Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests in any items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest

To provide an opportunity for Members to declare the existence of a party whip in relation to any item on the agenda.

There were no whipping declarations

A total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to make a statement(s) on any matter that falls within the remit of the Committee.

Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes, but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned, where there are a number of speakers.

Note: In order for officers to undertake any background research, it would be helpful if members of the public contacted the Scrutiny officer listed at the foot of the agenda, at least one working day before the meeting to provide brief details of the matter to be covered. 

There were no members of the public present wishing to speak

To approve the minutes as a correct record.

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 25 September 2014.

RESOLVED

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive a presentation on the second quarter progress report

Consideration was given to a presentation on the second quarter performance of Tatton Park Enterprises (TPE), the presentation highlighted that TPE:

·         Provides labour, supplies and services to support the catering at Tatton Park.

·         Does not currently trade or undertake any services outside Tatton Park and therefore had no external customers.

·         Operated on a ‘not for profit’ basis. All costs of Tatton Park Enterprises were fully reimbursed from the Tatton Park Trading Account.

·         Main KPI is net contribution to Tatton Park Trading Account (sales net of running costs)

·         At mid year TPE Ltd was on track to deliver the 2014/15 net contribution target.

·         Currently employs 11 full time staff and up to 25 catering assistants across the stables and the gardeners cottage.

·         Had received a loan of £240,000 from Cheshire East Council to renovate the gardeners cottage, which would be paid back over 12 years.

It was noted that there was a strong marketing campaign for Tatton Park, competition included Dunham Massey, Chester Zoo and Lyme Park. Tatton Park Vision highlighted the strategic direction up to 2017/2018. It contributed £8.9m towards the local economy and had won the visitor attraction award for 2014.

RESOLVED

That the second quarter report for Tatton Park Enterprises be received

To receive a further update on the implications of the Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Laura Woodrow Hurst gave a further presentation on the tools and powers of the Anti – Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.

It was noted that the Council needed to decide on its policy for dealing with the tools and powers and include it in the constitution.

The Committee agreed that there was a lot of work involved for the legal team. It was agreed that the relevant legal officer should be invited to the Committee in 3 months time to discuss the sections capacity to deal with the additional work.

It was also agreed that the Committee should receive details of the appeals procedure and quarterly monitoring reports on how the powers are being used and how often.

RESOLVED

1.    That the relevant legal officer be invited to Committee in 3 months time to discuss the sections capacity to deal with the tools and powers of the Anti – Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.

2.    That the Committee receive details of the appeals procedure.

3.    That the Committee receive quarterly monitoring reports on how the powers are being used and how often.

To note the forward plan, identify any new items, and to determine whether any further examination of new issues is appropriate.

Consideration was given to the items on the forward plan which fell within the remit of the Committee.

RESOLVED

That the forward plan be received.

To give consideration to the work programme

Consideration was given to the work programme. Councillor K Edwards attended the meeting to request that, in light of the recent media attention, Members investigate what Cheshire East does to ensure women’s safety, particularly in regard to rape, domestic violence and internet trolling.

RESOLVED

That the Committee receive a report on what steps are taken by Cheshire East to ensure women’s safety.