Agenda and minutes
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Venue: Council Chamber, Barnsley Town Hall
Contact: William Ward Council Governance Officer
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Declarations of Interests To receive any declarations of interest of a pecuniary or non-pecuniary nature from Members in respect of the items on this agenda (other than those already recorded within the minutes contained in the Minute Book). Additional documents: Minutes: |
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To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meetings of the Council held on the 28th November and 19th December, 2019. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Communications To consider any communications to be submitted by the Mayor or the Chief Executive. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:-
(i) that the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), as set out in Section 3 of the report now submitted, be noted;
(ii) that approval be given to the proposed variations to the existing Housing Growth Investment schemes, as outlined in paragraph 3.8 and Table 2 of the report;
(iii) that approval be given to the Housing Revenue Account Draft Budget for 2020/21, as outlined in Section 6, including the proposed revenue investments and savings, as outlined in Section 5, with any final amendments/additions being delegated to the Cabinet Spokesperson for Place (Regeneration and Culture) and the Executive Director Place in consultation with the Cabinet Spokesperson for Core Services and the Service Director – Finance (Section 151);
(iv) that a rent increase in line with the Government’s rent policy be approved;
(v) that it be noted that there is no proposed change to non-dwelling rents, service charges and heating charges for 2020/21;
(vi) that approval be given to the 2020/21 Berneslai Homes Management Fee at paragraph 6.7, with any final amendments/additions delegated to the Cabinet Spokesperson for Place (Regeneration and Culture) and the Service Director Regeneration and Culture in consultation with the Cabinet Spokesperson for Core Services and the Service Director – Finance (Section 151);
(vii) that the 2020/21 Berneslai Homes Management Fee for Gypsy and Traveller Sites, charged to the Authority’s General Fund, detailed in paragraph 6.8 of the report, be approved;
(viii) that approval be given, in principle, to the proposed emerging capital priority schemes as detailed in Section 7, subject to individual reports, as appropriate, in line with the Council’s governance arrangements;
(ix) that the Council Housing Capital Investment programme for 2020/21 be approved and that the indicative programme for 2021/22 through 2024-25, as outlined in Section 8 be noted; and
(x) that the Council be approved to set aside resources for both remedial works at the 26 properties affected by the floods in November 2019 and to undertake a further wider flood risk assessment of all Council dwellings in the Borough (as referred to in paragraph 7.2).
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Corporate Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policies (Cab.8.1.2020/8) PDF 241 KB RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL that approval be given to the policies with continued support and endorsement given to the corporate approach to minimise the risk of fraud, corruption and bribery within the Authority’s overall ethical framework. Additional documents:
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To receive a report of the Executive Director Core Services requesting the Council to consider the adoption by the Council of the Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of Anti-Semitism. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Representation on Committees and Outside Bodies To consider, and note where appropriate, the following appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies:
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
To note the appointment of Ms G Carter as the Primary School Parent Governor Representative on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Berneslai Homes
Proposed:
(i) That following an independent review of the Board Chair of Berneslai Homes, Mr P Hayes be re-appointed as Chair for a further term of three years; and
(ii) That following an interview process, Councillor Green be appointed as a Board Member
Police and Crime Panel
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Planning Regulatory Board - 19th November, 2019 PDF 125 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Planning Regulatory Board - 17th December, 2019 PDF 125 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Planning Regulatory Board - 21st January, 2019 PDF 34 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Audit Committee - 4th December, 2019 PDF 211 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Audit Committee - 22nd January, 2020 PDF 160 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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General Licensing Panel - Various PDF 218 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Appeals, Awards and Standards - Various PDF 99 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Strong and Resilient Communities) - 3rd December, 2019 PDF 137 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 7th January, 2020 PDF 187 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Central Area Council - 4th November, 2019 PDF 151 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Dearne Area Council - 18th November, 2019 PDF 137 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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North Area Council - 18th November, 2019 PDF 146 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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North East Area Council - 28th November, 2019 PDF 141 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Penistone Area Council - 5th December, 2019 PDF 150 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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South Area Council - 17th January, 2020 PDF 140 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Cabinet Meeting - 27th November, 2019 PDF 135 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Cabinet Meeting - 11th December, 2019 PDF 161 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Cabinet Meeting - 8th January, 2020 PDF 146 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Questions relating to Joint Authority, Police and Crime Panel and Combined Authority Business Additional documents: Minutes: |
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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority - 14th October, 2019 PDF 275 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority Board (Draft) - 18th November, 2019 PDF 690 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Questions by Elected Members To consider any questions which may have been received from Elected Members and which are asked pursuant to Standing Order No. 11.
1 Councillor Carr
‘How many applications for aids and adaptions are being received weekly? How many are for adaptations for residents to be able to leave health locations, who I well understand are a priority? How many for low level showers and ramps for the residents in need of modifications to be able to live independently and access the outside world? What is the timeframe for these adaptations? What are the pressures in this department?’
2 Councillor Fielding
Please detail the costs of the security provided at Penny Pie Park as part of the project to construct the gyratory road junction on the park, specifically:
· What has been the cost of legal advice relating to securing the park and the construction site?
3 Councillor Hunt
It was reported in the Barnsley Chronicle on 10th January that an innovative scheme which could have seen potholes filled in with recycled plastic was being placed on the back burner. Is this report correct? Please provide an update on this project
4 Councillor Hunt
At the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 7th January the press were excluded part of the meeting where the Children’s Services performance reports were discussed. Why was this part of the meeting held in closed session?
5 Councillor Hunt
What is the current structure for parking enforcement in Barnsley? How many personnel are employed, how are they managed and what arrangements are in place to ensure that the council’s obligations under the Traffic Management Act 2004 are complied with? How many parking enforcement personnel routinely work outside the town centre? How does the current structure and arrangements compare with the situation when the TMA 2004 was first introduced?
6 Councillor Fielding
What progress has been made by the Council in working with Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust to establish a Park and Ride scheme for staff and visitors at Barnsley Hospital? What does the Council intend to do to facilitate such a Park and Ride scheme?
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Notice of Motion - Tree Planting Strategy Notice of Motion submitted in accordance with Standing Order No 6.
Proposer – Councillor Kitching
Seconder – Councillor Greenhough
This Council notes:
(i) The motion declaring a climate emergency which was passed on 26th September, 2019; (ii) That the biggest single contributor to climate change is the emission of carbon from fossil fuels; (iii) That trees have the ability to soak up carbon emissions and, therefore, tree planting can offset some of the carbon dioxide which is contributing to climate change
Furthermore, this Council recognises:
(iv) The excellent efforts made by community groups, Ward Alliances and Area Councils to undertake small scale tree planting
Therefore, this Council calls on the Chief Executive and Team to prepare a borough wide tree planting strategy which:
(v) Aims to increase considerably the tree cover within the borough by identifying council owned land that could be used for tree planting; (vi) Sets out to create more community orchards to help improve the supply of fresh, local produce and boost the health of residents; (vii) Works with the voluntary sector to deliver tree planting plans, including via the Area Councils and Ward Alliances; (viii) Involves schools, colleges and universities and their pupils and students in carrying out tree planting and woodland maintenance; and (ix) Identifies sources of funding available to the Council and voluntary organisations to pay for tree planting. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Mr G Brain - Mayor's Attendant/Chauffeur Additional documents: Minutes: |