Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point the Cabinet Member is asked to declare:

·        Any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests

·        Any prejudicial interests or

·        Any disclosable pecuniary interests

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

The Cabinet Member was asked to declare any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests which he may have in respect of the business on the agenda.  None were declared.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2014.

Resolved:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2014 be approved and signed as a correct record.

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It was reported that there was one registration to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme and that one Member of Council had also registered to speak.

Councillor Gunnell spoke in support of the application submitted by Bishopthorpe Road Traders’ Association for the Winning Post Public House to be added onto the List of Community Assets.  She stated that she was also speaking on behalf of Councillor Fraser and Councillor Merrett, the other Micklegate Ward Councillors.  Councillor Gunnell stated that the facilities at the Winning Post, including its function room, were unique to the area and she urged that the Winning Post be included on the list of Community Assets.

Mr Webster spoke in support of the application submitted by the New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club for the New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club to be added onto the List of Community Assets.  He explained the ways in which the building and car park were currently used and the leasing agreement that was in place.  The Cabinet Member was also informed that the club was seeking to expand the social element of what it provided, as it was not sustainable for the club to rely solely on the bowling activity.

The Cabinet Member also noted the written representation that had been received prior to the meeting.

The Cabinet Member is asked to consider the following applications for Community Right to Bid under the Localism Act 2011:

·        Winning Post Public House, 127-129 Bishopthorpe Road (application submitted by Bishopthorpe Road Traders’ Association)

·        New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club, Huntington Road (application submitted by New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club)

Resolved:  (i)      That the Winning Post Public House,

Bishopthorpe Road be added onto the List of Community Assets.

                   (ii)      That the New Earswick and Indoor District Bowls

Club be added onto the List of Community Assets as per Option 1 in paragraph 9 of the report i.e. the whole site as identified in the application.

Reason:              To ensure the Council meets its legislative requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and promotes community access to community facilities.

The Cabinet Member considered a report that asked him to consider the following applications for Community Right to Bid under the Localism Act 2011:

·        Winning Post Public House, 127-129 Bishopthorpe Road (application submitted by Bishopthorpe Road Traders’ Association)

·        New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club, Huntington Road (application submitted by New Earswick and District Indoor Bowls Club)

The Cabinet Member considered the options detailed in paragraph 9 of the report. Officers drew attention to the legal implications associated with the options.

Resolved:  (i)      That the Winning Post Public House,

Bishopthorpe Road be added onto the List of Community Assets.

                   (ii)      That the New Earswick and Indoor District Bowls

Club be added onto the List of Community Assets as per Option 1 in paragraph 9 of the report i.e. the whole site as identified in the application.

Reason:              To ensure the Council meets its legislative requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and promotes community access to community facilities.