Decisions

The adoption by the authority of the proposed Climate Change Policy Principles, be approved.

(A)           The Executive considers the content of the draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping review and Strategy 2019-2024 and raise any points for consideration and inclusion.

(B)          The Executive delegates to the Head of Housing and Health authorisation to make such amendments as authorised by the Executive and any minor amendments as deemed necessary.

The Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee submitted a report summarising the discussions and recommendations made by Overview and Scrutiny Members at their meeting on 18 December 2018.  Councillor M Allen explained that Climate Change, CCTV and IT Shared Service reports were widely debated at length.

Councillor G McAndrew moved and Councillor G Williams seconded, a motion to support the recommendation now detailed.  After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

The Executive support the recommendation as detailed.

RESOLVED – that the recommendations of Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted.

Executive decision invited to approve a bid for ERDF funds (with match funding from East Herts Council (to deliver an expansive business support and economic growth project)

(A)           A collaborative approach with Ware Town Council on opening a Launchpad at Ware Priory and funding committed from the Priority Spend Reserve of up to £38,600 over 2019/20 – 2020/21, be approved.

(B)           The submission of a bid for ERDF funding for the Launchpad 2 Project with East Herts Council as the accountable body and Ware Town Council as strategic partners, with funding committed from the Priority Spend Reserve of  up to £162,900 over 2019/20 – 2021/22, be approved.

The Leader of the Council submitted a report on the Masterplanning framework for Land West of Hertford (North of Welwyn road) (HERT 3).  Councillor S Rutland-Barsby presented the report and its key role within the District Plan which will guide developers.  The Leader recognised the hard work of all those who had been involved in the process. 

Councillor L Haysey moved, and Councillor S Rutland-Barsby seconded, a motion to support the recommendations now detailed.  After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

The Executive supported the proposals now detailed.

RESOLVED – that Council be recommended to agree the Masterplanning Framework for Land West of Hertford (North of Welwyn road)(HERT 3) as detailed within Essential Reference Paper “B”, as a material consideration for Development Management purposes.

The Leader of the Council submitted a report on the publication of the Hertfordshire Infrastructure and Funding Prospectus 2018 – 2031 and sought approval that this be used when discussing infrastructure needs with the development industry. The Leader provided a summary of the background and commended the report to Members which would be submitted to Council to consider.

Councillor G McAndrew welcomed the report and emphasised the importance of cross border working, citing East Herts as an exemplar. 

Councillor L Haysey moved, and Councillor J Goodeve seconded, a motion to support the recommendations now detailed.  After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

The Executive supported the proposals, now detailed.

RESOLVED – that Council be recommended (A) to note the publication of the Hertfordshire Infrastructure and Funding Prospectus 2018-2031 and

(B)   the Hertfordshire Infrastructure and Funding Prospectus 2018-2031be used when discussing infrastructure needs with the development industry.

The Neighbourhood Planning Guidance 2019, contained at Essential Reference Paper “B” be approved for publication.

The Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) 2017–18, contained at Essential Reference Paper “B”, be approved for publication.