Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 8 July 2021.

The minutes of the meeting of 8 July were approved subject to the following amendments:

(i)              Councillor Stirzaker was present at the meeting.

(ii)             Minute 12

The words, “Cllr Collinson responded to questions from Cllr D Atkins and Longton” to be replaced with “Cllr Collinson responded to questions from Cllr Stirzaker, Cllr Lady Atkins and Cllr Longton”.

(iii)           Minute 14

The following text be added after the sentence: “An amendment was proposed by Cllr Fail and seconded by Cllr Stirzaker”:

“Wyre will align with the government’s new climate change commitments, bringing the net-zero emissions targets for the council operations and the wider borough forward, from 100% by 2050 to 100% by 2035”.

The amendments, proposed by Cllr Henderson, seconded by Cllr Michael Vincent, were approved by 10 votes to 0, with no abstentions.

To receive any declarations of interest from any Member on any item on this agenda.

None.

To receive any announcements from the Mayor, Leader of the Council, Deputy Leader of the Council, Members of the Cabinet, a Chairman of a Committee or the Chief Executive.

The Leader announced that he attended the ‘Make a Difference’ awards in Blackpool on Saturday 11 September.  Fleetwood Together had been nominated for the Community Hero Award, which they won.

The Mayor announced that a number of fund-raising events had taken place.

The Deputy Mayor referred to three forthcoming events:

(i)              A Dog Show in Cleveleys this weekend

(ii)             A meal to be held at the Clay Oven on 13 October

(iii)           The Mayor’s Ball to be held at the Marine Hall on 1 December.

To receive any questions or statements from members of the public under Council Procedure Rule 9.1.

None.

To receive any questions from Members of the Council to the Mayor, a Member of the Cabinet or the Chairman of a Committee under Council Procedure Rule 12.1

None.

To receive reports from Cabinet Members. (In accordance with Procedure Rule 11.3 Councillors will be able to ask questions or make comments).

The Leader of the Council (Councillor David Henderson) submitted a report. 

Cllr Henderson responded to questions and comments from Cllrs Fail, Cropper and Beavers.

In response to a question from Cllr Fail, Cllr Henderson referred to the Lancashire District Leaders and Lancashire Leaders meetings and confirmed that he would bring all important matters back to the Council for discussion and/or a decision if so required but that he would, as he has done so far, keep Full Council up to date via his Executive Report.

Cllr Henderson explained, in response to a question from Cllr Cropper, how the Greater Lancashire Plan fitted with the County Deals.

In response to a question from Cllr Beavers the Leader referred to the current arrangements for Full Council Meetings and the six-month rule. The Chief Executive clarified that the rule covered attendance at any arranged meetings of the Council to which Members were invited, including all committees appointed by the Council, task and working groups.

Report noted.

The Resources Portfolio Holder (Cllr Michael Vincent) submitted a report.

Cllr Vincent responded to a question from Cllr George regarding ICT issues at the Fleetwood and Garstang Tourist Information Centres. 

Cllr McKay made a statement thanking the Corporate Director Resources and her team for getting the financial statements prepared within a very tight timescale and with the added pressures brought about by changing legislation and the pandemic.

Report noted.

The Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder (Cllr Bridge) submitted a report.

Cllr O’Neill praised officers involved in dealing with fly tipping and street cleaning. Cllr Bridge responded to a further question about weed spraying.

Cllr Catterall thanked Alan Fitzpatrick and his team for their work.

Cllr Matthew Vincent praised officers for the way in which they had kept residents informed about recent difficulties over bin collection.

Cllr Bridge agreed to provide a written response to Cllr Fail about the consideration being given to the location of Changing Places facilities. 

Report noted.

The Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder (Cllr Collinson) submitted a report.

Cllr Fail commented about the recent decision, on appeal, not to list the Burn Naze pub as an asset of community value. He was advised by the Chief Executive to address his concerns to the Head of Planning Services in the first instance.

Report noted.

The Neighbourhood Services and Community Safety Portfolio Holder (Cllr Berry) submitted a report.

Cllr Berry responded to questions and comments from Cllrs George, Matthew Vincent and, O’Neill, commenting on police response times and staffing.  He also referred to the Afghan Resettlement Lancashire Group, who would take Wyre’s situation into account, although no formal discussions had yet been held. 

Report noted.

The Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder (Cllr Bowen) submitted a report.

Cllr Bowen responded to questions and comments from Cllrs Matthew Vincent, Leech, O’Neill and Webster. Comments were made about the good use being made of the Fleetwood pool, the effective use of social media to promote facilities, the Holiday Club (which Cllr Bowen hoped could be repeated in the Christmas holidays), the recent visit to Wyre of the Silcocks Travelling Fairground and the successful Wyre Walking Festival.

Report noted

Report of Councillor David Henderson, Leader of the Council.

The Leader of the Council, Cllr David Henderson, submitted a report.

Cllr Henderson’s proposal, seconded by Cllr Michael Vincent, that Cllr Lynne Walmsley be appointed to the role of Lead Member for Older People until the elections in 2023, was approved unanimously. 

None.

None.