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C152 |
Minutes PDF 358 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve the minutes of the
last meeting held on 13 December 2016.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting
held on 13 December were approved as a correct record and signed by
the Chair.
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C153 |
Tenders for the Supply of Goods and Services PDF 324 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
tenders received for the supply of goods and services.
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That the
tender from Cycling Generation Ltd be accepted for the Contract for
the Delivery of Active Travel Promotion in Schools for a 16 month
period commencing 1 April 2017 with the option to extend for a
further 2 x 12 month periods.
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That the
tenders from Handicare Accessibility
Limited, Lynch Healthcare Limited and ThyssenKrupp Access Limited
be accepted for the Contract for the Supply, Installation,
Servicing, Repair, Maintenance, Removal, Temporary Storage and
Re-siting of Stair Lifts, Tracked Ceiling Hoists, Platform Lifts,
Fixed Adjustable Height Equipment and Patient Handling Equipment
for a 24 month period commencing 1 March 2017 with the option to
extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.
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That the
tender from Tell Us North CIC be accepted for the Contract for the
Provision of Healthwatch Gateshead for
a 24 month period commencing 1 April 2017 with the option to extend
for a further 3 x 12 month periods.
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That the tenders from European
Electronique Limited be accepted for
the Contract for a Storage Area Network (SAN) for a 36 month period
commencing 1 February 2017 with the option to extend for a further
2 x 12 month periods.
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That the
tender from Dawsons Rentals Sweepers be
accepted for the contract for the Hire of Road Sweepers for a 60
month period commencing 1 April 2017.
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That the
tender from Rixonway Kitchens be
accepted for the contract for the Supply of Kitchens
for a 24 month period commencing 1 January 2017 with
the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.
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The above decisions have been
made because comprehensive evaluations of the
tenders received have been undertaken and the recommended tenders
are the most economically advantageous tenders
submitted.
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C154 |
Public Health Services Regional Tobacco Control and Alcohol De-Normalisation Programme PDF 385 KB
Report of the Director of Public Health
Minutes:
Consideration has been given
to the Deed of Agreement between the North
East Local Authorities’, relating to the commissioning of
Public Health Services Regional Tobacco Control and Alcohol
De-Normalisation Programme.
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RESOLVED -
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That the
process followed and the Deed of Agreement with the successful
organization “Fresh” and
“Balance” (Durham and Darlington NHS Trust)
to deliver the Public Health
Services Regional Tobacco Control and Alcohol
De-Normalisation Programme be
endorsed.
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The above decision has been
made because this commitment ensures an
on-going regional focus on tobacco control and alcohol which gives
support for commissioners and sharing of best practice as
well as
regional marketing to support local arrangements.
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C155 |
Housing Revenue Account and Housing Capital Programme PDF 615 KB
Report of the Strategic Directors, Corporate
Resources and Communities and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve:
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the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for
2017/18, including proposed savings;
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the proposed rent changes from 1 April 2017, in line
with Government’s policy on rent setting;
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the detailed proposals for fees and charges;
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the proposed Housing Capital Programme for the next five years
(2017/18 to 2021/22).
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to approve:
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The Housing Revenue Account as set out in Appendix 2,
including The Gateshead Housing Company management fee, the repairs
and management budget and savings as detailed in Appendix 3 to the
report.
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The weekly rent
reduction of 1% from 1 April 2017.
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The fees and charges
schedule as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report.
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The Housing Capital
Programme for the five years 2017/18 to 2021/22 as set out in
Appendix 5 to the report.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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To set a Housing Revenue
Account for 2017/18 that is not in debit as required under the
Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (Part VI).
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To realise the Council’s
policies and objectives in relation to Housing Strategy in order to
maintain and enhance Council Housing provision in
Gateshead.
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C156 |
Council Housing Repairs Policy PDF 561 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve changes to the repairs policy for council
housing stock which is delivered by The Gateshead Housing
Companyon behalf of the Council.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council
be recommended to
approve changes to the repairspolicy and standards of service
delivery as set out in Appendix 2 to the report.
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The above decision has
been made for the following reason:
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To ensure that the repairs
policy is up to date and includes service developments which have
been implemented through recent contractual
arrangements.
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To ensure the service maintains
customer focus and strives to achieve value for money.
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C157 |
Introduction of Fixed Penalty Notices for flytipping and review of current fixed penalty charges. PDF 203 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve the
introduction of Fixed
Penalty Notices for flytipping and
revised environmental fixed penalty charges.
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The alternative options to
those being recommended, but which were discounted, included not
introducing Fixed Penalty Notices for fly tipping, not revising
existing Fixed Penalty Charges or introducing different
charges.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to approve:
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The introduction of a new Fixed
Penalty Notice in respect of flytipping
as set out in Table 1 of the report.
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Revisions to the
existing Fixed Penalty Notice tariffs as set
out in Table 2 to the report.
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The above decisions have been
made to support the protection of the
environment in Gateshead through the use of an effective
enforcement toolkit, whose penalties reflect the seriousness with
which residents view the issues and more closely reflects the true
costs to the Council of enforcement work.
