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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL held at the Guildhall, Portsmouth on Tuesday 15 May 2007 at 11.00 am.

Council Members Present

The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor Councillor Fred Charlton (In the Chair)

Councillors

Adair, Margaret

Andrewes, Michael Baker, Jezz Bentley, Alex Bosher, Simon Butler, David Stephen Fazackarley, Jason Foster, Margaret Hall, Terry Hancock, Jacqui Henderson, Terry Hey, Malcolm Horne, David Hunt, Lee Jensen, Richard Jonas, Frank Jones, Howard Madden, Leo

Mason, Hugh Mason, Lee Park, Mike Patey, Jim Phillips, Darron Riches, Paula Scott, Caroline Scott, Eleanor Shaddock, Phil Sparshatt, Robin Stagg, Lynne Stubbs, Luke Thompson, Alistair Vernon-Jackson, Gerald Wemyss, Steve Windebank, April Wylie, Steven

81 Election of Lord Mayor

Councillor Steve Wemyss nominated Councillor Mike Blake for election to the office of Lord Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.

The nomination was second by Councillor Mike Park.

There being no other nominations, the Lord Mayor put the proposal, which was carried unanimously, and he declared Councillor Mike Blake duly elected Lord Mayor.

Councillor Mike Blake took the Chair and thereupon made and subscribed

the declaration of acceptance of office. The Lord Mayor returned thanks and addressed the Council later in the meeting.

82 Investiture of Lady Mayoress

Mrs Margaret Charlton invested Mrs Susie Sanderson with the Lady Mayoress’s Chain of Office, after which the Lady Mayoress subscribed a document undertaking to support the Lord Mayor in carrying out his official duties.

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This was witnessed by His Honour Judge Richard Price, Honorary Recorder of the City of Portsmouth.

83 Keys of the Ancient City of Portsmouth

Lt Col Lawrence Williams, Defence Diving School, returned the keys of the City for safekeeping to the Lord Mayor, who undertook to return them for presentation to The Queen when Her Majesty visited the City, or as required by tradition.

84 Appointment of Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Simon Bosher nominated Councillor Robin Sparshatt for appointment to the office of Deputy Lord Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.

The nomination was seconded by Councillor Steve Wemyss.

There being no other nominations, the Lord Mayor put the proposal, which was carried unanimously, and declared Councillor Robin Sparshatt to be appointed Deputy Lord Mayor.

Councillor Robin Sparshatt made and subscribed the declaration of acceptance of office of Deputy Lord Mayor.

85 Appointment of Chaplain to the City Council The Dean, the Very Reverend David Brindley, was appointed Chaplain to the City Council.

86 Vote of Thanks to the Retiring Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress

Proposed by Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson Seconded by Councillor Phil Shaddock

RESOLVED unanimously –

THAT the Council place on record its sincere thanks to Mr Fred Charlton for his outstanding service to the City during his year of office.

THAT the Council express its great appreciation of the fine qualities which he brought to the conduct of the business of this Council, his devotion to duty and the distinction and goodwill with which he carried out the many and varied duties of office of Lord Mayor.

THAT the Council also place on record its gratitude to Mrs Margaret Charlton for the untiring support and help which she has given as Lady Mayoress to the Lord Mayor.

THAT this resolution be engrossed on vellum and a copy be presented to Mr Fred Charlton and Mrs Margaret Charlton on a suitable future occasion.

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87 Presentation to Mr Fred Charlton and Mrs Margaret Charlton The Lord Mayor presented Mr Fred Charlton with a gold miniature replica of the Lord Mayor's badge as part of the Council's gift in appreciation of his fine service during the past year. Mrs Margaret Charlton was presented with a replica of the Lady Mayoress’s badge.

Mrs Annette McKnight, the Acting Lady Mayoress was also presented with a replica of the Lady Mayoress’s badge.

Mr Fred Charlton then addressed the Council.

88 Presentation of Civic Awards

A representative of the Portsmouth Unit of the Sea Cadets brought forward the Civic Award Badges for presentation.

The Lord Mayor presented Civic Awards to members of the community who had been nominated by members of the Council for their outstanding contribution to the life of the city. This was the fourth year that these awards had been made, and they were presented to –

David Best MBE George W Brown MBE Kathleen Gordon Shirley Metherell Ron and Mavis Patterson The Portsmouth Society Tim Stokes

Also awarded, but unable to be present at the ceremony, was Mr Linvoy Primus, who would be presented with his award on a future suitable occasion.

