Agenda Item
FULL COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of North Norfolk District Council held on 30 May 2012 at the Council
Offices, Holt Road, Cromer at 6.00 pm.
Members Present:
Mrs S A Arnold
Mr M Baker
Mrs L Brettle
Mr B Cabbell Manners
Mrs A ClaussenReynolds
Mr N D Dixon
Mrs A M Fitch-Tillett
Mr T FitzPatrick
Ms V Gay
Mrs A Green
Mrs P Grove-Jones
Mr B Hannah
Mr T Ivory
Officers in
Attendance:
Also in
Attendance:
1.
Mr B Jarvis
Mr K E Johnson
Mr J H A Lee
Mr N Lloyd
Mrs B McGoun
Mrs A Moore
Mr P W Moore
Mr W J Northam
Mr R Oliver
Miss B Palmer
Mr J Perry-Warnes
Mr J Punchard
Mr R Reynolds
Mr E Seward
Mr R Shepherd
Mr B Smith
Mr N Smith
Mr R Smith
Mr R Stevens
Mrs A Sweeney
Mr P Terrington
Mrs H Thompson
Mrs V Uprichard
Mr S Ward
Mr G Williams
Mr P Williams
Mr J A Wyatt
Mr D Young
The Chief Executive, the Corporate Director, the Legal and Democratic
Services Manager, the Head of Environmental Services, the Licensing
Manager, the Policy & Performance Management Officer and the
Democratic Services Team Leader (MMH)
The Press and Public
OUTGOING CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNICATIONS
Mr B Cabbell Manners said that he had enjoyed his year as Chairman. He expressed thanks
to Lynda Mcelligott for her help throughout the year. He commended the in-coming Chairman,
Mr J Perry-Warnes who, despite his own ill-health and that of his wife, had been an example
to all Members.
2.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
It was proposed by Mr K E Johnson and seconded by Mr T FitzPatrick that Mr J H PerryWarnes be elected Chairman. There being no other nominations, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that
Mr J H Perry-Warnes be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.
Mr Cabbell Manners then vacated the Chair in favour of Mr Perry-Warnes.
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3.
INCOMING CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNICATIONS
The incoming Chairman said that he would fulfil his role to the best of his ability. He was
honoured to be the 28th Chairman in what was the 38th year of NNDC. He had first been
elected in 1988 and had enjoyed the support of his wife who still accompanied him to events
whenever possible. She had accompanied him to the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham
Palace on 29 May. It had been a very successful day.
This year’s Chairman’s Charity would be the Army Benevolent Fund.
The incoming Chairman thanked Mr B Cabbell Manners for his work as Chairman in the past
year and presented him with the Chairman’s Jewel and a gift.
4.
APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
It was proposed by Mr K E Johnson and seconded by Mr G Williams that Mr P W Moore be
appointed Vice Chairman of the Council. There being no other nominations, it was
RESOLVED that
Mr P W Moore be appointed Vice Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.
6.
TO RECEIVE DECLARATION OF INTERESTS FROM MEMBERS
Member(s)
Minute
No.
Mr B J Hannah
11
Item
Interest
Personal and nonprejudicial – is a
Member of Norfolk
County Council and
was instrumental in
the setting up of the
North Norfolk Taxi
and Private Hire
Association.
17
Mr B Cabbell
Manners
11
Recommendations from the
Licensing and Appeals
Committee
Personal and nonprejudicial – is the
landlord of Amazona
Zoo.
Mr R Shepherd
17
Establishment of Norfolk Police
and Crime Panel
Personal and nonprejudicial – is in
receipt of a Police
pension.
Mr T Ivory
24
List of Sealed Documents
Personal and nonprejudicial – are
Members of the
Victory Housing Trust
Board.
Mr K E Johnson
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7.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Mrs H Eales, Mr P W High, Mr G R Jones, Mr R C
Price, Mrs L Walker and Mr R Wright.
8.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of Full Council held on 18 April 2012 were approved as a correct
record.
9.
