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Confirmation of Minutes - 29 November 2022 Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 29 November 2022 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as an accurate record. |
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Declarations of Interest Please note that, in accordance with the Members' Code of Conduct, when declaring interests members must disclose the existence and nature of the interest, and whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI) or personal and/or pecuniary. Minutes: Councillor Pat Vaughan declared a Personal Interest with regard to the agenda item entitled ‘Fees and Charges'.
Reason: His granddaughter worked in the finance department at the City of Lincoln Council.
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Mayor's Announcements Minutes: The Mayor referred to her engagements since the last meeting of the Council, some of which had included:
· Opening of the 40th Anniversary Lincoln Christmas Market · Welcoming German guests including the Oberburgermeister · Attendance to Cinderella in Pantomime · Christmas Carol Concerts · The 2022 Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk |
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Receive Any Questions under Council Procedure Rule 11 from Members of the Public and Provide Answers thereon Minutes: No questions had been submitted by members of the public. |
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Receive Any Questions under Council Procedure Rule 12 from Members and Provide Answers thereon Minutes: Councillor Martin Christopher to Councillor Ric Metcalfe, Portfolio Holder for Our People and Resources
Question
The waste to energy facility at North Hykeham has made a considerable profit this year burning waste we pay an equally considerable sum to collect for them. Due to energy price increases this past year, it has allegedly paid approximately £3,000,000 in profit share to the County Council. I would like to know if any of this money will come back to us?
Answer
There were no requirements for any Wase Disposal Authority to make payments to a Waste Collection Authority if the value of any commodities collected, resulted in the generation of an income stream. Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) had not declared any intention as to how they planned to use any ‘windfall income’, but it would feature as an issue in future Lincolnshire Waste Partnership meetings.
Councillor Clare Smalley to Councillor Donald Nannestad, Portfolio Holder for Quality Housing
Question
Following the tragic death of a young child in Rochdale caused by mould in the boy’s home, I understand that many residents have been reporting similar issues in our own properties. How many have we received since this case was in the news please?
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All reports of damp and mould were treated seriously and we responded to all service requests. If damp and mould was left untreated within a property and all the causes of damp and mould were not adequately identified or resolved, this could cause serious health complications to our customers, especially those under 16 and over 65.
The Portfolio Holder confirmed that further to 14/11/2022, the date of publicity post inquest into the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, the current data relating to the reports of damp and mould were:
· 319 households had reported damp and mould within their properties to the Council. · Our repairs service (HRS) had conducted inspections and completed all identified repairs at 71 of those properties. These repairs had now been billed and the repairs closed. · 248 jobs remained open for HRS to complete.
The Portfolio Holder confirmed that the 248 jobs were at various stages from pre-inspection, works ordered, works completed on site and due to be billed. As part of the billing process, we needed to wait a minimum of 30 days for all costs to be allocated to jobs before they could be set to ‘closed’ and therefore, the true figure of open jobs would appear inflated whilst the billing process completed its cycle.
Supplementary
Were any of the homes awaiting repairs, classed as a danger to health?
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All cases of damp and mould were treated seriously with considerable time given to evaluate the problem. The Portfolio Holder confirmed that figures of Category A Hazards due to damp and mould would be distributed to members further to the meeting.
Councillor Emily Wood to Councillor Donald Nannestad, Portfolio Holder for Quality Housing
Question
The Government have announced £4,000,000 pounds of extra funding to help deal with homelessness, £803,422 of which will be directly ... view the full minutes text for item 37. |
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Receive Reports under Council Procedure Rule 2 (vi) from Members |
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Report by Councillor Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place Minutes: Councillor Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place, presented his report to Council, which had been set out on pages 11-40 of the agenda. Tributes were paid to all staff and contractors that had worked hard within the Portfolio.
The Council was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, where the following points were noted:
The report was noted.
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Report by Councillor Chris Burke, Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience and Review Minutes: Councillor Chris Burke, Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience and Review, presented his report to Council, which had been set out on pages 41-48 of the agenda.
The Council was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, where the following points were noted:
Councillor Chris Burke, Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience and Review, presented his report to Council, which had been set out on pages 41-48 of the agenda.
The Council was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, where the following points were noted:
The report was noted.
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Report by Councillor Jane Loffhagen, Chair of Policy Scrutiny Committee Minutes: Councillor Jane Loffhagen, Chair of Policy Scrutiny Committee presented her report to Council, which had been set out on pages 49-50 of the agenda. Councillor Loffhagen highlighted that the minutes of the Committee were available to the public.
The report was noted.
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Report by Councillor Rebecca Longbottom: Chair of Audit Committee Minutes: Councillor Rebecca Longbottom, Chair of Audit Committee presented her report to Council, which had been set out on pages 51-62 of the agenda. Thanks were expressed to members of Audit Committee for contributions and officers who had supported the work of the Committee.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: RESOLVED
That the report be noted. |
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To Consider the Following Recommendations of the Executive and Committees of the Council |
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Council Tax Base 2023/24 Additional documents:
Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Ric Metcalfe and seconded by Councillor Donald Nannestad that the Council Tax Base 2023/24 be approved.
On being put to the meeting, the motion was declared carried.
RESOLVED
That the Council Tax Base 2023/24 be approved.
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Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 2023/24 Additional documents:
Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Ric Metcalfe and seconded by Councillor Donald Nannestad that the Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 2023/24 be approved.
On being put to the meeting, the motion was declared carried.
RESOLVED
That the Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 2023/24 be approved.
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Review of the Constitution - Financial Procedure Rules Additional documents:
Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Ric Metcalfe and seconded by Councillor Donald Nannestad that the Review of the Constitution – Financial Procedure Rules be approved.
On being put to the meeting, the motion was declared carried.
RESOLVED
That the Review of the Constitution – Financial Procedure Rules be approved. |
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Council House and Garage Rents 2023/24 Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Donald Nannestad and seconded by Councillor Ric Metcalfe that the Council House and Garage Rents 2023/24 be approved.
Councillor Thomas Dyer highlighted that the Conservative party supported proposed rent increases and given the demand and increase in cost of materials, the rent increase was reasonable. However, it was essential to ensure that service provision was maintained especially in the circumstance of rental increase.
On being put to the meeting, the motion was declared carried.
RESOLVED
That the Council House and Garage Rents 2023/24 be approved.
Councillor Clare Smalley and Councillor Martin Christopher requested that their votes against the proposals be recorded. |