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C158 |
Gateshead Flood Risk Management Strategy PDF 262 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve the Gateshead Flood Risk Management Strategy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to approve the Gateshead Flood Risk Management Strategy.
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The above decision has been
made for the following reasons:
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To ensure
the Council is compliant with its duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority as outlined in
the Flood & Water Management Act
2010.
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To ensure the
Council takes a proactive and sustainable approach to managing
flood risk.
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C159 |
Corporate Commissioning and Procurement Strategy PDF 263 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve the Corporate Commissioning and
Procurement Strategy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to approve the Corporate Commissioning and Procurement Strategy set
out in appendix 2 to the report and its implementation across the
Council.
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That a comprehensive training programme be developed and rolled out to
all officers engaged in commissioning and procurement
activity.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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To ensure a corporate and
consistent approach to commissioning and procurement
activity.
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To ensure that officers are
provided with the skills and knowledge they require to undertake
commissioning and procurement activities in accordance with the
Strategy.
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C160 |
Implementation of Procurement Protocols PDF 279 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve the adoption of procurement
protocols for all services, works and construction related activity
undertaken by the Council and to the inclusion of these in the
Council’s Constitution.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to approve:
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The adoption and implementation
of the Protocols across the Council as set out in Appendix 3 to the
report.
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An amendment to the
Constitution to provide for the Protocols as set out in Appendix 2
to the report.
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The above decision has been
made to ensure that all contractors are fully
assessed in a consistent way prior to their engagement.
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C161 |
Calendar of Meetings 2017/18 PDF 280 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve the calendar of meetings for
2017/18.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to:
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Approve the calendar of
meetings 2017/18.
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Agree that, as far as possible,
meetings should not be held during school holidays.
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Authorise the Strategic
Director, Corporate Services and Governance, following consultation
with the Leader of the Council, to make any necessary amendments to
the calendar of meetings.
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The above decisions have been
made to assist in the preparation of the
Cabinet’s schedule of decisions and to allow councillors and
officers to plan commitments in their diaries.
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C162 |
Capital Programme and Prudential Indicators 2016/17 - Third Quarter Review PDF 286 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has
been given to the latest position on the 2016/17 Capital Programme
and Prudential Indicators at the end of the third quarter to 31
December 2016.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to:
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Approve that all
variations to the 2016/17 Capital Programme as detailed in appendix
2 to the report be agreed as the revised programme.
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Approve the
financing of the revised programme.
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Note the capital
expenditure and capital financing requirement indicators have been
revised in line with the revised budget and that none of the
approved Prudential Indicators set for 2016/17 have been
breached.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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To ensure the
optimum use of the Council’s capital resources in
2016/17.
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To accommodate
changes to the Council’s in-year capital expenditure
plans.
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To monitor
performance within the approved Prudential Limits.
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C163 |
Revenue Budget Monitoring 2016/17 PDF 274 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has
been given to the latest monitoring position on the 2016/17 revenue
budget at the end of the third quarter to 31 December
2016.
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RESOLVED -
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That the
Council’s revenue expenditure position at 31 December 2016,
as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be noted.
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The above decision has been
made to contribute to the sound financial
management of the Council and medium term financial
sustainability.
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C164 |
Provisional Local Government Funding Settlement 2017/18 and Funding Gap PDF 557 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been
given to the position on the provisional Local Government Finance
Settlement and the impact of this on the Council’s funding
gap for 2017/18 and to endorsing the Council’s response to
the settlement consultation.
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That the contents of the
report, including the review of the Council’s funding gap and
the implications for the Council’s budget context for 2017/18
be noted.
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That the
response to the Government consultation on the provisional Local
Government Finance Settlement as set out in Appendix 2 to the
report, which has been submitted within the prescribed deadline be
endorsed.
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The above decision has been
made for the following reasons:
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To contribute to the good
financial management practice of the Council.
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To ensure a sustainable budget
for the medium to long term.
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C165 |
Council Tax Base and Business Rates Forecast 2017/18 PDF 337 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the council tax base for 2017/18 for the Parish of Lamesley and the whole of the Borough of Gateshead
and to the proposed Business Rate forecast for 2017/18.
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RESOLVED -
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That pursuant to the report and
in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council
Tax Base) Regulations 1992, as amended by Local Authorities
(Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Amendment) (England) Regulations
2012 the amount calculated by Gateshead Council as its council tax
base for the year 2017/18 shall be 50,933.2.
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That pursuant to the report and in accordance with the Local
Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 1992, as
amended by Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base)
(Amendment) (England) Regulations 2012 the amount calculated as
being the Parish Council of Lamesley’s council tax base for the year
2017/18 shall be 1,186.8.
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That the business rates
forecast for 2017/18 is £40.666 million.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
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(B)
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C166 |
Council Plan - Six Month Assessment of Performance and Delivery 2016/17 PDF 389 KB
Report of the Acting Chief Executive
Minutes:
Consideration has been given
to the Council Plan six month
assessment of performance and delivery report for
2016/17.