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
Appointment of Leader
Mrs H Eales had decided to resign as Leader for personal reasons. It was proposed by Mr T
FitzPatrick, seconded by Mr R Oliver and
RESOLVED that
Mr K E Johnson be appointed Leader of the Council.
Mr Johnson thanked Members for their support. He expressed gratitude to Mrs Eales for the
work she had done in the last 12 months. The Leader of the Opposition expressed thanks on
behalf of his Group.
Statutory Responsibilities
The Strategic Director – Information had left the Authority on 29 May 2012. Members asked
that their thanks to him should be publically recorded. His role had included the statutory
responsibility of Monitoring Officer. However, in view of the Senior Management re-structure, it
was difficult at this time to make a permanent appointment.
It was proposed by Mr T Ivory and seconded by Mrs A Fitch-Tillett and
RESOLVED
to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to negotiate with NP Law regarding the
appointment of an interim Monitoring Officer.
10.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
Public questions had been received from Mrs Heels, Mr Heels, Mr Colman and Mrs Bartlett.
As the questions concerned Items 15 and 16 on the Agenda, these would be taken next.
Mrs Heels, Mr Heels and Mr Colman spoke on the Taxi Licensing section of Item 15,
Recommendations from the Licensing and Appeals Committee. Mrs Bartlett spoke on Item 16,
Recommendation from Cabinet, 16 April 2012, North Lodge Park Development Proposal.
11.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEES 26 MARCH
2012, 2 APRIL 2012 AND 21 MAY 2012
Mrs H Thompson, Vice Chair of the Licensing and Appeals Committee, said that the proposals
had been carefully considered by Members after considerable consultation. The proposed
changes to the Taxi Handbook were sensible and necessary. The handbook was an ongoing
work. She proposed an amendment to the recommendation from 21 May 2012. This was
seconded by Mr T Ivory and agreed.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEES 26 MARCH
2012, 2 APRIL 2012 AND 21 MAY 2012
(Continued)
In response to a question from the Chairman on the legality of including enforcement costs in
the Taxi Licensing fee, the Legal and Democratic Services Manager said that it was legal and
cited Regulation 22c.
Mr B J Hannah expressed concern that Members had not had an opportunity to read the
recommendations before the meeting. He proposed that consideration of the
recommendations from the meeting of 21 May 2012 should be deferred. This was seconded
by Mr M J M Baker, who said that Members were being expected to make decisions on
matters that they hadn’t had time to consider properly. He believed that if the
recommendations were accepted it could result in penalising private industry and increased
fares for the customer.
Mr E Seward said that taxis provided an essential public and community service. They were
small businesses, often sole operators, and as such were vulnerable. Later in the meeting
there would be a motion about the Coasthopper bus service and its continued subsidy. He
suggested that taxis should also receive a subsidy. Mr Seward expressed concern that there
was nothing in the document explaining the costs of taxi licensing.
Mr G Williams also asked that the decision should be delayed for a further cycle. The Legal
and Democratic Services Manager advised that there was no legal reason why the decision
could not be taken that evening.
A vote was taken on the proposal that the recommendations from the Licensing and Appeals
Committee of 21 May 2012 should be deferred. It was
RESOLVED, with 17 Members in favour and 20 against
That consideration of the recommendations from the Licensing and Appeals Committee of 21
May 2012 should not be deferred.
There were 2 abstentions.
Mr B Jarvis said that, at the meeting of the Licensing and Appeals Committee on 21 May
2012, a significant number of the suggestions from the taxi trade had been taken into account.
He expressed concern that Minute 2 (d) was not an accurate reflection of what had been
decided at the meeting and asked for an amendment. Mrs A Claussen-Reynolds, as a
Member of the Licensing and Appeals Committee, agreed that the minute was incorrect and
the amendment was made.
Mr Heels, at the invitation of the Chairman, made a further statement at this point.
The Portfolio Holder, Mr T Ivory said that some good comments had been received from the
representatives of the taxi trade. He welcomed the formation of the North Norfolk Taxi and
Private Hire Association. This would provide a good platform for better dialogue but it was
important that the Council should also engage with the rest of the trade and the public. The
Handbook should be subject to regular review but it was now time to draw a line under this
particular phase of the work.
