Decisions

RECOMMENDED:     That the corporate business plan attached to the agenda be approved.

Reason for Decision

To establish the council’s policy framework for the term of the current administration and how the council will focus its resources over the next four years.

RESOLVED:            That the recommendation from the CIL spending Panel on the application to the CIL Infrastructure Fund be approved, and the grant be made, subject to the grant of planning permission.

Reason for Decision

To consider the recommendation from the CIL Spending Panel and ensure that the CIL monies collected are being spent on appropriate infrastructure projects to reflect the growth of population occurring in West Norfolk.

RESOLVED:            That the changes to the CIL Spending - Application process as set out in Section 3 (as listed A – D) of the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

To ensure an efficient process for applicants and promote the provision of infrastructure for the growing needs of the Borough through use of CIL

RESOLVED:            1)         The recommendations from the Environment and Community Panels were considered but Cabinet did not agree that additional consultation should take place as this would be carried out in full as part of the planning process.

2)            That the development of a 3G pitch at River Lane playing pitches, subject to planning permission be approved.

3)            That funding for the 3G pitch as set out in section 4 of the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

There is a need for an additional 3G pitch to be developed at Lynnsport in order to meet demand of the affiliated game.

Additional local demand for 3G provision is being generated by the growth of the Women and Girls football with participation increasing within the traditional affiliated female game. Walking football is also seeing a rapid participation growth.

Football is also a strong tool to improve community cohesion and improve local issues such as anti-social behaviour. A new 3G pitch would enable recreational football programmes to be delivered which could improve community cohesion and social engagement.

Cabinet gave full consideration to the recommendations from the Environment and Community Panel but did not agree with its recommendations as a consultation process would be undertaken as part of a planning application.

RECOMMENDED:     That the Statement of Principles in accordance with the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005 be approved.

Reason for Decision

It is a Statutory requirement that the Council adopts a Statement of Principles

RESOLVED:            That the content of this report be noted and the revised Terms of Reference for the Member Major Projects Board be approved.

Reason for Decision

The Terms of Reference for the Member Major Projects Board needed to be reviewed to provide greater clarity in respect of its purpose and function.  It is important that the format and function of the Member Major Projects Board does not impinge, or impact upon the role of the existing Panels and Committees of the Council.

RECOMMENDED:     1)                     That the variation for Hillington be approved.

2)            That the variation for Hockwold be approved.

3)            That the variation for Walpole Cross Keys be approved.

Reason for Decision

To enable Hillington Parish Council to be quorate with greater ease

For both Hockwold and Walpole Cross Keys, an additional Councillor would help to resolve an increasing number of local issues, due to a large influx of additional parishioners over the previous 15 years

RESOLVED:1)         That additional resourcing to address the clean neighbourhood issues and reinforce the council’s commitment to dealing with litter, fly-tipping and clean neighbourhood issues to improve the appearance and environment of the borough be committed to.

2)            That the resourcing and expenditure as set out in the report be approved.

3)            That the vehicle procurement in line with our climate change policy as set out in the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

The council wishes to protect the environment by reducing the social and environmental impact of fly-tipped waste and better supporting welcome community ‘clean up’ initiatives by investing in education, collection, support and enforcement to create an enhanced, holistic response. 

RESOLVED: That the Commercial Team Service Plan be approved.

Reason for Decision

The Council has the responsibility to ensure food businesses within the Borough maintain satisfactory standards of hygiene thus reducing the likelihood of food borne disease. 

By not adopting the service plan the authority may be classed as a failing authority in the view of the Food Standards Agency

The forward decisions list was noted.