Agenda and minutes

Venue: Reception Room

Contact: Lyndsey Parnell  Members' Services Officer

Items
No. Item

119.

Apologies for Absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Payne and Fox.

120.

To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 24 April 2014. pdf icon PDF 37 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

121.

Declaration of Interests.

Minutes:

None.

122.

Council Plan and Budget Outturn and Budget Carry Forwards 2013/14 pdf icon PDF 226 KB

Report of the Senior Leadership Team.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chief Executive and the Service Manager, Financial Services, introduced a report of the Senior Leadership Team, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, presenting the Council Plan and Budget Outturn and Budget Carry Forwards for 2013/14 and asking Cabinet to approve the method of financing the 2013/14 capital expenditure and to approve the carry forward of budgets.

 

RESOLVED:

a.    To note the Council Plan Performance and Budget Outturn figures for 2013/14;

b.    To note the revenue carry forwards approved by the Chief Financial Officer of £89,700 included in Appendix 2 of the report, being amounts not in excess of £10,000;

c.    To note the capital carry forwards approved by the Chief Financial Officer of £747,900 included in Appendix 2 of the report, being amounts not in excess of £50,000 and committed schemes above £50,000; and

d.    To refer to Council for approval:

i)       The revenue carry forward of £20,000 for the non-committed scheme in excess of £10,000;

ii)     The capital carry forward of £301,700 for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000;

iii)    The overall method of financing of the 2013/14 capital expenditure as set out in Appendix 7 of the report;

iv)    The capital determinations in Section 3.4.

 

123.

Annual Treasury Activity Report pdf icon PDF 113 KB

Report of the Corporate Director (Chief Financial Officer).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Service Manager, Financial Services, presented a report of the Chief Financial Officer, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, informing Members of the outturn in respect of the 2013/14 Prudential Code Indicators, and advising Members of the outturn on treasury activity, both as required by the Treasury Management Strategy.

 

RESOLVED:

 

To note the Annual Treasury Activity Report 2013/14, together with its appendices, and refer it to Council for approval.

 

124.

Local Planning Document, Sustainability Appraisal and Statement of Consultation pdf icon PDF 94 KB

Report of Planning Policy Manager.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Pulk introduced and the Service Manager, Planning and Economic Development, presented the report, which had been circulate prior to the meeting, informing Cabinet of the comments received during the consultations on the Issues and Options Stage of the Local Planning Document, the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report and the Statement of Consultation. The Service Manager also outlined the next stages of preparation of the Local Planning Document and sought agreement for changes to be made to the Sustainability Appraisal Framework and the adoption of the Statement of Consultation.

Councillor Pulk asked that Officers be thanked for their work.

RESOLVED:

a)    To note the comments received on consultation at the Issues and Options stage of the Local Planning Document;

 

b)    To note the proposed next steps for preparing the Local Planning Document;

 

c)    To agree the proposed responses to the consultation responses received on the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report; and

 

d)    To adopt the Statement of Consultation, at Appendix D to the report, as Gedling Borough Council’s Statement of Community Involvement, to replace the existing Statement of Community Involvement (2006).

 

125.

Protocol for Addressing Cross Boundary Impacts of New Development pdf icon PDF 73 KB

Report of Planning Policy Manager.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Pulk introduced and the Service Manager, Planning and Economic Development, presented a report of the Planning Policy Manager, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking approval for the Gedling Borough Protocol, setting out the principles guiding how Gedling Borough will work with its neighbouring authorities and the County Council when dealing with section 106 planning obligations relating to development which would have an impact on the services and facilities in a neighbouring authority.

 

RESOLVED:

 

a)    To approve the Gedling Borough Protocol for dealing with section 106 agreements set out in Appendix A to the report; and

b)    To agree that the Service Manager, Planning and Economic Development,  writes to adjoining authorities and invites them to sign up to the Gedling Borough Protocol.

 

126.

Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule pdf icon PDF 80 KB

Report of Planning Policy Manager.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Planning Policy Manager presented the report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking Cabinet’s comments on and endorsement of the revised Draft Charging Schedule (June 2014) and associated documentation and Cabinet’s approval to issue a revised Draft Charging Schedule for consultation.

