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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Declaration of Interests
Minutes:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Patmore
113 – Museum Committee Changes
Personal – He is a member of the Museums Committee
Rogers
115 – Urgency – Potential Development of Football Stadium and Sports Facilities at Tilekiln.
Personal – She works in the sports industry.
Notification of Additional Urgent Items
Minutes:
There were no additional urgent items.
Minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 1 October 2018 PDF 300 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 1 October 2018 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED the chair called over items all items on the agenda.
Review of Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005 PDF 257 KB
Additional documents:
- App A Consultation Response to Review of Gambling Statement of Principles , item 112. PDF 293 KB
- App B Updated and Amended Gambling Statement of Principles , item 112. PDF 532 KB
Minutes:
Mike Hepworth, Assistant Director Environment and Place presented a report on the Review of Gambling Statement of Principles, under the Gambling Act 2005. The purpose of the report was to inform councillors of the results of the recent statutory review of the Council’s amended Gambling Act Statement of Principles and seek their approval for Cabinet to recommend that Full Council approves the updated statement of principles for publication by 3 January 2019 and reaffirms the existing “No Casino” resolution for the borough.
The statement of principles must be adopted by the Licensing Authority and kept under review. The policy must be fully reviewed and consulted upon at least every three years. The next date for a full review to have been completed and published is 3January 2019.
It was said that in the statutory consultation on this, there was not much feedback however some was received that helped strengthen the review, with the amendments that were suggested adopted in to the report.
The Assistant Director, Environment and Place noted that the reaffirming of the “No Casino” resolution does not have to happen. He also stated that no appeals had ever been received.
Councillor Fitzgerald proposed the recommendations, which was seconded by Councillor Batsford.
The chair decided to take the recommendations in two separate votes, one for each recommendation as requested by Councillor Lee.
RESOLVED (unanimously) that:
1. To agree the updated Gambling Act Statement of Principles at appendix B and recommend that Full Council approve it for publication by 3 January 2019 in order that it can take effect on 31 January 2019
RESOLVED (by 6 for, 2 against) that:
2. To recommend that Full Council should reaffirm the current “No Casino” resolution.
The reason for these recommendations were:
There is a statutory requirement for local authorities to fully review their Gambling Act Statement of Principles at least every 3 years. Failure to do so could result in judicial review proceedings against the authority, and call in to doubt local decisions made under the Gambling Act 2005.
The Act gives powers to licensing authorities to introduce a “No Casino” resolution for their areas. It is a Full Council decision and must be revisited and endorsed every three years.
The revised statement needs to be adopted by Full Council prior to publication on 3 January 2019.
Museum Committee Changes PDF 170 KB
Minutes:
Polly Gifford, Cultural Strategic Development Specialist presented a report on changes to the Museum Committee. The purpose of the report was to outline the changes to the format of the Museum Committee, which would promote greater efficiency and effectiveness.
The Museum Committee consists of elected Councillors and representatives of the Museum Association. It is an advisory committee only, with no decision making powers. Most responsibilities and executive functions are delegated to the Museum & Cultural Development Manager, with the remaining authority sitting with Cabinet. The role of the Museum Committee has become somewhat unclear in recent years. The proposed changes are intended to clarify the situation, reduce the burden on the Museum & Cultural Development Manager and make membership of the Committee a more engaging experience.
One of the proposed changes was to change from four to two meetings per year to be held in the Council Chamber. The minutes of these meetings will be reported to Cabinet as normal.
This will be an opportunity to see recent acquisitions, updated displays, meet staff and hear about their projects. It would be possible for example, to invite the museums Young Curators to speak. It will also be an opportunity for Committee members to share their specialist knowledge about areas of the museum and its collection.
No recommendations will be made at these meetings but any discussions will be noted and reported to the next formal meeting. Meetings will alternate between the Council Chamber and Museum.
Councillor Forward proposed the recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor Rogers.
RESOLVED (by 6 for, 2 against) that:
1. Cabinet support the proposed changes as detailed in the report.
The reason for this recommendation was:
To help re-focus the Committee so that it can better support and advise the Museum as it continues to develop its programme and capital ambitions.
To Appoint a Member to WAG
(Christine Barkshire-Jones, Chief Legal Officer)
Minutes:
Christine Barkshire-Jones, the Chief Legal Officer requested that Councillor Mike Turner be appointed to the Working Arrangements Group.
The recommendation was moved by Councillor Chowney, and seconded by Councillor Lee.
RESOLVED (unanimously) that:
1. That Councillor Mike Turner be appointed to the Working Arrangements Group
The reason for this recommendation was:
Every committee must have the correct amount of appointed Councillors.
Urgency - Potential Development of Football Stadium and Sports Facilities at Tilekiln PDF 128 KB
Additional documents:
- Appdx 1A Pilot Field Map , item 115. PDF 181 KB
- Appdx 1B Tilekiln Map , item 115. PDF 165 KB
- Appdx 2 - Cabinet 5 Nov 18 - Potential Football Stadium , item 115. PDF 40 KB
Minutes:
Simon Hubbard, Director of Operational Services presented a report on a Potential Development of a Football Stadium and Sports Facilities at Tilekiln. The purpose of the report was to propose agreement in principle for the sale of land at Pilot Field (currently occupied by Hastings United Football Club), Hastings United Football Club Sports & Social Club and a long lease for the Tilekiln Recreation Ground. The purpose of this is to provide a new stadium, gym facilities, sports pitches and housing. It is likely the land at Pilot Field and the Social Club site will need to be sold at below best value.
In December 2017, the Cabinet and Council agreed that authority be given to officers in consultation with the Leader of the Council to sell the freehold of Hastings United Football Ground, Hastings United Sports and Social Club, a 999 lease at Bulverhythe and the freehold of the lower tier at Bexhill Road Recreation Ground. The purpose of this was to enable developers to bring forward planning proposals for a new stadium for Hastings United Football Club (HUFC), new sports pitches and facilities, and housing development. It was agreed that the site could be sold at below best value because of the social health and other benefits of the scheme.
This scheme was proposed by HUFC, The Horntye Trust, Bohemia LLP (a company set up to deliver the scheme) and was founded upon the delivery of the scheme by Keepmoat Ltd, a major housing and regeneration company.
Keepmoat withdrew from the scheme, citing the ending of another scheme in the South East making it difficult for a midlands/northern based firm to efficiently deliver in Hastings. It is likely that dealing with a Rother planning application in addition to those in Hastings posed an additional risk as did the potential flooding issues.
HUFC have now come forward with a smaller scheme which envisages the construction of a 1950 capacity stadium at Tilekiln Recreation Ground in Hollington. The design would allow space for expansion if the Club were to move up the Leagues where larger capacity would be required. Three football pitches are envisaged:
1) A grass pitch within the stadium which would be for club use.
2) A 3G pitch
3) A grass pitch
A 3G pitch can accommodate many more matches (which are often limited to 2 a week on grass) and taken with floodlighting represents a potential increase in the level of football that can be played.
It is believed that an improved stadium is likely to enable the club to improve its competitive status and (subject to seeing a revised business plan) provide the local club with financial stability.
The Council will expect HUFC to involve the FA and other relevant key stakeholders in the development of the football development plans to ensure that the facilities are genuinely accessible to local teams and community (including affordable pricing and a balanced community programme, as well as the inclusion of groups such as the disabled, youth and ... view the full minutes text for item 115.
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