Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Lyndsey Parnell  Senior Democratic Services Officer

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Barnfather (observor).

2.

To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 6 April 2017. pdf icon PDF 76 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

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

3.

Declaration of Interests.

Minutes:

None

4.

Community Asset Transfer of Arnold Hill Community Centre to Eagle’s Nest Church pdf icon PDF 108 KB

Report of the Service Manager, Community Relations.

Minutes:

The Director of Health and Community Wellbeing introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking Cabinet approval for the community asset transfer of Arnold Hill Community Centre, from Gedling Borough Council to Eagles’ Nest Church.

 

RESOLVED to:

 

1)    Agree to the transfer of Arnold Hill Community Centre from Gedling Borough Council to Eagle’s Nest Church by way of a 99 year, full repairing lease under a ‘peppercorn rent’ arrangement In accordance with the Community Asset Transfer Policy; and

 

2)    Authorise the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance to approve the terms of the lease.

 

 

5.

Council Plan and Budget Outturn and Budget Carry Forwards 2016/17 pdf icon PDF 196 KB

Report of the Senior Leadership Team

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, presenting the Gedling Plan and Budget Outturn and Budget Carry Forwards for 2016/17. 

 

RESOLVED to:

 

1)    Note the Gedling Plan Performance and Budget Outturn figures for 2016/17;

 

2)    Approve the movements in Reserves and Provisions as detailed in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.6.6 of the report;

 

3)    Note the capital carry forwards approved by the Chief Financial Officer of £437,100 included in Appendix 2 to the report, being amounts not in excess of £50,000 and committed schemes above £50,000; and

 

4)    Refer to Council for approval:

 

a)    The capital carry forward of £70,000 for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000;

 

b)    The overall method of financing of the 2016/17 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 2.6.5 of the report;

 

c)    The capital determinations set out in paragraph 2.6.7 of the report.

6.

Woodborough Conservation Area Appraisal pdf icon PDF 6 MB

Report of the Service Manager, Planning Policy

Minutes:

The Service Manager Planning Policy introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking Cabinet approval for the Woodborough Conservation Area Character Appraisal including the proposed boundary changes to the Conservation Area and the Management Plan.

 

RESOLVED to:

 

1)    Approve the Woodborough Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan, at Appendix B to the report, and the recommended boundary changes therein;

 

2)    Delegate authority to the Service Manager Planning Policy to make any minor formatting or typographical amendments to Appendix B to the report prior to publication; and

 

3)    Authorise the Service Manager Planning Policy to notify the Secretary of State of the boundary changes, and advertise the boundary changes as required by statute.

 

 

7.

Progress Reports from Portfolio Holders.

Minutes:

Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth (Growth and Regeneration)

 

·         The Calverton Local Plan was currently being examined and examination of the Local Plan for Gedling would continue later in June.

 

Councillor David Ellis (Public Protection)

 

·         The Council inspects over 770 food premises for food safety standards with 91% being rated either 4 or 5 star. A prosecution for an inappropriately equipped ice cream parlour was recently carried out.

 

Councillor Henry Wheeler (Housing, Health and Well-being)

 

·         The Council would be receiving central funding for homelessness support which would be put towards educational activities and additional staffing resources.

 

Councillor Peter Barnes (Environment)

 

·         Work on site at Gedling Country Park was progressing well and an opening date would be finalised imminently.

 

Councillor Michael Payne (Resources and Reputation)

 

·         The Council was now an accredited apprenticeship provider thanks to the hard work of the training team within Organisational Development.

 

Councillor Gary Gregory (Community Development)

 

·         Plans for the Arnold Carnival were being reviewed in light of recent terror incidents in Manchester and London. The police were recommending the “Citizen Aid” app which gave advice during an emergency.

·         The recently established Senior Council was hoping to arrange a joint meeting with the Youth Council to discuss shared concerns.

·         The Porchester Festival would take place at the end of June.

8.

Member's Questions to Portfolio Holders.

Minutes:

None.

9.

Any other items the Chair considers urgent.

Minutes:

None.