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C166 |
Minutes PDF 99 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve as a correct
record the minutes of the last meeting held on 20 February
2018.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 20
February 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the
Chair.
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C167 |
Tenders for the Supply of Goods and Services PDF 88 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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RESOLVED -
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That tenders received
from Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers, operating as
Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, Gateshead, for each of
the lots listed below, for the contract for the Provision of
Supporting Carers Together in Gateshead, be accepted for a 60 month
period commencing 2 July 2018:
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Lot 1 – Young Carers Service
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Lot 2 – Adult Carers Service
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Lot 3 – Carer Relief
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That further to the above contract award a
Members briefing be issued on the process undertaken and to give
assurance on the new service to be provided and similarly
appropriate steps be taken to give assurance to current carers.
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That tenders received from the
companies for each of the lots listed below, for the contract for
the Provision of Direct Access Assessment, Shared Living,
Semi-Independent Living, Supported Lodgings and Floating Support
Services for Young People Aged 16 – 25, be accepted for a 36
month period commencing 1 July 2018 with an option to extend for a
further 2 x 12 month periods:
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Lot 1 - Direct Access, Assessment & Emergency
Accommodation Unit - The Cyrenians
Limited (Operating as Changing Lives)
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Lot 2 - Shared Living Supported
Housing Service and Semi-Independent Living & Floating Support
- Home Group Ltd
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Lot 3 - Supported Lodgings
Accommodation Service for Looked After Children/Care Leavers -
Barnardo Services Limited.
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The above decisions have been made because a
comprehensive evaluation of the tenders received for
all lots has been undertaken and the successful tenderers submitted
the most economically advantageous tenders.
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C168 |
Making Gateshead a Place Where Everyone Thrives PDF 5 MB
Report of the Chief Executive
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve its new strategic approach ‘Making
Gateshead a Place Where Everyone Thrives’ which is predicated
on the following five pledges:
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Put people and families at the heart of everything that we do
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Tackle inequality so people have a fair chance
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Support our communities to support themselves and each other
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Invest in our economy to provide sustainable opportunities for
employment, innovation and growth across the borough
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Work together and fight for a better future for Gateshead.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve
‘Making Gateshead a Place Where Everyone Thrives’ as
its new strategic approach, superseding the Council
Plan 2015-2020.
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That it be noted it is proposed
to further develop the next steps, detailed in the report, and
report back to Cabinet as appropriate and also to review the
corporate performance management framework, so that appropriate
measures are in place to ensure delivery of the strategic approach
through service business plans and monitoring through Overview and
Scrutiny Committees.
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The above decisions have been made to
ensure the Council is well placed to respond to the
needs of the borough and achieve positive outcomes for the people
of Gateshead.
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C169 |
Corporate Social Responsibility PDF 188 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve adoption and implementation of a Corporate
Social Responsibility Pledge within the Council’s procurement
activity.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to:
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approve the Corporate Social
Responsibility Pledge as set out in appendix 2 to the report and
implementation of the processes outlined within the report;
and
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authorise the Service Director,
Corporate Commissioning and Procurement, following consultation
with the Leader of the Council and the Council’s Procurement
Champion, to make minor amendment and/or additions to the Corporate
Social Responsibility Pledge.
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The above decisions have been made to
engage our supply chain and help our suppliers to
understand their role in helping the Council to deliver its five
pledges under the new strategic approach ‘Making Gateshead a
Place Where Everyone Thrives’ and achieve the best outcomes
for the people of Gateshead.
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C170 |
Calendar of Meetings 2018/19 PDF 74 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 2018/19.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to:
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approve the calendar of
meetings 2018/19;
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agree that, as far as possible,
meetings should not be held during school holidays; and
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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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C171 |
Review of the Constitution PDF 63 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve a number of amendments to the
Constitution.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in appendix 2 to
the report, subject to the proposed amendment to Executive
Delegation (19) to the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and
Governance being withdrawn to enable further consultation with
councillors.
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The above decision has been made to
ensure that the Constitution remains fit for purpose
and that its aims and principles are given effect.
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C172 |
Localism Act 2011 - Pay Accountability Pay Policy Statement 2018-19 PDF 79 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve a revised pay policy statement for
2018/19.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
pay policy statement for 2018/19.
