Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Adam Chisnall on 033 022 28314 Email: adam.chisnall@westsussex.gov.uk
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Election of Chairman The Committee is asked to elect a Chairman for the Central and South Mid Sussex County Local Committee for the remainder of the 2019/20 municipal year. Minutes: 13.1 Mr Chisnall informed the Committee that Mr Bradbury had decided to stand down as Chairman of the Committee. The Committee was asked to elect a new Chairman for the remainder of the 2019/20 municipal year.
13.2 Resolved – That:
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Welcome and introductions Members of Central and South Mid Sussex County Local Committee are Andrew Barrett-Miles, Pete Bradbury, Joy Dennis, Stephen Hillier, Anne Jones, Andrew Lea, Kirsty Lord and Sujan Wickremaratchi. Minutes: 14.1 The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Members and Officers introduced themselves.
14.2 The Chairman noted the high level of public attendance to discuss Woodlands Meed and agreed to allow time at the start of the meeting for a discussion.
14.3 The Chairman introduced Mr Jupp who had been recently appointed as Cabinet Member for Education and Skills. Mr Jupp confirmed that he was aware of the current situation with Woodlands Meed and that he was due to attend the school and college to see the daily operation in person. Mr Jupp explained that he was catching up on the backlog of history with Woodlands Meed and was reading all correspondence.
14.4 Mr Jupp explained that his role was to understand educational requirements and needs across the whole county. The Progress Statement outlined the review that was due to take place for Woodlands Meed, with a decision expected in early January.
14.5 The Chairman confirmed that Woodlands Meed had been added to the 4 December agenda of the Children and Young People's Services Select Committee where external witnesses would be invited.
14.6 The Chairman invited questions from the public.
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Declarations of Interest Members and officers must declare any pecuniary or personal interest in any business on the agenda. They should also make declarations at any stage such an interest becomes 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. Minutes: 15.1 Mr Hillier declared a prejudicial interest as the Mid Sussex District Council Cabinet Member for Economic Growth in relation to the Hassocks Parish Council Parking Review 2019 agenda item. Mr Hillier left the room for this agenda item.
15.2 Mr Wickremaratchi declared a personal interest as the Senior Adviser to the Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure in relation to the Hassocks Parish Council Parking Review 2019 agenda item. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 June 2019 (cream paper). Minutes: 16.1 Resolved – that the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2019 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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Hassocks Parish Council Parking Review 2019 (CSMS03 (19/20)) PDF 115 KB Report by Director of Highways, Transport and Planning.
The Committee is asked to consider the response to the public consultation and authorise the Director of Law and Assurance to make the proposed Traffic Regulation Order in part, as specified in section 4.9 of the report and the plans attached as Appendix D. Additional documents:
Minutes: 17.1 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Highways, Transport and Planning (copy appended to the signed minutes).
17.2 Mr Speller introduced the report and explained that Hassocks Parish Council had picked up the review and had developed the scheme and put it out for advertisement. The review had received many responses, and many of the objections had been ratified. Mr Speller confirmed that other alternatives had been considered, including park and ride and additional car parks. Whilst the County Council would support these alternatives, however it was noted that they would require significant investment.
17.3 The Chairman welcomed Mr Weir, Chairman of Hassocks Parish Council, to talk through the scheme. Mr Weir explained that the scheme had been a long running exercise that covered a large area. The scheme sought to resolve traffic flow issues by addressing parking issues. The County Council had provided feedback on the scheme.
17.4 Mr Weir spoke about the objections that had been received. Some objections were linked to requests to include additional roads in the scheme; other comments were linked to the siting of passing places, which had been moved to address the concerns. Mid Sussex District Council had objections on elements of the scheme for 1 hour parking restrictions in the middle of the day which would be difficult to enforce. In response to the objection, the particular restriction had been removed from the scheme which resolved the objection. Mid Sussex District Council were happy to enforce the restrictions in the amended scheme.
17.5 Ms Lord, Local Division Member, gave support to the proposed scheme.
17.6 The Committee made comments including those that follow.
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The document contains brief updates on statements of progress made on issues raised at previous meetings. The Committee is asked to note the report.
Minutes: 18.1 The Committee considered the progress statement on matters arising from previous meetings (copy appended to the signed minutes).