Full Council
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEES 26 MARCH
2012, 2 APRIL 2012 AND 21 MAY 2012
(Continued)
The recommendations were taken individually:
1. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEE 26
MARCH 2012
It was proposed by Mr B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Mr M J M Baker and
RESOLVED to agree
a) The proposed revisions to the taxi licensing policy, handbook and licence conditions,
including those made at the meeting.
b) The proposed fee revision for the miscellaneous Licences as follows:
LICENCE TYPE
Motor Salvage Operator
Acupuncture; Tattooing; Body
piercing Registration
Street Trading Consent (commercial
business)
Sex Establishment Licence
Sexual Entertainment Venue
Licence
Goods and amenities on the
highway permit
New or renewal
FEE
£80
£65
New or renewal
£65
New or renewal
New or renewal
£1,685.50
£2,522.80
New or renewal
£30
2. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEE 2 APRIL 2012
LICENSING FEES FOR 2012/13 – ANIMAL WELFARE LICENCES
It was proposed by Mr B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Mr B Smith and
RESOLVED
1. To retain a banding system for Animal Welfare Licences for a period of one year, after
which time it will be reviewed.
2. That the three bands and charges are as follows:
a) Animal Boarding, Dog Breeding Establishments and Pet Shops £110.00 per
annum.
b) Dangerous Wild Animals £145.00 per annum.
c) Zoos and Riding Establishments £155.00 per annum
3. To increase the cost of Animal Welfare Licences annually by increments with the aim
of achieving cost neutrality within the lifetime of the present Licensing and Appeals
Committee.
Mr J H A Lee abstained.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEES 26 MARCH
2012, 2 APRIL 2012 AND 21 MAY 2012
(Continued)
3. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEE 2 APRIL 2012
REVISION OF THE TAXI LICENSING POLICY, HANDBOOK LICENCE CONDITIONS
AND ASSOCIATED LICENCE FEES
It was proposed by Mr R Shepherd, seconded by Mrs H Thompson and
RESOLVED
a) That the Council offers applicants the ability to apply for either a 1 year licence or a
3 year licence. The fees for a 3 year licence (new or renewal) would be set at a
level that covers the Council costs (£170).
b) That the fee for 1 year licences be set at a level to provide preferential transitional
arrangements for drivers on a stepped incremental basis (i.e. 1 year licence would
increase to £90 for the current year with a review on an annual basis).
c) That the requirement for a Driving Standards Assessment is introduced on a
voluntary (rather that compulsory) basis at the present time with the ability for the
Licensing authority to make it a mandatory requirement in cases where concern
over a particular driver or applicant has been raised. The Council encourage all
taxi drivers to obtain recognised professional training and qualifications throughout
their career to assist with probity checks.
d) All drivers and applicants to have a group 2 medical on a six yearly basis, unless
medical contradictions exist.
e) That the following licence fee structure for 2012/13 be approved:
LICENCE TYPE
Full Council
Existing
fee
new
fee
2012
£90
likely
fee
2013
For
review
likely
fee
2014
For
review
Licence to Drive
Hackney Carriages
or Private Hire
Vehicles
New licence valid
for 1 year
£102.38
Licence to Drive
Hackney Carriages
or Private Hire
Vehicles
Licence to Drive
Hackney Carriages
or Private Hire
Vehicles
New licence valid
for 3 years
Not
applicable
£170
£170
£170
Renewal of licence
valid for 1 year
£48.82
£90
£130
£170
Licence to Drive
Hackney Carriages
or Private Hire
Vehicles
Hackney Carriage
Vehicle Licence
Private Hire Vehicle
Licence
Private Hire
Operators Licence
Renewal of licence
valid for 3 years
Not
applicable
£170
£170
£170
New or renewal –
valid 1 year
New or renewal –
valid 1 year
New or renewal –
valid 5 years
£138.43
£190
£190
£190
£138.43
£190
£190
£190
£145.33
£150
£150
£150
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEES 26 MARCH
2012, 2 APRIL 2012 AND 21 MAY 2012
(Continued)
f)
12.
