Meeting documents

Cabinet
Thursday 10 July 2008 5.30 pm

Date:
Thursday, 10th July, 2008
Time:
5.30pm
Place:
Reception Room, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
25 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Business for item 25
 
26 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 19 JUNE 2008.
 RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
27 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
Business for item 27
 
28 PROGRESS REPORT ON THE GEDLING TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME - PRESENTATION BY BLUE MARBLE
Business for item 28
RESOLVED:

To thank Martin Whitely for his presentation.
29 ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE MASTERPLAN
Business for item 29
RESOLVED to:

i) Agree the appointment of external advisers as set out in the report;

ii) Note the additional resources and funding required in the future base budgets

iii) Request Council to prioritise continued financial support for the scheme when considering 2009/10 and 2010/11 budgets.
30 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS TO PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 30
 
31 "CONTACTS" EDITORIAL BOARD
REPORT OF HEAD OF STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE ON BEHALF OF THE LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
Business for item 31
RESOLVED:

To approve the establishment of a 'Contacts' Editorial Board comprising Councillors T.J. Pepper, Tait, Wright and 1 Labour representative to be notified.
32 PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 32
RESOLVED:

To note the information.
33 ANY OTHER ITEMS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS URGENT.
Business for item 33
 
The meeting closed at 6.40 pm

Attendance Details

Present:
R.F. Spencer (Chairman), A.S. Bexon, G.V. Clarke, W.H. Golland, R.J. Nicholson (a), J.M. Parr, V.C. Pepper, W.J. Clarke (Observer) (a), A.J. Gillam (Observer) (a), G.E. Withers (Observer)

Business

Business
ItemBusiness
25Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gillam and Nicholson.
27None declared
28Martin Whitely from Blue Marble gave a presentation on the progress of the Gedling Transformation Programme.
29The Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report recommending the appointment of legal and property advisers to assist with progressing re-development of Arnold Town Centre including financial support for the scheme.
30Councillor P.G. Barnes reported the details of a complaint from the family of an elderly lady who had installed Sky TV following her move into Moyra House, only for the lady to be informed that the dish would have to be removed as it was an inappropriate structure on the building.

The Portfolio Holder replied that the Head of Housing was dealing with the matter and the lady would be visited by one of the Council's Mobile Wardens with a view to resolving the situation and advised that she could have Freeview or NTL installed as an alternative.
31The Head of Strategy and Performance on behalf of the Leader of the Council
reported that a request had been received from elected members to be more involved with the development and production of the Council's Council's "Contacts" magazine.

To facilitate this involvement, it had been suggested that a cross-party editorial board should be established to fulfil this role. Suggested terms of reference had been drawn up by elected members, and were submitted at Appendix A to the report.
32The following progress reports on items within their purview were received from Portfolio Holders: -

Finance

i. Thanks to Members and Officers for their preparatory work on the CPA visit.

Development & Economic Regeneration

i.Portfolio Holder attended 2 day Planning Course at York.
ii. Chaired Local Steering Group Meeting at Top Wighay.
iii. Attended Joint Advisory Board for Inter District Working.


Customer Services & Efficiency

i. Portfolio Holder and Deputy Chief Executive attended LGA Conference in Bournemouth. - Report to be presented to Cabinet.


Leisure & Youth

i. Leisure Bulletin to be sent to all Members.

Safe & Sustainable Neighbourhoods

i. Visit by Members to Police Headquarters
ii. Graffiti removal and Fly Tipping, finance to provide staff.
33Industrial Action

The Deputy Chief Executive gave an update on the proposed industrial action by Unison members on Wednesday and Thursday 16 and 17 July.

It was to early at this time to give an indication of the services that may be affected although it was intended to update the web site early next week and also issue a press statement.