Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Clarke.

RESOLVED:

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

None.

Report of the Democratic Services Manager

Consideration was given to a report of the Democratic Services Manager, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, detailing the Executive’s draft Forward Plan for the next six month period.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

Report of the Head of Development and Place

The Head of Development and Place introduced the report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, to inform Members of the suitability of implementing an Article 4 direction to introduce a requirement for planning permission to change from a C3 Dwelling house (family dwelling) to a C4 HMO (3-6 unrelated people who share facilities) in the Netherfield Ward.

Cllr Payne proposed an amended motion, seconded by Cllr Hollingsworth as follows;

1. Share residents’ concerns about a potential increase in the number of HMOs in the Netherfield Ward, notes actions already taken by the council to implement HMO licensing across the borough and introduce selective licensing in Netherfield in October 2018

2. Endorses the Leader of the Council writing to government calling for a reversal of legislations introduced in October 2010 which removed the requirement for planning permission for HMOs and opened up the risk of proliferation of HMOs without adequate input from local communities

3. Requests officers to report back to Cabinet within six months with a further update to allow cabinet to further consider and determine if there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate an article 4 direction and/or other measures necessary to protect local amenity or the well-being of the Netherfield ward.

RESOLVED THAT CABINET:

1. Share residents’ concerns about a potential increase in the number of HMOs in the Netherfield Ward, notes actions already taken by the council to implement HMO licensing across the borough and introduce selective licensing in Netherfield in October 2018

2. Endorses the Leader of the Council writing to government calling for a reversal of legislations introduced in October 2010 which removed the requirement for planning permission for HMOs and opened up the risk of proliferation of HMOs without adequate input from local communities

3. Requests officers to report back to Cabinet within six months with a further update to allow cabinet to further consider and determine if there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate an article 4 direction and/or other measures necessary to protect local amenity or the well-being of the Netherfield ward.

Report of the Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, to inform Members of a finding of maladministration with injustice by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (“the Ombudsman”) against Gedling Borough Council in response to a complaint by Mr D about missed garden waste collections in 2020 and 2021.

RESOLVED THAT:

1. The Ombudsman’s decision at Appendix 1 be noted

2. It be noted that a copy of this report has been circulated to all members of the Council

3. A report be prepared on behalf of the Executive setting out the action to be taken and reasons for it being prepared.

Report of the Head of Environment

The Head of Environment, introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, to recommend adoption of the Waste & Recycling Policy which includes the Nottinghamshire Principles for the Reduction of Contamination, following public consultation.

RESOLVED THAT CABINET:

1. Adopts the Waste & Recycling Policy, which includes the Nottinghamshire Principles for the Reduction of Contamination, following public consultation. (Appendix A)

2. Notes the summary and analysis of the consultation (Appendix B)

3. Notes the Equalities Impact Assessment accompanying the policy document (Appendix C)

None.