Ordinary Meeting of Council

Open Minutes

 

Meeting Date:

Tuesday 3 September 2019

Time:

2.00pm-2.54pm

Venue

Council Chambers
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
159 Dalton Street
Napier

 

 

Present

Acting Mayor White (In the Chair), Councillors Boag, Brosnan, Dallimore, Hague, McGrath, Price, Tapine, Taylor, Wise and Wright

In Attendance

Acting Chief Executive, Director Infrastructure Services, Director City Services, Director City Strategy, Manager Communications and Marketing, Manager Community Strategies, Manager Environmental Solutions, Manager Sport & Recreation, Manager Regulatory Solutions

Audit and Risk – John Palairet, David Pearson

Simpson Grierson – Padraig McNamara

Administration

Governance Team

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 03 September 2019 - Open Minutes

 

Apologies

Council resolution

Councillors Tapine / Dallimore

That the apologies from Mayor Dalton and Councillor Jeffery be accepted.

 

Conflicts of interest

Councillor McGrath declared an interest in the aquatic centre development and advised that in order to manage this interest he would leave the room for this item.

Public forum

Nil

Announcements by the Acting Mayor

Nil

Announcements by the management

Nil

Confirmation of minutes

Council resolution

Councillors Taylor / Boag

That the Draft Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 11 July 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

 

 

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 03 September 2019 - Open Minutes

Agenda Items

 

1.    Napier Aquatic Centre Development - Councillor Motion

Type of Report:

Legal and Operational

Legal Reference:

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Document ID:

830345

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services

 

1.1   Purpose of Report

To receive the notice of motion presented 26 August 2019 in relation to the Napier Aquatic Centre Judicial Review process.

 

At the Meeting

One of the signatories to the notice of motion proposed to withdraw the notice of motion in accordance with the request made by the Friends of the Onekawa Aquatic Society and following their advice that they had withdrawn their offer to defer the High Court Hearing scheduled for 30 September 2019.

The meeting adjourned at 2.11pm in order to seek clarity from Council’s legal advisor, and the meeting resumed at 2.21pm.

It was clarified that the settlement offer received from the Friends of the Onekawa Aquatic Society had been circulated to Councillors via email on Friday, 30 September 2019.

Councillors discussed the proposed notice of motion. Council’s legal advisor was present to answer any questions and it was confirmed that he would provide a legal update to Councillors in committee.

It was noted that the notice of motion was submitted with the intention of acknowledging the desire of Councillors to commence discussions with the Friends of the Onekawa Aquatic Society without incurring further legal costs.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Brosnan / Price

That Council:

a.     Receive the following notice of motion presented 26 August 2019:

i.      That Council resolve to accept the proposal by the Friends of the Onekawa Aquatic Society to defer the High Court Hearing scheduled for 30 September 2019 until after the election of the new council on 12 October 2019.

b.     Consider the motion in committee, within the context of the legal update to be provided on the open legal proceedings, for which purpose a public excluded item is included in the agenda of this meeting.

Councillor McGrath did not participate in the discussion

or vote due to his declared conflict of interest.

 

 

 

Further discussion was held on this item in committee and it was agreed that the Resolution adopted by Council should be included in the open minutes of this meeting.

 

 

At the PUBLIC EXCLUDED Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 the following DECISION OF COUNCIL was adopted.

 

Councillors Wright / Tapine

That Council having received a legal challenge:

a.    Notes the Friends of the Onekawa Aquatic Society have withdrawn from the current settlement discussions.

b.    Remains open to the Plaintiff reopening settlement discussions.

c.     In the absence of another settlement offer, directs Council Officers to instruct their legal representatives to prepare for the 30 September 2019 High Court Hearing.

Councillors Boag and Wise voted against the motion.

 

2.    Annual Dog Control Report - 2018/2019

Type of Report:

Legal

Legal Reference:

Dog Control Act  1996

Document ID:

774195

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Rachael Horton, Manager Regulatory Solutions

 

2.1   Purpose of Report

To present the territorial authority report on dog control policies and practices for the dog control registration year 1 July 2018 – 30 June 2019, for adoption by Council as required under Section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996, prior to being submitted to the Secretary of Local Government and being made publically available.

 

At the Meeting

In response to questions from Councillors, the Manager Regulator Solutions clarified that the current bylaw that Council operates under will be coming up for review soon. It was noted that a number of factors contribute to the increased number of complaints, including better reporting and capturing of service requests. Council officers can continue to look at this to see how we can better respond and support the community further in this area.

Council officers were thanked for the level of detail included around the number of dogs being euthanised and commended on the work being done in the community education space.       