The meeting adjourned at 12.10 pm, to be re-convened at 2.15 pm.

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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL held at the Guildhall, Portsmouth on Tuesday 15 May 2007 at 2.15 pm.

Council Members Present

The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor Councillor Mike Blake (In the Chair)

Councillors

Adair, Margaret

Andrewes, Michael Baker, Jezz Bentley, Alex Bosher, Simon Butler, David Stephen Fazackarley, Jason Foster, Margaret Hall, Terry Hancock, Jacqui Henderson, Terry Hey, Malcolm Horne, David Hunt, Lee Jensen, Richard Jonas, Frank Jones, Howard Madden, Leo

Mason, Hugh Mason, Lee Park, Mike Patey, Jim Phillips, Darron Riches, Paula Scott, Caroline Scott, Eleanor Shaddock, Phil Sparshatt, Robin Stagg, Lynne Stubbs, Luke Thompson, Alistair Vernon-Jackson, Gerald Wemyss, Steve Windebank, April Wylie, Steven

89 Declarations of Interests

Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson declared a non-prejudicial Code of Conduct interest in any relevant items as a member of the Local Government Association National Executive.

Councillor Robin Sparshatt declared a potential personal and prejudicial Code of Conduct interest in agenda item 6, should reference be made in the deputation to the John Lewis Partnership, as his company had business dealings with that organisation.

Councillor Alex Bentley declared a potential personal and prejudicial Code of Conduct interest in agenda item 6 should the Northern Quarter be mentioned in the deputation, as his sister owned premises in the City Centre North area.

Councillor David Stephen Butler declared a potential personal and

prejudicial Code of Conduct interest in agenda item 6 should the John Lewis Partnership be mentioned in the deputation, as members of his family were employed by that organisation.

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90 Minutes - 27 March 2007

Proposed by Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson Seconded by Councillor Steve Wemyss

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 March 2007 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

91 Communications and Apologies for Absence Apologies for absence were reported from Councillors Pat Bateman, Mike Hancock CBE MP, Alan Langford, Linda Symes and Les Stevens. In addition, Councillor Anthony Martin was not present.

92 Deputations under Standing Order 17 Mr Mark Austin was present to make a deputation regarding item 9, Appointment of the Executive. However, during his deputation his remarks substantially deviated from this subject, and the Lord Mayor ruled Mr Austin out of order.

Arising from this action and questions by members, the City Solicitor confirmed that Standing Order 38(b) provided for the chamber to be cleared should disturbances occur.

93 Election of Leader of the City Council

Proposed by Councillor Alex Bentley Seconded by Councillor Phil Shaddock

RESOLVED that Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson be elected Leader of the City Council for the ensuing municipal year.

94 Number of Members to be Appointed to the Executive

Proposed by Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson Seconded by Councillor Alex Bentley

RESOLVED (1) that the Executive shall comprise the following portfolios, in addition to the Leader –

• Traffic & Transportation • Environment • Housing • Health & Social Care • Planning, Regeneration & Economic Development • Culture & Leisure • Education, Children & Young People’s Services • Community Safety

(2) that the responsibilities of each portfolio be as set out in Appendix 1 attached to these minutes.

15 May 2007 137 95 Appointment of Members of the Executive

Proposed by Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson Seconded by Councillor Alex Bentley

RESOLVED (1) that the following members be appointed to the portfolios as indicated - (Note: the names of the group spokespersons with the exception of Councillor Steve Wemyss and Councillor Caroline Scott were notified following the meeting) -

Portfolio Executive Member Group Spokesperson(s)

The Leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson Steve Wemyss

Traffic & Transportation

Alex Bentley Lee Hunt

Environment

Jason Fazackarley Caroline Scott Malcolm Hey

Housing

Phil Shaddock Mike Park

Health & Social Care Leo Madden Terry Hall Mike Park

Planning, Regeneration & Economic Development

Mike Hancock CBE MP Simon Bosher

Culture & Leisure

Hugh Mason Robin Sparshatt

Education, Children & Young People’s Services

Eleanor Scott Luke Stubbs

Community Safety

Paula Riches Alistair Thompson

(2) that it be noted that Councillor Alex Bentley has been nominated as Deputy Leader and that Councillor Jim Patey, whilst not being a voting member of the Executive, has been nominated Joint Deputy Leader.

