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Hyndburn Borough Council UNCLASSIFIED C O U N C I L Tuesday, 7 th December 2010 Present: The Mayor, Councillor Malcolm Pritchard (in the chair); Councillors Addison, Ayub, Pam Barton, Paul Barton, Britcliffe, Broadley, Clarke, Allah Dad, Munsif Dad, Dawson, Dobson, Dwyer, Grayson, Marlene Haworth, Susan Haworth, Horne, Hurn, McCormack, Mason, Moss, O’Kane, Parkins, Parkinson, Pratt, Clare Pritchard, Roberts, Robinson, Storey, Walmsley, Wells, Whittaker and Wilson 370 Minute’s Silence for former Councillors Edward Hillman and Marilyn Brindle The Mayor referred to the deaths of former Councillors Edward Hillman and Marilyn Brindle. Mr Hillman was Honorary Alderman and former Hyndburn Councillor for Spring Hill Ward, from 1986 to 1998. Mrs Brindle had been a Councillor for the Clayton-le-Moors Ward from 1995 to 1999. All present stood for a minute’s silence as a tribute. 371 Apologies for Absence Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Hayes and Smith. 372 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations Councillors Dobson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the minute 399 (Licensing Act 2003 - Revised Licensing Policy 2011-2014), as the owner of licensed premises in Hyndburn. Councillor Pam Barton declared a personal and prejudicial in minute 382 (Motion: Opening of new Tesco Store and Market Hall) as she had family members who owned a business in the market. Councillor McCormack declared a personal and prejudicial in minute 382 (Motion: Opening of new Tesco Store and Market Hall) as the owner of a business in Accrington. 373 Communications a) Charity Concert The Mayor announced details of a Charity Youth Jazz Concert, to take place on Saturday, 15 th January 2011 at Accrington Town Hall, featuring St Christopher’s High School Swing Band and St Augustine’s High School Swing Band. b) Extraordinary Council Meeting, 8 th December 2010 – Creation of new Freemen of the Borough The Leader looked forward to the extraordinary Council meeting on 8 th December 2010, when four citizens of Hyndburn, Irene Barnes, Winnie Bridges, Leonard 168 UNCLASSIFIED Dickinson and Ken Hargreaves, would be granted the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of their eminent service to the community. c) Question Time at St Christopher’s School The Leader spoke about the Question Time event held at St Christopher’s School on 22 nd November 2010, which had been a great success. He wished to thank staff in Member Services for organising the event and stated that he would be writing to the school, to show appreciation for their participation. d) Christmas Lights and Decorations The Leader referred to the Christmas lights and decorations around the Borough, which were a credit to the staff responsible. He also thanked the Mayor for instigating the Christmas Fair on Saturday, 4 th December and in particular the appearance of reindeer in Accrington Town Centre, which had been such a magical sight for both children and adults. The Mayor pointed out that the credit for the idea of bringing in reindeer should go to a member of the charity committee, Mrs Cath Gregson. e) Opening of new Tesco Store The Leader referred to the opening of the £32m Tesco Superstore in Accrington on 22 nd November 2010, which had regenerated that part of the town. He had been delighted that Mrs Mandy Rawstron, mother of Jason Rawstron, killed in action in Afghanistan, had participated in the opening of the store and had written to Mrs Rawstron to thank her and to Tesco’s for making this gesture. f) Withdrawal of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) The Council Leader reported that following the Government announcement of the withdrawal of the Education Maintenance Allowance and, at the same time, the expansion of apprenticeship schemes, he had written to the Principal of Accrington and Rossendale College, for advice on steps the Council could take to support young people into education and employment in the Borough. g) Ending of Housing Market Renewal Funding The Council Leader read out a letter he had sent to Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Opposition, to convey residents’ concerns at the ending of Housing Market Renewal funding, and asking him to apologise. It was the view of the controlling group on the Council that the situation had been caused by the actions of the previous Labour Government and its irresponsible financial management. 374 Confirmation of Minutes It was moved and seconded that the minutes of the Council meetings held on 14 th July and 8th November 2010 be approved. Resolved - That the minutes of the Council meetings held on 14 th July and 8th November 2010 be received and approved as a correct record. 169 UNCLASSIFIED 375 Declaration of the Returning Officer for the Election of a Councillor for Baxenden Ward The result of a by-election held on 18 th November 2010 was announced, when Terry Hurn had been duly elected as Borough Councillor for the Baxenden Ward. On behalf of all Councillors, the Mayor welcomed Councillor Hurn to the Council Chamber. 376 Leader’s Question Time Questions were put to the Leader of the Council, summarised below, to which he responded. ♦ The Leader of the Council had made a statement that this Council no longer supported the Pennine Lancashire Economic Partnership and instead supported a Lancashire Economic partnership. Would he correct his mistake as the majority are still in favour of a Pennine Lancashire Economic Partnership? (Councillor Parkinson) ♦ To ask the Leader of the Council if his group colleagues realised the about-face that had been done on this issue (Councillor Parkinson). ♦ To ask the Leader if he would support [Councillor Parkins] in asking Overview and Scrutiny to look into the financial position of Hyndburn Homes (Councillor Parkins). ♦ To ask the Leader if he would thank the Mayor for the wonderful events that had taken place in Accrington Town Centre on 4 th December as part of the Christmas Fair (Councillor Haworth). ♦ The Leader was asked to give an update on the position regarding the availability of free grit to each household in the borough (Councillor Susan Haworth). ♦ The Leader was asked to comment on the news that the controlling group had managed to save DASH (Disabled Association For Sport In Hyndburn) and Arthritis Care by meeting their transport needs (Councillor Addison). 377 Questions on Notice A series of questions had been received under Council Procedure Rule A8.2:- a) Councillor Wells: “Will the Leader of the Council update Members on the progress of the Fairtrade commitment that this Council made in 2004?” The Leader circulated a paper which updated members of the Council with work being done to promote Fairtrade. b) Councillor Dwyer: “Will the Leader of the Council apologise to the residents of the Woodnook area for previously assuring them in this Chamber back in March, that Housing Market Renewal money would be available, only for them to learn in November that their area is to miss out?” The Leader responded by referring to the letter he had sent to Ed Miliband, Leader of the Opposition, attaching blame for the situation to the previous Labour Government. c) Councillor Wells: “Does the Leader of the Council agree with the Secretary of State, Eric Pickles, in stating that the pay increase given to the new Chief Executive of Lancashire County Council is “wrong and excessive”? 170 UNCLASSIFIED The Leader suggested that the question should be put to representatives of Lancashire County Council. d) Councillor Parkinson (on behalf of Councillor Smith): “Given the financial constraints that this Council finds itself under, does the Leader of the Council feel that it is morally right that Vodafone has been allowed by HMRC to waiver a payment of £6bn in taxes and will he write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ask him to intervene in this decision?” The Leader did not offer a response. e) Councillor Ayub: “Given that Hyndburn is one of the most deprived boroughs in the country, does the Leader of the Council agree with Lord Young in stating that our residents have “never had it so good”?” The Leader asked the questioner to explain who was Lord Young. 378 Minutes of Cabinet The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 30 th June, 14th September and 19 th October 2010 were submitted. Resolved - That the minutes be received and noted. 379 Minutes of Committees The minutes of the following meetings were submitted:- COMMITTEE DATE Licensing Sub-Committee 2nd July 2010 Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee 6th July 2010 Communities and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee 7th July 2010 Judicial Committee (Private Hire and Hackney Carriage 12 th July 2010 Licensing) Planning Committee 14 th July 2010 Judicial Committee (Private Hire and Hackney Carriage 26 th July 2010 Licensing) Licensing Sub-Committee 4th August 2010 Planning Committee 11 th August 2010 Planning Committee 25 th August 2010 Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee 1st September 2010 Communities and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee 2nd September 2010 Judicial Sub-Committee (External Funding), 16 th September 2010 171 UNCLASSIFIED Audit Committee 20 th September 2010 Planning Committee 22 nd September 2010 Standards Committee 27 th September 2010 Judicial Committee (Private Hire and Hackney Carriage 27 th September 2010 Licensing) Resources Overview and Scrutiny - Area Regeneration Sub- 4th October 2010 Committee Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee 12 th October 2010 Planning Committee 13 th October 2010 Communities and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee 13 th October 2010 Judicial Committee (Private Hire and Hackney Carriage 29 th October 2010 Licensing) Licensing Sub-Committee 4th November 2010 Management Review Committee 10 th November 2010 Planning Committee 17 th November 2010 Resolved - That the minutes be received and noted. 380 Motion: Taxi Licensing The following motion had been submitted under Council Procedure Rule A9 (Motions on Notice) by Councillor Clare Pritchard and seconded at the meeting by Councillor Munsif Dad:- “That this Council adopts the Statement of Policy about Relevant Convictions [included in the agenda papers] for formal consultation and that it: 1.
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