Decisions

Members were informed of the experience of people living with dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey summary gave an insight into the impact lockdown had on carers wellbeing and on dementia care in the Community. Some Members of the Committee visited The Studio at Padge Road to see how the project provided carers with a break as well as working with individuals with dementia to develop a place where they felt welcome and at ease as well as enabling them to participate in artistic related projects. Members discussed the value this service would provide to support the carer and dementia patient and would benefit the reduction in hospital related admissions.

RESOLVED that the proposal in appendix 1 of the report be approved.

The Committee noted a report which informed of progress against outcome targets identified in the Business Growth Business Plan, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and was provided with an update as to the latest key performance indicators therein. Further discussion ensued with regards to Covid-19 pandemic and the impact on food inspections as waiting for further guidance from the Food Standards Agency.

The minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2020 were confirmed and approved as a correct record.

Members discussed the services available to residents of the Borough in respect of mental health and highlighted funding issues in relation to the signposted organisations. Samaritans and Mind were also referenced as organisations which could offer help to deal with mental health issues. The Committee thanked Officers for the support during the Covid-19 pandemic and agreed to bring reports on suicide data and trends, young people and mental health, local mental health Voluntary organisations, Update on the Mental Health Action Plan and to invite Eastwood Mental Health Hub and Middle Street Resource Centre to give a presentation to a future Committee particularly in the climate of Covid-19.

Members agreed that reports on Suicide Data and Trends, Young People and Mental Health, Local Mental Health Voluntary Organisations, Update on the Mental Health Action Plan and to invite Eastwood Mental Health Hub to give a presentation to a future Committee and presentation from the Middle Street Resource Centre.

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

Members were updated with the Climate and Green Futures Programme report that contained the Climate Change Strategy along with a report on each of the other 14 project strands including strategic actions. Members thanked all the Officers involved in producing the Strategy and acknowledged how comprehensive the document was. The programme was explained and a discussion regarding each strand took place including the communications plan and engaging with schools and businesses, The new Carbon Management Plan and its aims and the Council’s approach to Climate Change and Green Futures.

RESOLVED that the Climate Change and Green Futures Programme in addition to the Transport and Fleet Strategy be approved.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be approved.

A kerbside garden waste collection service was currently provided with around 20,000 residents subscribing to the scheme.  The materials collected as part of the garden waste collection are composted using an outdoor windrow system.  Due to biosecurity reasons food waste collected on a commercial scale (not individual households) can only be composted using enclosed invessel systems.  Subsequently the Council did not provide a kerbside collection service for composting of food waste. Home composting would provide residents the opportunity to dispose of food waste in an environmentally friendly way.  The Committee discussed ways to help residents with composting. Home stop off kits were proposed.

RESOLVED that the actions outlined in the recommendations for inclusion in the Climate Change and Green Futures action plan be approved.

The Committee noted the short, medium and long term capacities at the 10 burial grounds in Broxtowe and the capacity for new burials. Chilwell Muslim Section had not had any burials for five years which had been due to initial ground water problems.  Nottingham City had traditionally been the location of choice for burials. It was hoped this situation would change.

RESOLVED to:

1.          Cease using Beeston Cemetery for new burials once all of the remaining grave spaces have been allocated and utilise Chilwell Cemetery as the alternative.

2.          Enter into initial negotiations with the owners of the land to the east of Stapleford Cemetery with regards to a price for the land and a potential timescale to undertake a possible extension of the burial ground.

It is a requirement of DEFRA that all local authorities in England produce an Annual Status Report (ASR) in respect of air quality. This is intended to aid local transparency, increase accessibility of air quality to the wider public audience and encourage buy-in to delivering air quality improvement measures by those best placed to assist. Members discussed the ASR recently submitted by Broxtowe.

There was currently no local equipment to monitor air quality. It was hoped that local areas would work together to purchase this. The Committee discussed how residents could be encouraged to walk and cycle more.

RESOLVED that the 2020 Air Quality Status Report be approved for submission to DEFRA.

The minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2020 were confirmed as a correct record.