Meeting documents

To receive a presentation from Jo Woolf, Chief Executive of the Hospice.

The Council received a presentation from Jo Woolf Chief Executive of South Bucks Hospice.

The service which is provided free of charge includes

•        Palliative Care

Ø  One to one Nursing Care

Ø  Pain Management

Ø  Co-ordination of Complex Care Needs

Ø  Care into the Community

Ø  Training, Education and Development

Ø  Complementary Therapies

Ø  Art and Music Therapy

Ø  Physiotherapy

Ø  Support Groups (e.g. Brain Tumour, Breathe Easy)

Ø  Telehealth care

Ø  Research (in conjunction with Bucks New Uni)

•        Psychotherapeutic Care (Supporting Families)

Ø  One to one

Ø  Couples

Ø  Families

•        Lymphoedema Care

Ø  Clinical

Ø  Home Visits

Ø  Bandage Dressing and Maintenance

After a questions and answers session, the Chairman thanked Jo Woolf for her presentation.

The Chairman welcomed to the Council the new Member for Farnham & Hedgerley Marlene Lewis was elected to the Council on 5 May and wished her every success in her new position.

The Chairman reported on recent functions and events he had attended on behalf of the Council which included:

To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 23 February 2016

The minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 23 February 2016 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

No questions had been received under Council Procedure Rule 10.

To note the result of the by-election held in the Farnham and Hedgerley Ward held on 5 May 2016.

The Acting Chief Executive confirmed the election of Councillor Marlene Lewis for Farnham and Hedgerley Ward following the by-election on 5 May 2016 and confirmed that Councillor Lewis had duly signed the statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

To consider report of Acting Chief Executive.

Following a review undertaken in accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983, the Council received a report recommending the following changes to polling stations;

·        A temporary change (for the European Union Referendum only) for Beaconsfield North from Teresa’s Church to Community and Church Resource Centre (Behind St Michaels Church) Grenfell Road, Beaconsfield.

·        Two new polling stations to take effect for future elections  

o   Beaconsfield South Ward - Girl Guide Hut, Malthouse Square,

o   Iver Village & Richings Park (The Orchards Parish Ward) - Orchards Residential Park.

After noting that the representations received during the consultation were in favour of the proposed changes the Council

To consider the recommendation in the following report:

1.     Refresh of the Joint Business Plan

The Leader introduced the report on the Joint Business Plan 2016 -2020 which had been considered by the Cabinet on 20 April 2016. The Plan was reviewed annually to reflect changing needs and the Cabinet had recommended its adoption subject to an amendment as set out in the report and incorporated in the copy attached as an appendix.

2.     Minutes of meeting of Cabinet 20 April 2016

The Leader, Mr Bagge, also presented the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 20 April 2016 and drew the Council’s attention to Minute 69 Resources –  2. Beaconsfield Car Parking to  emphasise the importance of the Asset Management Review as it would identify those assets that had the potential for generating  income for the Council and provide benefits for businesses and residents

The Portfolio Holder for Resources also referred to Minute 69 Resources  - 1 Station Road Car Park, Gerrards Cross – to report on progress which included the appointment of a Project Manager  and the completion of a traffic survey.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Development drew the meeting’s attention to minute 75 – HS2 and in particular to the various issues addressed in resolutions 3 and the issue in resolution 6 concerning the signing of the Planning Memorandum which would enable the Council to become a "Qualifying Authority" for the determination of planning matters under the Bill.

In response to a question from Councillor Reed, the Portfolio Holder said he would find out what progress had been made on the application for a Modification Order in respect of the Shire Lane Bridle Way.

Responding to a point made by Councillor Read, the Leader agreed that the A 355 Relief road needed to be built to a specification that met expected traffic demand and while explaining that the issue was BCC’s responsibility assured the meeting of his intention to raise the issue at the Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 17 March 2016.

The minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 17 March 2016 were presented.

RESOLVED that the minutes  be noted.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 23 March 2016.

The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 23 March 2016 were presented.

RESOLVED that the minutes be noted.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on14 March 2016.

The minutes of the meeting of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 14 March 2016 were presented.

RESOLVED that the minutes be noted.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Personnel Committee held on 23 March 2016.

The minutes of the meeting of the Personnel Committee held on 23 March 2016 were presented.

RESOLVED that the minutes be noted.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on:

The minutes of the meetings of the Planning Committee held on 10 February and 9 March 2016  were presented.

RESOLVED that the minutes be noted.

To note the minutes of the following meetings:

The minutes of the meetings of the Joint Appointments and Implementation Committee held on 1 February and 30 March were presented.

The meeting received the report of Mr Pepler on the meeting of the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust held on 25 November 2015.

To consider report of Interim Director of Services.

The Council considered the recommendations arising from the Waste Shared Service review following which it was

The Chairman to move the following resolution:-

"That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act."

RESOLVED that under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, Paragraphs 1 and 3.

To consider the reports referred to in item 15.

The appendix was considered in connection with minute 86.