96 Proportional Representation on Policy & Review Panels, Standards Committee, and Regulatory Committees The revision below takes account of a proposed reduction in the membership of the Licensing Committee from 15 to 10 members.

Groups 1 No of Cllrs

2 Total No of Cttee Seats

3 Places on Licensing

(10 Members)

4 Places on P&R

(Overview & Scrutiny) Panels & Regulatory Cttees (9 Members)

5 Health Overview

Standards Panel A, Panel B, Panel C

(6 Members) Lib/Dem 19 37 5 4 3 Conservative 17 33 4 4 2 Labour 5 9 1 1 1 41 79 10 9 6

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RESOLVED (1) that the total number of seats on committees and panels be divided amongst the political groups in accordance with the following table -

Groups 1 No of Cllrs

2 Total No of Cttee Seats

3 Places on Licensing

(10 Members)

4 Places on P&R

(Overview & Scrutiny) Panels & Regulatory Cttees (9 Members)

5 Health Overview

Standards Panel A, Panel B, Panel C

(6 Members) Lib/Dem 19 37 5 4 3 Conservative 17 33 4 4 2 Labour 5 9 1 1 1 41 79 10 9 6 (2) that any other bodies subject to the political

proportionality rules be appointed in accordance with the proportions as shown in the table above.

97 Appointment of Members Committees and Panels for the Municipal Year ending in May 2008 RESOLVED that the following committees and panels be appointed with the membership as shown, together with the standing deputies and chairs and vice-chairs where appropriate, as indicated:

Policy & Review (Oversight) Panel Standing Deputies

Councillors Michael Andrewes Councillors Pat Bateman David Stephen Butler (Vice-Chair) Terry Hall Darron Phillips Lee Hunt Caroline Scott Les Stevens Mike Park (Chair) Terry Henderson Alan Langford Luke Stubbs Jim Patey Policy & Review (Performance) Panel Standing Deputies

Councillors Michael Andrewes Councillors Jacqui Hancock Terry Hall Mike Park Howard Jones Steve Wylie Caroline Scott Alistair Thompson (Vice-Chair) Alan Langford Robin Sparshatt Luke Stubbs Pat Bateman (Chair)

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Councillors Darron Phillips (Chair) Councillors Terry Hall David Stephen Butler (Vice-Chair) Jim Patey Margaret Foster Caroline Scott Jacqui Hancock Luke Stubbs Terry Henderson (Spokesperson) Lee Hunt Frank Jonas Robin Sparshatt Pat Bateman Licensing Committee Standing Deputies

Councillors Les Stevens (Chair) Councillors Malcolm Hey Margaret Foster Leo Madden Jacqui Hancock Howard Jones Lynne Stagg Eleanor Scott

Margaret Adair Frank Jonas

Alan Langford Lee Mason April Windebank Jason Fazackarley (Vice-Chair) Governance & Audit Committee Standing Deputies

Councillors Richard Jensen (Chair) Councillors Margaret Adair Hugh Mason Gerald Vernon- Michael Andrewes Jackson Malcolm Hey Jim Patey Mike Park Paula Riches Pat Bateman Robin Sparshatt Employment Committee Standing Deputies

Councillors Gerald Vernon-Jackson (Chair) Councillors Margaret Adair Darron Phillps Hugh Mason Les Stevens Jim Patey Linda Symes Phil Shaddock Steve Wemyss Alistair Thompson Leo Madden (Vice-Chair) Human Resources Appeals Committees - Additional Members

Councillors Mike Hancock CBE MP Mike Park Jason Fazackarley

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Health Overview & Scrutiny Panel Standing Deputies

Councillors David Stephen Butler (Chair) Councillors Pat Bateman Margaret Foster Alan Langford Jacqui Hancock Caroline Scott Lee Mason (Vice-Chair) Lynne Stagg April Windebank David Horne Standards Committee Standing Deputies

Councillors Mike Hancock CBE MP Councillors David Horne Eleanor Scott Richard Jensen Paula Riches Lee Mason Simon Bosher (Spokesperson) Mike Park Malcolm Hey Lib Dem vacancy Jim Patey together with 4 independent persons (David McIntyre, Peter Parham, Antonia

Simpson and Jon Wood), and a representative of the Southsea Town Council. The Committee will appoint its own chair from the independent members.