That, for the avoidance of doubt, the proposed Penalty Points System table “using a
mobile phone, radio hand set, eating or drinking whilst the vehicle is in motion” be
amended by adding the expression “unless specifically exempted by law”.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 16 APRIL 2012
This item was presented by the Portfolio Holder, Mr J H A Lee.
On 16 April 2012 Cabinet had recommended to Full Council an investment of around
£200,000 for improving North Lodge Park. It was also agreed to enter into dialogue with
interested parties as to how best use this investment. The investment was dependent on
financial input from Cromer Town Council which had not been possible to achieve.
The Council also entered into a public consultation process and it had become clear that
respondents were not in favour of some of the changes which could have led to the revenue
savings which would have helped fund the planned investment.
Cabinet had therefore decided that the best option would be to work with the Town Council
and other interested parties to develop a Community Trust which, in the future, could manage
North Lodge Park – potentially with a community asset transfer of the Park to the Trust. A
reasonably positive response to this had been received from Cromer Town Council. It was
therefore proposed that the recommendation from Cabinet for this investment should be
deferred and that officers be authorised to move forward with negotiations around the
development of a Community Trust to manage North Lodge Park in the longer term. The
proposal was seconded by Mr T Ivory.
RESOLVED to
1. Defer the recommendation from Cabinet, April 16 2012.
2. Authorise officers to move forward with negotiations around the development of a
Community Trust to manage North Lodge Park in the longer term.
13.
REPORT ON THE CABINET
The Leader reported that Mr T FitzPatrick had been appointed Deputy Leader. There would be
no further re-structuring of the Cabinet until the Senior Management re-structure was
complete.
14.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES, CHAIRMEN AND VICE CHAIRMEN AND
SUBSTITUTES
It was proposed by Mr K E Johnson, seconded by Mr T Ivory and
RESOLVED
To appoint Committees, Chairmen and Vice Chairmen and Substitutes, as detailed below, for
the ensuing year.
COMMITTEE No OF
SEATS
Scrutiny
12
Committee
Full Council
CONSERVATIVE
Mrs A ClaussenReynolds
Mrs A Green
LIBERAL
DEMOCRAT
Ms V R Gay
Mr P Moore
Mr E Seward (C)
INDEPENDENTS
Mr P Terrington
30 May 2012
Mr B Jarvis
Mr J H Perry-Warnes
Mr R Reynolds
Mr B Smith (VC)
Mr N Smith
Mr R Smith
Development
Committee
14
Mrs S A Arnold (C)
Mrs L Brettle
Mr B Cabbell
Manners (VC)
Mrs A Green
Mr J H Perry-Warnes
Mr R Reynolds
Mr R Shepherd
Mr B Smith
Mrs P GroveJones
Mr P High
Mrs A Sweeney
Mrs V Uprichard
Mr J A Wyatt
Audit
Committee
6
Mr N D Dixon (C)
Mr B Jarvis
Mr R Oliver
Mr S Ward
Mrs A Moore
Mr D Young
Licensing &
Appeals
Committee
15
Mrs P GroveJones
Mr B J Hannah
Mr P W High
Mrs A Sweeney
Mrs L Walker
Mr J A Wyatt
Standards
Committee
7
Mrs A ClaussenReynolds
Mrs A Green
Mr B Jarvis
Miss B Palmer
Mr R C Price (C)
Mr R Reynolds
Mr R Shepherd
Mr B Smith
Mrs H Thompson
(VC)
Miss B Palmer
Mr J D Savory
Mr R Stevens
Mrs H Thompson
Partnership
Committee –
Revenues
and Benefits
Shared
Services
Mr K E Johnson
Mr W J Northam
(Miss B Palmer)
Mr E Seward
(Mrs A Moore)
Norfolk Joint
Museums
Committee
Police and
Crime Panel
Mrs L Brettle
(Mr R Reynolds)
County
Community
Mr S Ward
(Mr R Reynolds)
Full Council
Mr B J Hannah
Mr P W Moore
Mr P Williams
Mr M J M Baker
Mr G Allen
Mr R Barr
Mr A Bullen
Mr M Coates
Mrs M Evans
Mr H Gupta
Mr A Nash
Mr S Sankar
Mrs A Shirley
Mr R Shepherd
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Safety
Partnership
Scrutiny
Panel
CHAIRMEN, VICE – CHAIRMEN AND SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS OFCOMMITTEES
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Scrutiny Committee
Mr E Seward
Mr B Smith
Development
Committee
Mrs S A Arnold
Mr B Cabbell
Manners
Audit Committee
Mr N D Dixon
Licensing & Appeals Mr R C Price
Committee
Mrs H Thompson
Standards
Committee
Mr S Sankar
Police and Crime
Panel
15.
