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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor N Rushton and Councillor A Woodman.
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Declaration of Interests Under the Code of Conduct members are reminded that in declaring interests you should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest, registerable interest or other interest.
Minutes: There were no interests declared.
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Public Question and Answer Session Minutes: There were no questions received.
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2023 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on the 27 June 2023 were considered.
It was moved by Councillor R Blunt, seconded by Councillor T Gillard and
RESOLVED THAT:
The minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2023 be confirmed as an accurate record of proceedings.
Reason for decision: to comply with the Constitution.
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Zero Carbon Annual Update PDF 711 KB Report of the Head of Community Services Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder Additional documents: Minutes: The Community Services Portfolio Holder presented the report.
A Member emphasised the duty the organisation had to future generations to prioritise environmental sustainability.
It was moved by Councillor M Wyatt, seconded by Councillor K Merrie and
RESOLVED THAT:
Reason for decision: to progress with the Zero Carbon Roadmap.
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Rural England Prosperity Fund PDF 270 KB The report of the Strategic Director Presented by the Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder Additional documents: Minutes: The Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder presented the report. The Portfolio Holder also commended officers for the work that had gone into report and the success that had come from it.
A Member emphasised that the organisation should endeavour to make sure that businesses in rural areas of the district utilised this funding.
The Portfolio Holder noted that any unspent funds would be returned to central Government, and consequently it was to the organisation’s benefit to make sure that it was all distributed within the district instead.
It was moved by Councillor T Gillard, seconded by Councillor T Saffell and
RESOLVED THAT:
Reason for decision: to accept the REPF funding award from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and approve the spend of the award in line with the award.
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Hermitage Recreation Ground Ecopark PDF 309 KB Report of the Strategic Director Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder Additional documents:
Minutes: The Community Services Portfolio Holder presented the report.
A Member said that this was very good news for the district and supported by many local people – all without costing the organisation any money.
It was agreed amongst Cabinet members that they would visit the site at the end of first phase of the project, and at other phases, and enjoy the success of the project.
It was moved by Councillor M Wyatt, seconded by Councillor T Gillard and
RESOLVED THAT:
Reason for decision: to allow a phased delivery of the Ecopark project at the Hermitage Recreation Ground.
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