Agenda

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To receive as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on Thursday, 26 September 2024.

To answer questions submitted by Citizens on the Council or its services.

The report of the Monitoring Officer and Head of Chief Executive’s Department is attached.

The report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth is attached.

The report of the Chief Executive is attached.

The report of the Director – Neighbourhoods is attached.

The report of the Director – Neighbourhoods is attached.

The report of the Chief Executive is attached.

To receive Notices of Motion

a)               Councillor Inglis

The Borough of Rushcliffe, along with other parts of the County, is often affected by what are commonly known as "Car Meets" or "Cruisers" which are a cause of significant concern to many residents across the Borough, constitute Anti-Social Behaviour and are a risk to public safety.

Current Road Traffic Laws cover some aspects of this but are not sufficient in prevention.

The aim of this motion is to ensure that gatherings/meetings are pre notified and approved, and therefore authorised by the Police and stakeholder Partnerships, with appropriate tools for authorities to tackle any breaches thus providing a simple means of deterrent, dispersal and prosecution. 

This Council resolves:

To write to the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to request that the Government instigates new legislation surrounding car cruising meetings/gatherings to implement a legal requirement for organisers to pre-notify the relevant authorities as to when and where such a meeting is planned, and that a failure to do so will result in any attendee being liable to prosecution/dispersion.

b)               Councillor Chewings

Council notes that:

a.   The poor state of many roads in Rushcliffe is of significant concern to road users resulting in complaints to Councillors

b.   Poor road surface conditions can lead to physical damage to vehicles.

c.   The Local Government Association (LGA) has noted that, because of inflation and materials shortages, the cost of repairing a pothole has increased by 22 per cent.

d.   The LGA has reported that councils in the UK face a £16.3 Billion road repair backlog.

e.   The additional £500Million allocated in the Autumn budget for potholes. Council believes that the Government’s ‘pothole fund’ is a totally inadequate response to this situation. The additional £500Million goes nowhere near the £16.3 Billion road repaid backlog as reported by the LGA on the 12th August 2024.

Council therefore resolves to:

·     Write to our two MPs to express our concerns regarding the inadequate funding for road repairs and its significant impact on residents. Request that they urgently lobby the Government to provide sufficient funding to address this issue.

·     Write to the Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, Secretary of State for Transport, urging the immediate allocation of funds to improve the condition of countryside roads.

·     Write to Nottinghamshire County Council to raise the Council’s concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads within Rushcliffe. Request a comprehensive response detailing the underlying causes of this issue, a clear plan to address the disrepair, and an explanation of any barriers hindering progress.

c)               Councillor Birch

This Council recognizes the invaluable contributions that farmers make to Rushcliffe borough. This motion affirms our unwavering support for Rushcliffe's farming community. We are grateful for their hard work and expertise.

This Council notes that:

1.   Farmers provide essential services in food production, land stewardship, and conservation.

2.   Farming is a challenging industry, facing increasing pressures from rising operational costs, volatile markets, changing weather, and evolving regulations.

3.   Farmers contribute significantly to  ...  view the full agenda text for item 15.

To answer questions submitted by Councillors