 

The Planning Policy Manager outlined an amendment to the recommendation, seeking authorisation for the Corporate Director, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make minor editorial changes to the Draft Charging Schedule and supporting evidence base to enable clarification and minor changes to be made without Cabinet approval.

 

RESOLVED:

 

a)    That the revised Draft Charging Schedule and Regulation 123 List together with the supporting documentation attached to the report be published for a period of six weeks to allow for public representations;

 

b)    That the Statement of the Representations Procedure be approved;

 

c)    That the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Development consider the evidence and representations received and be authorised to approve any changes the Council would propose to make in light of those representations;

 

d)    That the Draft Charging Schedule, Regulation 123 List, supporting documentation and representations received together with the changes the Council would propose to make in light of those representations be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for examination; and

 

e)    That the Corporate Director, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, be authorised to approve any clarification or other minor editing changes to the revised Draft Charging Schedule and supporting evidence base.

 

 

127.

Forward Plan pdf icon PDF 33 KB

Report of the Service Manager Elections and Members’ Services.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

To note the report.

128.

Progress Reports from Portfolio Holders.

Minutes:

Councillor Peter Barnes (Environment)

 

·         The Friends of Gedling Country Park recently met and was attended by around 60 people, appointments to roles and the creation of a constitution for the group will begin shortly.

·         It is hoped that the Country Park will be able to open to the public in March 2015, dependant on the weather over winter.

·         Arrangements for an update visit to the Country Park for Members will be made shortly.

·         Patchings Farm held a very successful Arts Festival bringing thousands of people into the Borough.

 

Councillor Henry Wheeler (Health and Housing)

 

·         Recently attending Arnold Carnival, where information about the Housing Strategy, Local Authority Mortgage Scheme and locality work was being provided by Officers.

·         Officers are working towards the National Practitioner Support Award standards.

·         Recently met with the Clinical Commissioning Group at their People’s Council, to discuss Young People’s needs.

·         Recently attended a Healthwatch young carer’s event and launched their “Have Your Say” event.

·         The Youth Council recently met and decided to split into sub-groups to work on their 4 key topics of bullying, transport, careers and youth provision.

·         There are currently some issues within the Borough relating to air pollution, which will be discussed at the next meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board.

 

Councillor Darrell Pulk (Leisure and Development)

 

·         A recent survey has shown that the population of Gedling are more active than ever, with 28.7% of adults taken part in 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week, the 2nd highest in Nottinghamshire.

·         Arnold Leisure Centre has been well attended since reopening, DNA sign up has increased and user feedback has been very positive.

·         Bonington Theatre has also experience higher usage and more variety since its refurbishment.

·         A leisure centre strategy is currently being formulated with Sports England.

·         A recent joint bid to provide Obesity and Weight Management services was unsuccessful.  

·         Work is currently underway to find alternative funding for the Heartbeats programme now that Clinical Commissioning Group funding has ceased.

·         Gedling Gymnastics Club are now working from Carlton Forum Leisure Centre following their agreement with Carlton Academy ending.

·         Sports activities will be offered at Arnold Carnival and a number of play days over Summer.

·         A World War I commemorative dance project is taking place for 8-13 year olds.

 

Councillor John Clarke (Leader of the Council) and on behalf of Councillor Fox (Community Development)

 

·         Thanks should be passed to all staff involved in making Arnold Carnival a success this year.

·         A document has been produced regarding all of the events that will be taken place in the Borough to commemorate World War I.

·         Specific praise was given for Councillor Parr, who is putting a significant amount of time and effort leading on the World War I commemorative events.

·         A jobs fair will be held on the 22nd of July in conjunction with the Nottingham Evening Post, Nottinghamshire County Council and the Department of Work and Pensions.

·         A book fair was recently successfully held at the Civic Centre.

 

129.

Member's Questions to Portfolio Holders.

Minutes:

In response to a question asked by Councillor Barnfather, regarding funding to Parish Councils, the Leader assured Councillor Barnfather that the matter would be investigated and a response provided in due course by the Financial Services Manager.

130.

Any other items the Chair considers urgent.

Minutes:

None.