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Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 165 KB

1st November 2022

Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor Neil Buttle, Seconded by Councillor Susan Hobson and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Community and Environment Committee held on 01 November 2022 be approved as a correct record.

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Public Participation

To enable members of the public to ask questions, express views or present petitions, IF NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN, (by telephone, in writing or by email) BY NO LATER THAN 12 NOON OF THE WORKING DAY PRECEDING THE MEETING. As per Procedural Rule 14.4 at any one meeting no person may submit more than 3 questions and no more than 1 such question may be asked on behalf of one organisation.

 

Minutes:

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Peter Dobbs made a statement and asked questions regarding the air quality management action plan (AQMA) for Ashbourne.

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Interests

Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any interests they may have in subsequent agenda items in accordance with the District Council’s Code of Conduct. Those interests are matters that relate to money or that which can be valued in money, affecting the Member, her/his partner, extended family and close friends. Interests that become apparent at a later stage in the proceedings may be declared at the time.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

 

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Questions Pursuant to Rule of Procedure Number 15

To answer questions from Members who have given the appropriate notice.

Minutes:

No questions were submitted.

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Household Support Fund - Round 3 pdf icon PDF 113 KB

The Household Support Fund Round 3 (HSF3) directly supports households experiencing financial difficulties relating to rent arrears, utility bills and other debts. Such issues can have a long lasting detrimental impact on the ability of residents to maintain rental payments and can lead to homelessness. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a further round of funding available to upper tier authorities. In Derbyshire the County Council has confirmed that it will allocate £92,729 to Derbyshire Dales DC. As with rounds 1 and 2 it is proposed to deliver grants direct to residents through the Housing Team and Revenues and Benefits service.

Minutes:

Councillor Andrew Statham entered the meeting at 18:15 prior to debate on this item.

 

The Director of Housing introduced a report which informed Members of round 3 of the Household Support Fund. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made a further round of funding available to upper tier authorities. In Derbyshire the County Council confirmed allocation of £92,729 to the District Council. Members were also informed of the plans for the additional funding available to be utilised to further support households facing financial hardship and/or threatened with homelessness.

 

Approval was therefore sought from Council that as with rounds 1 and 2, the grants would be delivered direct to residents through the Housing Team and Revenues and Benefits service authorised by the Homelessness Leader and Benefits Manager.    Derbyshire Dales District Council would not advertise the fund, staff from the Housing Team and Housing Benefit & Council Tax would review existing cases. The District Council would also work with CAB, Age UK and the Council’s unique Housing Support Service to target vulnerable households experiencing financial hardship.

 

It was moved by Councillor Jason Atkin, Seconded by Councillor Susan Hobson and

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    That approval be given to the delivery of Round 3 of the Household Support Fund as set out in the report.

 

Voting

 

13 For

00 Against

01 Abstained

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Derbyshire Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy pdf icon PDF 105 KB

The pandemic and subsequent response by all of the district and borough authorities in Derbyshire has led to a sea change in collaborative working from across the health and social care sectors, criminal justice system and the NHS. Derbyshire Dales District Council has been at the forefront of this activity and, along with other Derbyshire District and Borough Councils, jointly developed a new county wide homelessness and rough sleeper strategy. The aim is to lock in the new partnerships and joined up working formed over the last two years in order to improve homelessness provision for our residents.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Housing introduced a report which detailed the Derbyshire Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy, it was noted that the strategy had been developed through close collaboration between the Derbyshire Homelessness Officers Group (DHOG), Derbyshire County Council, Public Health, NHS, Police, Probation, and a wide range of partner agencies including from the voluntary sector. 

 

The report informed Members of the aim of the report which was to lock in the new partnerships and joined up working formed over the previous two years in order to improve homelessness provision for our residents. The report sought the endorsement of the strategy as set out in the Agenda Item 7, Appendix 1d, which would then require formal adoption by Council at its meeting on 26 January 2023.

 

It was moved by Councillor Susan Hobson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Ratcliffe and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

1.    That the report be noted.

 

2.    That the Derbyshire Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy be endorsed and that Council be recommended to adopt the Strategy.

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Biodiversity Report Update pdf icon PDF 124 KB

The report provides an update and informs Members on the progress of the biodiversity of road verges and public open spaces project and seeks approval for the next phase for 2023/24.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Community Development Manager introduced a report updating and informing Members on the progress of the biodiversity of road verges and public open spaces project and seeking approval for the next phase for 2023/24.

 

It was moved by Councillor Matthew Buckler, Seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

1.    That the progress of the project in year 2 be noted.

 

2.    That approval be given to the next steps for 2023/24 as outlined in the report.

 

3.    That community groups and organisations be supported to improve the biodiversity in their area and to help them inform & educate their local community on the importance of the work.

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.