Agenda and minutes

Saddleworth & Lees District Executive - Thursday, 13th October, 2016 7.00 pm

Venue: Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill, OL3 6AE.. View directions

Contact: Lori Hughes

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Heffernan and Councillor Kirkham.
2.	Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business received.
3.	Declarations of Interest To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received.
4.	Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: There were no public questions received.
5.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 72 KB The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 21^st July 2016 are attached for approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 21^st July 2016 be approved as a correct record.
6.	Saddleworth and Lees Budget Report PDF 94 KB View the background to item 6. To update District Executive on Saddleworth and Lees budget Additional documents: Budget report - Appendix A , item 6. PDF 177 KB Funding Application , item 6. PDF 100 KB Minutes: The District Executive gave consideration to a report which advised of the breakdown of expenditure to date and further potential budget commitments for 2016/17. The District Executive gave consideration to a request following discussion at the Saddleworth and Lees District Partnership meeting for a funding contribution to the zero tolerance to drug use signage. Members agreed £1,000 to support the campaign. Further information would be circulated to elected members. Members requested an update on the impact of the programme at a future meeting. The District Executive gave consideration to a request for funding to support the refurbishment and top up of the Friezland Arena. Members were informed the facility was used by a number of groups. Members agreed an allocation of £4,000 capital funding be granted toward the scheme. The District Executive gave consideration to a request to support the Satellite Sport, Youth and Community Association. It was moved by Councillor Hewitt and seconded by Councillor McCann that £4,000 capital funding be granted to the scheme. On being put to the vote 6 votes were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and NO VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 ABSTENTION. RESOLVED that: 1. The Saddleworth and Lees District Executive budget allocations to date be noted. 2. The allocation of £1,000 revenue expenditure toward the Zero Tolerance to Drugs Police Initiative be approved. 3. The allocation of £4,000 capital expenditure towards support to the refurbishment and top up of the Friezland Arena riding service and new leveller be approved. 4. The allocation of £4,000 capital expenditure towards support to the Satellite Sport, Youth and Community Association be approved.
7.	Petitions This is a standing item related to Petitions received regarding the Saddleworth and Lees area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme. There are no petitions to note. Minutes: There were no petitions to be noted.
8.	Date and Time of Next Meeting The date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive meeting will be Thursday, 1^st December 2016 at 7.00 p.m. Minutes: RESOLVED that the date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive to be held on Thursday, 1^st December 2016 be noted.