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C59 |
Apologies for absence
Minutes:
Apologies for absence have been received from
Councillor J Adams.
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C60 |
Minutes PDF 83 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve as a correct
record the minutes of the last meeting held on 18 September
2018
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 18
September 2018 were approved as a correct record and signed by the
Chair.
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C61 |
Go Gateshead Sport and Leisure - Capital Programme Developments PDF 103 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to capital programme developments at Gateshead International
Stadium and Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre.
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RESOLVED -
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That the progression of the
projects at Gateshead International Stadium and Blaydon Leisure and
Primary Care Centre, as detailed in the report be
approved.
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That the Appointment of Robinson Low Francis
Ltd (RLF) as the Principal Designer and Project Manager via the
Football Foundation Framework be approved and the Strategic
Director, Corporate Services and Governance be authorised to agree
the terms and conditions of the appointment, together with any
variations that may be required during the projects.
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That the awards and entering into contracts
with the successful companies following a tender process (carried
out by RLF through the Football Foundation framework) to deliver
the schemes be approved, subject to the approval of the terms and
conditions by the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and
Governance in accordance with the Constitution.
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That acceptance of external
funding from the Football Foundation and Sport England (if
successful) to help finance the projects be approved, subject to
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the funding.
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That the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources following consultation with the Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance, be authorised to formally accept
the Football Foundation and Sport England awards and associated
terms and conditions.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To support the
recommendations of the Gateshead Sport Strategy documents, most
notably the outcomes associated with the current Gateshead Football
Plan.
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To improve access to
sport and leisure provision for the residents of
Gateshead.
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(C)
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To support the
sustainability of the Go Gateshead Sport and Leisure facility
portfolio.
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C62 |
Tenders for the Supply of Goods and Services PDF 73 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to tenders
received for Mobile Voice and Data Services.
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RESOLVED -
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That that the tender received
from Telefonica UK Limited (O2) be accepted for the Contract for
Mobile Voice and Data Services for an initial period of 60 months
with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month
periods.
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The above decision has been made because a
comprehensive evaluation of the tenders received has
been undertaken and the accepted tender is the most economically
advantageous tender submitted.
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C63 |
Gateshead Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy PDF 136 KB
Report of the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
recommending the Council to approve the
Gateshead Private Sector Housing Enforcement
Policy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to
approve:
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the Gateshead Private Sector
Housing Enforcement Policy as set out in appendix 2 to the
report;
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the use of the above provisions
of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, that seek to tackle the rogue
landlords and property agents who knowingly rent out unsafe and
substandard accommodation; and
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that the Council’s
Constitution is amended to include a delegation to the Service
Director, Development, Transport and Public Protection to implement
the above provisions on behalf of the Council.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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The Council has a duty to
comply with the new legislation.
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(B)
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To enable the use of
the powers to tackle the poor standard and management of rented
homes and to provide the Council with an alternative to
prosecution.
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(C)
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Use of the powers will
protect tenants, discourage unscrupulous behaviour by landlords and
complement other interventions and public and private investment in
neighbourhoods where there are high concentrations of private
rented homes.
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C64 |
Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation Policy PDF 108 KB
Report of the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve a revised Houses in Multiple
Occupation (HMO) policy, setting out how the law relating to HMOs
will be implemented in Gateshead.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to:
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approve the revised
HMO Policy as set out in appendix 2 to the report, that sets out
how the Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation will
be implemented in Gateshead;
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approve an amendment to the
Council’s Constitution to include a delegation to the Service
Director, Development, Transport and Public Protection to have
responsibility for implementing the provisions of The Licensing of
Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Description) (England)
Order 2018, and the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation
(Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018 in
Gateshead; and
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Approve the reviewed HMO
licence fee structure as set out in appendix 1 to the
report.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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The Council has a duty
to effectively implement the Mandatory Licensing of HMOs in the
Borough.
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(B)
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Implementation of
Mandatory HMO Licensing protects vulnerable tenants against
unscrupulous landlords and communities against the impact of badly
managed HMOs.
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C65 |
Local Digital Declaration PDF 90 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to sign the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local
Government and the Government Digital Service Local Digital
Declaration.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to endorse and
sign the Local Digital Declaration.
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The above decision has been made to
ensure that the Council is able to access the
support and funding required to deliver good digital public
services that meet best practice and standards.
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C66 |
Treasury Management Performance to 30 September 2018 PDF 80 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a review of Treasury Management performance for the six months
to 30 September 2018, covering investments and
borrowing.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Treasury Management Performance to 30
September 2018 be noted.
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The above decision has been made to
contribute to sound financial management and the
long-term financial sustainability of the Council.
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C67 |
Annual Fostering and Adoption Services Reports 2017-18 PDF 70 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Fostering
and Adoption Services Annual Reports for 2017/18.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Fostering and Adoption Services
Annual Reports for 2017/18 be endorsed.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure that the needs of
children, young people and families continue to be met.
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(B)
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To ensure the most effective
use of resources and alignment of programmes.
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To ensure the Council fulfils
its statutory duties.
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C68 |
Re-appointment of a Local Authority Governor PDF 61 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the
re-appointment of Councillor M Hall as a local authority governor
on the Cedars Academy.
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RESOLVED -
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That Councillor M Hall be re-appointed as a
local authority governor on the Cedars Academy for a period of four
years with effect from 17 September 2018.