 

Council resolution

Councillors Taylor / Wright

That Council:

a.     Adopt the Napier City Council Annual Dog Control Report 2018/19.

i.      That the report be submitted to the Secretary for Local Government and published in accordance with the Dog Control Act 1996.

 

 

 

3.    William Colenso, John Close Bequest Funds

Type of Report:

Operational

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

831884

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Belinda McLeod, Community Funding Advisor

 

3.1   Purpose of Report

This report requests Council approval to expend the interests derived from the William Colenso and John Close Bequests for the next three years (2019 – 2021) in accordance with the respective Wills.

 

At the Meeting

The mover noted that this is a good approach. No further discussion was held on this item.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Brosnan / Wright

That Council:

a.     Approve the distribution any interest of the John Close Bequest as grants to the designated organisations that meet the criteria of the Will for the next three years.

b.     Approve the distribution of a portion of any interest as grants in accordance with the criteria of the Will, with the remaining portion to be retained to rebuild its capital in accordance with the Will.

 

 

 

4.    New Year's Eve Event 2019-2020 - Funding Applications

Type of Report:

Operational

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

792908

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Belinda McLeod, Community Funding Advisor

 

4.1   Purpose of Report

To seek approval to apply for external funding to support the 2019/20 New Year’s Event.

 

At the Meeting

One Councillor noted their preference that Council look to other funding sources in future so as not to take such a large amount of gaming funding away from smaller not-for-profit and similar organisations.

Another Councillor noted that the wellbeing of animals and birdlife needs to be considered in relation to the use of fireworks at events of this nature.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Wise / Wright

That Council:

a.     Approve the applications to external funders for the 2019/20 New Year’s Eve Event.

 

 

 

5.    Draft minutes - HB Civil Defence Emergency Management Group - 27 May 2019

Type of Report:

Operational

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

827522

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Devorah Nícuarta-Smith, Team Leader Governance

 

5.1   Purpose of Report

To present the draft minutes from the 27 May 2019 meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.

 

At the Meeting

A Councillor raised a question around communities being asked to self-resource while revenue is being reassigned to other areas, but noted that they will follow this up outside of the meeting.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Taylor / Wright

That Council:

a.     Receive the minutes from the 27 May 2019 meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group 

 

 

 

6.    Draft Minutes - Hawke's Bay Drinking Water Governance Joint Committee

Type of Report:

Procedural

Legal Reference:

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Document ID:

830927

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Devorah Nícuarta-Smith, Team Leader Governance

 

6.1   Purpose of Report

To present the draft minutes of the Hawke’s Bay Drinking Water Governance Joint Committee meeting on 11 April 2019.

 

At the Meeting

It was noted that a point was added at the meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Drinking Water Governance Joint Committee, to ensure that Napier City Council can continue investigations into a chlorine free water network.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Wise / Price

That Council:

a.     Receive the draft minutes of the Hawke’s Bay Drinking Water Governance Joint Committee meeting on 11 April 2019.

 

  

REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEES

 

Māori CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - 13 August 2019

 

Council resolution

Councillors Tapine / Hague

That the Māori Consultative Committee Minutes be received.

 

Note:       The Māori Consultative Committee Recommendations in relation to the Standing Committees items are recorded with each specific item.

 

Reports from Regulatory Committee held 23 July 2019

 

1.    Adoption of the Draft Stormwater Bylaw 2019 for Public Consultation

Type of Report:

Legal and Operational

Legal Reference:

Local Government Act 2002

Document ID:

772829

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Cameron Burton, Manager Environmental Solutions

Kim Anstey, Planner Policy/Analyst

 

1.1   Purpose of Report

To seek Council approval of the draft Napier City Council Stormwater Bylaw 2019, the accompanying Statement of Proposal and to authorise officers to commence the special consultative procedure for adopting the bylaw.

 

 

At the Meeting

It was noted that while the Māori Consultative Committee members were supportive of the Bylaw, any further information and support that Council can offer committee members in this space would be well received and appreciated.

In response to questions from Councillors, officers clarified that around 70%-75% of stormwater goes into the estuary.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Hague / Taylor

That Council:

a.     Confirm, in accordance with Section 155 of the Local Government Act 2002, that a Stormwater Bylaw is the most appropriate way of addressing the issues of:

i.      Protection of the public stormwater system, and the land, structures, and infrastructure associated with that network from damage, misuse or loss.

ii.     The ability to manage the development, maintenance and use of the public stormwater network, and the land, structures, and infrastructure associated with that network, and provide for the conditions on which connections to the public stormwater network may be made or maintained.

iii.    Ensuring that discharges into the public stormwater network are appropriately managed, and do not damage the network or compromise the Council’s ability to comply with any applicable network discharge consent and Council’s water quality targets.

b.     Approve the review of the Draft Napier Stormwater Bylaw 2019 and the Statement of Proposal, and;

c.     Authorise Officers to proceed with public notification and the special consultative procedure as prescribed in the Local Government Act for adopting a bylaw.