Mrs A Shirley
SUBSTITUTE(S)
Mr M J M Baker
Mr G R Jones
Mrs B A McGoun
Mr D Young
Mr R Price
Mr R Shepherd
Mr S Ward
Mrs B McGoun
Mr E Seward
Mrs L Walker
Mr N Smith
Mr S Ward
Miss B Palmer
Mr N Dixon
Mrs A ClaussenReynolds
Mr P Terrington
Ms V R Gay
Mr R Reynolds
Mr P W High
Mrs B A McGoun
Mr J A Wyatt
Mr R Shepherd
Mr N Smith
Mr S Ward
Mr J Punchard
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS ON WORKING PARTIES, FORUMS, AREA AND
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
It was proposed by Mr K E Johnson, seconded by Mr G Williams and
RESOLVED
To appoint Members on Working Parties, Forums, Area and Advisor Committees, as detailed
below, for the ensuing year.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS ON WORKING PARTIES, FORUMS, AREA AND
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
(Continued)
WORKING PARTY,
FORUM,
AREA/ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Planning Policy and Built
Heritage Working Party
No of
seats
CONSERVATIVE
LIBERAL
DEMOCRAT
OTHER
11
Mr B Cabbell
Manners
Mr N Dixon
Mrs A Green
Mr T Ivory
Mr K Johnson C
Mrs S Arnold VC
Mr P W High
Mr G R Jones
Mr P Williams
Mr D Young
Mr M Baker
Joint Staff Consultative
Committee
6
Mrs S A Arnold
Mrs H Eales
Mr K Johnson
Mr P W High
Mrs B A
McGoun
Vacancy
Member Training,
Development & Support
Group
(Non political
Member/Officer Group)
(Not Politically
Balanced)
6
Mr K Johnson
Mr J Lee
Mr B Smith
Mrs V
Uprichard
Mr P W High
Vacancy
Coastal Issues Forum
(Members with Coastal
Wards or Special
Responsibility for
Coastal Issues) (Not
Politically Balanced)
23
Mr J Lee
Mr R Price
Mr K Johnson
Mr B Smith
Mr W Northam
Mr J Savory
Mr B Cabbell
Manners
Mrs A Fitch-Tillett
Mrs L Brettle
Mrs H Thompson
Mr B Jarvis
Mr D Young
Mr B Hannah
Mr R Smith
Mrs L Walker
Mr P Williams
Mr P Terrington
Constitution Working
Party
5
Mrs A M FitchTillett
Mr K E Johnson
Mrs H Thompson
Ms V R Gay
Mrs A M
Moore
CHAIRMEN AND VICE – CHAIRMEN (WHERE APPROPRIATE)
WORKING PARTY, FORUM,
AREA/ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Planning Policy and Built
Heritage Working Party
CHAIRMAN
VICE - CHAIRMAN
Mr K Johnson
Mr S Arnold
Joint Staff Consultative
Mr K Johnson
Phil Godwin
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Committee
16.
