To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous remote meeting held on Tuesday, 23^rd March 2021.

That the Minutes of the last meeting held on the 23^rd March 2021 were approved.

To note the following Individual Executive Member Decisions made since the previous remote meeting:

Minute 5 - Beat the Streets - 250321

(Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing)

Minute 6 - Sale of Residential Freehold at Holbeck Park, Burnley - 250321 (Executive Member for Resources and Performance)

That the following Individual Executive Member Decisions made since the previous meeting be noted:

Minute 5 - Beat the Streets - 250321

(Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing)

Minute 6 - Sale of Residential Freehold at Holbeck Park, Burnley - 250321 (Executive Member for Resources and Performance)

That the cross party Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) seeks  approval to allocate funds from the Climate Change budget for Woodlands and Commemorative Tree Planting.

Councillor Andy Fewings presented the report on behalf of the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) as its Chair.

PURPOSE

To seek approval of the Executive by the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) to allocate funds from the Climate Change budget.

REASON FOR DECISION

The schemes in the report will contribute to the objectives of reducing CO2 emissions and carbon sequestration.

DECISION

(1)  That the allocation of 18k from the Climate Change budget towards woodland and commemorative trees be approved as outlined in the report; and

(2)  That Full Council be recommended to note the Executive`s decision and report.

To consider a revised corporate policy for covert surveillance and covert human intelligence sources  under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).

PURPOSE

To consider the revised Corporate Policy for Covert Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).

Members considered an amendment to the report`s recommendations to include a delegation for the Chief Operating Officer to add a non RIPA cancellation form to the policy.

REASON FOR DECISION

To fulfill the Investigatory Powers Commissioner`s Office (IPCO) recommendations to review the Policy.

DECISION

(1)  That the revised Corporate Policy for Covert Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) be approved; and

(2)  That as amended the Chief Operating Officer be given delegated authority to add a non RIPA cancellation form to the policy and to make reference to the form in the policy where necessary.