Agenda, decisions and minutes

17.1 The Chairman welcomed Members, Officers and Members of the public to the meeting and thanked them for attending.

Members and officers must declare any pecuniary or personal interest in any business on the agenda. They shall also make declarations at any stage should any such interest become apparent during the meeting. Consideration should be given to leaving the meeting if the nature of the interest warrants it. If in doubt contact Democratic Services before the meeting.

It is recorded in the register of interests that:

·         Dr Walsh is a Member of Arun District Council and Littlehampton Town Council.

·         Mr Ian Buckland is a Member of Arun District Council and Littlehampton Town Council.

·         Mr Daniel Purchese is a Member of Arun District Council and Littlehampton Town Council.

·         Mr Roger Elkins is a Member of of Arun District Council and Ferring Parish Council.

These interests only need to be declared at the meeting if there is an agenda item to which they relate.

18.1 There were no declarations of interest  relating to matter on the agenda.

To confirm the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 19 June 2017.

19.1 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the last meeting be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider any items not on the agenda, which the Chairman of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances.

20.1 There were none.

To consider updates on statements of progress made on issues raised at previous meeting pertinent to the area.

21.1 The Committee received updates on issues in the local area including:

·         Anti-social behaviour

·         Arun Growth plan, Local Plan and Business Plan.

·         Arun Business Partnership – a presentation was provided by Miriam Nichols on the Arun Business Partnership, providing Members with details of how it operates and how to be involved.

·         Response to Mayor of Littlehampton Town Council regarding the Spacehive Crowdfunding model.

21.2 It was requested that the following items be featured on future agendas as part of the progress statement:

·         Presentation on the Arun Local Plan

·         Presentation from the Intervention Team for Sussex Police on Anti-Social behaviour.

The Committee to receive a presentation on a new, council-backed energy supplier called Your Energy Sussex.

22.1 This item was deferred to a future meeting .

To invite questions from members of the public present at the meeting.

The Committee would encourage members of the public to submit their questions at least 3 days in advance of the meeting to allow more substantive answers to be given.

Please contact Jack Caine on 0330 222 8941 or via email jack.caine@Westsussex.gov.uk

23.1 The Chairman welcomed questions from Members of the public regarding issues in the local area. In response to questions the following information was provided:

·         Consultations had taken place over the Littlehampton Infrastructure Scheme Update however any further questions on the issue should be sent directly to the WSCC Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure

·         A planning application had been submitted regarding the Lyminster Bypass. Details of this could be found in the Highways and Transport Subgroup Minutes.

·         The level of air pollution in the area was higher than average. Members with questions should contact Sarah McKnight.

A local Police representative will be in attendance to update Members on Community Policing issues and answer questions.

Details of reported crimes can be found at http://www.police.uk

24.1 The Chairman welcomed Danny West to the meeting from the West Sussex Police Prevention team.

24.2 The Committee were provided with a brief update on the work undertaken on the recent Lewes Bonfire and how collaborative work across the area was having a positive impact on levels of crime.

24.3 It was advised that overall there had been a small increase in crime, however there were many areas that crime rates had drastically reduced.

24.4 There had been an increase in funds available to the Police Force and Prevention team, which had led to an increase in the number of officers in the area, which meant there had been more interactions with local business and residents and more interventions, particularly in town centres.

24.5 Detail was provided over localised increases in crime and the reasons behind these. It was also advised that work was being undertaken to tackle higher levels of crime in these particular areas.

Report by the Director of Law and Assurance.

The County Council Members of the Committee are invited to consider pitches made to the Community Initiative Fund via The West Sussex Crowd and pledge funding accordingly.

The Committee considered the written report from the Director of Law and Assurance. The County Council Members of the Committee Resolved that the following pledges be made:

a)   240/JEEAC – Disability Action Group of East Preston, £1000, towards converting an existing toilet block into a hoist assisted toilet with two accessible unisex toilets.

b)   247/JEEAC – Cancer United, Outswim Cancer - £2,500 towards building works to develop a swimming pool providing rehabilitation treatment for local cancer patients.

