Decisions

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Decisions published

08/10/2024 - Temporary Accommodation Rental Charge Review ref: 1547    For Determination

To seek approval to standardise the methodology for charging rents on all accommodation currently owned or leased by the Council that is used as Temporary Accommodation (TA) and to introduce set charges for those clients placed in bed and breakfast and other nightly charged accommodation.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Life Chances and Vulnerability

Decision published: 08/10/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

That the Portfolio holder:
a)Agrees to standardise the rent levels charged for all Council owned and leased temporary accommodation from the 1 April 2024 to ensure a consistent approach and methodology to rental charges for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom properties.
b)Agrees that the weekly rent level charged should be set by applying the relevant Local Housing Allowance rate as of 1 April 2024.
c)Agrees to introduce a weekly maintenance service charge of £10.00 per week for all Council owned and leased accommodation.
d)Agrees that 4 weeks’ notice is given in writing to current tenants informing them of the new rent levels.
e)Agrees that all new tenants placed in temporary accommodation are charged the new rental levels immediately.
f)Reconfirms that households that are not entitled to or do not claim Housing Benefit (HB) when placed in bed and breakfast accommodation or other nightly charged accommodation, are automatically charged a weekly rent of £98.08.
g)Reconfirms where the household does not receive the full entitlement of HB, a weekly rent amounting to the difference in their HB entitlement and the full rent of £98.08 is administered.

Lead officer: Paul Whitworth


08/10/2024 - Public Protection Fees and Charges for 2024/25 ref: 1531    For Determination

The report details a revised set of Fees and Charges for Public Protection Services and seeks approval for their introduction from 1 May 2024.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Public Protection

Decision published: 08/10/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

a)To approve the revised Fees and Charges for 2024/25 as detailed in Appendix A.
b)To approve the price revisions to be introduced from 1 May 2024.

Lead officer: Melvyn Cryer


03/10/2024 - Off Street Parking Places Order ref: 1562    For Determination

To seek approval to commence the statutory procedure to consult on amendments to the Council’s current Civil Enforcement Off Street Parking Places Order 2020 which include charging for parking at Gedling Country Park and to permit electronic payments across the borough’s car parks.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision published: 03/10/2024

Effective from: 03/10/2024

Decision:

THAT:
1.Approval is given to commence the statutory procedure to consult on amendments to the Gedling Borough Council (Civil Enforcement Off Street Parking Places) Order 2020 in order to:
1a. Introduce parking charges at Gedling Country Park
1b. Introduce a cashless payment option across Gedling Borough Council’s Car Parks.

Lead officer: Emma Wimble


01/10/2024 - Approval of UKSPF Sports Facility Fund Grant Allocations 2024/25 ref: 1550    For Determination

To request approval on the proposed financial allocations to local sport and physical activity projects, from the UKSPF Sports Facilities Fund and the establishment of relevant community grant agreements.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles, Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 01/10/2024

Decision:

Recommendations
1.The Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles, Health and Wellbeing approves the proposed financial allocations to local sport and physical activity projects from the UKSPF Sports Facilities Fund.
2.The portfolio Holder for Lifestyles, Health and Wellbeing approves the establishment of community grant agreements with Mellish Rugby Club, Paviors Rugby Club and Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club.
It is proposed that the Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles, Health and Wellbeing approves the allocations of the Sports Facilities Fund Grants (in relation to the capital budget) set out below:
1. Arnold Leisure Centre: Plant room improvements- Total project cost £27,556 - Proposed amount from UKSPF £26,119
2. Mellish Rugby Club: 2nd pitch floodlighting - Total project cost£34,683.35 - Proposed amount from UKSPF£31,500
3. Paviors Rugby Club: Borehole and portable floodlights - Total project cost£43,150 - Proposed amount from UKSPF £31,500
4. Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club: 3G pitch project - Total project cost£889,102.29 - Proposed amount from UKSPF £100,000
All projects have secured or are in the process of securing match funding to make up the shortfall.
It is proposed that the Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles Health and Wellbeing approves the establishment of community grant agreements with Mellish Rugby Club, Paviors Rugby Club and Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club.
Further information on each project is included in appendix 2

Lead officer: Fiona Hextall


01/10/2024 - Extension of the relocation of Arnold Market Stalls on a temporary basis ref: 1534    For Determination

To seek approval to extend the current agreement for a temporary market at Eagle Square to enable the Council to undertake a full review of the future permanent location of Arnold Town.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Growth and Economy

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 01/10/2024

Decision:

To enable Gedling Borough Council to seek opinions from traders, businesses, residents and other stake holders relating to the permanent relocation of Arnold Market to Eagle Square.
To ensure the continued prosperity of the wider town centre of Arnold.
To provide the Arnold Market Traders with a consistent and permanent marketplace to trade from.

Lead officer: Ophelia Gamble