Agenda and minutes

The Chair confirmed that the meeting was being broadcast live to the internet via the Council’s website and was capable of repeated viewing. The images and sound recording may be used for training purposes within the Council. All were asked to keep to the speaking guidelines which were outlined.  Any views expressed by any speaker in the meeting are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of High Peak Borough Council..

The Executive decision relating to Car Park Refurbishments has been called in and will be considered during Part II of the agenda.

The Executive decision relating to Car Park Refurbishments has been called in and will be conisdered during Part II of the agenda.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2020 be approved as a correct record.

The Committee considered a report which outlined possible key social challenges and issues to consider in the recovery phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

In introducing the report, the Leader made specific reference and gave thanks to the critical role played by the voluntary sector in supporting communities through this period.  A key area for consideration was as part of the community recovery, whether there is now the opportunity to work differently with the voluntary sector and other partners.

The view was expressed that a cross party group should be established to consider the council’s response to the issues raised following the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure a balanced, member led response.  It was further suggested that in the first instance a meeting of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Select Committees be convened with the Executive to discuss how to take the matter forward.

The ‘next steps’ in the suggested process were set out at paragraph 7.8 of the report and members comments and suggestions were invited.  Further detail was requested, and members were advised  that information around community priorities was being collated which would be presented.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the issues raised in the report be noted;

2.         That a cross party working group comprising members of all three select committees be established to work together to help formulate the draft Covid-19 Community Recovery Plan..

It was noted that the Covid-19 Community Recovery Plan would be added to the work programme.

1.         Question received from Councillor Young

Due to the corona virus most events and fund raising have had to stop, with this in mind it has been difficult to use the council initiative fund money this year. My question is, is it possible to roll over this year’s money to add to next year’s money, thus giving a larger amount available. So when things are up and running again It will be of more use to the people who we give it to, helping the community to rise up again.

Response from the Leader

The Councillors’ Initiative Fund has been opened early this year so members could support arrangements around Covid.  Funding was also re-allocated from the VE day celebrations to assist those efforts.  It is intended that the Fund be reviewed in October / November and that top up funding may be made available to enable members to support more traditional schemes, and any funding not utilised may be rolled over to the next financial year.  There may be restrictions on funding schemes in April / May 2021 due to the scheduled elections.

To resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business as there may be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded form the meeting during consideration of the following item of business as there may disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Committee considered the call in of the Executive decision relating to the refurbishment of car parks in the High Peak, and decided whether the matter should be referred back to the Executive for re-consideration.

The Committee considered and discussed issues relating to the Blue Lagoon – Hoffman Quarry.