Agenda and minutes

1.    Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

2.    Other Interests

Councillor Kemp declared an other interest in agenda item 13, “Alliance Environmental Services Phase 3 Transfer of Services” (reason: family member works for Street Scene) and withdrew during the consideration and voting on the item and did not return to the meeting

Councillor Thrane declared an ‘other’ interest in agenda item 12, “Pavilion Gardens Concession Contact” (reason: HPBC nominee to High Peak Theatre Trust which is referred to within the report)

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 30 July 2018 be approved as a correct record.

The Committee considered the conclusions of the housing stock condition surveys which were completed in December 2017.  It was noted that the conclusions had also been considered by the HRA Working Group on 17 September 2018.

Comments were made around consultation with tenants and ward members, the decent homes standard, energy efficiency works, garage sites and environmental works. 

RESOLVED:

That the Executive be recommended to:

1.    Note the outcomes of the survey in particular:

a.    The assessment of the structural condition of the non-traditional properties (detailed in section 9)

b.    The identified Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards (detailed in Section 10)

c.    The position with regard to compliance with the Decent Homes Standard (detailed in section 11)

d.    The energy rating (RdSAP) assessments (detailed in section 12)

2.    Note the implications for the HRA Business Plan and the financial impact as detailed in Sections 15 and 16;

3.    Approve the suggested approach the ongoing assessment of the stock condition as set out in Section 17

The Chair advised that the Courts and Tribunal Service were unable to send a representative to attend the meeting, but would deal with any queries through correspondence.  The Chair and Executive Councillor for Finance and Operational Services would send a further letter on behalf of the committee.

Car Park Investment report – this would be referred to Asset Management Working Group in the first instance.

Two items due to be referred to the next meeting of Economy and Growth Select Committee may be deferred due to timing issues.

RESOLVED:

That, subject to the above, the Select Committee Work Programmes be noted.

To resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business as there may be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business as there may be disclosure of exempt information as set out in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED:

That the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 30 July 2018 be noted.

The Committee considered proposed changes to the way the Carelink Service is delivered, managed and charged for and made recommendations to the Executive on the way forward.

The Committee considered the findings of the Victoria Hall feasibility study and proposed steps to be taken for the future of the Victoria Hall, Glossop.

The Committee considered the outcome of the concession contract procurement exercise undertaken for the Pavilion Gardens operation and made recommendations to the Executive.

The Committee considered the process for the transfer of further Council functions to Alliance Environmental Services.