Agenda and minutes

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·        any prejudicial interests or

·        any disclosable pecuniary interests

which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

Members were invited to declare at this point in the meeting any personal interests, not included on the Register of Interests, or any prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests they might have in respect of business on the agenda.

Councillor McIlveen declared a personal non prejudicial interest in relation to Agenda item 5 (Night-Time Economy Scrutiny Review – Interim report) as he had at one time managed the Coppergate Centre, York

To approve and sign the Minutes of the last meeting of the Committee held on 13 January 2014.

Resolved:           That the minutes of the last meeting of the Committee held on 13 January 2014 be approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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This report analyses the latest performance for 2013/14 and forecasts the outturn position for the services falling under the responsibility of the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee.

Consideration was given to a report which analysed the latest performance for 2013/14 and forecast the outturn position for the services falling under the responsibility of the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee.

It was noted that the 2013/14 budget required a challenging further £8,822k in savings in order to reach a balanced position and that £1,170k of these savings fell within the services covered by the report.

A list of the key highlights were reported at paragraph 6 and

it was noted that York’s economy remained strong which included improvements in the business environment.

Officers confirmed that, in addition to the footfall camera sited in Parliament Street, an additional 4 cameras were shortly to be sited in Micklegate, Coney Street, Stonegate and at the corner of Church Street and High Petergate. It was noted that a new bus survey was proposed in conjunction with neighbouring authorities in order to gain additional data.

Members questioned the accuracy of the figures obtained from the footfall camera, particularly with double counting and differentiation between residents and visitors. Officers confirmed that the cameras only provided an insight into resident and visitor use and movement around the city.

Resolved:  That the Monitor 3 report be received and noted.

Reason:     To update the Committee on the latest financial and performance position for 2013/14.

This report presents a number of reports in support of the corporate scrutiny review of York’s Night Time Economy  and three scrutiny review final reports from the following Overview & Scrutiny Committees:

•              Health

•              Economic & City Development

•              Community Safety

In light of the limited time available to conclude the work on this review, in line with the meeting dates, the Committee are asked to consider identifying a small group of its members to work with the Scrutiny Team to start consolidating the findings and recommendations arising from the reviews completed to date.

Consideration was given to three reports presented in support of the corporate scrutiny review of York’s Night Time Economy. The reports from the following Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s appointed to examine particular aspects of the night time economy were considered:

•           Health – to identify the impact of the night-time economy on the Emergency Department at York Hospital at peak times;

•           Economic & City Development  – to encourage longer retail opening hours and enhance evening access in and out of the city centre;

•           Community Safety – to examine ways to improve the attractiveness and cleanliness of the city centre in the evening

The reports included findings from a ‘Yorkafter5’ survey carried out in support of the review, a report from the Safer York Partnership on the work of their multi-agency task group AVANTE and information on proposals for a new city marketing organisation known as NewCo.

It was noted that the following reports, also in support of the review were scheduled for consideration at the Committee’s 7 April 2014 meeting:

·         Learning & Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee tasked with identifying an improved cultural offer up to 8pm in order to extend the tourist day and encourage more tourists to stay for longer or overnight, with a particular emphasis on families.

·         Report from the Policy, Performance and Innovation Team on their findings and suggestions for the Council’s future policy to improve the city’s night time economy.

The contents of the final reports were then presented to Members:

i)      Night Time Economy Health Review – Final Report

CllrFunnell, as Chair of the Health Scrutiny Committee presented the findings and recommendations arising from the scrutiny review completed by the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in support of the corporate review. She referred to the challenges the night time economy presented from a health standpoint, in particular the peak in violent crime and anti-social behaviour in the city centre in the evening and night. The review had been to work with key partners to identify the relevant issues within the health environment and to suggest measures required in order to address the issues identified.

CllrFunnell drew attention to the key recommendation which had arisen from their review, for further investigation to be undertaken for the introduction of a city centre treatment and recovery centre.

Members questioned the possible set up costs involved in a centre. Officers referred to different models for similar centre’s around the country and to the possible involvement of the local Universities in any proposals.

ii)     Night Time Economy Scrutiny Review (Retail & Transport)

CllrD’Agorne, as one of the Task Group Members, presented the findings and draft recommendations arising from the Economic and City Development Scrutiny Review which had related to retail and transport. He referred to the excellent response received to the online survey and key partner meetings which had helped inform the Task Groups recommendations. 

It was noted that, in light of information gathered, a shopping hub or an area under the same management  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

To consider the Committees work plan for the 2013/14 municipal year, including any verbal updates on any ongoing reviews.

Consideration was given to the Committee’s work plan for the 2013/14 municipal year.

It was noted that an additional meeting of the Committee had been scheduled in the work plan for 17 April, to consider the Draft Night Time Economy Final Report and recommendations for submission to Cabinet on 6 May.

Officers referred to the ongoing work of the Equalities Scrutiny Review Task Group which would be scheduled into the Committee’s work plan.

Following further discussion it was

Resolved:  That the Committee’s work plan for 2013/14 be received and noted subject to scheduling in of a report from the Equalities Scrutiny Review Task Group.