 

 

 

2.    Delegation to Chief Executive to Approve Liquor Bans for Large Events

Type of Report:

Legal and Operational

Legal Reference:

Local Government Act 2002

Document ID:

747876

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Rachael Horton, Manager Regulatory Solutions

 

2.1   Purpose of Report

The purpose of this report is to request delegated authority to be granted to the Chief Executive to allow for temporary liquor bans to be imposed during large events.

 

 

At the Meeting

There was no discussion on this item.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Hague / Taylor

That Council:

a.     Approve the request to grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive to allow for temporary liquor bans to be imposed for large events.

 

 

3.    Hastings District and Napier City Council's Joint Local Alcohol Policy (LAP)

Type of Report:

Legal and Operational

Legal Reference:

Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Document ID:

769251

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Rachael Horton, Manager Regulatory Solutions

 

3.1   Purpose of Report

The purpose of this report is to obtain a resolution from Council on setting a date at which the Hastings District and Napier City Council’s Joint Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) comes into force.

 

 

At the Regulatory Committee meeting held on 23 July 2019 the following committee recommendation was ratified as a  DECISION OF COUNCIL.

 

Councillors White / Boag

That Council:

a.     Receive the report of the Manager, Regulatory Solutions titled “Hastings District and Napier City Council’s Joint Local Alcohol Policy (LAP)”.

b.     Resolve that in accordance with section 90 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012:

i.      The Local Alcohol Policy is publicly notified

ii.     The Local Alcohol Policy comes into force on 21 August 2019

iii.    The Local Alcohol Policy hours provision in Section 5 of the Local Alcohol Policy comes into force on 21 November 2019.

c.     That a preliminary review be considered in three years after the policy becomes operative with a compulsory full review required within six years of the enforcement date.

d.     That a research working party of the key agencies is developed to start gathering evidence to support the full review of the policy in six years as required by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

 

 

4.    City Strategy Regulatory Activity Report - 4th Quarter

Type of Report:

Information

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

773730

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Rachael Horton, Manager Regulatory Solutions

 

4.1   Purpose of Report

To provide an information update on the regulatory activity in the city in each quarter.  The report attached covers the fourth quarter from 1 April until 30 June 2019.

 

 

At the Meeting

There was no discussion on this item.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Hague / Taylor

That Council

a.     Receive the Quarterly City Strategy Regulatory Activity Report for the period 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2019.

 

 

Reports from Finance Committee held 6 August 2019

 

1.    Bay Skate Fees and Charges - Supporting Information

Type of Report:

Information

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

785059

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Glenn Lucas, Manager Sport & Recreation

 

1.1   Purpose of Report

The purpose of this report is to provide the rationale for the proposed fees and charges increases for Bay Skate for the 2019/20 financial year.

 

 

At the Meeting

The Manager Sport & Recreation clarified that the new reporting system is being installed at present and will be live in plenty of time to provide further information, as requested by Councillors, for when this item comes back to Council.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Wise / Wright

That Council:

a.     Agree that the proposed fee increases for Bay Skate are parked and reviewed again in eight months to a year’s time, as part of the next Annual Plan, to ensure they are in line with the Financial Strategy.

 

 

 

Reports from Māori Consultative Committee held 13 August 2019

 

1.    Naming of Parent Room Facility

Type of Report:

Operational

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

793811

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Jessica Wilson, Community Advisor

 

1.1   Purpose of Report

To advise on the progress of the parent room facility and to identify a range of options for naming the facility.

 

 

At the Meeting

It was noted that one of the committee members felt that ‘kohanga’ had a very special meaning and suggested that it would be appropriate to consult with Matua Hook prior to naming the facility. It was further noted that the committee members were happy for Council to proceed following consultation with Matua Hook and did not expect the matter to be brought back to them.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

That Council:

a)  Notes that the Māori Consultative Committee supports the name Te Kōhanga Atawhai with a further recommendation to consult with Matua Hook.

 

Council resolution

Substitute motion

Councillors Tapine / Hague

That Council:

a)  Notes that the Māori Consultative Committee supports the name Te Kōhanga Atawhai with a further recommendation to consult with Matua Hook.

b)  Adopt the name “Te Kōhungahunga Atawhai. A space to care for young children.” for the new parent room facility, on receipt of further advice from the Māori Consultative Committee and Matua Hook.

