Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Marje Paling.

RESOLVED:

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

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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:

1)     That the report be noted

A report of the Community Infrastructure Levy Officer and Section 106 Monitoring Officer.

The Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 Monitoring Officer introduced a report which had been circulated ahead of the meeting to note the representations and comments received in relation to the CIL Strategic Review public consultation and seek approval of the updated Infrastructure List to include suitable strategic infrastructure projects in accordance with Officer recommendations.

A motion was made that project SIP7 be moved under recommendation 2 being to hold for future consideration which was seconded.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet approved

1)     The addition of Project SIP5 - Carlton Leisure and Community Centre onto Gedling Borough Council’s Infrastructure List for future funding through Strategic CIL receipts.

2)     Projects SIP1, SIP2, SIP3, SIP4 and SIP7 be held for future consideration as part of the Stage 2 full CIL Review to commence prior to the adoption of the Gedling Local Development Plan.

3)     Projects SIP6, SIP8, SIP9, SIP10, SIP11 and SIP12 are not added to Gedling Borough Council’s Infrastructure List.

4)     The existing Project Secondary School Contributions at Top Wighay Farm be retained on Gedling Borough Council’s Infrastructure List.

5)     The existing Projects Gedling Access Road, Gedling County Park Visitors Centre, and Secondary School Contributions at Chase Farm / Gedling Colliery be removed from Gedling Borough Council’s Infrastructure List.

6)     The publication of the revised Infrastructure List set out in Appendix 3 to the report.

A report of the Assistant Director of Development.

The Assistant Director of Development introduced a report which had been circulated ahead 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 Use Class C3 Dwellinghouse (dwelling) to a Use Class C4 HMO (3-6 unrelated people who share facilities) in the Netherfield Ward.

A motion was made to bring a new boroughwide report for HMO’s to be brought to cabinet, which was seconded.

RESOLVED:

THAT Cabinet:

1)     Agreed that there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that an Article 4 direction or any other measure be necessary to protect local amenity or the well-being of the Netherfield Ward.

2)     Agreed that the overall number of HMOs in the Netherfield Ward should be monitored.

3)     Agreed that a new boroughwide report for HMOs be brought before the committee within the next three months.

Report of the Assistant Director of Housing and Resettlement.

The Assistant Director of Housing and Resettlement circulated a report ahead of the meeting to seek approval to implement a Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Policy and Landlord Health and Safety Compliance Policy with an additional 6 supporting Safety Management Plans which will ensure the Council meets it legal and regulatory duties as a landlord in providing interim and temporary accommodation for those individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

A motion was made to consult with the Selective Licensing Board prior to publication of the Safety Management Plans to ensure the Council holds to the same standard as private landlords, which was seconded.

RESOLVED:

THAT Cabinet:

1)     Approved the Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Policy enclosed at Appendix 1.

2)     Approved the Safety Compliance Policy and associated Safety Management Plans enclosed at Appendix 2-8.

3)     To consult with the Selective Licensing Board prior to publication of the Safety Management Plans to ensure the Council holds to the same standards as private landlords.

A report of the Chief Executive.

The Chief Executive circulated a report ahead of the meeting, to update Cabinet on the actions and activities that the Policy Advisors have undertaken since the last report to Cabinet in September 2024.

RESOLVED:

1)     That members noted the content of the report, and the actions and activities undertaken by the Policy Advisors since September 2024.

A report of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Senior Leadership Team circulated a report ahead of the meeting, to update Cabinet on the forecast outturn for Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2025/26. The budgets include all approved carried forward amounts from the 2024/25 financial year.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet

1)     Approved the General Fund Budget virements set out in Appendix 1;

2)     Noted the use of reserves and funds during April to July 2025 as detailed in Appendix 2;

3)     Approved the changes to the capital programme included in paragraph 2.3.

A report of the Principal Finance Business Partner.

The Principal Finance Business Partner circulated a report ahead of the meeting, to inform Members of the performance monitoring of the 2025/26 Prudential Code Indicators, and to advise Members of the Treasury activity as required by the Treasury Management Strategy.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet

1)     Noted the report, together with the Treasury Activity Report 2025/26 for Period 4 at Appendix 1, and the Prudential and Treasury Indicator Monitoring 2025/26 for the period April to July 2025, at Appendix 2.

2)     Approved the changes to Prudential Indicators detailed at paragraph 2.7 to align with the latest revenue and capital budgets being reported to members as part of the Budget Monitoring and Virement Report for the period April 2025 to July 2025.

A report of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Senior Leadership Team circulated a report ahead of the meeting, to inform Cabinet in summary of the position against Performance Indicators and Annual Delivery Plan Actions in Quarter 1 of 2025/26.

RESOLVED:

That

1)     The progress against Improvement Performance Indicators for quarter 1 of 2025/26 be noted.

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