Agenda and 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.

There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Council meeting held on 17 July 2019.

The minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, 17 July 2019 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Mayor gave a résumé of his engagements since the last Council meeting, which included his attendance at numerous engagements and a variety of fundraising events. The Mayor highlighted the 1920’s themed Civic Ball scheduled for 21 March 2020 and encouraged all members to attend.

It was confirmed the current Youth Mayor, Will Mee’s, final meeting would be 27 November 2019 after which a new Youth Mayor would be elected. He stated that he planned to continue his work with environmental issues and mental health awareness going forward. The Mayor presented a framed photograph to remind him of his year.

No petitions were presented to the Council.

The Leader presented his report and discussed a potential new development   corporation. He stated that while this could be of some benefit to the Council, it was felt that control over development should be maintained by Broxtowe Borough Council. Economic growth needed to spread to the north of the Borough and the A610 corridor should be developed further.

The Stapleford ‘Towns Fund’ bid had been successful with the Council able to bid for up to £25m. Cross Party support was agreed upon and other agencies were to be contacted. The Strategic Development Board and Nottinghamshire County Council had already been invited to contribute. The issue would be discussed at the Jobs and Economy Committee.

The Planning department were thanked for their hard work on the Local Plan Part 2 and exciting new initiatives at Beeston Canalside Heritage Centre and Attenborough Nature Reserve would require other funding sources such as the Heritage Lottery Fund. Restoration at the Bennerley Viaduct was able to go ahead due to funding secured by Sustrans.

30.1   The following question had been submitted by Mr Stuart Lee of Awsworth Parish Council for the Chair of the Leisure and Health Committee:

“In the Broxtowe Borough Playing Pitch Strategy 2016-2028 there are a number of   recommendations to improving recreation facilities at Awsworth. As this Village has been identified as a key strategic development area in the local plan there is a clear need to update and ready ourselves for future growth. We as a Parish Council have already implemented developments at:

-          Awsworth Villa, with new showers and water supply.

-          Awsworth Bowls club with financial assistance in the completion of the new Bowls Pavilion.

-          And, more recently, the Sports Pavilion at The Lane Recreation Ground, for which we received additional funding from BBC Pride in Parks initiative.

These projects have been delivered within the last four years with a combination of precept and additional funding. In the Playing pitch strategy these projects had been earmarked for around £500,000 but we have delivered them for around £160,000.

The report also identified that the car parking is woefully inadequate especially given that the Recreation car park services The Village Hall, Youth Club, Village School, Bowls Club and Sports Pavilion. The bottom car park needs desperate need of surfacing and lane marking costing circa £16000. Considering the sums that were quoted in the Playing Pitch Strategy report we are asking if there are funding streams available to us now which can help us complete one of our shared aims.”

The Chair responded that external funding should be sought as Trowell had recently received similar funding from Nottinghamshire County Council. Should an application be received by this Council it would be considered by the Finance and Resources Committee.

There were no questions from Members.

Councillor H E Skinner updated the meeting on issues at Chilwell West Wards and anti-social behaviour occurring at Phoenix Football Club.

Councillor P M Roberts-Thomson highlighted concerns within Attenborough and Chilwell East Ward, particularly with the bridge at Attenborough Nature Reserve and urged the Council to add pressure to the owners to repair it.

There were no questions on Outside Bodies.

Decisions from Committee meetings prior to the despatch of this agenda are attached to enable questions to the Chairs of the relevant Committees.

Members noted the decisions from committee meetings.

“This Council notes with concern the current situation regarding homelessness and the lack of homes to meet the required need, particularly in relation to social rented houses. The Council therefore resolves to accelerate its own build programme and utilise new developments and s106 contributions to fund this accelerated programme”.

Members discussed the motion, which on being put to the meeting, was carried.

It is proposed that Broxtowe Borough Council:

1.      Notes that existing Midlands Mainline is operating close to its full capacity.

2.      Notes that the existing rail services between Nottingham and Beeston on the one hand and Birmingham and Manchester on the other are slow and at peak times often heavily overcrowded.

3,      Notes that the HS2 rail line will lead to far faster journeys between Nottingham and Beeston and London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

4.      Notes that the HS2 rail line will bring significant benefits to the East Midlands in terms of connectivity and inward investment.

5.      Notes that London and the South East have benefited from the £15 billion investment in the Crossrail project.

6.      Notes with disappointment comments from some Government ministers and London centred media that the HS2 project should be scrapped and that the Government have ordered a review into the whole project.

7.      Notes the efforts that have been made by the HS2 team to minimise the impact of the line and to refine the proposed plans for the route, although also notes the impact that this will have on some people’s properties.

8.      Supports the proposal for the HS2 station in the East Midlands to be located at Toton.

9.      Broxtowe Borough Council therefore affirms its support for the HS2 project and calls on the government to ensure that this scheme is brought forward and constructed as soon as possible.

10.    Broxtowe Borough Council further calls on the government to ensure that everyone whose property will be affected by HS2 is properly compensated and that the compensation scheme is available in full now for those who are most affected.”

An amendment was proposed by Councillor R I Jackson and seconded by P J Owen that calls for HS2 to construct the route from the north of the Toton station in a tunnel be added to the motion.

Councillor D K Watts accepted the amendment and requested that the Chief Executive writes to the government outlining the Council’s concerns.

A recorded vote was proposed by Councillor S J Carr and seconded by a minimum of five other Councillors. The voting was as follows:

On being put to the meeting, the amended original motion was carried.

Councillor S Kerry left the meeting before discussions or voting thereon.

The Council is asked to RESOLVE that the appointments, in accordance with the schedule laid before the meeting, be approved.

RESOLVEDthat the appointments, in accordance with the schedule laid before the meeting, be approved.

Housing Committee

18 September 2019

In February 2012 the Council approved a 30 year HRA business plan with the financial model being updated and approved by Council each financial year. The Committee noted the capacity within the financial model for the provision of new housing.

RECOMMENDED to Council that the updated financial model for the Housing Revenue Account be approved.

In February 2012 the Council approved a 30 year HRA business plan with the financial model being updated and approved by Council each financial year. The Committee noted the capacity within the financial model for the provision of new housing and rent increases. It was confirmed that the increase would be 1% above the rate of CPI.

             RESOLVED that the Council approve the updates to the Housing Revenue Account.

To consider the Inspector’s report on the Part 2 Local Plan and to ask that the Council adopts the Plan.

         The Inspector’s Report was considered and it was welcomed that limited changes had been made. Resident Groups were thanked for their contribution and it was noted that Neighbourhood Local Plans had played a vital role. Councillors expressed their frustration at developers who were unwilling to develop land but accepted this was a legislation issue.

A recorded vote was proposed by Councillor T Hallam and seconded by at least five other Councillors. The voting was as follows:

The Council is asked to RESOLVE that, in addition to the existing Board Members, Councillor D A Bagshaw and Councillor S Easom be appointed as Directors to the Board of Liberty Leisure Limited.

RESOLVED that, in addition to the existing Board Members, Councillor D A Bagshaw and Councillor S Easom be appointed as Directors to the Board of Liberty Leisure Limited.