Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Linda Leach.

No declarations of interests were made.

[For approval]

Resolved:

That the minutes of the joint meeting of Cabinet and Cabinet (Resources) Panel held on 29 July 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

[To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting]

There were no matters arising from the minutes of the previous joint meeting of Cabinet and Cabinet (Resources) Panel held on 29 July 2020.

[To approve the Relighting Our City framework which outlines the Council's commitment to support the city to reset, recover and relight from the Coronavirus pandemic]

1.      That Council be recommended to approve the Relighting Our City, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Covid-19 recovery commitment.

2.      That it be noted that the Relighting Our City priorities were developed after extensive engagement with over 2,500 local people to ensure that the Council’s recovery planning is reflective of the City’s needs.

3.      That it be noted that a presentation detailing the Council’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic was received by Scrutiny Board on the 16 June 2020.

Councillor Ian Brookfield spoke about the current situation regarding Covid-19 in light of the latest infection rates being reported nationally, regionally and locally and on the Government’s announcement regarding the imposition of further national restrictions.  He reported that it was likely many parts of the country would have to impose further local restrictions. Whilst Wolverhampton’s cases were rising the City was not in the same situation as those parts of the country, but it was close.  To save the City from getting into that position of having to impose further restrictions we all need to act now.  He asked that everyone practice social distancing, continue to wash their hands regularly, wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, and look after themselves. 

Councillor Ian Brookfield presented the Relighting Our City plan for approval and recommendation to Full Council. It outlined the City of Wolverhampton Council's commitment to continue to work with partners to support the City to live with and recover from Covid-19.

Resolved:

1.    That Council be recommended to approve the Relighting Our City, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Covid-19 recovery commitment.

2.    That it be noted that the Relighting Our City priorities were developed after extensive engagement with over 2,500 local people to ensure that the Council’s recovery planning is reflective of the City’s needs.

3.    That it be noted that a presentation detailing the Council’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic was received by Scrutiny Board on the 16 June 2020.

[To approve the extension of the PSPO for a further three years from 1 October 2020]

1.      That the renewal of the dog control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) be approved.

2.      That a three-year extension to the requirements and prohibitions set out in the PSPO of 19 July 2017 such that a three year city-wide dog control order applies to the Wolverhampton City Council area (expiring October 2023) requiring a person in control of a dog (or dogs) save for assistance dogs be approved:

Requirements

i.        To keep their dog(s) on a lead when alongside the major arterial roads in the City and on certain areas of land at Northycote Farm.

ii.       To keep dog(s) on a lead within a 100 metre radius of any school or academy (catering for pupils 0 to 16 years.)

iii.     On the instruction of any police officer, police community support officer or officer of the Council (producing identification), to put any dog in their control on a lead.

Prohibitions

A three year city-wide dog control order applies to the Wolverhampton City Council area (expiring October 2023) prohibiting those in control of a dog (or dogs) save for assistance dogs from:

iv   Allowing dogs to enter specified fenced children’s play areas and public park tennis courts in the City of Wolverhampton Council area.

v.      Allowing their dogs to foul in public places and a requirement on those in control of dogs to remove any faecal matter immediately from public spaces.

3.      That it be noted that in light of the above, and taking into account the responses to the latest consultation exercise, there would be a review of the PSPO prior to its expiry no later than 1 April 2023.

Councillor Steve Evans presented the report on a proposal to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order - Dog Control that commenced in October 2017, by a further three years. Public consultations had been conducted to assess any change in public opinion towards the dog control measures introduced in 2017. From the feedback received, the vast majority were in support of the proposal for retention of the measures.

Resolved:

1.    That the renewal of the dog control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) be approved.

2.    That a three-year extension to the requirements and prohibitions set out in the PSPO of 19 July 2017 such that a three year city-wide dog control order applies to the Wolverhampton City Council area (expiring October 2023) requiring a person in control of a dog (or dogs) save for assistance dogs be approved:

    Requirements

i.        To keep their dog(s) on a lead when alongside the major arterial roads in the City and on certain areas of land at Northycote Farm.

ii.       To keep dog(s) on a lead within a 100 metre radius of any school or academy (catering for pupils 0 to 16 years.)

iii.     On the instruction of any police officer, police community support officer or officer of the Council (producing identification), to put any dog in their control on a lead.

Prohibitions

A three year city-wide dog control order applies to the Wolverhampton City Council area (expiring October 2023) prohibiting those in control of a dog (or dogs) save for assistance dogs from:

iv   Allowing dogs to enter specified fenced children’s play areas and public park tennis courts in the City of Wolverhampton Council area.

v.      Allowing their dogs to foul in public places and a requirement on those in control of dogs to remove any faecal matter immediately from public spaces.

3.    That it be noted that in light of the above, and taking into account the responses to the latest consultation exercise, there would be a review of the PSPO prior to its expiry no later than 1 April 2023.