Agenda

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interests, not already on their register of interests, in any items on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time. 

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the attached Minutes of the Council meeting held on 25 September 2023.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 8 to allow members of the public to ask questions about the Council’s activities for a period up to fifteen minutes.  The replies to any such questions will be given by the appropriate Cabinet Member.  Questions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12 pm (noon) twelve clear working days before the meeting.

No questions have been submitted under Procedure Rule No 8 for this meeting.

Report of the Managing Director and Head of the Paid Service

Report of the Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategic Leadership and Finance

Report of the Assistant Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer

Report of the Assistant Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 9.2 to allow Members to ask questions about Council activities.  The replies to any such questions will be given by the Chair of the Council or relevant Committee or the appropriate Cabinet Member.  Questions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12 pm (noon) twelve clear working days before the meeting. 

The following question(s) have been submitted:-

Question ‘A’ – Councillor K Gillott to Councillor N Barker, Leader of the Council

On the 20 October residents of the Windermere Road area of Clay Cross suffered catastrophic flooding of their homes as a result of Storm Babet.  Many now face the prospect of being unable to live in their homes for several months, along with huge financial costs and emotional trauma.  Can the Leader of the Council tell Members what action this Authority took to help residents to deal with the crisis?

Question ‘B’ – Councillor M Foster to Councillor N Barker, Leader of the Council

Following the Leader’s commitment at the last Full Council meeting, can he confirm when and how will the minutes or notes of the council’s working group meeting on the Local plan be made available to all members and the public?

Question ‘C’ – Councillor C Cupit to Councillor N Barker, Leader of the Council

Would the Leader of the Council outline his administration's views regarding untidy and unfinished plots of land in the District? 

Question ‘D’ – Councillor A Dale to Councillor N Barker, Leader of the Council

Will the Leader of the Council please confirm the administration’s current intentions with regard to the paused Parking Strategy and what is to happen with the HRA budget allocation of £280k pa to support parking improvements in estates where the Council is the principle and primary owner of properties?

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 10 to consider Motions on notice from Members.  Motions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12 pm (noon) twelve clear working days before the meeting. 

The following Motions have been submitted:-

Motion ‘A’ – Moved by Councillor F Adlington-Stringer

North East Derbyshire District Council urges the UK Government to officially recognise:

·             Palestine as a sovereign state, alongside that of Israel;

·             East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Golan Heights and Gaza as illegally occupied by Israel.

This Council commits to using its power to:

·             Combat all forms of discrimination, including anti-Palestinian racism, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, in our District.

This Council resolves to request the Managing Director and Head of Paid Service submit this motion in full to the Government of the United Kingdom in order to appeal for:

·             An immediate ceasefire (with the United Kingdom voting accordingly at the United Nations) as part of a move towards a politically negotiated solution;

·             Condemnation of all the acts of violence directed towards innocent civilians;

·             The upholding of international law at all times and the strongest possible condemnation of all war crimes and other proven breaches.

The passing of this motion demonstrates that it is possible to maintain solidarity with both the Jewish and Palestinian communities, at home and abroad. This Council is committed to serving all of its residents, regardless of their background, race, religion, or other identifying traits. North East Derbyshire District Council is proud to join the calls of residents across our District in demanding an end to such abhorrent violence.

Motion ‘B’ – Moved by Councillor C Cupit

Council notes that North East Derbyshire District Council has an adopted and up-to-date Local Plan. Council also notes that Local Plans are the main planning framework for an area but that many local authorities expand their planning policy by adopting Supplementary Planning Documents to support their Local Plans and cover specific issues in more detail. This could include more guidance for residents, businesses and applicants on our District's views on emerging planning issues such as:

·             Expansive solar farms;

·             Energy efficiency, wildlife enhancements and other Climate Change mitigation measures; 

·             Supporting a variety of uses and classes to enhance our town centres; 

·             Ensuring there is sufficient car parking provision on both new developments and in town centres. 

Council therefore resolves to establish a politically-proportionate Planning Policy Steering Group of elected members to consider the development of Supplementary Planning Documents to support the Council's decision making with regards to planning applications on relevant issues, including those above. 

Motion ‘C’ – Moved by Councillor A Dale

Council notes that the new administration has paused the Parking Strategy subject to a review. While it is accepted that it is the prerogative of any new administration to review any strategy, Council is concerned that the authority should continue to seek to tackle parking issues where it has the control and power to do so, namely on areas of land which the Council own in  ...  view the full agenda text for item 12.

To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.

The Chairman to move:-

That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following item(s) of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in  Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 & 5, Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).

Report of the Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategic Leadership and Finance.

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Presentation by the Director of Growth and Assets

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Report of the Managing Director and Head of Paid Service

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To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.