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Contact: Wyn Richards, Scrutiny Manager and Head of Democratic Services Email: wyn.richards@powys.gov.uk
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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors L. George, J. Gibson-Watt, P. Pritchard, D. Selby, M. Barnes and from County Councillor J. Evans (Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Housing and Regulatory Services) |
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Minutes of Previous Meetings PDF 161 KB To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting(s) held as follows as a correct record: 14 October, 2019 Minutes: The Committee noted that an apology from County Councillor K. Curry had not been included in the minutes of the previous meeting.
Subject to the addition of Councillor Curry’s apology, the Chair was authorised to sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on 14 October, 2019 as a correct record. |
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Declaration of Party Whips To receive disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011.
(NB: Members are reminded that under Section 78 Members having been given a prohibited party whip cannot vote on a matter before the Committee.) Minutes: There were no declaration of party whips in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011. |
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Disclosures of Interest Any disclose of interests by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes: There were no disclosures of interest from Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. |
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To receive and consider the report of the Community Safety Partnership Co-ordinator. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee received the report of the Community Safety Partnership Co-ordinator. (Copy filed with signed minutes)
The Safer Communities Programme – The Welsh Government’s Programme had been established in 2017 which was a vision for community safety in Wales and was supported by six key principles and 11 commitments. The programme was being taken forward by a multi-agency programme board with a number of workstreams. However little had come out of the programme to date which directly affected the Community Safety Partnership.
Commission for Justice in Wales Report – This was essentially about the devolution of criminal justice from Westminster to Welsh Government which was published in October 2019.
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Prosecution Enforcement Policy PDF 241 KB To consider for pre-Cabinet Scrutiny the report of the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Housing and Regulatory Services. Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received the draft Prosecution Enforcement Policy for pre-Cabinet Scrutiny. (Copy filed with signed minutes)
This was an update to the policy which provided the framework for enforcement to ensure that the Council is fair and proportionate in its enforcement activity. It was confirmed that the policy would meet the National Enforcement Priorities for Wales, the Principles of Good Regulation and the golden rules for guidance on Regulation.
In addition, a separate policy on proceeds of crime has been included within the policy framework which is a standard policy used across the UK. The principles of enforcement is bringing people to compliance, making people trade well and stopping serious breaches.
Outcomes: The Committee had no comment to make on the draft policy.
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Arising from the Motion which was considered by Full Council on 11th July, 2019, to consider the terms of reference for the review which Full Council has asked the Committee to undertake as to how to take this motion forward.
A copy of the Motion considered by the Council is attached for information. Minutes: The Committee noted the Motion which had been considered by the Council at its meeting on 11 July, 2019. The Committee was asked how to take the motion forward.
It was suggested that work would need to be undertaken to assess the extent of the issue in Powys and would need to involve partners in the third sector, food banks and community groups. The Working Group established to consider this issue should involve County Councillor Joy Jones who had been appointed by Full Council to be the lead member to deliver food justice in view of her role as Poverty Champion.
Outcomes: (i) That a Working Group be established comprising County Councillor M. Dorrance, J. Jones and 3 other Members to assess the scale of the food poverty issue in Powys. (ii) That the Committee and non-scrutiny Members be cavassed for expressions of interest to join the Working Group. |
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Working Group Recommendations To receive the recommendations of the following Working Groups together with the responses of the Cabinet: Minutes: The Committee noted that there were no reports from Working Groups for consideration. |
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Scrutiny Work Programme PDF 128 KB To receive a copy of the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme and to make any suggestions for items to be added or deleted for consideration by the Co-ordinating Committee. Minutes: The Committee received a copy of the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme. (Copy filed with signed Minutes)
HOWPS Working Group – the Committee noted that the information required for consideration by the Working Group was delayed. The Chair agreed to raise this with the Corporate Director, Environment and Economy.
Y Gaer – The Committee expressed concern that the revised business case had not been considered by scrutiny prior to the agreement being completed. An updated position would be sought from the Head of Service.
Car Parking Charges Working Group – the Scrutiny Manager reported that information has been sought. Councillor I McIntosh who raised the issue originally agreed to contact the Head of Service to pursue this matter.
Outcomes: (i) HOWPS Working Group - Chair to raise this with the Corporate Director, Environment and Economy (ii) Y Gaer - An updated position to be sought from the Head of Service (iii) Car Parking Charges Working Group - Councillor I McIntosh to contact the Head of Service regarding the provision of information.
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