in the Park, Fly Tipping, Get Active Programme and Street Scene be add to the work programme.

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