Council
4.30pm 19 December 2024
Council Chamber, Hove Town Hall
decision list
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To receive petitions and e-petitions.
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1) That the petition concerning South Portslade Parking Permits be noted.
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52
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Deputations from members of the public
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1) That the Deputation concerning Affordable Housing in Brighton & Hove be noted.
2) That the Deputation concerning Smartphones for Children be noted.
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Halt the current consultation into school admission boundaries
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1) That the petition be noted.
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54
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Save the Winter Fuel Payment
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1) That the petition be noted.
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55
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Smartphone Free Schools for Brighton & Hove
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1) That the petition is noted.
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56
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Decriminalise Sex Work and Prioritise Safety
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1) That the petition is noted.
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Timetable of Meetings for 2025/26
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Contact Officer: |
John Peel |
Tel: 01273 291058 |
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Ward Affected: |
All Wards |
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1) That the proposed timetable of meetings for the 2025/26 municipal year be agreed; subject to any necessary amendments following changes to the Constitution and/or committees’ requirements.
2) The addition of one extra meeting for the Place Overview & Scrutiny and People Overview & Scrutiny committees, bringing the total to five meetings each.
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Fuel Poverty for Pensioners
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Resolved to:
1) Note the continued promotion in January and February 2025 via council communication avenues the opportunity for those pensioners who need support, beyond those already on pension credits or other means tested benefits, to apply for the Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment Support Fund.
2) Review the uptake of the Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment Support Fund in advance of the budget setting process.
3) Thank officers who are working hard to help residents’ eligibility checks and applications for Pension Credit, as well as provide direct financial help with energy costs and wider advice on keeping warm this winter.
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Addressing Infant Mortality – Baby Box Initiative
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Resolved to:
1) Request the Health & Wellbeing Board to review the possibility of working with the 3rd sector to Distribute BabyBoxes to up-to 100 newborns annually in the most deprived postcodes including essential items like clothing, bedding, and personal care products.
2) Explore collaboration with health professionals and community organisations to ensure effective delivery.
3) Advocate for enhanced national implementation and collaborate with government and local authorities to share insights.
4) If a program is considered deliverable, collect data on program uptake and impact to guide future expansion and integrate the BabyBox program into wider strategies targeting health disparities, working with partners in health, education, and social care.
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63
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Motion for the Ocean
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Resolved to:
1) Request officers to bring a report to Cabinet which explores:
· The actions and projects that will contribute to an ocean recovery in/around Brighton and Hove.
· How to embed ocean recovery in all strategic decisions, plans, budgets, procurement and approaches to decisions by the Council (particularly in planning, regeneration, skills and economic policy), aligning with climate change mitigation and adaptation requirements, and considering ocean-based solutions in our journey towards a carbon neutral and climate resilient future.
· How to ensure that local planning supports ocean recovery, working closely with the Marine Management Organisation to embed strong links between the Local Plan and the Southeast Marine Plan.
· What work can be delivered with partners locally to improve water quality and increase sustainability in marine industries, and to promote a sustainable “blue economy” that delivers ocean recovery and local prosperity; including the local fishing industry and the vital work of Sussex IFCA.
· How to grow ocean literacy and marine citizenship, fostering pride in our seaside city, including: a. How to ensure pupils are given the opportunity to experience the ocean first-hand before leaving primary school. b. Exploring how the council can work with cultural, business and civic organisations throughout the city to promote marine and coastline clean[1]ups and volunteer opportunities.
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Fraud Error and Debt Bill
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Resolved to:
1) Request that a report is brought to a future Cabinet meeting once the bill is published which:
a) sets out the potential impact of these new powers on B&HCC, including the
b) impact on benefit claimants and of new administrative responsibilities;
c) explores the legal duties that would fall on the Council in enforcing any measures in the bill.
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Keep the £2 Bus Fare Cap
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Resolved to:
1) Commend the Cabinet Member for Transport, Parking and Public Realm for having proactively met with local bus companies to discuss how we could work together to keep the bus fare cap, at the lowest possible cost to the Council;
2) Give encouragement to the Leader of the Council to engage in devolution discussions with the government which could gift new powers for our region to take buses back under public control as Mayor Andy Burnham and Mayor Steve Rotherham have successfully done.
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