There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.

To consider the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2022.

It was AGREED -

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 13 October 20222 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

There was no public participation on this occasion.

The Chair thanked the Panel for their hard work over the year and wished everyone a happy Christmas.

One Horton Heath Task and Finish Group

Councillor Duguid confirmed that stress testing was an outstanding item. The next meeting was scheduled for the 19 December 2022.  

Development Management Task and Finish Group

Councillor Broomfield confirmed that the Group had met, and a planning process document had been composed and sent to the Chair. It was proposed that a report come to Committee in January for discussion.

Councillor Duguid read an update to the Committee on behalf of the Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist. It was agreed that the item will come back to Committee for discussion in due course.

Councillor Gomer will join the Task and Finish Group.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel considered the second tranche of policies (Rent setting; Income Management; Housing Management and Tenancy).

The Resource Manager introduced the report and explained that the changes to the Council’s KPI’s approved earlier in the year, following the Corporate KPI review will take effect in the third quarter of 2022/23. 

A discussion took place with regards to the performance indicator for the participation in Arts and Culture activities. It was suggested that a breakdown of throughput was provided so that participation and use of the venue was clearer.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel noted the service performance position of the Council for the second quarter of the year.

The Strategic Planning Manager gave a presentation to the Panel which outlined the purpose and narrative of the Corporate Plan. The following five headings are proposed to be included in the Plan:

·  Supporting People

·  Shaping Places

·  Protecting the environment

·  Creating homes and communities

·  Improving the Organisation

It was requested that any comments on the Corporate Plan be emailed to the Corporate Director for review.

The Corporate Director announced that the Strategic Planning Manager was leaving the Council. The Committee thanked him for his hard work and contribution to the Scrutiny Panel.

The Projects and Programmes Officer introduced the report and summarised the progress from July 2020 to September 2022, as detailed in the report.

The Horton Heath Project Director explained the Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) process to Members highlighting that revised charges to developers were being proposed to Cabinet on 8th December 2022.

The Horton Heath Project Director provided an update on the Council’s Nutrient Offset Scheme (Nitrate and Phosphate) highlighting that focus for the next six months was on securing larger volumes of confirmed income through liaison with other local authorities and direct approaches to developers.

RESOLVED –

That Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel noted the contents of this report.

The Executive Head of Neighbourhood Services introduced the item and explained that all on-street parking and traffic management services were returning to Hampshire County Council.

The Local Operations and Parking Manager gave a presentation to the Committee which outlined which services were being retained by Eastleigh Borough Council and which were moving back to Hampshire County Council.

The Executive Head of Neighbourhood Services was keen to share the information with Local Area Committees so that the implications could be outlined and understood.

The Panel requested that the slides of the presentation were emailed to them after the meeting.

The Panel considered the Forward Plan of Key Decisions.

It was AGREED that the report be noted.

Panel members considered their Work Programme.

Councillor Broomfield confirmed that he will not be at the meeting in January and agreed that the Development Management Task and Finish Group will be discussed at the March Meeting.

It was AGREED that the Work Programme be noted.