Agenda and decisions

Decisions taken under Delegated Authority, People and Communities Committee - Tuesday, 9th June, 2020

Contact: Mrs Sara Steele, Democratic Services Officer 90320202 x6301

Items
No.	Item
1.	Routine Matters
1a	Declarations of Interest
2.	Restricted
2a	'Wild Lights' Show - Botanic Gardens December 2020 - January 2020 View the reasons why item 2a is restricted View the background to item 2a View the decision for item 2a Decision: The event was authorised, subject to the following: an appropriate legal agreement, including bond arrangement is prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; the Strategic Director of City and Neighbourhood Services to negotiate an appropriate fee for use of the facility taking into account costs to the Council, minimising negative impact on the immediate area and also the potential wider benefit to the city economy. The Event Organisers: are required to meet all statutory requirements and responsibilities including Public Liability Insurance cover, Health and Safety, Food Safety and entertainment licensing; to make the timely payment of the bond as required in the legal agreements; to consult with public bodies and local communities as necessary; to prepare an event management plan which will be subject to the organisers liaising with Council officers and meeting all statutory, legal and Health and safety requirements; and will be required to reinstate all Council property to its original condition after use. They will be reminded that the current ground conditions and location of the proposed event may have to change due to adverse weather conditions which shall cover all aspects of management including health and safety, access and will comply with the current events policy. In advance of the event Officers will liaise directly with the Green Party in respect of the issues raised by their Party.
3.	Committee/Strategic Issues
3a	Update - Action on Avoidable Winter Deaths PDF 263 KB View the background to item 3a View the decision for item 3a Decision: Noted the contents of the report.
3b	Boxing Strategy Action Plan 2020/2021 PDF 239 KB View the background to item 3b View the decision for item 3b Additional documents: Belfast proposed quarterly programme breakdown for 2020-2021 , item 3b PDF 125 KB BCC Boxing Strategy Strategic Plan for 2020-2021 , item 3b PDF 264 KB Decision: Agreed the draft action plan for implementation, including the release of £200,000 for the delivery of the action plan.
3c	Minutes of the Strategic Cemeteries and Crematorium Working Group PDF 51 KB View the background to item 3c View the decision for item 3c Additional documents: scc110320_ , item 3c PDF 120 KB Decision: Agreed the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Cemeteries and Crematorium Working Group of 11th March, 2020.
3d	Affordable Warmth Scheme Update PDF 259 KB View the background to item 3d View the decision for item 3d Additional documents: APPENDIX 1 - AWS Letter to Councils 14 February 2020 , item 3d PDF 63 KB APPENDIX 2 - AWS Letter to Councils Payment during COVID-15 May 2020 , item 3d PDF 142 KB APPENDIX 3 - AWS Council funding follow up letter 26 May 2020 , item 3d PDF 142 KB Decision: Noted the contents of the report.
4.	Operational Issues
4a	The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 PDF 250 KB View the background to item 4a View the decision for item 4a Decision: Noted the contents of the report.
4b	Sally Gardens Maintenance Update PDF 248 KB View the background to item 4b View the decision for item 4b Decision: Authority delegated to the Strategic Director of City and Neighbourhood Services to extend the existing pitch management arrangement with Sally Gardens on a month by month basis until the wider review of CNS departmental assets is completed and the Committee have made a decision on the way forward.