Agenda, decisions and minutes

Cllrs Mrs Beeton, Binns, Mrs Cerasoli, Coombes, Davis, Glass, M Harris, J Heron, Mrs Lovelace, Lucas, Olliff-Cooper & Mrs Rostand.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2017 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2017 be signed by the Chairman as a correct record, subject to the amendment under item 12 that the New Forest Children’s University operated in the east of the District (not the west as stated).

To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item.  The nature of the interest must also be specified.

Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made by members in connection with an agenda item.

·        To receive a short presentation from It’s Your Choice, one of the Chairman’s charities for the current year.

·        To receive the Chairman’s announcements.

Presentation from It’s Your Choice

Members received a presentation from Chris Carey, Director, It’s Your Choice, which was one of the Chairman’s chosen charities for her year in office. It’s Your Choice offered free information, advice, guidance, and counselling to young people aged 12-25 in the New Forest area. They helped with issues faced by young people including homelessness and accommodation, drug and alcohol misuse, sexual health advice, and getting into education, work, or training. Members were given details on the background of the Charity, its current services and its key achievements.

Members thanked Mr Carey for his presentation. The Chairman hoped that members would support her fundraising efforts for this worthy charity.

Charity Abseil

On Sunday 27 August 2017, the Chairman had abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower to raise funds for her two chosen charities. The Chairman thanked all those who supported her in this event.

Merchant Navy Day

On Friday 1 September, the Chairman raised the Merchant Navy Day flag at Appletree Court, Lyndhurst. The Vice-Chairman, the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive were also present.

Civic Day

The Chairman hosted her Civic day on Thursday 7 September, when other civic heads from Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight were shown the delights of Bucklers Hard and Setley Ridge Vineyard.  This had been a great opportunity to showcase the District.

Forthcoming Events

The Chairman announced that she would be hold a charity quiz at the Red Lion Pub in Boldre on Monday 6 November. She would also be hosting a charity dinner at Palace House, Beaulieu on Saturday 9 December. Further details on these events would be circulated to members shortly.

The Leader of the Council asked members to nominate their favourite businesses in their wards for this year's New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards. The awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of businesses across a range of categories including customer care, training & development and young person in business. One business selected from the winners of the individual categories would be named Business of the Year. Entries would be accepted until noon on 29 September and awards presented at Careys Manor Hotel on Wednesday 29 November. 

To consider the Reports of the Cabinet dated 2 August and 6 September 2017 (to follow).

The recommendations were agreed.

The Leader of the Council, as Chairman of the Cabinet, presented the reports of the meetings held on 2 August and 6 September 2017.

On the motion that the reports be received and recommendations adopted, it was:

RESOLVED:

That the reports be received and recommendations adopted.

There were none.

To ask questions of Portfolio Holders. Members are reminded that questions must be submitted to the Chief Executive or to the Executive Head of Governance and Regulation by not later than noon on Friday 8 September 2017.

There were none.

To consider any changes to the membership of Committees or Panels that might be proposed by the political groups.

No changes to committees or panels were proposed by the political groups.