The Chair made the following announcement:

‘We have all been deeply saddened to hear that Councillor Colette Dennis, member for Norcot Ward, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday the 9th of June. Colette was a good friend to very many of us and I know that losing her will  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

The Minutes of the meetings held on 3 April 2023 and 24 May 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

This report informs the Committee of the ongoing procurement process for the Civil Enforcement (Parking) Contract(s) and seeks authority to enter into a contract with the most economically advantageous tenderer.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing information on the ongoing procurement process for the Civil Enforcement (Parking) Contract(s) to be implemented in November 2023 and seeking authority to enter into a contract(s).

The report explained that the Council currently outsourced the provision of its  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

This report presents the findings from a viability analysis of The Lodge at Coley pre-school nursery in Reading and seeks approval to carry out consultation on a proposal to close the facility and to initiate discussions on its possible use as additional provision for children with SEND.

The Executive Director of Children’s Services submitted a report seeking delegated authority to go to external consultation on the proposal for the closure of The Lodge at Coley Pre-School nursery. 

The report explained that The Lodge was a small 16 place nursery for the use of 2 year-old children only,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

This report asks the Committee to make appointments or nominations to outside bodies for the Municipal Year 2023/24, or longer where required.  A schedule of outside body appointments showing the Group Leaders’ recommendations will be circulated prior to the meeting.

The Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services submitted a report asking the Committee to make appointments or nominations to outside bodies for the Municipal Year 2023/24, or longer where required. A schedule of outside body appointments showing the Group Leaders’ recommendations was tabled at the meeting.

Resolved –

(1)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

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 9 and 10 below as it was likely that there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraphs  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Councillor Ennis declared a non-prejudicial interest in item 9. Councillor Ennis left the meeting while discussions were taking place.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval to grant a reversionary lease to the tenant set out in the report.  The lease would commence on the expiry of the existing lease.

The report provided two options with the recommended option to grant the lease  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval to grant a reversionary lease to the sub-tenant set out in the report.

The report provided four options, with the recommended option to grant the lease to the sub-tenant on the terms set out in the report.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.