Decisions

RESOLVED:            1)         That development does not proceed on the eastern part of the site and that the new road bridge as proposed in the planning application is not constructed

2)           That a new or amended planning application be submitted for the development in accordance with the 2016 Local Plan policy E1.6 Allocation (Kings Lynn south of Parkway) site only.

3)           That the Council seek to re-negotiate the Business Rates Pool funding of £2 million to promote active travel and deliver enhanced cycle and footpath access between Fairstead, Hardwick and the Town Centre

4)            That officers enter into discussions to recast the Town Deal submission to reflect wider connectivity issues within the town and promote active travel.

Reason for Decision

Given that the overall scheme can no longer deliver the benefits originally envisaged it is appropriate that we reconsider the Council’s position.  The addition of the words “or amended” reflect the fact that the permission has not yet been issued so the existing scheme could be amended.

RESOLVED:   1)         That delegated authority be granted to the Assistant Director for Housing, Regeneration and Place in consultation with the Portfolio holder for Development and Regeneration to commission a masterplan for the Southgate Regeneration Area as set out in section 2 of the report.

2)               That delegated authority be granted to Assistant Director for Housing, Regeneration and Place in consultation with the Portfolio holder Development and Regeneration  to complete the necessary procurement, permissions and legal requirements for the works detailed in section 2 & 3 of the report

Reason for Decision

To guide the future regeneration of this gateway site to King’s Lynn’s town centre in line with the aims and objectives the Heritage Action Zone and the corporate business plan objective to ‘promote the borough as a vibrant place in which to live, to do business and as a leading visitor and cultural destination.

RESOLVED:            1)        That the Cabinet appoints representatives to serve in an Executive capacity on the outside bodies and partnerships requiring appointment in the Appendix attached, which includes the deletion of Alive Leisure Trust and Coastshare Ltd.

2)         That the appointment of an Executive member to West Norfolk Community Transport be considered when the appointment comes up at Council.

3)        That the reporting arrangements be noted, as shown in section 3 of the report.

4)        To note that all other appointments to outside bodies will be made at the Council meeting on 8^th July 2021.

Reason for decision

To ensure continued involvement in the community by the Council and to take on board the suggestion from Councillor Moriarty that the WNCT be an Executive appointment.

RESOLVED:1)         That officers be instructed to seek membership from Group Leaders for the CIL Spending Panel and Major Projects Board for 2021/22.  Councillor Dickinson to be included as the additional Cabinet Member on the Major Projects Board.

2)            That officers be instructed to seek the membership from Group Leaders for the Local Plan Task Group for 2021/22.

3)    That the Membership of the following bodies for 2021/22 be agreed as follows:         

Joint Safety and Welfare Committee – Councillors S Dark, P Kunes and D Tyler

Joint Employee Committee – Councillors R Blunt, I Devereux, P Kunes, G Middleton and S Dark.

Reason for Decision

To allow the business of the Council to continue into 2021/22.

RESOLVED:            1)         That the procedures detailed within the report be agreed.

2)         That the fee structure be included within the existing Caravan Site Licensing Fees Policy

Reason for Decision

To ensure enforcement of statutory Regulations in accordance with extant legislation and attached report and to clarify the procedures adopted therein.

RECOMMENDED:      That the changes made to the anti-fraud and anti-corruption strategy be agreed and recommended for adoption of the new Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy documents.

Reason for Decision

To bring the documents up-to-date with the Council’s current requirements and ensure they are fit for purpose.

RESOLVED:              1)         That the Norfolk Green Infrastructure (GI) and Recreational impact Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy (RAMS) be approved to assist in the implementation of the existing adopted Local Plan and to support the current Local Plan Review.

2)         That delegated authority be granted for implementation of the GIRAMS to the Executive Director, Development Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder - Development.

Reason for Decision

To support the Local Plan process and meet our statutory requirements in respect of the Habitat Regulations

RECOMMENDED:  1)         The Council approves the draft Local Plan Review for pre-submission consultation.

2)         Following that consultation the Council agrees to submit the Local Plan Review.

3)         That the final pre-submission version of the document and methods of public consultation be agreed by the Executive Director Planning and Environment in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development.

4)         The Council notes the updated Local Development Scheme timetable.

Reason for Decision

To consult on a draft Local Plan Review, and ensure an efficient process is used to gauge public opinion.

RESOLVED:           That Cabinet note the list of portfolio responsibilities.

RECOMMENDED:   That the amended Scheme of Delegation be approved as a change to the Constitution by Council.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the scheme of delegation is in line with the portfolio areas of responsibility.

The forward decision list was noted