Meeting documents

Cabinet
Thursday 12 July 2012 5.30 pm

Date:
Thursday, 12th July, 2012
Time:
5.30pm
Place:
Reception Room, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
11 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Business for item 11
 
12 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE 7 JUNE 2012.
 RESOLVED

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record and signed by the chair.
13 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
Business for item 13
 
14 GEDLING COUNTRY PARK
Business for item 14
RESOLVED to:

1) Note the good progress made on the project to date; and

2) Approve revenue expenditure virement of up to £47,000 from reserves if required in respect of the pre-transfer surveys and land acquisition
15 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY - PRELIMINARY DRAFT CHARGING SCHEDULE
PROPOSED CONSULTATION
Business for item 15
RESOLVED to

1) Approve the Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule to allow a period of public representations; and

2) Authorise the Corporate Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to approve any drafting or other minor editing changes to the Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule to take account of the informal market testing, in advance of the period for public representations.
16 LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE REVIEW
Business for item 16
RESOLVED:

To note the report.
17 REPORT OF THE COUNCIL SOLICITOR AND MONITORING OFFICER
Business for item 17
RESOLVED:

To note the report
18 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS TO PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 18
 
19 PROGRESS REPORTS FROM PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Business for item 19
 
20 ANY OTHER ITEMS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS URGENT.
Business for item 20
 
6.35 pm

Attendance Details

Present:
W.J. Clarke, J. Creamer (a), P. Feeney, J. Hollingsworth, P.A. Hughes, M.R. Payne (a), D.E. Pulk, C Barnfather(a) (Observer), P.A. Hughes (Observer)

Business

Business
ItemBusiness
11Apologies were received from Councillors Barnfather, Payne and Creamer.
13None.
14Consideration was given to a report of Paula Darlington, Corporate Director, which had been previously circulated, updating Cabinet of the work done towards creating a country park for Gedling Borough.
15Consideration was given to a report of the Planning Policy Manager seeking authorisation to begin a period of consultation on the draft charging schedule.
16Consideration was given to a report of the Service Manager, Revenues Services, providing Cabinet with a summary of the finance reform taking place in local government.
17Consideration was given to a report of the Council Solicitor and Monitoring Officer reporting the annual audit of RIPA activities as well as informing Cabinet of proposed changes to the regime.
18None received.
19Councillor Pulk (Leisure and Culture) gave the follwing updates:

• Carlton play day was very well attended.

• Arnold Carnival was also very well attended and lots of positive feedback was received from the community.

• A consultant is currently working with the Bonnington Theatre with a view to reviewing and stregthening its operations.

• 50 + fortnight will be undwerway shortly offering a choice of cultural and exercise opportunities for the over 50s.

• The local TA centre will be hosting an open day soon.

Councillor Feeney (Environment) had the following updates:

• Bad weather had caused a number of problems for refuse services recently.

• A large number of weeds have been noticed around the Borough - members are urged to contact Nottinghamshire Highways to report problem areas.

Councillor Clarke commended the opening of South Nottinghamshire College's assessment centre in Arnot Hill House. He was also pleased to note that progress on constructing Arnold Health Centre appeared to be taking positive steps. Officers were also thanked for their work on the new borough warding patter due to be determined by the Boundary Commission in the autumn
20None.