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Council - 21 February 2008
AGENDA

Time: 7.30pm

Place: Council Chamber

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To report that apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Mrs. P. Weston and to receive any other apologies for non-attendance.
2. MINUTES – COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 13 DECEMBER 2007

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 13 December 2007 (Word 125kb).
3. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

To receive any disclosures of interest from Members in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for Members.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR

To receive any announcements from the Mayor.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE LEADER

To receive any announcements from the Leader.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

To receive any announcements from the Chief Executive.

7.

 QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

The Leader or his nominee to answer any questions raised by members of the public [providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
8. PETITIONS

To receive any Petitions submitted to the Council.

[Notice of petitions and persons wishing to speak to the Council on them must be given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE

To consider the recommendations of the Executive (Word 145kb) on the following matters:-

(1) Adding Capacity at Heathrow: Response to Government Consultation (Word 45kb)
(2) Detailed Budget 2008/2009
(A Budget Book [green cover] [to be circulated under separate cover] will reflect the recommendations made by the Executive on 12 February 2008.)
(3) Capital Programme 2008/2009 – 2011/2012
(4) Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2008/2009
(5) Corporate Plan 2008-2011 and Executive Arrangements
(6) Local Development Framework [LDF]
(7) Change in Parks Byelaws (Word 67kb)
(8) Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership - Partnership Plan 2008-2011
(9) Choice Based Lettings - Delegations to Officers
(10) Members' Allowances (Word 55kb)

Note:Members of the public may make representations in person not exceeding 3 minutes on individual recommendations before they are discussed [providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
10. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE INDEPENDENT MEMBER SELECTION PANEL - APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBER

To consider the recommendation from the Independent Member Selection Panel (Word 36kb) on the Appointment of an Independent Member [Minute 249/07 refers].
11. REPORT FROM THE LEADER OF THE COUNCILR

To receive the report from the Leader of the Council (Word 39kb) on the work of the Executive.
12. REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

To receive the report from the Chairman of the Audit Committee (Word 45kb) on the work of his Committee.
13. REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

To receive the report from the Chairman of the Improvement and Development Committee (Word 47kb) on the work of her Committee.
14. REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LICENSING COMMITTEE

To receive the report from the Chairman of the Licensing Committee (Word 39kb) on the work of his Committee.
15. REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE

To receive the report from the Chairman of the Planning Committee (Word 36kb) on the work of his Committee.
16. REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE

To receive the report from the Chairman of the Standards Committee (Word 49kb) on the work of his Committee.
17. MOTIONS

Under Standing Order 16.3, the Council has received Notice of the following Motion:

“Council notes the recent revelation that the proposed Airtrack route across Staines Moor will have overhead power cables supported by highly visible gantries.

Council resolves to oppose any Airtrack route across Staines Moor utilising overhead power cables and urges the use of the 3rd rail method to protect the visual amenity of the Moor.”

Proposed by: Councillor Colin Strong
Seconded by: Councillor Ian Beardsmore
18. QUESTIONS ON WARD ISSUES

The Leader or his nominee to answer any questions from Members on issues in their Ward, [providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
19. GENERAL QUESTIONS

(1)Under Standing Order 14.1, Councillor Robin Sider has submitted the following General Questions:

(a) “Will the Leader join me in congratulating the Headteacher, the staff and students of The Matthew Arnold School in being accredited the most improved school in the country over the past three years in their GCSE results, and Thamesmead School on achieving a second specialist status, that of mathematics and computing, and to Thomas Knyvett College on their progress in coming out of the special measures imposed on them over the past 2 to 3 years.  And will he also agree that these are accolades not only for the respective Schools, but for the Borough of Spelthorne as a whole, and in reflecting this will he arrange to forward a congratulatory letter to the Headteachers of those concerned?”

(b) Agenda item 4 (c) of the Executive report dated 23rd May 2006 carried a recommendation which included that 1. The Council proceed with a Street Scene Enforcement scheme. 2. That approval be given to the appointment of 2 Street Scene Officers to work within Direct Services, 3. That dog fouling, dog control and litter be the initial priorities, and that further details as to how those can best be addressed using the new powers be submitted, including the making of necessary orders and 4, That three Members from the Performance Management and Review Committee be appointed to work with Officers in developing and monitoring the scheme.  The report went on to say that there were new powers to replace the previous system of byelaws and repeal the Dogs ( Fouling of Land Act) 1996 and cover 5 new offences which included the requirement to make a Dog Control Order to be able to prosecute offences which included failing to remove dog faeces. Paragraph 988 of the minutes of that meeting resolved that approval be given to the appointment of two Street Scene Officers to work within Direct Services, and that dog fouling, dog control and litter be the initial priorities, and that further details as to how those can best be addressed using the new powers under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 be submitted, including the making of the necessary orders.

Can the Strategic Director (Community) inform me what action has been taken by the Council to implement the recommendations of the aforesaid report with regard to dog fouling in Spelthorne Parks, and will he agree with me that such fouling by dogs and litter is a menace to society and all those who use our parks, and can he also inform me whether there have been any prosecutions under the terms of the Act?”

(2)The Leader or his nominee or relevant Committee Chairman to answer any other questions from Members on matters affecting the Borough or for which their Committee has responsibility, [providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
20. URGENT BUSINESS

To consider any urgent business.