Policy & Review Topic Panel A Standing Deputies

Councillors Caroline Scott (Chair) Councillors Terry Hall Margaret Foster Malcolm Hey Richard Jensen Frank Jonas Margaret Adair Steve Wylie April Windebank (Vice-Chair) 1 vacancy Policy & Review Topic Panel B Standing Deputies

Councillors Lynne Stagg (Vice-Chair) Councillors Howard Jones Les Stevens Darron Phillips Steven Wylie Luke Stubbs Terry Henderson (Chair) Steve Wemyss Linda Symes 1 vacancy Policy & Review Topic Panel C Standing Deputies

Councillors Steven Wylie (Chair) Councillors David Stephen Butler Howard Jones Terry Henderson Lynne Stagg Caroline Scott Lee Mason (Vice-Chair) Linda Symes Alan Langford 1 vacancy

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With the reduction in the number of members serving on the Licensing Committee from 15 to 10, it was proposed that the arrangement for forming five sub-committees, as put in place under Council Minute 168/84, should be restructured. The previous arrangement had been put in place when it was envisaged that there might be a need to hold meetings concurrently.

For the future it was recommended that there be one sub-committee formed from all 10 members, with a quorum of three members (as required by standing orders).

Members were informed that as and when there was a need for a sub-committee meeting, members would be canvassed for their availability to attend, the intention being to have at least four members available thereby seeking to ensure that should a member be unavailable at the last moment to act for any reason, the sub-committee would still be quorate.

RESOLVED that a sub-committee be formed of all 10 members of the

Licensing Committee, and that the terms of Council Minute 168/04 be varied and interpreted accordingly.

99 Appointments to Outside Bodies RESOLVED that the following appointments be made for 2007/08 –

Hampshire Combined Fire Authority Councillors David Horne

Lee Hunt Darron Phillips

Joint Appointing Committee to the Hampshire and

Isle of Wight Police Authority Councillor Michael Andrewes

Local Government Association General Assembly Councillors Alex Bentley

Jim Patey Steve Wemyss Gerald Vernon-Jackson

(each member exercising one vote)

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Langstone Harbour Board Councillors Caroline Scott

Darron Phillips Lynne Stagg Jezz Baker Luke Stubbs Pat Bateman

Standing Deputies Councillors Jacqui Hancock

David Horne Lee Mason

100 Any Other Appointments There were no other appointments.

101 Urgent and Important Business from Members of the Executive in accordance with Standing Order 25 There was no urgent and important business from members of the Executive in accordance with Standing Order 25.

102 Dates and Times of Council Meetings 2007/08 Municipal Year RESOLVED (1) that meetings of the Council be held on the following dates in the 2007/08 municipal year, to commence at 2.00 pm unless otherwise indicated:

19 June 2007 17 July 9 October 27 November 18 December (Budget Guidelines)

29 January 2008 12 February (Budget) 25 March 13 May (Annual Meeting) (11.00 am)

(2) that the Group Leaders review the start time for Council meetings, and report back to the City Council.

The meeting adjourned at 2.58 pm.

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APPENDIX A

The Leader

• Over-arching responsibility for the performance of the Council.

• Principal spokesperson for the Council.

• Overall responsibility for style priorities and strategic policy and strategic management of the Council.

• To take lead responsibility for the Council's corporate priority to achieve less poverty.

• Responsible for championing social inclusion.

• Chairing of the Executive.

• Final arbiter between portfolio holders.

• Overall responsibility for the finances of the Council.

• Responsibility for public relations.

• The Renaissance of Portsmouth Harbour Millennium Project.

• Corporate, economic and financial policies, plans and programmes, including the revenue estimates and capital estimates.

• Financial, information Technology and other resources of the City Council (other than property) and advising the City Council on changes to its approved policies on those matters.

• Land and property assets of the City Council including advising the Council on changes to the approved policies on those matters including compulsory purchase orders.

• General policy and operational framework for Best Value and related matters.

