35.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 2 July 2003 be confirmed.
36.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Interests were declared in the following matters:
Mrs S A Smart, Mr H Rees and Mr P
G Harris declared a personal interest in Minute 38 – Project Cowes
Supplementary Planning Guidance as Directors appointed by the Council of the
Isle of Wight Economic Partnership.
Mrs M J Miller declared a
personal interest as a local member in Minute 38 – Project Cowes Supplementary
Planning Guidance.
Mr R R Barry declared a personal
in Minute 38 as a member of Cowes Waterfront Trust appointed by the Council and
of Cowes Harbour Commissioners.
37.
REVENUE AND CAPTIAL PROVISIONAL OUTTURN 2002/3
Members received the report which gave the draft outturn results for both revenue and capital expenditure in 2002/3. A revised estimate for each service area was given together with its actual ‘controlled’ expenditure. Figures were given as to the amount withdrawn from the General Reserve and the balance that remained. Details were given of the variations in the estimated and actual figures in each service area. Members were reminded that the Council’s normal policy was to require that any overspend be charged against future years. The circumstances which had led to a number of overspends were described by the Chief Financial Officer who advised that due to the particular circumstances, the amounts involved should be written off. The levels of any underspend and reasons for slippage were set out in the report.
RESOLVED :
THAT the revenue expenditure
overspends as set out in Appendix A attached to the report be written off
38.
PROJECT COWES SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING GUIDANCE
Members received a presentation on the proposed scheme
from the Principal Planning Officer.
Consideration was then given to
the adoption of Supplementary Planning Guidance drawn up by Project Cowes on
the broad framework for use and regeneration within Cowes, East Cowes and the
Medina Estuary including Newport Harbour.
The guidance would provide the basis for the future formulation of a
more detailed development or planning brief for major sites and a context for
the consideration of future applications for planning permission. The SPG set
out a number of questions, which would allow development proposals to be judged
in relation to the Strategic Development Framework. Details of consultation and responses that had taken place were
highlighted. Local members expressed
their support for the project.
RESOLVED :
THAT the Project Cowes Vision for the Medina Valley Strategic Development Framework and related questions be adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Isle of Wight Unitary Development Plan.
39.
HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY
Members were advised
that under the Homeless Act 2003 there was a requirement for all local
authorities to produce a homeless strategy.
Homelessness
had also been subject to a CPA review in 2002 from which the Homelessness
Improvement Plan had been agreed. The strategy
responded to the requirements laid out by the Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister by setting out a programme of action over the next five years. Details of consultation and financial
implications were outlined. Members
were supportive of the Strategy and suggested benefit could be derived from
renaming the strategy to reflect its positive approach.
RESOLVED :
THAT the Homelessness Strategy be agreed
40.
CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORWARD PLAN
The Portfolio Holder for Education and Lifelong Learning
advised members that a report would be brought to the Executive in September
regarding Totland Primary School. It
was noted that the Executive would consider a number of items relating to Great
Access to Great Services
during September.
41.
MEMBERS’ QUESTION TIME
Mr B Bartlett asked a verbal question regarding the reason
for non-attendance by officers at a recent exhibition organised by Highpoint
Rendal on behalf of Highways concerning the Undercliff Drive Road Scheme. The Leader promised a written reply.
CHAIRMAN