Agenda and minutes

To receive any announcements that the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman opened the meeting with the following statement.

“I regret to say that I was informed yesterday of the very untimely death of Councillor Clarissa Slade. The exact circumstances are not clear at this particular point in time. This is of course a tragic loss for both Cllr Colin Slade, Cabinet Member for Community Well Being and Cllr Elizabeth Slade, Vice Chairman of the Community PDG. I know you will join me in sending our deepest sympathies to them both at this very, very difficult time.  Clarissa was very well known to us all and as a mark of respect I would like to propose that we have a minutes silence in remembrance of her.”

The Group spent a minute in quiet contemplation.

“In the light of this and it being very raw for members of the group I would like to propose that we postpone the majority of today’s business until the May meeting with two or three small exceptions.”

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of substitute Members (if any).

Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs A R Berry who was substituted by Cllr Mrs J B Binks.

To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

Note:   A maximum of 30 minutes is allowed for this item.

There were no questions from members of the public present.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the last meeting (attached).

The Minutes of the last meeting held of the Group were approved as a correct record and SIGNED by the Chairman.

Tiverton Museum will provide a short presentation.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Group.

The Cabinet Member will update the Group on areas within the Working Environment and Support Services remit.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Group.

To receive a report advising Members that, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Works Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety at Works Policy has been reviewed by the Health and Safety Committee.

The Group had before it a report *  advising Members that, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Works Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety at Works Policy has been reviewed by the Health and Safety Committee.

It was RECOMMENDED that Cabinet note that the Health and Safety Policy was approved by the JNCC on 07 December 2017, following review by the Health and Safety Committee and Unison.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Note: - Report * previously circulated and attached to Minutes.

To receive a report from the Director of Corporate Affairs and Business Transformation requesting that Members review and make recommendation to Cabinet with regard to approving the Council’s updated RIPA policy.

The Group had before it a report * from the Director of Corporate Affairs and Business Transformation providing an annual review of the Council’s existing RIPA policy.  

It was RECOMMENED that:

a)    Cabinet be advised that the Council’s existing RIPA Policy does not require updating or amending at the current time.

b)    Cabinet note that the Council has not used its powers under RIPA since March 2014.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Note: - Report * previously circulated and attached to Minutes.

At the request of the Group to receive an update from the Communications and Community Engagement officer regarding community engagement.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Group.

At its informal workshop the Group identified that the regeneration of old railway lines as walking and cycling routes should be supported. Members to discuss the way forward.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Group.

To receive the Chairman’s draft annual report on the work of the Group since May 2017, which will be submitted to Council on 25 April 2017.

The Group had before it a draft report * by the Chairman on the work of the Group since May 2017, a final copy of this report would be submitted to Council on 25 April 2018.

Note: - Report * previously circulated and attached to Minutes.

Note: This item is limited to 10 minutes.  There should be no discussion on the items raised.

Grant Funded Agencies

Food and nutrition

Grant Funded Agencies

Food and Nutrition

Trim Trails

Obesity and its Effect on Health