Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received on behalf of Councillor Paul Hennessy.

To be apprised of any changes to the membership of the Committee in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of Councillor Hesketh and the appointment of Councillor Marsh-Pritchard for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the Political Groups.

Note:  No other business is permitted unless, by reasons of special circumstances, which shall be specified at the meeting, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.

There were no items of urgent business.

If a member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.  (For the assistance of members a checklist for use in considering their position any particular item is included at the end of this agenda sheet.) 

There were no declarations of interest.

In accordance with Overview and Scrutiny Committee Procedure Rule 16, Members must declare the existence of any Party Whip, and the nature of it, when considering any matter in the following categories:

-        The review of any decision of Cabinet or

-        The performance of any Member of the Cabinet

N.B. The Secretary of State believes whipping is incompatible with Overview and Scrutiny.

There were no declarations of Party Whip.

Residents of West Lancashire, on giving notice, may address the meeting to make representations on any item on the agenda except where the public and press are to be excluded during consideration of the item.  The deadline for submissions is 10.00am on Friday 15/09/23. A copy of the public speaking protocol and form to be completed is attached.

There were no items under this heading.

To receive as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 June 2023.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 June 2023, be received as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

No Requests Received.

There were no items under this heading.

There are no items under this heading.

There were no items under this heading.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources, providing an update in relation to The Community Environmental Improvements, including Community Orchards Project, and supporting slides.

The Outdoor Recreation Manager introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transportation, Housing and Resources, as contained on pages 11 to 32 of the Book of Reports, which provided an update to the Committee on the actions completed to plant the orchards at six sites in West Lancashire. 

Comments and questions were raised in respect of the following:

·       Tree Planting Policy being drafted

·       Tree seed planting

·       Removal of fallen fruit

·       Fruit variety and types of trees

RESOLVED: That the update be noted.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources, providing an update of the Litter Clearance In West Lancs, including Fly-Tipping & Grot Spots Project.

The Clean & Green Operations Manager introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transportation, Housing and Resources, as contained on pages 33 to 72 which provided an update to the Committee on the actions completed for the Litter Clearance in West Lancashire, including Fly Tipp and Grot Spots.

Comments and questions were raised in respect of the following:

·       Community Skip days

·       Fly tipping and camera evidence

·       Education – school visits and freshers week attendance

RESOLVED: That the update showing the progression of the project be noted.

To consider the work programme and note the dates of future meetings.

RESOLVED:  That the updated Work Programme be noted.