• Local legislation and other parliamentary proceedings, including Harbour Revision Orders and Transport Works Act orders.

• Internal audit and relations with external audit.

• Management of the central services of the City Council and administrative buildings.

• Modern Records Service

• Local taxation (including the City Council's functions relating to funds) and rating (including business rate).

• Grants to voluntary organisations.

• Civic ceremonial and hospitality, including special events, and the use of the coat of arms.

These functions were revised in May 2003, and further revised in June 2004, in May 2005, May 2006, May 2007

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• Twinning and other forms of friendship or association with other cities and communities.

• Procurement of goods and services.

• Camping and non-residential sites.

• Emergency Planning.

• Travellers and related issues.

• Responsibility for aligning with the Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People’s Services in respect of Building Schools for the Future.

• Any matters requiring individual Executive Member decision not allocated to other Executive Members.

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Executive Member for Health and Social Care • To take lead responsibility for the Council’s corporate priority to achieve good

health for all and safe independent lives for vulnerable people.

• Social Services, including commissioning, providing and planning services for older people and in the areas of; physical disability; mental health; learning disability; and ancillary facilities.

• City Health Plan.

• Community Care Plan.

• All matters relating to the City Council’s functions in relation to promoting healthy living and preventing ill health.

These functions were revised in May 2006 and May 2007

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Executive Member for Housing • To take lead responsibility for the Council’s corporate priority to achieve decent

affordable homes.

• Local authority and social housing.

• Council rents for housing and ancillary facilities.

• Private housing conditions and housing defects.

• Relations between private landlords and their tenants.

• Residential caravan site.

• Any other functions conferred on the City Council as a housing authority.

• Community development.

• Grants and loans to housing associations and voluntary organisations for housing purposes, and for community purposes.

• To liaise with and be responsible for relations with external bodies carrying out duties related to the Council’s functions including the Rent Officer Service

These functions were revised in May 2006 and May 2007

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Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People’s Services • To take lead responsibility for the Council's corporate priority to achieve improved

education standards and first class opportunities to learn throughout life.

• The Council’s functions in respect of education, including, but not limited to -

- Building Schools for the Future;

- education and social care asset management;

- adult and family learning;

- allocation of resources and commissioning of services;

- school governance;

- school improvement and intervention;

- curriculum strategy and personalisation;

- music service;

- nursery education.

• Commissioning, providing and planning services to support statutory special needs education.

• To take the lead responsibility for the Council's statutory responsibilities, functions and accountabilities in respect of children and young people, to include -

Education services Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

including the Local Children’s Safeguarding Board Promoting outcomes for LAC (looked after children) and protecting the

interest of those children and young people Developing and implementing the Children and Young People’s Plan Ensuring that children and young people, parents and carers are able to make

a contribution to the development of services Ensuring that children’s services comply with statutory requirements Ensuring effective governance and monitoring frameworks are in place within

the local authority and key partnerships Early years Special educational needs and behavioural issues Admissions and school attendance Education Welfare Service Children’s Centres, extended schools and community improvement

partnerships • Social services for children and families.

• Youth services and facilities, including children’s play facilities.

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• Championing effective integration in children’s services, working in partnership with the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership.

• Promoting better outcomes for children and young people.

• Grants and loans to appropriate voluntary organisations.

• To be responsible for aligning with the Portfolio holders for Adult Social Care and Housing Services in respect of the delivery of those services relevant to the needs of children and young people which are impacted upon by those services.

These functions were revised in May 2006 A separate Children and Young People’s Services Portfolio was established for the 2006/07 Municipal Year

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Executive Member for Planning, Regeneration & Economic Development • To take lead responsibility for the Council's corporate priority to achieve good prospects

and a better environment.

Responsibility for the Built Environment including - • Structure and local planning.

• Conservation areas and schemes.

• Buildings of architectural and historic interest.

Economic Development issues, including - • Tourism.

• Encouraging the development of land outside the City Council’s ownership for industrial

and commercial uses in accordance with the provisions of the City Plan.

• Marketing the City for inward investment and to attract visitors and provide support for further diversification of the economic base.

• Developing and protecting employment opportunities in partnership with other Authorities both in the Portsmouth Travel to Work Area and elsewhere, and with business, government, voluntary organisations and the University of Portsmouth.

