Venue: New Millennium Chamber, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EW
Contact: Jack Caine on 033 022 28941 Email: jack.caine@westsussex.gov.uk
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Welcome Minutes: 33.1 The Chairman introduced the Committee and welcomed Members, Officers and the public to the meeting. |
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Declarations of Interest 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. Minutes: 34.1 Arun District Councillor Colin Oliver-Redgate advised a non-pecuniary interest under agenda item 7 as a Member of the Ferring Cricket Club, as they ere an applicant for CIF. |
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To confirm the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 6 November 2018. Minutes: 35.1 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the last meeting be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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Urgent Matter 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. Minutes: 36.1 The were none. |
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'Talk with us' - Public Questions 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
Minutes: 37.1 There were no questions from members of the public present. |
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Community Police Issues PDF 94 KB Details of reported crimes can be found at http://www.police.uk
Local Statistics are provided within the agenda papers. Minutes: 38.1 The Chairman welcomed
Police Inspector Steve Turner to the meeting, who reported on
a number of crime issues in the local
area, in addition to providing an overview of up to date crime
statistics 38.2 It as advised that crimes
relating to ASB, domestic abuse and alcohol related & violent
crime were higher than average, however this could be attributed to
the statistics coming the festive period in December and
January. 38.3 It as noted that vehicle
crime, particularly vehicle theft was increased. However this could also be attributed to longer
nights and more opportunistic thefts taking place. 38.4 It was further advised
that Sussex Police were conducting research in specific violent and
alcohol related crimes. Such as the time of day/area/root causes,
in order to tackle the issue. 38.5 The Chairman thanked PI Turner for the update and invited the committee to ask questions on the statistics. The following information was provided:
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Some statistics had been concerning, however due to
continued efforts of the police force and information from the
public, a particular group had been identified as the main
contributor to elevated levels of vehicular crime, and had been dealt with.
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A higher level of police presence would seek to
mitigate some of the higher statistics shown and PCSOs are key in
collecting intelligence that leads to prevention of crime. It was
advised that online reporting was being underutilised and members
of the public were encouraged to contact police in this
way.
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Due to feedback from the public, a significant
amount of funding was being provided to increase the usefulness of
‘101’ in reporting crime and anti-social
behaviour.
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Police officers regularly attending town and parish
Council meetings in order to provide
updates on local crime statistics, however it was noted by the
Chairman that in the last year there had been a police presence at
only one full Council meeting. · The effectiveness of the Police forse and police presence in any one area was bolstered by the support and assistance from members of the public. The public were encouraged to use ‘101’, online reporting and speaking directly to PCSOs to report crime and ASB. |
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Community Initiative Fund (EA06(18/19)) PDF 73 KB 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. Additional documents:
Decision: At its meeting on 5 March 2019
the Joint Eastern Arun Area Committee
considered the Community Initiative Funding applications received
via the West Sussex Crowd as set out in Appendix A. RESOLVED that the following pledges be approved:-
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236/JEAAC – Ferring Funtime Community Preschool, up to £3,500,
toward providing a multifunctional storage space for children with
special educational needs.
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287/JEAAC – Ferring Cricket Club, up to
£1,800 toward purchasing ancillary maintenance
equipment.
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288/JEAAC – Littlehampton Sportsfield Trust, up to £3,500, toward
installing an upgraded, computerised irrigation system.
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322/JEAAC – Littlehampton’s Organisation
of Community Arts, up to £2,500, towards publicity and stage
marquee costs for the community Love Festival. The following applications were refused:
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279/JEAAC – St John the Baptist C of E primary
School, Findon Village Summer revels – because the associated
costs of the project were to fund unhealthy foods which conflicted
with West Sussex County Council corporate priorities on promoting
healthy eating and wellbeing. · 304/JEAAC – Ague UK West Sussex, Creating info guides for older people – because the project manager was a national charity rather than a local charity and did not fit in-line with the CIF criteria regarding local impact.
The Call-in deadline is the 13 March. Minutes: 39.1 The Committee considered a written report from the Director of Law and Assurance and the recommendation to consider grant funding to applications submitted to CIF via the West Sussex Crowd.
39.2 The committee considered
each application on its merits and it was RESOLVED that the following pledges be approved:-
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236/JEAAC – Ferring Funtime Community Preschool, up to £3,500,
toward providing a multifunctional storage space for children with
special educational needs.
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287/JEAAC – Ferring Cricket Club, up to
£1,800 toward purchasing ancillary maintenance
equipment.
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288/JEAAC – Littlehampton Sportsfield Trust, up to £3,500, toward
installing an upgraded, computerised irrigation system.
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322/JEAAC – Littlehampton’s Organisation
of Community Arts, up to £2,500, towards publicity and stage
marquee costs for the community Love Festival. The following applications were refused:
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279/JEAAC – St John the Baptist C of E primary
School, Findon Village Summer revels – because the associated
costs of the project were to fund unhealthy foods which conflicted
with West Sussex County Council corporate priorities on promoting
healthy eating and wellbeing. · 304/JEAAC – Ague UK West Sussex, Creating info guides for older people – because the project manager was a national charity rather than a local charity and did not fit in-line with the CIF criteria regarding local impact. |
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Highways and Transport Sub Group PDF 69 KB Notes from the last meeting of the JEAAC Highways and Transport Sub Group held on Thursday 28th February 2019.
Members are asked to note the report and consider any recommendations. Minutes: 40.1 The Committee were asked
it note the minutes tabled at the
meeting from the last meeting of the Highways and Transport Sub
Group, held on 28February 2019 and consider any
recommendations. 40.2 Dr James Walsh, the
Chairman for the subgroup provided a brief update on the ongoing
works to lyminster bypass and the A259.
A question was asked regarding the widening of the A259, resulting
in a loss of barrier trees. The Cabinet Member for Highways and
Transport was asked to investigate this loss and report back at the
next meeting. 40.3 The Committee noted the
notes of the meeting.
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Nominations to School and Academy Governing Bodies (EA07(18/19)) PDF 49 KB Report by Director of Education & Skills.
The County Council Members of the Committee are asked to consider the nominations of Authority School Governors as set out in the Report. Additional documents:
Decision: RESOLVED that the following nomination for appointment be approved:
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Mrs Sue Meekings, to
Summerlea Community Primary School, for
a four year term.
The Call-in deadline is the 13 March. Minutes: 41.1 The Committee considered
the written report from the Director of Education and skill and the
recommendation to approve the nomination. It was
· Mrs Sue Meekings, to Summerlea Community Primary School, for a four year term. |
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Items to be raised by Town and Parish Council representatives. 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 Minutes: 42.1 There were none. |
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Items for consideration at future meetings Minutes: 43.1 It was requested that an item on GP surgeries be brought to a future meeting to address the concern of poor service levels due to a lack of available surgeries in the area.
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Date of next meeting The next meeting of the Committee will be held at 7pm on 11 June 2019 at the White Swan, Chichester Road, Arundel.
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
Future meeting dates confirmed as: 11 June 5 November 17 March 2020 Minutes: 44.1 The Chairman confirmed that the next meeting of the Joint Eastern Arun Area Committee would be held on 11 June at 7pm in the White Swan, Chichester Road, Arundel.
44.2 Any member wishing to add an item to the agenda for future meetings should contact Jack Caine on 0330 222 8941 or via email at jack.caine@westsussex.gov.uk.
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