 

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 03 September 2019 - Open Minutes

Reports Under Delegated Authority

 

1.    Documents Executed Under Seal

Type of Report:

Information

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

709923

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Debbie Beamish, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

 

1.1   Purpose of Report

To report of Documents Executed under Seal for the period 25 June 2019 – 20 August 2019.

 

At the Meeting

There was no discussion on this item.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Brosnan / Wright

That Council:

 

a)     Receive the Report of Documents Executed Under Seal for the period 25 June 2019 – 20 August 2019.

 

 

 

 

2.    Resource Consents

Type of Report:

Information

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

709928

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Debbie Beamish, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

 

2.1   Purpose of Report

To present the report on Resource Consents issued under delegated authority for the period 25 June 2019 – 20 August 2019.

 

At the Meeting

In response to questions from Councillors, it was noted that current consents reporting is circulated to a group of interested parties including the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Regulatory Committee, and can be widened to include other Councillors if preferred. 

Council resolution

Councillors Brosnan / Wright

That Council:

a.    Receive the report on Resource Consents issued under delegated authority for the period 25 June 2019 – 20 August 2019.

 

 

 

 

3.    Tenders Let

Type of Report:

Information

Legal Reference:

N/A

Document ID:

709933

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Debbie Beamish, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

 

3.1   Purpose of Report

To report Tenders let under delegated authority for the period 25 June 2019 – 20 August 2019.

 

At the Meeting

There was no discussion on this item.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Brosnan / Wright

That Council:

a.     Receive the Report of Tenders Let for the period 25 June 2019 – 20 August 2019.

 

 

 

4.    Official Information Requests

Type of Report:

Information

Legal Reference:

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Document ID:

769715

Reporting Officer/s & Unit:

Cheree Ball, Governance Advisor

 

4.1   Purpose of Report

To present the year to date Official Information Requests statistics.

 

At the Meeting

There was no discussion on this item.

 

Council resolution

Councillors Brosnan / Wright

That Council:

a.     Receives the report ‘Official Information Requests’ for the year to 20 August 2019.

 

  

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 03 September 2019 - Open Minutes

PUBLIC EXCLUDED ITEMS

 

Council resolution

Councillors Wright / Taylor

That the public, excepting the legal representative from Simpson Grierson and the external members of Napier City Council’s Audit and Risk Committee, be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

 

Agenda Items

1.         Aquatic Centre Legal Update

2.         Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Report to Shareholders

3.         Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Remuneration of Directors

4.         Community Services Grant Funding Decisions 2019-20

5.         Council Projects Fund - Applications

Reports from Strategy and Infrastructure Committee held 23 July 2019

1.         Direct Engagement - Kennedy Park Ablution Block Rebuild

2.         C 1219 Recycling Contract

Reports from Finance Committee held 6 August 2019

1.         Property Sales

2.         Parking Property Acquisition

Reports from Community Services Committee held 6 August 2019

1.         Strategic Review of Community Housing

2.         Community Housing Operational Policy

 

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public was excluded, the reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution were as follows:

General subject of each matter to be considered.

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter.

That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information where the withholding of the information is necessary to:

Ground(s) under section 48(1) to the passing of this resolution.

48(1)(a) That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:

Agenda Items

1.  Aquatic Centre Legal Update

7(2)(g) Maintain legal professional privilege

7(2)(i) Enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

2.  Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Report to Shareholders

7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

3.  Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Remuneration of Directors

7(2)(b)(ii) Protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

4.  Community Services Grant Funding Decisions 2019-20

7(2)(a) Protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

5.  Council Projects Fund - Applications

7(2)(b)(ii) Protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information

7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Reports from Strategy and Infrastructure Committee held 23 July 2019

1.  Direct Engagement - Kennedy Park Ablution Block Rebuild

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

2.  C 1219 Recycling Contract

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

7(2)(i) Enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Reports from Finance Committee held 6 August 2019

1.  Property Sales

7(2)(i) Enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

2.  Parking Property Acquisition

7(2)(b)(ii) Protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

7(2)(i) Enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Reports from Community Services Committee held 6 August 2019

1.  Strategic Review of Community Housing

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

7(2)(i) Enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

2.  Community Housing Operational Policy

7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

48(1)A That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist:
(i) Where the local authority is named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Act, under Section 6 or 7  (except 7(2)(f)(i)) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

 

The meeting moved into committee at 2.54pm.

 

 

Approved and adopted as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

 

 

Chairperson .............................................................................................................................

 

 

Date of approval ......................................................................................................................