Meeting documents

Cabinet
Thursday 5 October 2006 6.30 pm

Date:
Thursday, 5th October, 2006
Time:
6.30 pm
Place:
Reception Room, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
71 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Business for item 71
 
72 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 7 SEPTEMBER 2006.
 RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
73 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
Business for item 73
 
74 FORWARD PUBLICITY PLAN AUTUMN/WINTER 2006/07
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF CABINET OFFICE
Business for item 74
RESOLVED:

To note the report
75 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS TO PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 75
 
76 GEDLING COLLIERY SPOIL TIP
Business for item 76
RESOLVED:

i. To note the content of the report.

ii. To agree that the Borough Council's contribution of £40,000 per year for ten years is deferred until 2008/09.
77 FORWARD PLAN 1 NOVEMBER 2006 - 28 FEBRUARY 2007
 RESOLVED:

To approve the Forward Plan
78 PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 78
RESOLVED:

To note the information
79 MOBILITY MANAGEMENT ACTION AREA STUDY
PRESENTATION BY NOTTS COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS
STUDY GROUP
Business for item 79
RESOLVED:

To thank Kevin Sharman for his presentation.
80 'BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE' - BIGWOOD DEVELOPMENT.
Business for item 80
RESOLVED:

To thank Colin McGowan for the presentation.
81 ANY OTHER ITEMS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS URGENT.
Business for item 81
 
The meeting closed at 7.50 pm

Attendance Details

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

Business

Business
ItemBusiness
71An apology for absence was received from Councillor Parr
73None declared
74The Head of Cabinet Office submitted a report that informed members of proposed publicity initiatives planned for coming months.
75i. Councillor Wright asked the Portfolio Holder for E Government and Member Services about progress on the replacement 'Sound System' for the Council Chamber.

Councillor Poynter reported that he was waiting for the Consultants to provide a demonstration of their preferred solution and it was hoped that the matter would be resolved shortly.

ii. Councillor Wright also asked whether an 'electronic chip' had been placed in the refuse bins.

The Portfolio Holder advised Cabinet that a 'chip' had been placed in the green refuse bins but not the black bins.
76The Head of Leisure Services requested that the Borough Council's annual contribution for the development of the Gedling Colliery Site of £40,000 for ten years be deferred until 2008/09.
78The following progress reports on items within their purview were received from Portfolio Holders:-

Leisure

i.Bar supplies and refreshment contracts
ii. Site visits- procurements
iii. Richard Herrod Changing Rooms- additional Football Foundation Grant.
iv. 'Rotenburg visit.
v. Bonfires at KG 5th Arnold and Carlton.
vi. Application for 'Green Flag' status at Arnot Hill Park
vii. Opening of gym's at Redhill, Calverton and Carlton Forum.

Housing

i. Six Registered Social Landlords had been short listed for the Stock Transfer.
ii. Legal and Financial Consultants selected for Stock Transfer.
iii. Shadow Board for Stock Transfer Group
iv. Meeting with Killisick Residents.

Finance

i. Budget meeting with Group Leaders
ii.Audit signed off on 28 September
iii.Council Tax and NNDR Collection levels on target.
Direct Services

E Government and Member Services

i. Progress report on Council Chamber sound system.
ii. Revision to Procurement Strategy
iii. Document Management System progressing
iv. Payroll responsibility for Rushcliffe Council.

Development & Economic Regeneration

i. Christmas lighting arrangements

Agenda 21, Crime and Community Development.

i. LSP making progress with youth action scheme
ii. ASBO's Public Meeting in Netherfield
iii. CCTV soon to be installed in Netherfield
iv. Police Joint Surgeries
v. Edison Way tenants meetings.
79Kevin Sharman of Nottinghamshire County Council gave a presentation on the proposed Environmental Improvements for Front Street Arnold.
80Colin McGowan the Deputy Head Teacher of Bigwood School gave a presentation on the proposed redevelopment of Bigwood Comprehensive School incorporating community facilities.
81CABINET 19 OCTOBER 2006

The Chairman reported that it was unlikely that the above meeting would proceed.