And the following project was deferred to the next meeting of the County Local Committee:

236/Jeeac – Ferring Funtime Community Pre School Multi-functional class. The project was deferred at the request of the project manager. 

The call in date for this decision is 14^th November 2018.

25.1 The Committee considered the written report from the Director of Law and Assurance. The County Council Members of the Committee Resolved that the following pledges be made:

a)   240/JEEAC – Disability Action Group of East Preston, £1000, towards converting an existing toilet block into a hoist assisted toilet with two accessible unisex toilets.

b)   247/JEEAC – Cancer United, Outswim Cancer - £2,500 towards building works to develop a swimming pool providing rehabilitation treatment for local cancer patients.

25.2 the following project was deferred to the next meeting of the County Local Committee:

236/Jeeac – Ferring Funtmie Community Pre School Multi-functional class. The project was deferred at the request of the project manager. 

The County Council Members of the Committee are asked to consider prioritising the Traffic Regulations Orders detailed in the report attached.

The Committee considered the written report by the Director of Highways and Transport & Head of Highways Operations and the recommendation from the Highways and Transport Sub-group. The County Council Members of the Committee Resolved that the following Traffic Regulation orders be progressed as a priority:

1.   M 34097 – Selborne Road – Revocation of seasonal Waiting Restriction

and

2.   M433519 – Angmering Way – DYL requested to prevent parking in narrow road opposite private access.

The call in date for this decision is 14^th November 2018.

26.1 The Committee considered the written report by the Director of Highways and Transport & Head of Highways Operations and the recommendation from the Highways and Transport Sub-group.

26.2 Detail was given by the Area Highways Manager on how the scoring system operated and why some TROs had scored higher than others.

26.3 The County Council Members of the Committee Resolved that the following Traffic Regulation orders be progressed as a priority:

1.   M 34097 – Selborne Road – Revocation of seasonal Waiting Restriction

and

2.   M433519 – Angmering wAy – DYL requested to prevent parking in narrow road opposite private access.

The Committee is asked to note the update on Community Highways Schemes attached

27.1 The Committee noted the Community Highways update.

Notes from the last meeting of the JEAAC Highways and Transport Sub Group (to be) held on 18th October.

Members are asked to note the report and consider any recommendations.

28.1 The Committee received the minutes from the last Highways and Transport Subgroup held on 18^th October.

28.2 The Committee noted the recommendations included in the Minutes.

Report by Director of Education & Skills.

The County Council Members of the Committee are asked to consider the nomination of Authority School Governor as set out in the Report.

Resolved that the County Council Members of the Committee approved the following nomination:

a)   Mr Mark Ward to St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, Angmering for a four year term.

The call in date for this decision is 14^th November 2018.

29.1 The Committee received the written report from the Executive Director for Children, Adults, Families, Health & Education.

29.2 Resolved that the County Council Members of the Committee approved the following nomination:

a)   Mr Mark Ward to St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, Angmering for a four year term.

To consider any items from Town or Parish Council representatives that have not been covered by the agenda and are thought to be in the interest of the whole Committee. Town and Parish Council representatives are reminded that any Highways and Transport items should be taken to the JEAAC Highways and Transport Sub Group in the first instance.

The Chairman would encourage members to submit their question at least 3 days in advance of the meeting to allow a more substantive answer to be given. Please contact Jack Caine on 0330 222 8941 or via email at Jack.Caine@westsussex.gov.uk

30.1 There were none.

• Arun District Council Local Plan

• Mental Health Awareness

• Health and Wellbeing

31.1 It was agreed that a presentation be provided at a future meeting of JEAAC regarding anti-social behaviour in the area and how it is being dealt with by the relevant authorities.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on 5 March 2019.

Members wishing to place an item on the agenda should notify Jack Caine on 033 022 28941 or via email at: jack.caine@westsussex.gov.uk

32.1 The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 5 March 2019 at Littlehampton Town Council.