The following motion will be moved by the Chair:

“That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items on the agenda, as it is likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of that Act”

Resolved –

That pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of items 80-82 below as it was likely that there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraphs specified in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.

Councillors Ennis and Lovelock declared pecuniary interests in item 82 – ‘Homes for Reading’, left the meeting and took no part in the debate or decision.  Nature of interest: the Councillors were Directors of Homes for Reading Limited.

Councillor Ennis / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval to enter into a contract to provide a Housing Reactive Repairs Service to Wokingham Borough Council (WBC).

The report explained that the Council’s Housing Property Services had provided WBC with a Housing Repair and Maintenance service since 2011.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.

Shareholder / Chief Executive

Further to Minute 78 of the meeting held on 26 March 2019, the Chief Executive submitted a report to the Committee, acting as sole shareholder for Homes for Reading (HfR), on the proposed re-financing of HfR.  The report sought approval for a Special Resolution on the reduction of share capital,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 82.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 11 March 2019 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To receive any petitions from the public and any questions from the public and Councillors.

Questions on the following matters were submitted by members of the public:

Questions on the following matters were submitted by Councillors:

This report summarises feedback gathered through a two month consultation to identify the issues of interest and concern to Reading residents relating to the Council’s Public Health responsibilities.

Further to Minute 43 of the meeting held on 29 October 2018, the Director of Adult Care and Health Services submitted a report summarising feedback gathered through a two-month consultation to identify issues of interest and concern to residents relating to the Council’s Public Health responsibilities.  The feedback had been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

This report sets the budget for Public Health for 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 including the required re-profiling of the Public Health budget between 2019/20 - 2021/22.

The Director of Adult Care and Health Services submitted a report setting out the Public Health budget for 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 including the required re-profiling of the budget.  The following documents were attached to the report:

·         Appendix 1: Public Health Performance & prevalence data for services subject to budget change  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

Councillor Ennis / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

This report seeks delegated authority and capital expenditure approval relating to the replacement of water storage, mains water supply and distribution pipework and the installation of fire suppression sprinkler systems at flats at Coley High Rise, Wensley Road.

Further to Minute 69 of the meeting held on 19 February 2018, the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval to award a contract as part of the project to replace the existing water storage facility, water supply mains and distribution pipework at the Coley High  ...  view the full minutes text for item 87.

Councillor Ennis / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

This report seeks approval to establish a framework for financial assistance options to be offered to Council residential leaseholders with regards to rechargeable major works undertaken by the Council in relation to fire safety.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval to establish a framework for financial assistance options to be offered to Council residential leaseholders, with regards to major works undertaken by the Council in relation to fire safety.

The report noted that the Council retained legal ownership  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88.

Councillors Lovelock, Terry, Pearce & Brock / Director of Resources

This report seeks approval from Policy Committee, in its capacity as sole member for Brighter Futures for Children Limited (BFfC), for the BFfC Business Plan for 2019-2021.

The Director of Resources submitted a report to the Committee, in its capacity as sole member for Brighter Futures for Children Limited (BFfC/the company), seeking approval for the company’s Business Plan for 2019-2021.  The report also provided an overview of the arrangements provided for within the contract with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.