Member Training,
Development & Support
Group
(Non political Member/Officer
Group) (Not Politically
Balanced)
Mr K Johnson
Constitution Working Party
Mrs H Thompson
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Mr P Terrington expressed concern that representation on the North Norfolk Renewables
Partnership was restricted to one Member. The Council’s representative, Mr T FitzPatrick,
explained that only one place had been allocated to NNDC and it had been agreed that it
should be taken by the relevant Portfolio Holder.
Some of the Outside Bodies should be referred to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to
identify whether continued representation was in best interests of the Council.
Reports from representatives should be submitted for the Members’ Bulletin. Members would
value information on the work of the Outside Bodies. Mr G Williams asked that appointments
should be made on the basis of skill and interest, rather than political considerations.
It was proposed by Mr R Shepherd, seconded by Mrs H Thompson and
RESOLVED
1. That the Outside Bodies list be amended in accordance with section 4 and 6 of the report.
2. That the outside bodies referred to in section 5 are referred to the Scrutiny Committee for
further consideration as to whether they remain on the Outside Body list.
3. That the Council appoints Members to the schedule of approved Outside Bodies for the
2012/13 civic year as detailed in Minutes Appendix A.
17.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NORFOLK POLICE AND CRIME PANEL
It was proposed by Mr T FitzPatrick, seconded by Mr K E Johnson and
RESOLVED to
1. Agree the establishment of a Police and Crime Panel (PCP) for Norfolk, as a
joint committee of the district, borough and county councils, and agree the
proposed Panel Arrangements.
2. Appoint Mr R Shepherd from the North Norfolk District Council majority group
to the PCP and appoint Mr J Punchard as the named substitute.
3. Endorse the proposed Rules of Procedure and recommend to the PCP that
they be adopted.
18.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 14 MAY 2012 AND OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY
COMMITTEE 23 MAY 2012
Both sets of recommendations had been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
on 23 May 2012. The Chair of Overview and Scrutiny told Members that the Committee
endorsed the recommendations.
Full Council
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 14 MAY 2012 AND OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY
COMMITTEE 23 MAY 2012
(Continued)
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK INCLUDING PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012/13
It was proposed by Mr K E Johnson, seconded by Mr J H A Lee and
RESOLVED to approve
a) the revised Performance Management Framework, and
b) the performance measures for the Annual Action Plan 2012/13
The following Members abstained: Ms V R Gay, Mr B J Hannah, Mr N Lloyd, Mrs B A
McGoun, Mrs A Moore, Mr P W Moore, Mr E Seward, Mr R Smith, Mrs A C Sweeney, Mrs V
Uprichard, Mr G Williams, Mr P Williams, Mr J A Wyatt and Mr D Young.
A POLICY POSITION ON SECTION 106 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS
It was proposed by Mr K E Johnson, seconded by Mr J H A Lee and
RESOLVED
That the key principles detailed at paragraph 4.1 of the report form the basis of the procedure
to be adopted by the Council in negotiating Section 106 contributions from new retail
proposals be endorsed with effect from 1st June 2012
19.
LOCALISM ACT 2011 – CHANGES TO THE STANDARDS ARRANGEMENTS
This report addressed key issues regarding Standards arrangements. It incorporated views
expressed by the Standards Committee at its meeting held on 8 May 2012 and work carried
out by Monitoring Officers in Norfolk.
It was proposed by Mr T FitzPatrick, seconded by Mr T Ivory and
RESOLVED
To adopt as of 1 July 2012 the standards arrangements set out in this Report including:1. the new Members’ Code of Conduct set out in Appendix D;
2. the arrangements for dealing with standards allegations and the establishment of a
Standards Committee all as set out in Appendix E;
3. the procedures for the Monitoring Officer and/or the Independent Person to follow in
considering standards complaints set out in the Annex to Appendix E;
4. the appointment and remuneration of an Independent Person in accordance with section 6
of the Report and Appendix F;
5. the adoption of the Authority’s current arrangements in relation to the registration and
declaration of personal and prejudicial interests until such time as regulations in relation to
‘disclosable pecuniary interests’ are published in accordance with Clause 29 of the Act and
new recommendations in relation to interests are put before the Full Council for approval;
6. the delegation of dispensation powers under section 33 of the Act to the Standards
Committee and the designation of the Monitoring Officer as Proper Officer for the receipt of
applications for dispensations;
7. the changes to the Authority’s Constitution necessitated by the changes to the standards
regime and procedures outlined above;
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LOCALISM ACT 2011 – CHANGES TO THE STANDARDS ARRANGEMENTS
(Continued)
8. the delegation to the Monitoring Officer of the power to take all steps and deal with all such
ancillary matters as are required to implement any of the above and to render the Authority
compliant with the Act, including engaging with Town and Parish Councils in relation to the
adoption of a Code of Conduct and the arrangements for dealing with Standards
allegations.
