Agenda and draft minutes

There were no declarations made.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 3 April 2025 be approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the Forward Plan be noted.

The purpose of the report was to approve the proposed High Peak Growth Strategy (2025-2028).  The Economy and Growth Select Committee has been considering the issues and challenges in the High Peak and at its meeting on 2nd June 2025 the Committee supported the Growth Strategy (attached at Appendix A) and the Growth Strategy Action Plan (attached at Appendix B). Scrutiny of its implementation will be overseen by the Committee who will also play a policy development role in relation of a number of the actions.

Options considered:

There were no options to consider at this stage.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the Growth Strategy attached at Appendix A of the report be approved.

2.     That the Growth Strategy Action Plan attached at Appendix B of the report be approved.

The report provided a summary of the responses received in relation to the proposals to introduce an Open Land Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and sought approval to make the Order, with the purpose of;

·       Introducing measures to reduce the risk of wildfires in high risk areas of the   Borough, to protect public health and safety, property and the natural environment 

·       To comply with legislative requirements 

·       To ensure that those persons affected by ASB are afforded the protection provided by the Order. 

The Executive considered the level of fixed penalty available (£100) to be low and greed to write to the Member of Parliament for High Peak to seek to increase this figure.

Options considered:

The Council could have chosen not to introduce a PSPO in the terms suggested.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the responses to the consultation be noted.

2.     That the Executive agrees to the making of the Order as drafted (Attached at Appendix A) be agreed.

3.     That the approach to partnership working with relevant agencies including the authorisation of partner agencies to support the enforcement of the PSPO be agreed.

4.     That the Council writes to the Member of Parliament for High Peak to seek to increase the level of fixed penalty charge.

The report was withdrawn to enable further checks and enquiries to be made.

The report provided a progress update on the proposed investment options at the Council’s leisure facility in New Mills and the public consultation exercise conducted.  The report was considered by the Community Select Committee on 28 May 2025.

Options considered:

1.     To progress to next RIBA stages for Option 2 design (Recommended)

2.     To progress to next RIBA stages for Option 1 design (not recommended)

3.     To make no capital investment in MyActive New Mills (not recommended)

RESOLVED:

1.     That the details in the update report be noted.

2.     That reasonable endeavours by the Council to assist in identifying alternative squash court provision in the New Mills area be approved. 

The report provided an update on Banking and Community Banking facilities for the High Peak and made recommendations for next steps. The report was considered by the Community Select Committee on 28 May 2025.

Options considered:

A suitable alternative option had not been identified. The Council needed to work with and support relevant partners to help reduce the negative impact of bank branch closures on residents across the High Peak and to ensure that High Peak residents have access to cash and appropriate alternatives.

RESOLVED:

That Council officers be approved to work with relevant partners to support the set-up of a banking hub, led by LINK, within Glossop Town Centre and that alternative banking service options within the Borough be explored.

The purpose of the report was to appoint councillors to Outside Bodies.

Options considered:

Statutory guidance for authorities operating executive arrangements, states that the Executive should make appointments to all those outside bodies whose functions are executive functions.  All other appointments should be made by Council. 

RESOLVED:

That councillors be appointed to the various outside bodies, as detailed in Appendix A to the report.

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business as there may be disclosures of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED:

That the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 3 April 2025 be approved as a correct record.

The Executive approved a report that sought approval for a number of high priority works and a formal Leasehold Policy to ensure leaseholders are dealt with on a fair, consistent, and compliant basis. Councillor Sloman attended the meeting virtually for the duration of this item and presented the report to the Executive.

The Executive approved a report that provided a progress update on the proposed investment options at the Council’s leisure facility in New Mills.

The Executive approved a report provided an update on the Victoria Hall, Glossop, and made proposals for further capital works to support the sustainable use and development of the Hall, working with the Friends of Victoria Hall.