Agenda and decisions

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 June 2023 as a correct record.

To receive any disclosures of interest from Councillors in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for members.

The Chair, or their nominee, to answer any questions raised by members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 40.

At the time of publication of this agenda no questions were received.

To consider any issues raised by ward councillors in accordance with Standing Order 34.2

At the time of publication of this agenda no ward issues were received.

To consider the establishment of the Grants Panel and make a recommendation to council in relation to the Grants Panel Terms of Reference.

The Committee resolved to approve the four recommendations outlined in the report and resolved to approve option 3 set out in the report subject to inclusion of the agreed amendment on absent panel members.

To consider the continuation of the Community Centre Saturday opening Provision.

The Committee resolved to:

1)continue to endorse the Council’s approach of expanding the Community Centres provision to take account of the impact of current cost of living, energy and social isolation crisis on our communities.

 2)continue with the provision of opening at least one community centre within the borough of Spelthorne for 6 days a week, which is currently in place throughout the winter period, engaging centre staff to provide the additional provision.

To note the diversity of Health and Wellbeing roles in the North West Surrey area and recommend an approach or position statement.

The Committee resolved to:

1)Note the range of roles that support residents through a Health and Wellbeing lens. Appendices 1 & 2

2)Note the current approaches to our populations through this lens by major stakeholders including North West Surrey Health and Care Alliance and Surrey County Council.

3)Make recommendations in relation to the level of engagement expected with these similar initiatives.  

4)Consider opportunities offered as a system partner

To receive a verbal update on the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 2, property acquisitions and the Bridging Hotel closure.

To consider the Forward Plan for committee business.

To move the exclusion of the Press/Public for the following items, in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 and by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

It was proposed by Councillor Bateson, seconded by Councillor Arnold and resolved to exclude the public and press in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

To make a recommendation to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee on Independent Living Staffing.

The Committee resolved to make a recommendation to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee.

To make a recommendation to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee and Council on the Procurement of a Leisure Centre Operator.

The Committee resolved to make recommendations to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee and Council.

The Vice Chair in the absence of the Chair, has authorised the addition of this item to the agenda for the following reason:

Due to the cycle of Committee meetings, this item needs to be discussed and approved at tonight's meeting to not miss the ability to support the mitigation of the worst of the winter pressures for our residents, through our community stakeholders.

The Committee resolved to note the recommendations outlined in the report and make recommendations to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee.