Agenda and decisions

Copies of the record of the previous decisions taken at Cabinet on 9 March and 19 March 2021 are attached.

 

RECOMMENDED that the records of decisions taken at Cabinet meetings on 9 and 19 March 2021 be agreed as correct records.

 

Purpose

Central Government has imposed a Ministerial Direction on the City Council to deliver a Class B charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) to reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide to comply with at least the legal limit value in the shortest possible time.

 

A report was brought to Cabinet on CAZ Exemptions and Sunset Periods on 1^st

December 2020. Since then a number of groups have made the case for their vehicle types to be granted an exemption or sunset period. This report discusses these.

 

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet:

 

2.1. Approve a stop gap sunset period for non-compliant vehicles that have been unable to upgrade prior to CAZ Go Live, due to external factors outside of their control;

2.2. Approve a fee waiver for bus or coach services operating for the purposes of emergency rail or bus / coach replacement;

2.3. Approve a 2 year sunset period for the provision of domestic refuse collection vehicles, operating to deliver statutory services within Portsmouth, until end of October 2023;

2.4. Approve an exemption for up to 10 trips per year for horse transporters classed as heavy goods vehicles;

2.5. Reject the proposed exemption for motorhomes classified as private heavy goods vehicles;

2.6. Reject the proposed exemption for hybrid vehicles that do not meet the relevant euro standards for the CAZ; and

2.7. Reject the proposed exemption for pre-planned rail replacement services.

2.8. For the reasons of making the Charging Order, it is recommended that Cabinet do not consider any further requests for exemptions or sunset periods for the Portsmouth CAZ.

 

Cabinet:

1.    Approved a stop gap sunset period for non-compliant vehicles that have been unable to upgrade prior to CAZ Go Live, due to external factors outside of their control;

2.    Approved a fee waiver for bus or coach services operating for the purposes of emergency rail or bus / coach replacement;

3.    Approved a 2 year sunset period for the provision of domestic refuse collection vehicles, operating to deliver statutory services within Portsmouth, until end of October 2023;

4.    Approved an exemption for up to 10 trips per year for horse transporters classed as heavy goods vehicles;

5.    Rejected the proposed exemption for motorhomes classified as private heavy goods vehicles;

6.    Rejected the proposed exemption for hybrid vehicles that do not meet the relevant euro standards for the CAZ; and

7.    Rejected the proposed exemption for pre-planned rail replacement services.

8.    Approved that for the reasons of making the Charging Order, Cabinet do not consider any further requests for exemptions or sunset periods for the Portsmouth CAZ.

 

Purpose

This report seeks approval for Portsmouth City Council to establish an Enhanced Partnership, in accordance with the requirements set out in the governments National Bus Strategy - Bus Back Better.

 

 

RECOMMENDED that Cabinet

 

Approves for Portsmouth City Council to establish an Enhanced Partnership with bus operators for Portsmouth and authorises the publication of the requisite statutory notice of the Council's intent in that regard.

 

Notes that the detailed Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) required for submission by 31 October 2021 will be the subject of a further decision report.

 

This report that was originally marked to follow was published on 17 June 2021.

 

1.    Approved for Portsmouth City Council to establish an Enhanced Partnership with bus operators for Portsmouth and authorises the publication of the requisite statutory notice of the Council's intent in that regard.

 

2.    Noted that the detailed Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) required for submission by 31 October 2021 will be the subject of a further decision report.

 

 

Purpose.

Following approval of the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy by Cabinet in July 2020, extensive public consultation has been undertaken.

 

The consultation has led to the development of this new Portsmouth Local Transport Plan 4, which also considered and is aligned with the work carried out with residents, businesses and organisations in 2020 as part of the Imagine Portsmouth project, to create a new City Vision1, the ministerial directives received by DEFRA compelling Portsmouth City Council to act on the air quality exceedance's within the City Centre, Public Health's ambition to support healthy active travel alternatives for the residents of Portsmouth, the commitment of the administration to acknowledge and to act decisively to prevent climate change by supporting the residents and businesses of Portsmouth with their transition to cleaner, healthier and more sustainable travel modes and the Councils Corporate Priority's.

 

This report seeks approval from the Cabinet and Full Council for the adoption of the Portsmouth Local Transport Plan 4 strategy (Appendix A) and implementation plan (Appendix B) to form the fourth Local Transport Plan for Portsmouth for the period 2021 to 2038.

 

Recommendations

It is recommended that Full Council

1.     Approves the draft Portsmouth transport strategy and Portsmouth transport implementation plan for submission to Full Council for adoption as the Portsmouth Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) 2021-2038

 

2.     Delegates authority to the Director of Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation and the Section 151 Officer to agree any minor amendments to the strategy and implementation plan that may be required to take account of future funding and policy announcements

 

This report that was originally marked to follow was published on 16 June.

1.     Approved the draft Portsmouth transport strategy and Portsmouth transport implementation plan for submission to Full Council for adoption as the Portsmouth Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) 2021-2038

 

2.     Delegated authority to the Director of Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation and the Section 151 Officer to agree any minor amendments to the strategy and implementation plan that may be required to take account of future funding and policy announcements

 

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for an application for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) for Portsmouth International Port and the Camber. The Order will aim to modernise and consolidate the statutory harbour powers applying in relation to Portsmouth International Port and the Camber, including a new modern power of General Direction.

 

Part 1 Chapter 4 of the Council's Constitution governs that harbour revision order applications are reserved for the decision of Full Council. The City Solicitor has also suggested that the report goes through Cabinet as although a grey area regarding costing and hence not necessarily a key decision prima facie, this route will support transparency provided that the final decision maker is Full Council.

 

RECOMMENDED that Cabinet agree the following recommendations to be taken to Full Council:

(a) Approves an application being made to the Marine Management Organisation ("MMO") for a Harbour Revision Order ("HRO") for a full consolidation and modernisation of legislative powers; and

(b) Delegates authority to the Port Director in consultation with the Port's Portfolio Holder and the Harbour Master to determine the wording of the HRO based on legal advice and undertake all procedures for the submission of the HRO to the MMO.

Cabinet agree the following recommendations to be taken to Full Council:

1.    Approves an application being made to the Marine Management Organisation ("MMO") for a Harbour Revision Order ("HRO") for a full consolidation and modernisation of legislative powers; and

2.    Delegates authority to the Port Director in consultation with the Port's Portfolio Holder and the Harbour Master to determine the wording of the HRO based on legal advice and undertake all procedures for the submission of the HRO to the MMO.

 

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide context to the council's Modern Slavery Transparency Statement, progress against the improvement plan and seek approval to publish the statement on the council's website (appendix 1).

 

RECOMMENDED that Cabinet approves:

1.    The Modern Slavery Transparency Statement for publication on the council's website (see appendix 1) and

2.    The programme of work set out in item 5 of this report.

3.    Full Council is asked to note the recommendations for information only.

 

Approved:

1.    The Modern Slavery Transparency Statement for publication on the council's website (see appendix 1) and

2.    The programme of work set out in item 5 of the report.

3.    Full Council be asked to note the recommendations for information only.

 

Purpose

To formalise Sister City links between Portsmouth and Halifax in Canada and the Falkland Islands.

 

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet authorise officers to enable the City of Portsmouth to enter into Sister City relationships with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada and the Falkland Islands Government.

 

 

This report that was marked to follow was published on 16 June.

Authorised officers to enable the City of Portsmouth to enter into Sister City relationships with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada and the Falkland Islands Government.

Purpose

This schedule of nominations is compiled by Democratic Services (all groups have been asked to put forward nominations). Please note that some appointments may have more nominations than there are places available.

 

The nominations for Member Champions will follow..

 

RECOMMENDED that Cabinet appoint representatives on outside organisations and champions.

 

The following appointments were made:

 

Motiv8 - Councillor Suzy Horton.

Education Advisory Board - Councillors Tom Coles, Terry Norton, Ryan Brent and Suzy Horton.

Elementary Education Act Trust Board - Councillors Terry Norton, Ryan Brent, Suzy Horton, Hugh Mason and Gerald Vernon-Jackson.

Aspex Visual Arts Trust - Councillor Chris Attwell

Baffins Community Association - Councillor Darren Sanders

Buckland Community Association - Jason Fazackerley and Leo Madden.

City of Portsmouth Sports Council - Councillors Scott Payer-Harris and Ben Dowling (1 vacancy).

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Hampshire Forum - Councillor Chris Attwell.

Eastney Area Community Association - Matthew Winnington

Farlington Marshes Management Committee - Councillors Ben Swann, Hugh Mason, Leo Madden (1 vacancy).

Fratton Community Association - Councillor Dave Fuller

Hampshire Archives Trust (Annual Meeting) - Museum & Visitors Services Manager.

International Boatbuilding Training College Portsmouth - Councillor Rob Wood.

Kings Theatre Trust Ltd - Councillors Hugh Mason and Rob Wood.

Landport Community Association - Councillor Claire Udy

Maritime Archaeology Trust - Councillor Kimberly Barrett

Mary Rose Trust - Councillors Linda Symes, Rob Wood and Frank Jonas.

Milton Village Community Association - Councillor Ben Dowling.

New Theatre Royal Trust - Councillor Will Purvis.

Overlord Embroidery Trust Liaison Committee - Councillors Linda Symes, Ben Dowling and Lynne Stagg

Paulsgrove Community Association - Councillor George Madgwick

Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust - Councillor Rob Wood.

Stacey Community Centre Management Committee - Councillor Darren Sanders

Stamshaw & Tipner Community Centre Association - Councillor Lee Hunt

West Paulsgrove Scout & Community Association - Councillor George Madgwick

SCOPAC - Councillor Hugh Mason

LGA Coastal Issues Special Interest Group - Councillor Hugh Mason

Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee - Councilors Hugh Mason and Dave Ashmore.

Portsmouth Plastic Free Coastlines Steering Group - Councillor Kimberly Barrett

Portsmouth Integra Strategic Board - Councillor Dave Ashmore (deputy - vacancy)

Solent Sea Rescue Organisation - Councillor Lee Hunt

Southern Regional Flood & Coastal Committee - Councillor Hugh Mason and Councillor Dave Ashmore (deputy)

Trading Standards South East Limited - Councillor Stuart Brown

Lord Mayor's Coronation Homes Board - Lord Mayor

Portsmouth & District Friendly Society Homes - Councillors Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Ben Dowling and Cal Corkery

Fratton Big Local - Councillor Stuart Brown with Councillor Tom Coles (deputy)

HonorWaites Almhouses - Councillor Hugh Mason

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Local Government Association - Councillors Judith Smyth, Lee Mason, Matthew Atkins and Darren Sanders (deputy)

Improvement & Efficiency South East - Councillors Darren Sanders and Rob Wood (non-executive director)

Port Advisory Board - Councillors Claire Udy, Judith Smyth, Matthew Atkins, Ryan Brent, Kimberly Barrett, Hugh Mason and Gerald Vernon-Jackson (ex-officio post holder).

Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust - Terry Hall and Steve Pitt

PUSH Joint Committee - Councillors Hugh Mason and Matthew Atkins (deputy)

PUSH Overview & Scrutiny - Councillor Judith Smyth and Ryan Brent (deputy)

SIGOMA - Lee Mason (1 vacancy)

St Thomas's Cathedral Council - Councillor Chris Attwell

Building Control Partnership - Councillor Hugh Mason

Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (Annual Meeting) - John Smith

Minerals and Waste Development Framework Members’ Steering Group - Councillor Hugh Mason

PATCH Ltd - Councillors Cal Corkery, Chris Attwell and Ian Holder

Solent Forum - Councillor Hugh Mason

Tourism South East - Councillors Scott Payter-Harris and Ben Dowling

Haifa/ Portsmouth Friendship Committee - Councillors Lee Mason, Hugh Mason, Dave Ashmore, Matthew Atkins and Tom Coles.

South East Employers - Councillor Matthew Atkins (2 vacancies and 2 deputy vacancies)

National Parking Adjudication Service Management Committee - Councillor Lynne Stagg and Kevin McKee.

Bus Lane Adjudication Service Joint Committee - Councillors Lynne Stagg and Simon Bosher (deputy)

Solent Transport Joint Committee - Councillor Lynne Stagg

Transport Liaison Group - Councillors Graham Heaney, Lynne Stagg and Simon Bosher.

Portsmouth Adoption Panel - Councillor Lynne Stagg

Children's Trust Board - Councillors Suzy Horton, Rob Wood, Ryan Brent and Judith Smyth continue

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Councillor Tom Coles

Hampshire Countryside Access Forum - Councillor Ben Swann

Portsmouth Fostering Panel - Councillor Jeanette Smith continues in that role.

 

The LGBT+ Champion will be renamed LGBTQ+ Champion

 

Appointments to the Shareholder Committee and the Member Champions appointments will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting.