Meeting documents

Cabinet
Thursday 7 September 2006 6.30 pm

Date:
Thursday, 7th September, 2006
Time:
6.30 pm
Place:
Reception Room, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
58 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Business for item 58
 
59 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 3 AUGUST 2006.
 RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
60 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
Business for item 60
 
61 GEDLING COLLIERY SPOIL TIP
Business for item 61
RESOLVED;

To note the content of the report and that the Borough Council's contribution of £40,000 per year for ten years has been deferred until 2007/08.
62 SINGLE NON EMERGENCY NUMBER
Business for item 62
RESOLVED:

To note the report and that further updates will be provided as work on SNEN progresses. Given the short timescale available to prepare and submit the bid it may be necessary for the Leader to agree that bid using his executive powers.
63 STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Business for item 63
RESOLVED:

1. To endorse the Inspector's Report; and

2. To recommend to Council that the submission draft of the SCI be modified in accordance with the binding Inspector's Report and that the modified version of the document be adopted as the Gedling Borough Statement of Community Involvement.
64 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS TO PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 64
 
65 RESPECT STANDARD FOR HOUSING MANAGEMENT
Business for item 65
RESOLVED:

i. To note the introduction of the Respect standard for Housing Management

ii. To agree that a pilot of the Respect Standard for Housing Management is undertaken within the Area Based Initiatives of Netherfield and Daybrook.
66 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION STRATEGY
Business for item 66
RESOLVED:

To endorse the Children and Young People Participation Strategy.
67 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE'S PLAN 2006-2007
Business for item 67
RESOLVED:

To note the Nottinghamshire Children and Young People's Plan and the priorities for Gedling contained in the plan.
68 FORWARD PLAN 1 OCTOBER 2006 - 31 JANUARY 2007
 RESOLVED:

To approve the Forward Plan
69 PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 69
RESOLVED:

To note the reports.
70 ANY OTHER ITEMS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS URGENT.
Business for item 70
RESOLVED:

To note the information.
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), A.J. Gillam (Observer), G.J. Griffiths (Observer) (a), J.M. Parr (Observer),

Business

Business
ItemBusiness
58An apology for absence was received from Councillor Poynter
60None declared
61The Head of Leisure Services informed Cabinet of Progress in developing the Gedling Colliery site into a country park.
62The Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report that informed Members of the single Non Emergency Number (SNEN) and the implications for the Council and residents.
63The Planning Policy Manager on behalf of Portfolio Holder Councillor Paul Feeney, submitted a report on the proposed adoption of the Gedling Borough Statement of Community Involvement.
64No questions were asked.
65Cabinet were updated on the new Respect Standard for Housing Management.
66The Head of Housing Services requested Cabinet to endorse the Nottinghamshire Children and Young People Participation Strategy.
67A report was submitted informing Members about the Nottinghamshire Children and Young People's Plan 2006-2007.
69The following progress reports on items within their purview were received from Portfolio Holders:-

Leisure

i. Bigwood and Gedling Comprehensive Schools - Community Use
ii. Opening and relaunch of Fitness Centres at Redhill and Calverton.
iii. Expansion of fitness suite at Carlton Forum
iv. Richard Herrod Pavilion - additional grant aid
v. Redhill Cemetery - headstone testing
vi. Young Persons 'Positive Moves' Scheme.
vii. Gedling Show.

Housing

i. Stock Transfer Group - Selection of 6 RSL'S
ii.Visits to Housing Associations
iii. 'Gedling Homes' selected.
iv. Killisick Court and Tenants meeting
v. 'Framework' Presentation

Finance

i. Council Tax and Housing Benefit collection levels

Development & Economic Regeneration

i. Arnold Library- Exhibition regarding proposals for Arnold Town Centre 14/15/16 September 2006
ii. 'Building Better Homes Strategy'

Agenda 21, Crime and Community Development.

i. Community Partnerships section - Staff absence as a result of operation.
ii. Kappler Close-Neighbourhod Watch Meeting.
iii. CCTV in Arnold
iv. 'Neighbourhood Policing'- Joint Surgeries with Police
v. ABI's working well.
70NEXT MEETING

The Chairman reported that the meeting of the Cabinet scheduled for 21 September 2006 would not now proceed.