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That the Strategic
Director, Corporate Services and Governance, be authorised to agree
changes to the policy statement arising from the relevant national
pay awards for 2018-19, following consultation with the Strategic
Director, Corporate Resources and Leader of the Council.
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The above decisions have been made to
comply with the requirements of the Localism Act
2011.
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C173 |
Review of Flexitime Scheme PDF 195 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve changes to the Council’s Flexi Time
Scheme.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
revised Flexi Time Scheme as set out in appendix 2 to the
report.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure that the Council has
modern and appropriate employment policies which reflect the need
to maximise employee motivation and satisfaction.
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To ensure that the
Council’s approach to reward and recognition supports the
need to recruit and retain a diverse range of talented
people.
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C174 |
Treasury Policy Statement and Treasury Strategy 2018/19 to 2022/23 PDF 221 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve the Treasury Policy Statement
and Treasury Strategy for 2018/19 to 2022/23.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
Treasury Policy Statement as set out in appendix 2 to the report
and the Treasury Strategy as set out in appendix 3.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reason:
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To ensure that the Council
fully complies with the requirements of good financial practice in
Treasury Management.
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C175 |
Counter Fraud and Corruption Arrangements PDF 242 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve the proposed Counter Fraud
and Corruption Strategy and the revised Council Counter Fraud and
Corruption Policy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
proposed Counter Fraud and Corruption Strategy as
set out in appendix 2 to the report and the revised Council Counter
Fraud and Corruption Policy as set out in appendix 3.
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That the Council be recommended to note the
Fraud Response Plan as set out in appendix 4 to the report.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure compliance with best
practice to support strong internal governance and
controls.
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The proposals are considered to be the optimum
arrangement for the achievement of value for money and
deliverability.
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C176 |
Miscellaneous Income, Transfer of Uncollectable Amounts PDF 83 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to transferring out of the Council’s Accounts outstanding
balances in excess of £500 from miscellaneous income accounts
and also Housing Benefits overpayments, where all possible recovery
action has been taken and the balances are now considered to be
uncollectable.
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RESOLVED -
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That the transfer of balances
on 105 sundry debtor accounts, amounting to £169,694.91 and
138 Housing Benefits overpayments accounts, totalling
£204,284.22 be approved.
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That the action taken under
delegated powers to transfer out of the Council’s accounts
1244 sundry debtor balances totalling £121,118.83 and 684
Housing Benefit overpayment balances totalling £100,844.15 be
noted.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure the effective
management of the Council’s resources.
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To ensure that the Council
Accounts accurately reflect the correct financial
position.
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C177 |
Local Care Leavers Offer PDF 72 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the proposal
to consult on the draft Local Care Leaver
Offer.
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RESOLVED -
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That the draft Local Care
Leaver Offer as set out in appendix 2 to the report be endorsed for
the purpose of consultation and engagement with
stakeholders.
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That a further report
recommending a final Local Offer be submitted to Cabinet following
the proposed consultation activity.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure the Council meets
statutory requirements.
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To ensure that Care Leavers are
supported by both the Council and partners in their
transition to independence.
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C178 |
Nomination of a Local Authority School Governor PDF 63 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the nomination
of a local authority governor to a school seeking to
retain their local authority governor in accordance with The School
Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations.
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That the nomination of Councillor J Eagle as a
local authority governor of Bede Community Primary School for a
period of 4 years commencing 20 March 2018 be approved.
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That it be noted the term of
office is determined by the school’s Instrument of
Government.
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The above decisions have been made to
ensure the School Governing Body has full
membership.
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C179 |
The Gateshead Fund PDF 101 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the advice of the Gateshead Fund Advisory
Group from its meeting held on 20 February 2018 and specifically in
relation to Round 3 applications for funding from the Gateshead
Fund; Sporting Grants to Individuals/Talented Athlete Scheme and
the approach for the Gateshead Fund 2018/19.
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RESOLVED -
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That the advice of
the Gateshead Fund Advisory Group from 20 February 2018 be endorsed
and specifically:
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The recommendations
for Round 3 of The Gateshead Fund, as set out in appendix 2
paragraph 4 and appendix 3 of the report.
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The recommendations
for Sporting Grants to Individuals and Talented Athletes as set out
in appendix 2 paragraph 4 of the report.
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The recommendation to carry over the remaining
budget of £116,006 to 2018/19 as set out in appendix 2
paragraph 5.2 of the report.
