Agenda and minutes

To receive details of any Members appointed to attend the meeting instead of a Member of the Sub-Committee.

Councillor Stalker for Councillor Hodges.

To receive any declarations of interest.

None.

Up to a total of fifteen minutes can be allowed, each speaker being allocated a maximum of five minutes, for members of the public to present a petition, ask a question or comment on any matter on the Agenda or within the remit of the Sub-Committee.

None.

Of the meeting held on 9^th October 2018 to be approved and signed.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 9^th October 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

That the Sub-Committee review the proposed schedule of Fees and Charges for 2019/20 and recommend its approval to the Policy and Resources Committee on 5th February 2019 for ultimate approval by Full Council on 19th February 2019.

That the Sub-Committee notes the progress made in setting up the Worcester Community Lottery and:

(1)     agrees an approach for allocating the proposed Community Fund; and

(2)     approves the criteria for selecting subscribing organisations.

That the Sub-Committee review the policies listed in paragraph 2.3 and recommend their approval to Full Council.

The Sub-Committee considered a report on policies that are required for the operation of the Council’s new Community Lottery. The Head of Finance explained that these policies had been used, in draft, as part of the application to the gambling Commission for a permit. The relevant policies were:

a. Children & Vulnerable Persons Protection Policy

b. Fair and Open Gambling Policy

c. Protection from Source of Crime and Disorder Policy

d. Social Responsibility in Gambling Policy

e. Implementation Procedures Policy

The policies all sought to ensure that the lottery will operate in accordance with the law and will maintain a high degree of social responsibility.

RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee agree to recommend the policies listed above, as appended to the report, to the Full Council for approval.

Which in the opinion of the Chairman is of sufficient urgency as to warrant consideration.

The Chairman agreed to consider this matter as an item of urgent business as a request had been made by a Sub-Committee Member prior to the meeting for an update on progress with income generation projects.

The Corporate Director – Finance and Resources gave an oral update and also circulated a summary sheet of current and potential projects. In summary, he explained that there were three strands:

·           Budget re-alignment with a view to setting targets for income generation – there had been progress with this and more information would be given in the Budget report to Policy & Resources Committee.

·           Reviewing income generated currently and establishing whether this can be improved - There had been an increase year on year since 2014/15, as a result of which approximately £1m additional income had been generated.

·           Identifying new income streams including big ticket items – work had been necessary to put appropriate policies and procedures in place, and also to invested in mechanisms to take this forward. Officers were of the view that good progress had been made and a point had been reached where this background work will start to bear fruit.

Members commented on a number of proposals – notably in relation to riverside improvements - and thanked Officers for circulating the summary information. The work undertaken to date was also acknowledged. The Chairman stated that she would raise the points made  at the forthcoming budget briefing for Members.

The Sub-Committee is invited to pass the following resolution:-

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of information as defined in Schedule 12A of the said Act.

RESOLVED: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of information as defined in Schedule 12A of the said Act.

To consider the proposed Fees and Charges for Trade Waste and Building Control.

The Sub-Committee recommended the proposed Fees and Charges for Building Control for approval. It was noted that Trade Waste Fees and Charges had yet to be finalised pending clarification of disposal charges.

That the Sub-Committee notes progress on generating income from investments in properties and partner initiatives.

The Sub-Committee noted progress on generating income from investments in properties and partner initiatives.

That the Sub-Committee notes progress on the development of sports facilities and activities that will contribute to the Council’s income streams.

The Sub-Committee noted progress on the development of sports facilities and activities that will contribute to the Council’s income streams.