20.
TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE UNDERMENTIONED COMMITTEES
RESOLVED
to receive the approved minutes of the undermentioned committees:
a)
b)
c)
21.
Cabinet – 12 March 2012
Development Committee – 5 April 2012
Cabinet – 16 April 2012
REPORTS FROM THE CABINET OR MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
Mr T Ivory welcomed a newly elected Member, Mr P Williams to his first meeting of Full
Council.
22.
QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS
None received.
23.
OPPOSITION BUSINESS
None received.
24.
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
COASTHOPPER SERVICE
The following motion had been received. It had been proposed by Mrs S A Arnold and
seconded by Mr J D Savory:
“I have been assured from the responsible officer at Norfolk County Council that whilst
there are no immediate plans to make changes to the Coasthopper, the contract with
Norfolkgreen ends in 2013. The service is heavily subsidised by Norfolk County
Council and also through the concessionary pass scheme. It is anticipated that the
County Council’s transport budget will be cut by £200,000 next year and whilst no
decisions have yet been made regarding the Coasthopper it is important that we make
every effort to retain this well used and popular service which, apart from the pleasure
given to users, both local and tourists, has brought very real benefits to local
businesses along its route.
I therefore ask this Council to contact Norfolk County Council and Norfolkgreen
endorsing its support for this important service and urging that everything possible is
done to ensure its continuance with current or even improved service for the
foreseeable future.”
Mrs S A Arnold said that the Coasthopper service was of enormous benefit to local people and
the tourist industry, but funding had been drastically reduced. Many people would like to see
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NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
(Continued)
the service extend even further along the coast and it was believed that people who held
concessionary bus passes would be prepared to pay a small fare if the service could be
retained.
Mr D Young, in support of the motion, said that, as well as cuts to services, fares had risen by
4 times the level of inflation. He asked if the Council would consider subsidising the service, as
well as the County Council. Mr T FitzPatrick, in support of the motion, said that it reinforced
the work carried out by NNDC and Broadland District Council on the joint scrutiny of Public
Transport.
A suggested amendment by Mrs A Fitch-Tillett was withdrawn because it was considered that
it would compromise the clarity of the original motion.
It was proposed by Mrs S A Arnold, seconded by Mrs L Brettle and
RESOLVED
to contact Norfolk County Council and Norfolkgreen endorsing the Council’s support for the
Coasthopper service and urging that everything possible is done to ensure its continuance
with current or even improved service for the foreseeable future.
24.
LIST OF SEALED DOCUMENTS
In response to a question from Mrs B A McGoun, it was explained that the Agreement for
Services for Big Society Grant Fund between North Norfolk District Council and Norfolk
Community Foundation had to be in place to regulate the arrangement.
RESOLVED that
the list of sealed documents be received.
The meeting concluded at 8.05 pm.