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The agreed approach to the
Gateshead Fund as set out in paragraphs 23 to 27 of the report,
appendix 2 paragraph 5.3 and appendix 4; in particular the
in-principle agreement to support the Newcastle City Futures’
matched Crowdfunding platform with £30,000 from the Gateshead
Fund.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure that the
Gateshead Fund is used to maximise benefits to local communities
and is managed effectively.
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To build capacity
and sustainability in voluntary and community organisations in
Gateshead.
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C180 |
Contract Award to Switch2 Energy Ltd PDF 67 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a contract award to Switch 2 Energy Ltd, for heat metering
services, made under delegated powers by the Strategic Director,
Communities and Environment.
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That the action taken by the
Strategic Director, Communities and Environment in awarding the
contract for heat metering services to Switch 2 Energy Ltd, in
accordance with powers under the Council’s Constitution
– Part 2 General Delegations to Managers, paragraph 4(e) be
noted and endorsed.
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The above decision has been made to
ensure the Council has appropriate services in place
before supplying heat to domestic customers who are part of the
High-rise Energy Infrastructure for Gateshead Housing Tenants
(HEIGHTS) project.
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C181 |
Responses to Consultation PDF 58 KB
Report of the Chief Executive
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to responses to
recent consultations.
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That the responses to the following
consultations be endorsed:
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Fair Funding Relative Needs and Resources – Ministry for Housing, Communities and
Local Government (MHCLG)
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Proposed changes to the Planning System regarding
the use of Planning Conditions – MHCLG.
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The above decision has been made to enable the
Council to contribute responses to the consultations.
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C182 |
Petitions Schedule PDF 57 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 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 action on petitions received.
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C183 |
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
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Minutes:
RESOLVED -
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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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C184 |
Gateshead Quays Update
Report of the Strategic Directors, Communities
& Environment, Corporate Resources and Corporate Services &
Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the provision of grant funding to the Council’s
development partner Ask Patrizia
(GQ) LLP (the joint venture vehicle created by Ask
Real Estate Ltd
and PATRIZIA UK Ltd (A&P)), ensuring that any public
sector resources directed to the project are utilised in a state
aid compliant manner and to the proposal to accept Local Growth
Fund (LGF) monies awarded to the Gateshead Quays Project by the
North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP).
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That the provision of grant
funding to the Council’s development partner Ask
Patrizia (GQ) LLP be approved.
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That the Strategic Director,
Corporate Resources be authorised to approve the detailed
application for funding from Ask Patrizia (GQ) LLP following consultation with the Strategic
Directors, Corporate Services & Governance and Communities
& Environment.
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That the acceptance of the
grant funding from LGF be approved and the Strategic Directors,
Corporate Services & Governance and Corporate Resources be
authorised to agree the detailed grant conditions.
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The above decisions have been made to progress
the development of the Gateshead Quays site.
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C185 |
Proposed Letting - Hillgate Quay
Report of the Strategic Directors, Communities
& Environment, Corporate Resources and Corporate Services &
Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a new approach to the temporary development of Hillgate Quay and Council investment in the
project, in order to meet objectives of ensuring a quality
attraction on Gateshead Quays for the Great Exhibition of the North
(GEOTN), job creation, community use and increasing visitors to the
area in advance of longer term development of the site.
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RESOLVED -
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That the recommendations set out in the report
be approved for the reasons stated.
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C186 |
Lyndhurst Housing Development for Gateshead Trading Company
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the award of a construction contract to Kier Living Ltd
via the SCAPE National Minor Works Framework, for
delivery of construction works for the development of 36 houses at
Lyndhurst former school site.
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That the contract award to Kier Living Ltd in
the sum set out in the report, via the SCAPE National Minor Works
Framework 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 Director, Corporate
Services and Governance.
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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.
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To
contribute to new housing development towards the Councils Core
Strategy.
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To
ensure the early re-use of an under used brownfield site.
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To
ensure the development of new affordable housing in the area.
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C187 |
Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure Support Service
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
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That the service specification as set out in
appendix 2 to the report be approved.
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That the joint procurement of a
VCS Infrastructure Support Service for Newcastle and Gateshead on
the basis set out in the report, with Gateshead acting as lead
partner be approved.
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The above decisions have been made to
help support the growth and development of the VCS
sector in Gateshead.
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