Agenda and minutes

Apologies for non attendance were received from Councillors Herridge and Hicks.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings of the Council held on 6^th February 2019 subject to the minor amendment identified.

There were none.

(NOTE: Standing Order No 3.4 requires that notice of a Deputation should be received by the Borough Solicitor NOT LATER THAN 12 O’CLOCK NOON ON MONDAY 25 MARCH 2019 and likewise Standing Order No 3.6 requires that notice of a Public Question should be received by the Borough Solicitor NOT LATER THAN 12 O’CLOCK NOON ON MONDAY 25 MARCH 2019).

There were none.

(NOTE: Members are reminded that Standing Order No 3.3 requires that Notice of Question pursuant to that Standing Order must be received by the Borough Solicitor NOT LATER THAN 12 O’CLOCK NOON ON TUESDAY, 26 MARCH 2019).

Question standing in the name of Councillor Mrs Westerby

To what degree is Gosport Borough Council subsidising the No 11 bus route

Was answered by the Leader of the Council

Question standing in the name of Councillor Mrs Westerby

It is understood that the Council has applied for a grant to enhance Broadband coverage across the Borough. Can the Chair of the Economic Development Board confirm what level of grant (in financial terms) the Council has requested and outline the economic development initiative(s) upon which any grant received would be invested?

Was answered by the Chairman of the Economic Development Board

Question standing in the name of Councillor Hylands

How many fixed penalty notices have been issued and/or prosecutions made by this council for dog fouling in the borough during the last six months?

Was answered by the Chairman of the Community Board

Question standing in the name of Councillor Hammond

In light of the growing low level crime and anti social behaviour in Gosport, can we seriously look at creating a PSPO for the whole of Gosport, as has been previously discussed? Whilst I fully understand the Police have few resources I believe as a council we should be doing everything we can.

Was answered by the Leader of the Council

Question standing in the name of Councillor Hammond

Could you advise members what times Gosport CCTV is manned each day and are they all recorded at all times

Was answered by the Leader of the Council

Question in the name of Councillor Hammond

Are you aware that the opening days of the Police Office has been cut down to two now Tuesday and Saturday

Was answered by the Leader of the Council

Question standing in the name of Councillor Pepper

Given the issues concerning the kerbside weeding/grass cutting process during 2018 would Councillor Hook undertake to have published the kerbside weeding/grass cutting schedule for 2019 for the Borough. Could he confirm whether or not GBC has any contingency plans to cover any unforeseen shortfalls in kerbside weeding/grass cutting that may arise during 2019. Finally where the responsibility for kerbside weeding/grass cutting rests solely with Hampshire County Council could Councillor Hook assure this group and Gosport residents that he will use his influence to ensure that, as far as possible, Hampshire County Council produce and publish their schedule on these issues.

Was answered by the Leader of the Council.

BOARD                                                           DATE

     Regulatory Board                                             27 February 2019             

Cosideration was given to a recommendation of the Regulatory Board at its meeting held on 27 February 2019.

RESOLVED: That the final draft Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles 2019-2022  be Adopted by the Council.

The approval by full Council of the Capital Strategy is a new requirement of the Prudential code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (Prudential Code), and the Treasury Management in the Public Services Code of Practice and Cross-Sectoral Guidance Notes (Treasury Management Code) which were updated in December 2017.

Consideration was given to the report of Borough Treasurer.

RESOLVED

• The Capital Strategy for 2019/20, including the Council's Strategy for any Commercial Investments
  
  

This report outlines the Council’s policy for charging unfinanced capital expenditure to revenue (MRP) together with the expected treasury operations for this period. It fulfils a key legislative requirement.

Consideration was given to a report of the Borough Treasrer outlining the Council’s policy for charging unfinanced capital expenditure to revenue (MRP) together with the expected treasury operations for this period.

RESOLVED: That;

• Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, as identified in 2.1
  
  

§  The Treasury Management Strategy, as identified in 2.2 be approved

That the Council consider amendments proposed to the Terms of Reference of the Standards and Governance Committee and the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, considered by the Standards and Governance Committee and recommended to the Council for approval.

Consideration was given to a report of the Borough Solicitor requesting that the Council consider amendments proposed to the Terms of Reference of the Standards and Governance Committee and the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, considered by the Standards and Governance Committee and recommended to the Council for approval.

RESOLVED: That the Council agree to the changes to the Constitution set out in Appendix 1 of the report.