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Chairman
Full Council
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Minutes Appendix A
REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES
ORGANISATION
Active Norfolk
NUMBER OF
REPRESENTATIVES
1
MEMBER (S) & SUBSTITUTE(S)
WHERE REQUIRED
Miss B Palmer
Bacton Gas Terminal
Environmental Liaison Committee
4
Mrs A M Fitch-Tillett
Mr W J Northam
Mr R Price
Mr B Smith
Broads Authority
1
Mr R Stevens
Broads Internal Drainage Board
8
Mrs A M Fitch-Tillett
Mr B Jarvis
Mr W J Northam
Mr R Price
Mr R Shepherd
Mr R Stevens
Mrs P Grove-Jones
Mr N Smith
Civil Parking Enforcement
Committee
1
Mr K Johnson
Citizen’s Advice North Norfolk
2
Mr K Johnson
Ms B Palmer
Community Rail Norfolk
1
Mr T FitzPatrick (Director)
Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash
Association
1
Mr R Wright
Fakenham Community Centre
Management Committee
3
Mr J Punchard
Mr R Reynolds
Mr S Ward
Happisburgh Lighthouse Trust
1
Mrs L Walker
HMP Bure Liaison Committee
3
Mr T Ivory
Mr R Shepherd
Mr G Williams
Holt & Dereham Citizens Advice
Bureau
1
Mr D Young
Local Government Association –
SIG - Coastal issues
1+ Sub
Norfolk Archaeological Services
Advisory Committee
1 + 2 Subs
Full Council
Mrs A M Fitch-Tillett
(Mr P Terrington)
Mr T FitzPatrick
(Mrs L Brettle)
(Mrs A Green)
30 May 2012
ORGANISATION
Norfolk Arts Forum Executive
Norfolk Coast Partnership
NUMBER OF
REPRESENTATIVES
1+ 2 Subs
1+2 Subs
Norfolk Health Overview & Scrutiny
Committee (must be a Member of
Overview & Scrutiny Committee)
1+Sub
Norfolk Playing Fields Association
1
Norfolk Rail Policy Group
1+Sub
MEMBER (S) & SUBSTITUTE(S)
WHERE REQUIRED
Mr B Jarvis
Mrs A M Fitch-Tillett
(Mrs L Brettle)
(Mr P Terrington)
Mrs A Claussen-Reynolds
(Mr B Jarvis)
Mr J Lee
Mrs H Thompson
Norfolk Records Committee
1
Mrs A Claussen-Reynolds
Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage
Board
5
Mrs A Green
Mr J H Perry-Warnes
Mr J D Savory
Mr R Shepherd
Mr J A Wyatt
Norfolk Rural Community Council
1
Mr T Ivory
Norfolk Tourism
1
Mrs H Thompson
Norfolk and Suffolk Energy
Alliance
1
Mr T FitzPatrick
North Norfolk Business Forum
(and Tourism Sector Round Table)
1
Mr N Smith
North Norfolk Community
Transport Partnership
1
To be reviewed
North Norfolk Renewables
Partnership
1
Mr T FitzPatrick
North Norfolk Skills Partnership
1
To be reviewed
North Norfolk Historic Buildings
Trust
1
Mrs A Green
North Walsham Area Community
Transport Association
2
Mr B Smith
Mr N Lloyd
North Walsham Leadership of
Place
2
Mr T Ivory
Mr E Seward
North Walsham Sports Hall
Management Committee
2
Mr N Lloyd
Mr G Jones (substitute)
Full Council
30 May 2012
ORGANISATION
PATROL Adjudication and Bus
Lane Adjudication Joint Committee
Shadow Health and Well Being
Board
NUMBER OF
REPRESENTATIVES
1
1 (Leader)
MEMBER (S) & SUBSTITUTE(S)
WHERE REQUIRED
Mr K E Johnson
Mr K E Johnson
Sheringham Little Theatre Society
Board
1
Mr R Oliver
Sheringham Recreation Ground
Liaison Committee
2
Mr R Oliver
Mr R Shepherd
Southrepps Commons
Management Committee
1
Mrs S A Arnold
Strategic Housing Board
1
Mr K Johnson
The Wash & North Norfolk Coast
Marine Special Area of
Conservation Management Group
1
Mr P Terrington
Victory Housing Trust Board
2
Mr K Johnson
Mr T Ivory
Wells Harbour Users’ Advisory
Committee
1
Mr T FitzPatrick
Wells Maltings Trust
2
Mr J D Savory
Mr P Terrington
Full Council
30 May 2012