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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies and Announcements

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were presented on behalf of County Councillors Alf Clempson, Lizzi Collinge, Andrew Snowden and Jeff Sumner.

 

Announcements

 

The Chairman informed Full Council of the recent changes to Standing Orders which now meant that Question Time was an integral part of the Full Council agenda.

 

The Chairman also informed Full Council that she had agreed a variation to the running order for both Question Time and the Notices of Motion. Question 5 and Notice of Motion 3 would be dealt with first.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests

Minutes:

Name of Councillor

Agenda Item Number

Nature of Interest (non-pecuniary unless stated)

George Wilkins

 

Notice of Motion 1 – Obesity and Hot Food Takeaways

Property Owner with Fast Food Facility (Pecuniary)

 

3.

Question Time pdf icon PDF 53 KB

Questions submitted under Standing Order B28.

Minutes:

County Councillors Paul Greenall, John Fillis, Julie Gibson, Nikki Hennessy and Peter Steen asked their respective questions and the appropriate Cabinet Members responded.

 

In respect of Question 5, the Chairman read out a statement of apology on behalf of County Councillor Alan Hosker.

 

4.

Confirmation of the Minutes from the Meeting held on 24 May 2018 pdf icon PDF 138 KB

Minutes:

Resolved: - That the minutes of the meeting of Full Council held on 24 May 2018 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

5.

Report of the Cabinet (Part A) pdf icon PDF 83 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

County Councillor Geoff Driver moved a report setting out the recommendation of the Cabinet to approve the revised Minimum Revenue Provision policy statements for 2017/18 and 2018/19, utilising the annuity method to calculate the Minimum Revenue Provision of both supported and self-financed capital expenditure.

 

Resolved: - That the recommendation of the Cabinet to approve the revised Minimum Revenue Provision policy statements for 2017/18 and 2018/19, utilising the annuity method to calculate the Minimum Revenue Provision of both supported and self-financed capital expenditure as set out in the report, now presented, be approved.

 

12.

Appointment to Independent Remuneration Panel pdf icon PDF 86 KB

Minutes:

County Councillor Albert Atkinson moved a report setting out details of a proposal to re-appoint a member of the Independent Remuneration Panel.

 

Resolved: - That the re-appointment of Mr Dennis Mendoros OBE, DL, as a member of the Independent Remuneration Panel for a further four years until 5 October 2022, be approved.

6.

Urgent Business

An item of urgent business may only be considered under this heading where, by reason of special circumstances to be recorded in the Minutes, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.  Wherever possible, the Chief Executive should be given advance warning of any Member’s intention to raise a matter under this heading.

Minutes:

There was no urgent business to be considered.

7.

Report of the Cabinet (Part B) pdf icon PDF 96 KB

Minutes:

County Councillor Geoff Driver moved the report of the Cabinet from its meeting on 14 June 2018.

 

Resolved: - That the report of the Cabinet, now presented, be noted.

8.

Report of an Urgent Key Decision pdf icon PDF 86 KB

Minutes:

County Councillor Geoff Driver moved the report of an urgent Key Decision taken since the last meeting of Full Council.

 

Resolved: - That the report of an urgent Key Decision taken since the last meeting of Full Council, now presented, be noted.

9a

The Pension Fund Committee pdf icon PDF 81 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

County Councillor Eddie Pope moved the report of the Pension Fund Committee from its meeting on 8 June 2018.

 

Resolved: - That the report of the Pension Fund Committee, now presented, be noted.

9b

The Overview and Scrutiny Committees pdf icon PDF 82 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

County Councillor David O'Toole moved the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees from their meetings as follows:

 

-  Children's Services Scrutiny Committee - 22 May 2018

-  Education Scrutiny Committee - 25 June 2018

-  External Scrutiny Committee - 4 June 2018

-  Internal Scrutiny Committee - 18 May 2018

 

Resolved: - That the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees, now presented, be noted.

10.

Report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority pdf icon PDF 79 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

County Councillor Frank De Molfetta moved the report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority from its meeting on 18 June 2018.

 

Resolved: - That the report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, now presented, be noted.

11.

To consider the Notices of Motion submitted under Standing Order B36 pdf icon PDF 66 KB

Minutes:

1.  It was moved by County Councillor Frank De Molfetta and seconded by County Councillor David O'Toole that:

 

Since 28 June 2018 Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and its partners have been dealing with a major wildfire incident at Winter Hill.

 

Many partners have been, and continue to be, involved in fantastic work in extreme weather and difficult conditions to protect the safety of residents, animals and wildlife.  These include officers, firefighters, support staff, the County Council's Fleet Maintenance Service, partners and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to contain the fire thereby protecting the infrastructure on the top of the hill and threats to life and property while maintaining operational fire cover across Lancashire. The generosity and support of members of the public who have sent messages of support and given generous donations of supplies and machinery is also noted.

 

Lancashire County Council therefore asks the Interim Chief Executive and Director of Resources to liaise with the Chief Fire Officer to ensure the Council's gratitude is expressed to all Partners to thank them for their support.

 

On being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED and it was:

 

Resolved: - That:

 

Since 28 June 2018 Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and its partners have been dealing with a major wildfire incident at Winter Hill.

 

Many partners have been, and continue to be, involved in fantastic work in extreme weather and difficult conditions to protect the safety of residents, animals and wildlife.  These include officers, firefighters, support staff, the County Council's Fleet Maintenance Service, partners and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to contain the fire thereby protecting the infrastructure on the top of the hill and threats to life and property while maintaining operational fire cover across Lancashire. The generosity and support of members of the public who have sent messages of support and given generous donations of supplies and machinery is also noted.

 

Lancashire County Council therefore asks the Interim Chief Executive and Director of Resources to liaise with the Chief Fire Officer to ensure the Council's gratitude is expressed to all Partners to thank them for their support.

 

2.  It was moved by County Councillor Charles Edwards and seconded by County Councillor Stuart Morris that:

 

In Lancashire approximately 67% of the adult population are living with excess weight. High levels of excess weight are also prevalent amongst the children of Lancashire, with the highest prevalence figures being found in the most deprived wards.

 

Obesity is a complex issue and requires a multifaceted approach. One element of this approach is working together to limit the over proliferation of hot food takeaways.

 

Between 2012 and 2016 every district in Lancashire saw increases in the numbers of fast food outlets, and Lancashire as a whole has seen an increase of 20%. In Lancashire 48.7% of fast food outlets fall within wards that sit in the 20% most deprived nationally.

 

Based on a review of evidence and implemented planning policies from other areas the 'Hot Food Takeaways and Spatial Planning Public Health Advisory Note'  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.