Decisions

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Decisions published

07/01/2020 - Homelessness Strategy strategy to come ref: 807    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 07/01/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/01/2020

Effective from: 07/01/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED:That the Homelessness Strategy be adopted and that the role of the Environment and Community Panel’s group - Homelessness and Housing Supply Task Group in overseeing the delivery of the Action Plan endorsed. 

 

Reason for Decision

The Council has a statutory duty to produce a homelessness strategy setting out the issues it faces locally and what it is doing to prevent homelessness. The Council’s commitments to preventing homelessness are set out in the Corporate Plan. 

 


07/01/2020 - Vacant Building Credit ref: 806    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 07/01/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/01/2020

Effective from: 07/01/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED:That the application of the Vacant Building Credit in line with the CIL regulations in order to offer increased clarity for applicants and decision makers be adopted.

 

Reason for Decision

To adopt a clear and transparent approach to applying the Vacant Building Credit and avoid uncertainty when dealing with planning applications.

 


07/01/2020 - Contract Standing Orders - Update ref: 805    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 07/01/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/01/2020

Effective from: 07/01/2020

Decision:

RECOMMENDED:   1)      That the amended Contract Standing Orders be approved.

 

2)       That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and the Monitoring Officer, to make minor changes from time to time to make CSO consistent with legal requirements, changes in Council structures and personnel and best practice;

 

3)       That delegated authority be granted to the Leader, appropriate Portfolio Holder, and the Chief Executive, to add a section on compliance with the Council’s Environmental Policy, when that policy has been completed and adopted.

 

Reason for Decision

To ensure that the Council’s purchasing and disposal procedures continue to reflect best practice in order to obtain best value and to guard against corruption, discrimination and breaches of public procurement regulations.

 

 


07/01/2020 - Corporate Business Plan ref: 804    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 07/01/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/01/2020

Effective from: 07/01/2020

Decision:

 

RECOMMENDED:      That the Corporate Business Plan attached to the report be adopted.

 

Reason for Decision

To establish the council’s policy framework for the term of the current

administration, showing how the council will focus its resources over the next

four years.

 


07/01/2020 - Council Tax Support - Final Scheme for 2020-2021 ref: 803    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 07/01/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/01/2020

Effective from: 07/01/2020

Decision:

 

RECOMMENDED:      That the draft CTS scheme for 2020/2021 which went to public consultation be adopted as the final CTS scheme for 2020/2021.

 

Reason for Decision

 

To ensure a CTS scheme for working age people for 2020/2021 is agreed by Council by 11 March 2020.