18.2 Mr Speller introduced the report and spoke through the highways elements of the paper. Complete schemes in the Annual Delivery Programme had been highlighted.
18.3 Mr Speller gave an update on the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for South Road, Haywards Heath, and explained that there had been a conflict with the Atkins report and the plans from the Town and District Council. Before work progressed on the TRO it would be important to consider the aspirations of all the involved Councils. – Mr Wickremaratchi, Local Division Member, felt that the proposed 30 minutes parking limit for the TRO was not long enough and one hour should be considered.
18.4 Members requested an update on the Road Space Audit. – Mr Speller confirmed that the update within the Progress Statement was accurate and that stakeholder events would be taking place in early 2020.
18.5 The Chairman invited questions from the public.
18.6 Resolved – That the Committee notes the progress statement. |
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Talk With Us Open Forum The Committee would like to invite questions from the public present at the meeting. The Committee would encourage members of the public with more complex issues to submit their question before the meeting to allow a substantive answer to be given. Minutes: 19.1 The Chairman introduced the item and advised that the open forum was an opportunity for comments and questions to be raised on items not already on the agenda, and over which the County Council has a reasonable interest. The following issues were raised and responses made.
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Central and South Mid Sussex Community Initiative Funding (CSMS04 (19/20)) PDF 155 KB Report by the Director of Law and Assurance.
The report summarises the Community Initiative Funding applications received via The West Sussex Crowd. The Committee is invited to consider the applications and pledge funding if appropriate. Additional documents:
Decision: The Community Initiative Fund is a County Local Committee (CLC) administered fund that provides assistance to local community projects. Bids should show evidence of projects that have the support of the community and make a positive impact on people’s wellbeing and support The West Sussex Plan.
At its meeting on 12 November 2019 the Central and South Mid Sussex County Local Committee considered the Community Initiative Funding applications received via the West Sussex Crowd and the Micro Fund as set out in Appendix A.
404/CSMS - Community Transport Sussex, £750, towards the production and distribution of 'legacy packs' to attract end of life donations from current members.
424/CSMS – Poynings Parish Council, £725, towards a village sign post replacement.
The following pledge was deferred:
425/CSMS - Hurstpierpoint Players, ‘The Big Push’. The Committee requested clarity on the project costs.
The call-in deadline is 20 November 2019. Minutes: 20.1 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Law and Assurance (copy appended to the signed minutes).
20.2 Resolved -
(a) That the following grants be made:
404/CSMS - Community Transport Sussex, £750, towards the production and distribution of 'legacy packs' to attract end of life donations from current members.
424/CSMS – Poynings Parish Council, £725, towards a village sign post replacement.
(b) That the following pledge be deferred:
425/CSMS - Hurstpierpoint Players, ‘The Big Push’. The Committee requested clarity on the project costs. |
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Report by Director of Education and Skills.
The Committee are asked to approve the nominations of Authority School Governors as set out in the report. Additional documents:
Decision: The function of the nomination of school governors to maintained schools and academies is delegated to County Local Committees (CLCs) as it enables county councillors to maintain a valuable link with the schools and helps promote to the wider public the important role of school governors.
Under the Education Act 2011 local authority governors are nominated by the local authority but appointed by the governing body. The CLC can nominate any eligible person as a local authority governor, but it is for the governing body to decide whether their nominee has the skills to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school and meets any other eligibility criteria they have set.
At its meeting on the 12 November 2019 the Central and South Mid Sussex County Local Committee approved the following nomination under the 2012 Regulations:
Nomination for appointment:
• Mrs Christine Davies to Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Cuckfield for a four year term.
The call-in deadline is 20 November 2019. Minutes: 21.1 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Education and Skills (copy appended to the signed minutes).
21.2 Resolved – that the following nomination for appointment under the 2012 Regulations be approved:
• Mrs Christine Davies to Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Cuckfield for a four year term |
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Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Committee will take place at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at a venue to be confirmed.
Members wishing to place an item on the agenda should notify Adam Chisnall via email: adam.chisnall@westsussex.gov.uk or phone on 033 022 28314. Minutes: 22.1 The Committee noted that the next meeting would take place on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at a venue to be confirmed. |