To receive reports about and receive questions and answers on the business of any joint arrangements or external organisations.
Minutes:
i. Miss Waller
1. East Midlands Councils
Miss Waller noted she had attended the Employer’s Board, Brexit Summit, and Housing Conference, all of which were set up by East Midlands Councils. Notes for all meetings would be circulated to all members.
2. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Panel
Miss Waller attended the conclusion of the Panel on that was adjourned on 4 September 2018. Details of which had been circulated to members.
ii. Mr Conde – Centre for Public Scrutiny (CFPS) – Annual National Health Scrutiny
Mr Conde would filter information gained from the Scrutiny through Scrutiny commission to the relevant Scrutiny Panels on the hints that were picked up on the best practices from various authorities.
iii. Mr Oxley – Uppingham in Bloom
Uppingham in Bloom had won gold again in the East Midlands in Bloom competition and had also won a number of medals in categories at a community level. Thanks was given to Miranda Jones, the Chair of Uppingham in Bloom and all the team’s hard work. Uppingham in Bloom had also entered into a national competition which would be judged next year.
Mr Conde noted that Oakham in Bloom had won silver in the same competition.
iv. Mr Baines – Rutland Water Partnership
There was a meeting on 5 October 2018. Issues raised by Ward Members were put to Anglian Water, who were happy to co-operate. Minutes from the meeting would be distributed to Members.
v. Mr Foster
1. Trustees of Carlton Hayes Charity
It was noted that the Out of Hours Club in Rutland were awarded a substantial grant from the Carlton Hayes Charity. The Out of Hours Club were a drop-in discussion group for those with mental stresses between the ages of 18 and early 30s. Mr Foster reminded Members that most grants go to Leicester and Leicestershire and should they know of any groups that may fulfil the criteria to talk to him.
2. Armed Forces Officer
The new Armed Forces Officer, Michelle Woolman-Lane had attended the Reserve Cadets Association, and had been working hard to get the best deal for those in services and ex-services in Rutland.
The Armed Forces Officer had been spending time with the Veterans Breakfast Club, and had also been providing support on a one-to-one basis.
The Armed Forces Discount Scheme introduced by the Chief Executive was looking to be extended to veterans as well as those currently serving. This had encouraged more businesses to sign up.
3. World War 1 Centenary
The Lord Lieutenant would be leading the events for the centenary. Information would be available on the RCC website as well as the Lord Lieutenant and the WW1 event website.
vi. Mr Hemsley
1. East Midlands Councils – Executive Board Meeting
Discussions were had on the public investment in the East Midlands in relation as to what went into the West Midlands, and the fact that the East Midlands was not doing as well. Mr Hemsley would have a meeting with the Chief Executive of East Midlands Council regarding how to act as a driving force to get more of a joint direction and involve Rutland strongly in it.
Also discussed was the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Greater Cambridgeshire and Peterborough felt that Rutland did not fit in with their geography, Rutland had been removed from the partnership. Mr Hemsley confirmed that Rutland had been approached by various other partnerships. There was a good synergy with working with Lincolnshire LEP. Discussions had also been made with the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy regarding the issue who were supportive of the exploration of moving to Lincolnshire LEP.
In response to a question from Mr Oxley, Mr Hemsley confirmed that all outstanding balances to pay to Greater Cambridgeshire and Peterborough had been dropped.
2. LGA Post-Brexit England Commission Roadshow
Mr Hemsley attended the workshop in Staffordshire with the Chief Executive on 4 October 2018. It was noted that whilst it was interesting to hear others speak regarding the issue, the Leader and Chief Executive did not come away with inspiration or the belief that the Council could rely on the British resilience to get things sorted. Lots of businesses were already well on the way to sort out how delays could be managed and what needed to be done to protect their businesses. More information would need to be taken on Brexit to work towards a solution.