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That the recommendations of all the Council’s
Overview and Scrutiny Committees in relation to the 2016/17 six
month performance report as set out in
Appendix 3 to the report be approved.
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That the Council has met its performance objectives and is
addressing the outcomes in delivering the Council Plan
2015-2020.
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The above decisions have been made to
ensure performance supports the delivery
and achievements of the Council Plan 2015-2020.
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C167 |
NECA Commission Report 'Health and Wealth: closing the gap in the North East' PDF 449 KB
Report of the Acting Chief Executive and
Interim Strategic Director, Care Wellbeing and Learning
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the recommendations of the NECA Commission Report ‘Health and
Wealth: closing the gap in the North
East’, which was presented to the NECA Leadership
Board on 11 October 2017.
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That the recommendations of the
NECA Commission report be endorsed in principle.
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That the Chief Executive be
authorised to approve the Council’s formal response to the
NECA Commission Report following consultation with the Leader,
Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing and the
Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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Investment in prevention is central to addressing key health and
wellbeing challenges and health inequalities within
Gateshead.
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The
recommended shift towards prevention and early intervention is
consistent with the Council’s own approach to improve the
health and wellbeing of local people.
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The
Commission identifies important links between people’s health
and wellbeing and the economic productivity and prosperity of local
areas.
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C168 |
Future Programme for the Selective Licensing of Private Landlords PDF 766 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given
to the introduction of selective licensing of
private rented accommodation in further areas of the Borough and a
proposed phased programme of implementation.
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That the
proposed phased approach and implementation of a programme for
selective licensing, be approved subject to necessary consultation
as follows:
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Redesignation of a smaller
selective licensing area within the existing Central Bensham licensing scheme as set out in Appendix 1,
Figure 1.
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Prioritisation within the
Bensham South, The Avenues and
Bensham Central lower super output
areas for a phased introduction of further selective licensing over
the next three years as set out in Appendix 1, Figure 2.
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Continuation of the existing
landlord licensing scheme in Swalwell
until April 2018.
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A focussed approach to
anti-social behaviour problems affecting Birtley, Chopwell North
and Swalwell.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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To respond to ineffective
property and tenancy management by some landlords.
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There are particularly high
concentrations of private rented properties in the
areas.
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The areas are demonstrating
indicators of low housing demand compared to the rest of
Gateshead.
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To pilot a new approach to
addressing anti-social behaviour in targeted geographical areas
with the highest incidence.
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They underpin the
Council’s and National Government’s drive towards
improving conditions in the private rented sector, and supports the
Councils original campaign to licence private landlords.
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The scheme would complement
other initiatives and interventions in place to address low housing
demand and anti-social behaviour within the proposed
areas.
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They complement implementation
of the Bensham and Saltwell Neighbourhood Action Plan.
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C169 |
Review of the Policy and Conditions relating to Private Hire Operator Licences PDF 260 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
undertaken a public consultation on draft
revised private hire operator policy and
conditions.
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RESOLVED -
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That consultation on the draft private hire policy as set out in
Appendix 3 and as summarised in Appendix 2 to the report be
approved.
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The above decision has been
made to ensure adequate
consultation with all interested parties.
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C170 |
Corporate Complaints and Compliments Procedure - Annual Report 2015/2016 PDF 275 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given
to the Corporate Complaints and Compliments
Procedure Annual Report 2015/16.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Corporate Complaints
and Compliments procedure Annual Report for 2015/16 as detailed in
the appendices to the report be approved.
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That the report be referred to
the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee for
consideration.
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The above decisions have been
made to have an effective and timely complaints and compliments
procedure.
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C171 |
Petitions Schedule PDF 153 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given
to the latest update on petitions submitted
to the Council and the action taken on them.
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RESOLVED -
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That the petitions received and
the action taken on them be noted.
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The above decision has been
made to inform the Cabinet of the progress of petitions.
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C172 |
Exclusion of the Press and Public
The Cabinet may wish to exclude the press and
public from the meeting during consideration of the following
item(s) on the grounds indicated:
Item
Paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972
Minutes:
That the press and public be
excluded from the meeting during consideration of the remaining
business in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the
Local Government Act 1972.
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C173 |
Battery Storage for District Energy Scheme
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given
to funding and installing a further 2MW
battery storage system for the Gateshead District Energy Scheme at
Park Road Depot and to awarding the installation and management
contract to British Gas.
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That the Council be recommended
to approve the addition of the £1.65m budget to the
Council’s capital programme.
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That the award of the contract
to British Gas/Warm Up North as the
preferred delivery contractor be approved.
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That the Strategic Director,
Communities and Environment be authorised to negotiate the details
of the contract following consultation with the Strategic
Directors, Corporate Services & Governance and Corporate
Resources.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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To continue to generate
additional income streams for the Council.
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To continue to develop new trading and
commercialisation opportunities which could be deployed elsewhere
in the borough, or traded outside of the borough.
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