Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet dated 2 November 2022.

The Leader of the Council presented the report of the Cabinet meeting held on 2 November 2022 and moved the adoption of the recommendations.  Cllr Cleary seconded the motion.

Paragraph 2 – Homelessness – Plan To Deal With An Increase In Homelessness Pressures

In response to concerns about forecast underspends, coupled with requests for additional resources, the Leader of the Council highlighted the difficulty to forecast unexpected challenges and pressures.  The last years with Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and subsequent pressures on utilities demonstrated examples of the unpredictability.  However, the Council in its financial planning was well placed to respond to these challenges.

Paragraph 3 – The Introduction Of Public Space Protection Orders

One Member highlighted the comments made at the Cabinet meeting by a member of the public, in the context of measures to tackle out of control dogs through a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).  It was acknowledged that pulling together an evidence base within the community was difficult.  This subject had been discussed in detail by the Steering Group developing the PSPO proposals, which included a number of partner organisations.  The Group considered that there was already robust legislation in place to tackle these issues and any PSPO measures, if implemented, would need to be taken forward on a partnership approach to ensure organisations with the relevant powers and resources were engaged.  Further discussions would continue through the Steering Group and the consultation provided for relevant bodies and the wider public to share their views on the proposals.

RESOLVED:

That the report be received and the recommendations be adopted.