Meeting documents

South Thames Gateway Building Control Joint Committee
Thursday, 13 June 2013

Notice of Meeting, Summons and Agenda

M E H RADFORD - Corporate Services Director
Date Published: 05 June 2013
 

A meeting of the South Thames Gateway Building Control Joint Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, Gravesham Borough Council, , Gravesham, DA12 1AU on Thursday 13 June 2013 at 2:00pm.

Members: Councillor Chairman not yet elected (Chairman), Councillor Vice - Chairman not yet elected (Vice Chairman) and Councillor Gerry Lewin.

Quorum = 2

1

appointment of chairman and vice-chairman


 
2

to approve the record of the following meetings:


Report for Item 2 | Annex 1 for Item 2

  • 13 December 2012
  • 21 March 2013

 
3

to receive apologies for absence


 
4

urgent matters by reason of special circumstances



The Chairman will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the reports.

 
5

declarations of interest



Members will be requested to declare interests under the Localism Act 2011 and the Code of Conduct.

The Chairman will ask Members if they have any interests to declare in respect of items on this agenda, under the following headings:-

(a)  Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI) under the Localism Act 2011.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DPI, the Member must leave the meeting and not take part in the discussion or vote.  This applies even if there is provision for public speaking.

(b)  Disclosable Non Pecuniary Interests (DNPI) under the Code of Conduct.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DNPI interest, the Member may stay, speak and vote on the matter.

Advice to Members: 
If any Councillor has any doubt about the existence or nature of any DPI or DNPI which he/she may have in any item on this agenda, he/she should seek appropriate advice from their respective authorities as early as possible, and in advance of the Meeting.   


 
6

to consider the reports as follows:


 
 


Report for Item 6 | Annex 1 for Item 6

(a)  Changes to the Building Regulations

This report advises Members of the proposed changes to the Building Regulations announced by Government to be introduced during 2013.

 
 


Report for Item 6 | Annex 1 for Item 6 | Annex 2 for Item 6

(b)  Annual Report

This report seeks to inform Members of the performance and financial information for the year 2012/13.

Supplementary Report and Appendix added 12 June 2013.

 
 


Report for Item 6 | Annex 1 for Item 6 | Annex 2 for Item 6

(c)  Business Plan 2012-2017

This report seeks agreement to the South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership’s Business Plan and Service Delivery Documentation for 2012-2017.

 
 


Report for Item 6

(d)  Disabled Persons' Applications

This report seeks to update Members on the number of Building Regulation applications made on behalf of disabled persons or their carers which have been funded from the contributions paid for by the three Partner Authorities.

 
 


Report for Item 6

(e) Possible Options for Future Service Delivery

This report sets out the various potential options available to the partnership in delivering the building control service, the issues involved and reviewing the way forward.

 
 


Report for Item 6

(f)  Administrative Arrangements 2013-2014

This report sets out administrative arrangements for the 2013-2014 municipal year.

 

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