Decisions

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to implement the Business Recovery Grant Scheme – Storm Babet 2023 (BRG), and to delegate administration and decision making under the scheme to the relevant Director in accordance with guidance issued by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
The report also seeks delegation to Director level to sign the memorandum of understanding with DBT in relation to BRG.

1)Approve implementation of the Business Recovery Grant Scheme – Storm Babet.
2)Delegate to the relevant Director, the authority to administer and determine all applications for grants under the scheme in line with DBT guidance at Appendix 1 and any further guidance issued.
3)Delegate authority to Director level to complete the Memorandum of Understanding issued by DBT to enable participation in the Business Recovery Grant Scheme – Storm Babet.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for discretionary charitable relief under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

That the application for discretionary relief under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 is allowed at a rate of 20% of the annual National Non-Domestic Rates due..

To direct award a contract with Central Security Systems to install and maintain a CCTV Camera on Church Lane Recreation Ground, Arnold for a value of £14,093.80, in accordance with Rule 35.3(iv) of the Council’s Contract and Procurement Rules.

Approve the direct award of a contract with Central Security Systems to install and maintain a CCTV Camera on Church Lane Recreation Ground, Arnold valued at £14,093.80 in accordance with Rule 35.3(iv) of the Councils Contract and Procurement Rules.

To direct award a supply and fit contract with William Sugg & Co Limited Lighting for £32,076.80 in 2023/24 and £38,091.20 in 20204/5. in accordance with Rule 35.3(iv) of the Council’s Contract and Procurement Rules.

Approve the direct award in accordance with Rule 35.3(iv) of the Councils Contract and Procurement Rules

To direct award a CCTV camera on Main Street, Burton Joyce with Central Security Systems Ltd for a value of £10,261.73, plus £2,200.00 for the base for the CCTV to stand on, in accordance with Rule 35.3(iv) of the Council’s Contract and Procurement Rules.

It is recommended that the Director of Corporate Resources in consultation with the Council’s Chief Financial Officer and Monitoring Officer approves the direct award for a CCTV camera installation to be placed on Main Street, Burton Joyce valued at £12,461.73 in accordance with Rule 35.3(viii) of the Councils Contract and Procurement Rules. Gedling Borough Council have an installation and maintenance contract with Central Security Systems and this CCTV Camera installation will be part of this existing contract.

To give permission for Men in Sheds to set up an information stand at Gedling Country Park on 2nd December from 10am until 3pm.

That the information stand be allowed to be set up at Gedling Country Park as outlined on the above date and times.
This decision is dependent on correct insurance and the issue of a user licence agreement indemnifying Gedling Borough Council in the event of accidents for any activities held on the park.

To give permission for The Salvation Army Nottingham Arnold to hold an open-air Christmas Service on Arnot Hill Park on Friday 25th December between 10:30am and 11:00am

That The Salvation Army be allowed to go ahead with their Christmas Service at Arnot Hill Park on the above dates. Estimated attendance 50.
This decision is dependent on correct insurance, appropriate COVID Risk Assesmsent and will require the issue of a user licence agreement indemnifying Gedling Borough Council in the event of accident for any activities held on the Park.

In 2017, the Government produced a Flood Recovery Framework (FRF) which is a framework for use in a severe weather event with significant wide area impacts. The triggering of this framework is intended to provide local authorities with central support to help their communities and businesses return to normal. The Framework was updated in 2021 following impacts from flooding events in 2019 and 2020.
The Government’s FRF was triggered on 25th October 2023 in response to severe flooding events which occurred following Storm Babet. On 3 November 2023, the Leader of the Council agreed to the implementation of three flood schemes in the borough, specifically the Community Grant Scheme, Council Tax Discounts and Business Rates Relief, all schemes administered by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
DEFRA have now issued guidance on the administration of the Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant as a result of Storm Babet (appendix 1). This scheme runs alongside the other DLUHC schemes but is again administered locally by districts.
The purpose of this report is to seek approval to implement the Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme – Storm Babet 2023 (PFRRS), and to delegate administration and decision making under the scheme to the relevant Director in accordance with guidance issued by the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The report also seeks delegation to Director level to sign the memorandum of understanding with DEFRA in relation to the PFRRS.

1)Approves implementation of the Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme – Storm Babet
2)Delegates to the relevant Director, the authority to administer and determine all applications for grants under the scheme in line with DEFRA guidance at Appendix 1.
3)Delegates authority to Director level to complete the Memorandum of Understanding issued by DEFRA to enable participation in the Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme – Storm Babet

To give permission for The Salvation Army Nottingham Arnold to hold an open-air Christmas Service on Arnot Hill Park on Monday 25th December between 10:00am and 10:45am

That The Salvation Army be allowed to go ahead with their Christmas Service at Arnot Hill Park on the above date. Estimated attendance 70.
This decision is dependent on correct insurance and the issuing of a user licence agreement indemnifying Gedling Borough Council in the event of accident for any activities held on the Park.