• Managing the City Council’s international economic relations and regional economic work in the UK, but excluding twinning and other forms of friendship or association with other cities and communities.

• The exercise of any other powers and functions of the City Council in relation to economic development.

• Formulating and implementing proposals for each of the district shopping centres.

• Entertainments and conferences.

• Seafront illuminations.

• The City Council's functions as Harbour Authority, in respect of pilotage, and the development, operation, maintenance and control of the Commercial Port, including the continental Ferry Port, the Camber Docks, Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and ancillary facilities, and including all land and property held for port operational purposes.

• Street trading amenities policy within the highway (excluding licensing provisions).

• Building regulations and control.

These functions were revised in May 2003. These functions were further revised in June 2004, and May 2006.

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Executive Member for Traffic and Transportation • To take lead responsibility for the Council's corporate priority to improved public

transport. Traffic and transportation issues, including - • Transportation policies and programmes.

• Transport engineering, including Light Rapid Transport (LRT); tendered bus/ferry services; and public transport co-ordination and publicity.

• Subsidies to local passenger transport services and concessionary fares schemes.

• Construction and maintenance of highways and bridges, traffic management and road safety, street lighting, signposting, other street furniture, road naming and house numbering.

• Traffic engineering including road safety, accident investigation, safety audit and urban traffic control.

• On and off-street vehicle parking.

• Such other activities as may contribute to the actual and effective movement of people and goods to, from or within the City of Portsmouth.

• Such other functions as may contribute to managing, maintaining and improving the transport infrastructure of the City.

• Dangerous trees on or adjacent to the highway. The Environment and Transportation Portfolio was established in May 2006. The portfolio responsibilities were changed in May 2007.

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Executive Member for Environment • Waste Management, Refuse collection and disposal (including the recycling of

waste, the disposal of abandoned vehicles, the functions of the City Council as Waste Collection Authority and Waste Disposal Authority).

• Cemeteries. • Street and beach cleansing. • Public conveniences. • Litter. • Dog fouling. • Maritime oil pollution and its consequences. • Coast protection, sea defences and land drainage. • Environmental protection including noise, clean air, smoke and water control, and

control of contaminated land. • Dangerous land, buildings and other structures. • To liaise and be responsible for relations with external bodies carrying out duties

related to the Council’s functions including the following - (a) Portsmouth and Gosport Joint Board (b) Langstone Harbour Board (c) Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee.

Functions revised in May 2006 and May 2007.

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Executive Member for Culture and Leisure • Museums, art galleries and their collections.

• Promotion of arts within the City.

• Libraries.

• Historical publications of the City Council.

• Maintenance of City records and archives, (excluding the Modern Records

Service).

• To liaise and be responsible for relations with cultural organisations.

• Indoor and outdoor recreation, including sports.

• Community Services and facilities, including community centres.

• Parks and open spaces.

• Allotments.

• Grants to appropriate voluntary organisations.

These functions were revised in June 2004. These functions were further revised in May 2005, May 2006 and May 2007.

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Executive Member for Community Safety • To take lead responsibility for the Council's corporate priority to achieve less crime

and a safer community.

• Crime prevention and reduction, including -

- Preparing and recommending a strategy for crime prevention in Portsmouth; monitoring its implementation and making recommendations from time to time to amend it.

- To promote, consider and approve schemes for crime prevention in Portsmouth; including publicity projects and campaigns, and the making of grants or loans for the purpose of promoting crime prevention in Portsmouth.

- Closed circuit television (CCTV) systems.

- Anti-Social Behaviour Unit and related initiatives.

- Community Wardens.

• Youth Justice.

• To liaise and be responsible for relations with external bodies carrying out duties related to the Council's functions including the following -

(a) Hampshire Police Authority

(b) Hampshire Combined Fire Authority

(c) Hampshire Magistrates' Courts Committees

(d) Coroner's Service

• Sports Ground Safety (excluding licensing provisions).

• The protection of consumers, including the administration and enforcement of legislation relating to trading standards, trading on Sundays and enforcement of associated employment legislation.

• Environmental health.

• Animal welfare.

• Port health.

• Such other functions as may contribute towards the assessment and fulfilment of present and future needs in the field of environmental health.

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• Grants and loans to voluntary bodies in respect of any of the functions listed above.

These functions were revised in May 2007