Venue: Town Hall, Moorgate Street, ROTHERHAM. S60 2TH
Contact: Debbie Pons, Principal Democratic Services Officer
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Minutes of the previous meeting held on 1st July 2013 PDF 25 KB Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet Member and Advisers for Waste and Emergency Planning held on 1st July, 2013, were considered.
Resolved:- That the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chairman. |
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Minutes of a meeting of the Health, Welfare and Safety Panel, held on 26th April, 2013 PDF 33 KB Minutes: The following report was submitted:-
Health, Welfare and Safety Panel Friday, 26th April, 2013
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Emergency Planning Society Conference - September 2013 Minutes: Resolved:- That two Members of the Council be authorised to attend the Emergency Planning Society Conference, to be held at the Birmingham NEC on 25th and 26th September, 2013. |
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Emergency Planning Update and Health and Safety Issues Minutes: Consideration was given to the update provided by the Emergency and Safety Manager. The update included:-
(a) Business Continuity – meetings with Public Health colleagues (RMBC only at this stage) about integration of influenza plans, which are to be completed in advance of seasonal influenza season (September 2013); starting arrangements via occupational health for seasonal influenza vaccinations for health and social care staff; attendance at the Business Continuity Core Cities meeting and involved in proposing information to be included on a Cabinet Office website aimed at Small and Medium Enterprises, to enhance their Business Continuity arrangements (as are other Core Cities colleagues);
(b) Emergency Planning – staff and members of the Emergency Planning Shared Services joined Sheffield City Council members of staff at Loggist training at Sheffield Town Hall. The training was delivered by Skills2Share, who have previously delivered the Elected Member Awareness Sessions. Members of the team attended a national Mass Fatalities Seminar on 24th and 25th June 2013. Lessons learned at the seminar will be incorporated into the Mass Fatalities Plan currently being prepared.
(c) Health and Safety – recent activity as follows:-
: Health and Safety staff assisted the Health and Safety Executive and GasSafe in carrying out investigations into safe working practices involving the maintenance and management of domestic gas appliances and associated infrastructure;
: Health and Safety team member attended a scheduled Hellaby User Group meeting, to discuss matters in relation to the running of the depot including issues around Health and Safety;
: conducted a site inspection on two Streetpride highway construction schemes, at Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood and at Doncaster Road, Thrybergh;
: conducted fire safety training for 42 staff at the Oaks Day Care Centre;
: attended a Health and Safety Committee meeting at the Barbers Avenue, Rawmarsh depot with managers and operatives’ representatives, concerning grounds maintenance;
: visited Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School to examine the school kitchen extraction system canopy;
: conducted a site inspection on a Streetpride highway construction scheme at Carr Lane, Maltby. No major health and safety issues were identified during the visit;
: conducted a site inspection on several Swinton re-roofing contracts being undertaken by Morrisons, involving the replacement, maintenance and repair of faulty rooflines and the pointing of some chimneystacks. No major health and safety issues were identified during the visit.
: a team member has provided health and safety advice to the organisers of the Diversity Festival. The festival is one the highlights of the annual Rotherham Show and delivers live music and workshops;
: a member of the Health and Safety team carried out an inspection of a hoist used at the Oaks Day Centre; also conducted Practical Fire Extinguisher Training for staff at this Day Centre.
Resolved:- That the update be noted and the Emergency and Safety Manager be thanked for his contribution. |
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Waste Update Minutes: Consideration was given to the update provided by the Waste Manager, Environment and Development Services. The update included:-
(a) confirmation that the new working agreement, including the revised service standards document, will begin on Monday 5th August 2013;
(b) reference to the continuing discussions about the Interim Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract; various options were under consideration;
(c) early stages of a trial for the repair of black and green waste bins;
(d) this Council is participating in a national research study exercise, being undertaken by Zero Waste Scotland, into contamination in source segregated materials;
(e) negotiations have concluded to the satisfaction of all parties in respect of the maintenance contract for the landscaped area at Brookfield Park, Manvers;
(f) street cleaning – demonstrations of compact mechanical sweepers are taking place shortly in the Rotherham town centre.
Resolved:- That the update be noted and the Waste Manager be thanked for his contribution. |
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Nominations to Outside Bodies / Membership of Panels / Sub-Groups etc 2013/14 PDF 18 KB Minutes: Resolved:- (1) That representation on outside bodies for the 2013/14 Municipal Year be as follows:-
(i) Association of Public Service Excellence Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning
(ii) Emergency Planning Shared Services – Rotherham and Sheffield Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Development
(iii) South Yorkshire Joint Waste Procurement Board Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning
(2) That representation on other Boards. Panels, Steering Groups for the 2013/14 Municipal Year be as follows:-
(i) Health Welfare and Safety Panel
Deputy Leader Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning Senior Adviser, Waste and Emergency Planning Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Development Health Select Commission – Councillor Wootton (substitute: Councillor Dalton) Improving Lives Select Commission – Councillor G. A. Russell (substitute: Councillor Ali) Improving Places Select Commission – Councillor Swift (substitute: Councillor P. A. Russell) Self-Regulation Select Commission – Councillor Sharman (substitute: Councillor J. Hamilton) Overview and Scrutiny Management Board – Councillor Whelbourn (substitute: Councillor Steele)
together with trades unions’ representatives:-
Mrs. J. Adams, NUT Mrs. S. D. Brook, NASUWT Mr. G. Millns, UNISON Mrs. K. Hall-Garritt, UNISON Mr. J. Ogle, UNISON Mr. P. Harris, GMB Mr. D. Stockdale, UNITE Mr. K. Stoddart, ATL
(ii) Recycling Group
Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning Councillor Ali, Senior Adviser for Waste and Emergency Planning and BDR representative Councillor Swift, Adviser for Waste and Emergency Planning Councillor McNeely, Cabinet Member for Safe and Attractive Neighbourhoods Health Select Commission – Councillor Beaumont Improving Lives Select Commission – Councillor Lelliott Improving Places Select Commission – Councillor Atkin (substitute: Councillor Falvey) Members’ Training and Development Panel – Councillor Steele Self-Regulation Select Commission – Councillor Ellis Overview and Scrutiny Management Board – Councillor Beck |