| 128 | None were received. |
| 129 | Councillor Poynter declared a personal prejudicial interest in the Youth Scrutiny Review due to his position as a Youth Sports Coach and fundraiser.
Councillor A A Clarke also declared a personal interest in the Youth Scrutiny Review as he was named in the report. |
| 130 | That the above minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| 131 | The Head of Finance submitted a report advising Cabinet of the progress on the Gedling One Stop following a full six months of operation
Submitted at appendix A to the report was a statement defining the principles and aims of the One Stop Shop, this had been presented to and agreed by Cabinet previously.
The Cabinet had agreed that an evaluation of this new service delivery would take place after 6 months full operation based on the performance measures detailed in the report.
Included at appendix A and B of the report were detailed breakdowns of the comprehensive surveys undertaken to assess the impact of the One Stop Shop. Analysis has been used to provide information by which to evaluate the service, in line with the agreed performance measures and
details were included in the report.
It was concluded that from the results of the Customer and Staff surveys and from comments received from section heads, Heads of Service and Members, the introduction of Gedling One Stop could be seen as a positive and excellent move towards improving customer relations, service delivery and joint partnership working. This was now a sound base on which the Council can build and move forward with future developments in striving to become an excellent authority.
The report detailed proposals to alter the normal opening times to 8.30 am - 5.15 pm (4.45 pm on Friday) and to conduct a trial of opening at 8.00 am for a period of 6 months, the cost of which could, with partner support, be contained within existing budgets. |
| 132 | The Head of Housing submitted a report giving Cabinet an overview of the key issues within the Supporting People Strategy for Nottinghamshire 2005-2010 and to advise Cabinet of the Portfolio Holder for Housing's intention to approve the strategy. |
| 133 | Councillor Parr asked the Housing Portfolio Holder if the Council's policy had recently changed in that younger families or individuals are re-housed in warden aided accommodation.
The Portfolio Holder confirmed that the Department only offered tenancies of warden aided accommodation to elderley persons. |
| 134 | The Head of Direct Services submitted a report requesting approval for a phased removal and reduction programme of recycling centres, details of which were included in the report, in areas of the Borough following the introduction of the twin bin scheme. |
| 135 | The Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Councillor Golland submitted a report recommending agreement for the transfer of Netherfield Lagoons site to the Gedling Conservation Trust. |
| 136 | The Head of Cabinet Office submitted a report informing Members of the Audit Commission's consultation on its proposals for Comprehensive Performance Assessment from 2005, concentrating on the potential impact on District Councils.
The report also established whether Members would wish to respond to the consultation and, if so, what response they would wish to make.
The Chief Executive reported that the proposals for the next Corporate Assessment in 2005 for the Council to improve their 'Good Council' rating appeared to be more challenging than was at first envisaged. |
| 138 | Government and Member Services
. Targets for E Government
. Council audio system being investigated.
. 'Loop' system not working
AGENDA 21 Crime and Community Development.
. Gedling Crime Rates falling
. 3 PCSOs to be appointed in Arnold and Carlton.
. Funding for Football Coaching at Carlton Forum
Development & Economic Regeneration
. Shop Watch developing in Arnold and Netherfield
. Business surveys
. Local Plan meetings scheduled for Ravenshead, Calverton and Top Wighay
Leisure
. Many Leisure Schemes progressing
. Wheldon School Joint Use gym being rebuilt
. Skateboard facilities in concrete - delays with the Contractor
. Proposed skateboard parks at Newstead and Standhill Road
. Ashley Marriott leaving the Authority
Finance
. Special Budget meeting for Thursday 10 February. |
| 139 | (Councillor Poynter left the meeting - Councillor Gollop entered the meeting)
The Scrutiny Officer reported that the Community and Quality of Life Scrutiny Committee had agreed the recommendations submitted in the report and these had been ratified at the Local Strategic Partnership.
Some recommendations were relevant to this Council and were contained within the report.
The Chair of the Youth Review working group Councillor Viv McCrossen attended Cabinet to present the final recommendations as follows:-
1. That there is action on the outstanding recommendations.
2. That consideration is given to the bid for a Youth Development Worker already submitted by the Community and Quality of Life Scrutiny Committee.
3. That consideration is given to investing resources into the areas which Gedling Borough Council leads in e.g. sports and arts development.
4. That Gedling Borough Council considers setting targets and monitoring the newly developing Youth Forum. ( an adult strategic partnership group with a remit to coordinate youth activities and develop partnership working for young people across the district. |
| 140 | None. |