Meeting documents

Cabinet
Thursday 2 February 2006 6.30 pm

Date:
Thursday, 2nd February, 2006
Time:
6.30 pm
Place:
Reception Room, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
184 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Business for item 184
 
185 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12 JANUARY 2006.
 RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
186 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
Business for item 186
 
187 FUTURE USE OF ARNOT HILL PARK LODGE
REPORT OF THE LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
Business for item 187
RESOLVED:

i. To approve the use of Arnot Hill Park Lodge as a Youth Drop-In Centre, subject to planning permission being secured for this purpose.

ii. That subject to planning permission being granted, approve the letting of Arnot Hill Park Lodge to Nottinghamshire County Council on a peppercorn rental basis to operate and manage the building's use for the purpose highlighted in the report.

iii. That a report on accommodation for the Park Wardens and Security staff be submitted to the March meeting.
188 GEDLING COLLIERY SPOIL TIP - OPTIONS STUDY
Business for item 188
RESOLVED:

To agree that the Council's allocation of £40,000 in 2006/07 can be used as a contribution towards taking the project forward.
189 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS TO PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 189
 
190 OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER CONSULTATION PAPER - "LOCAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - SHAPING THEIR FUTURE"
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF CABINET OFFICE
Business for item 190
RESOLVED:

To respond to the consultation paper in accordance with the views expressed by members.
191 BEST VALUE USER SATISFACTION SURVEYS - OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER'S CONSULTATION ON CHANGES FOR 2006/07
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF CABINET OFFICE
Business for item 191
RESOLVED:

To support the submission of a response to the consultation reflecting the issues highlighted in the report.
192 FORWARD PUBLICITY PLAN SPRING 2006
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF CABINET OFFICE
Business for item 192
RESOLVED:

To accept the report.
193 FORWARD PLAN 1 MARCH TO 30 JUNE 2006
 RESOLVED:

To approve the Forward Plan.
194 PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 194
RESOLVED:

To note the reports.
195 ANY OTHER ITEMS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS URGENT.
Business for item 195
 
The meeting closed at 7.45 pm.

Attendance Details

Present:
I.S. Gollop (Chairman), P. Feeney, W.H. Golland, V. McCrossen, R.J. Nicholson, R.A. Poynter,R.F. Spencer, A.J. Gillam(Observer), G.J. Griffiths(Observer), J.M. Parr (a)(Observer).

Business

Business
ItemBusiness
184An Apology for absence was received from Councillor Parr.
186None declared
187The Leader of the Council submitted a report, that subject to the receipt of planning permission, sought Cabinet approval for the letting of Arnot Hill Park Lodge as a Youth Drop-In Centre.
188The Portfolio Holder for Leisure Services, submitted a report detailing the progress in developing the Gedling Colliery site into a Country Park and seeking approval for the use of the Council's budget allocation.
189None were submitted.
190The Head of Cabinet Office submitted a report that drew members' attention to the above Consultation paper and to the key issues raised in it.

The report also sought views on any response to the Consultation to be made by the Borough Council.

Members broadly welcomed the existing situation with LSP's. It was felt that there should be some recognition of the necessity to work with the community at a local level without unnecessary overlays.
191The Head of Cabinet Office submitted a report on changes being proposed by the Office of Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) for the Best Value User Satisfaction general survey for 2006 and seeking Member views on any response to these changes.
192The Head of Cabinet Office submitted a report that informed Members of proposed publicity initiatives planned for the coming months and of further proposals to support delivery of the IDeA/LGA "Reputation" agenda.
194The following progress reports on items within their purview were received from Portfolio Holders:-

Finance

i. Meeting with Valid to discuss performance issues.
ii. IBS (revenues) and NNDR )Business Rates) soon to go live.
iii.Housing Benefits - IT Issues
iv.Budget preparation underway and final confirmation of Central Government Funding.
v. Implementation of phase 1 of the Agresso Financial Management system.
vi. Northgate payroll system now live.
vii. Council Tax up to date.

E Government and Member Services

i. IT projects progressing - Remote and Home working.
ii. Procurement projects underway
iii.Member Information Officer now permanent position
v. Member Training - utilise Officer.

Leisure

i. Unsafe Gravestones, re-positioned.
ii. Joint Use play facility at Wheldon School now open.
iii. Works proceeding at Standhill Recreation Ground.
v. Extension of youth provision at Mapperley Golf Course.

Housing

i.Special Commendation for Sheltered Housing Scheme.
ii. Handy Person Scheme
iii.Private Sector Stock Condition Survey.
iv. Housing Act 2004.
v. Energy Efficiency
vi. Housing Market Assessment
vii.Homelessness Updates

Agenda 21 Crime and Community Development

i. Divisional Police Seminar - Anti Social Behaviour
ii.Vale Road Colwick - high visibility policing.
iii. Proposed Local Government re-organisation.
iv. CPA Pilot findings - very good

Direct Services

i. Concerns over Fly - tipping
ii. Provision required for the non-recycling of rubbish.
iii. Problems of Winter gritting through the County Council - Leader to write to County Council.
iv.provision of grit bins.
v. Progress of additional car parking in Arnot Hill Park.

Development and Economic Regeneration.

i. Town Centre Action Plan for Carlton and Netherfield. Mapperley Plains and Carlton Hill consultations proceeding.
Direct Services and Property

E Government and Member Services
195None