Agenda and minutes
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Announcements Minutes: The Chair advised Members of the recent passing of Councillor Peter Campbell Councillor Campbell first became a Thanet District Councillor in 2007 and served the Central Harbour Ward in Ramsgate for 14 years. Councillor Bayford paid tribute to Councillor Campbell for his work, particularly his contributions to the work of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel (which he was the Vice Chair at the time of his passing), commitment and character.
Members held a minutes silence as a mark of their respect. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: There were no apologies received at the meeting. |
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Declaration of Interests PDF 87 KB To receive any declarations of interest. Members are advised to consider the advice contained within the Declaration of Interest advice attached to this Agenda. If a Member declares an interest, they should complete the Declaration of Interest Form Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 167 KB To approve the Minutes of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting held on 19 January 2021, copy attached. Minutes: Councillor Coleman-Cooke proposed, Councillor Currie seconded and Members agreed the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 19 January 2021. |
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Election of Vice Chair The Panel to elect a Vice Chair to serve the remainder of the 2020/21 municipal year. Minutes: Councillor Keen proposed, Councillor Pat Moore seconded and the Panel agreed that Councillor Currie be the Vice Chair for the remainder of the current municipal year. |
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Dog Public Spaces Protection Order Amendments (PSPO) PDF 133 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Jasmin Vickers, Secondment Director of Environment introduced the report and made the following comments:
Members asked questions as follows:
Ms Vickers responded as follows:
Members recommended the following option to Cabinet:
District-wide (any place to which the public or any section of the public has access. On payment or otherwise, as a right or by virtue of express or implied permission):
a. Westbrook Bay - Currently dogs must be kept on a lead change to dog ban in bathing season. As the public voted against this change in the consultation, no amendment or change will be made.
Humans and dogs interfering with, trapping or attempting to trap or snare or disturb any wildlife on council owned land. Feedback from consultation was positive with regard to this change therefore we should amend the PSPO accordingly. |
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Cabinet Member Presentation - an overview of Estates and Economic Development portfolio areas Cllr Duckworth, Cabinet Member Estates and Economic Development. Minutes: Councillor Duckworth led the discussion with an overview of the portfolio areas in her cabinet role and made comments as follows:
Member asked questions and made comments as follows:
Councillor Duckworth, Louise Askew, Director of Regeneration, Iain Livingstone, Planning Applications Manager and Madeline Homer, CEx responded as follows:
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Crime Stats in Thanet PDF 967 KB Presentation by Kent Police Minutes: Chief Inspector Rhiannan Pepper presented her report and highlighted the following:
Members asked questions and made comments as follows:
CI Pepper responded as follows:
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Foreshore and Coastal Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) PDF 119 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: Ms Vickers introduced the report and said the following:
· The new PSPO would have in support a new coastal code of conduct for users; · It will have similar penalty fines to the Dog PSPO for breaches and will be in force for three years. The current fines were £100; · The code of conduct would help with managing anti-social behaviour by beach users. This code would help business as well that were particularly affected by ASB; · The Order had been drafted in a way that was more understandable and clear to costal users; · This Order was about advising the public on what we expect from them and what they can expect from the council; · Deploying patrols at beaches to have that presence was a good idea that would be followed through; · There were also rule changes regarding BBQ at beaches and jet skis; · An FAQs list would be drawn up for the public to refer to; · There would be further clarification on obstruction on promenades; · Targeted enforcement at hotspots like car carks would be considered; · The use of mobile CCTV was suggested and would be considered as well; · There would be a dedicated officer in the enforcement team supported by a dog warden focusing on PSPOs; · There would also be covid wardens who would be focusing on coastal areas; · Officers were also looking at the unintended consequences of the PSPO, which could be displacement of ASB to other areas of the district.
· Members asked questions and made comments as well:
· Stakeholders were keen to engage the council regarding the content and enforcement of the proposed PSPO; · Was Pegwell Bay going to receive specific funding to help create public awareness about the conservation matters relating to the area? · Was there any plan to manage kite surfing in Ramsgate Main Sands? · One of the reasons for obstruction at promenades was a lack of understanding by users, be they walking, running or cycling; · Would the council be issuing special BBQ bins for beaches? · In order to manage the nuisance caused by unauthorised vehicles at beaches and promenades, would pop up barriers be installed? · How would bonfires be managed using the new Order? · Will there be a dedicated telephone number that the public can call to report breaches?
· Ms Vickers responded as follows:
· With regards to Pegwell Bay, the council was trying to engage external agencies to ensure that they increased their presence more frequently in the area; · The council was considering increasing signage and informing the public about what was expected of them when they are visiting the bay area; · Officers could look into the issue of setting up BBQ bins at beaches; · Pop up barriers were set up last year. Extra bollards had been installed during this winter. Officers would be speaking to Your Leisure Council about setting up pop up barriers for Broadstairs; · Multi-agency meeting would be held ahead of the coming summer to find the best ways of policing hotspots for unauthorised parties. · · Members noted the report whose officer recommendation to ... view the full minutes text for item 288. |
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Review Report on the Council’s Abandoned Vehicle Process PDF 107 KB Street Scene Review: Abandoned vehicles – how can TDC speed up time taken to clear abandoned vehicles? Minutes: Ms Vickers led the discussion and made some comments as detailed below:
The Chair summed up the discussion by confirming the recommendation that Communications could be strengthened on the council’s process to inform residents of the procedures and timescales that the council was confined to under the legislation.
Thereafter Members noted the report. |
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Planning Enforcement Review PDF 146 KB Why is the planning enforcement process seemingly so slow in Thanet and how can it be made more efficient? Additional documents:
Minutes: Iain Livingstone, Planning Manager introduced the report and made the following comments:
Members asked questions and made comments as highlighted below:
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Review OSP Work Programme 2020/21 PDF 95 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: Members noted the report. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Members noted the report. |