Notice of a public meeting of
Economy & Place Scrutiny Committee
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Councillors Pavlovic (Chair), Steward (Vice-Chair), D'Agorne, Gates, Hunter, Mason and D Myers
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Date: |
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
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5.30 pm
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The Thornton Room - Ground Floor, West Offices (G039)
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AGENDA
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1. Declarations of Interest |
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At this point, Members are asked to declare:
· any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests · any prejudicial interests or · any disclosable pecuniary interests
which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.
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2. Minutes |
(Pages 1 - 4) |
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To approve and sign the minutes of the Economy and Place Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 16 January 2019 .
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3. Public Participation |
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It is at this point in the meeting that members of the public who have registered to speak can do so. The deadline for registering is 5.00pm on Monday 18 March 2019 . Members of the public can speak on agenda items or matters within the remit of the Committee. To register to speak please contact the Democracy Officer for the meeting, on the details at the foot of the agenda.
Filming, Recording or Webcasting Meetings Please note this meeting may be filmed and webcast, or recorded, and that includes any registered public speakers, who have given their permission. The broadcast can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/webcasts or, if recorded, this will be uploaded onto the Council’s website following the meeting. Residents are welcome to photograph, film or record Councillors and Officers at all meetings open to the press and public. This includes the use of social media reporting, i.e. tweeting. Anyone wishing to film, record or take photos at any public meeting should contact the Democracy Officer (contact details are at the foot of this agenda) in advance of the meeting. The Council’s protocol on Webcasting, Filming & Recording of Meetings ensures that these practices are carried out in a manner both respectful to the conduct of the meeting and all those present. It can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/11406/protocol_f or_webcasting_filming_and_recording_of_council_meetings_201 60809.pdf
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4. CYC Flood Defences |
(Pages 5 - 18) |
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This report presents an update on the work of the Environment Agency to renew existing and provide new flood defences across the city, following the flooding in December 2015. Members are asked to provide feedback on progress to date.
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5. 3rd Quarter Finance and Performance Monitor |
(Pages 19 - 30) |
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This report provides details of the 2018/19 forecast outturn position for both finance and performance across services within the Economy and Place Directorate. The paper incorporates data to December 2018 as reported to Executive on 14th February 2019.
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6. Discretionary Business Rates Discounts Policy |
(Pages 31 - 42) |
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This report provides the committee with information relating to Business rates in the city and how the Council can impact them.
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7. Arts and Culture Implementation Update |
(Pages 43 - 52) |
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This report provides Members with an update on the implementation of the approved recommendations arising from previously completed scrutiny review into the Impact of the Arts and Culture Sectors on the Economy of York. |
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8. Urgent Business |
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Any other business which the Chair considers urgent under the Local Government Act 1972. |
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For more information about any of the following please contact the Democratic Services Officer responsible for servicing this meeting:
· Registering to speak · Business of the meeting · Any special arrangements · Copies of reports and · For receiving reports in other formats
Contact details are set out above.
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