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(ii)
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That it be noted the term of office is
determined by the Academy’s Articles of Association.
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The above decision has been made to ensure the
Academy has full membership.
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C69 |
Draft Housing Strategy 2019-2030 PDF 114 KB
Report of the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the draft
Housing Strategy and to undertaking consultation upon it.
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RESOLVED -
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That the draft Strategy form
the basis for public consultation, for a period of six weeks, the
period to run as soon as possible.
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That the principle methods of
consultation to be the Council’s Consultation Portal and use
of Council News.
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(iii)
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That further consultation with
Councillors to be held through a Members’ Seminar and
Corporate Advisory Group meetings as required.
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That a final draft of the Strategy to be
submitted to Cabinet following completion of the consultation.
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The above decisions have been made to
ensure appropriate and wide consultation on the
draft strategy is held and to allow Cabinet to consider
possible revisions to the draft strategy in the light of feedback
from the consultation.
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C70 |
Gateshead Local Plan - Making Spaces for Growing Places (MSGP) (Development Management Policies, Allocations and Designations) - Submission Draft PDF 134 KB
Report of the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to publishing
the Making Spaces for Growing Places (MSGP)
Submission Draft Local Plan document; MSGP Policies Map and the
Plan’s supporting evidence base.
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RESOLVED -
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That the publication for
consultation of the MSGP Submission Draft Local Plan document be
approved.
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That the publication for
consultation of the Submission Draft MSGP Policies Map be
approved.
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That the publication for
consultation of the Plan’s supporting evidence base,
including an updated Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
(SHLAA) and Employment Land Review (ELR), and a new Viability and
Deliverability Report be approved.
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That the Service Director,
Development, Transport and Public Protection, following
consultation with the Cabinet Members for Environment &
Transport, Housing and Economy, be authorised to make any changes
necessary to MSGP and supporting documentation for public
consultation.
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That the Service Director,
Development, Transport and Public Protection, following
consultation with the Cabinet Members for Environment &
Transport, Housing and Economy, be authorised to prepare Duty to
Co-operate statements and enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with surrounding
authorities.
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The above decisions have been made to
progress the development of the Gateshead Local Plan
as required by government policy and statutory obligations under
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Localism Act 2011 and
Town and Country Planning (Local Plans) Regulations 2012 (as
amended).
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C71 |
Gateshead Thrive Fund 2018/19 Round One Applications PDF 80 KB
Report of the Acting Strategic Director,
Communities and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the
recommendations of the Gateshead Thrive Fund Advisory Group in
relation to Round 1 applications for
funding from the Fund and Sporting Grants to Individuals/Talented
Athlete Scheme.
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RESOLVED -
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That the
recommendations for Round 1 of The Gateshead Thrive Fund, as set
out in appendices 2 and 3 to the report be approved.
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(ii)
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That the
recommendations for Sporting Grants to Individuals/Talented Athlete
Scheme as set out in appendix 2 to the report be
approved.
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That the proposal
from the Advisory Group regarding the Talented Athlete/Sporting
Grants applications process as set out in the report be
approved.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure that the
Gateshead Thrive 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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(Councillors M Brain and C Donovan declared
personal and non pecuniary interests in the above matter due to
their connections with organisations recommended for funding and
withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was under
consideration).
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C72 |
Property Management Report PDF 57 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to surplus declarations of Council property and to the surrender
and award of new leases of Council property.
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RESOLVED -
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That Tynedale House Promoting
Independence Centre, Ryton, be declared surplus to the
Council’s requirements.
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That Felling Park Depot, Holly
Hill, Felling, be declared surplus to the Council’s
requirements.
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That the surrender of the
current leases of Site 6b Saltmeadows
Road, from Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue (“the
Tenant”); the re-grant of a 125
year lease to Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue on the terms
outlined in appendix 3 to the report be approved and the Strategic
Director, Corporate Services and Governance be authorised to agree
the detailed terms.
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That the surrender and renewal
of the current lease of Site 9 South Shore Road, East Gateshead
Industrial Estate from Cool Designs Limited (“the
Tenant”); the grant of a new lease for a term of 125 years to
the Tenant on the terms outlined in appendix 4 to the report be
approved and the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and
Governance be authorised to agree the detailed terms.
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The above decisions have been made to
manage resources and rationalise the Council’s
assets in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy and Management
Plan.
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(Councillor G Haley declared a personal and
non
pecuniary interest in the lease of Site 6b
Saltmeadows Road because he represents
the Council on the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority and
withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was under
consideration).
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C73 |
Petitions Schedule PDF 57 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to an 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 action taken on them be
noted.
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The above decision has been made to
inform the Cabinet of the progress of the
petitions.
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C74 |
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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C75 |
Speculative Office Development in Baltic Quarter
Report of the Service Director, Council
Housing, Design and Technical Services
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the provision
of additional capital expenditure on the Speculative Office
development in Baltic Quarter, following submission of final costs
by Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd and the inclusion of additional
costs for contract award.
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RESOLVED -
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That the revised Capital Programme allocation
for the Speculative Office development as detailed in the report be
approved.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reasons:
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To stimulate development in one
of Gateshead’s primary employment areas – Baltic
Business Quarter; and assist in the process of driving rents
upwards to a level at which the private sector can re-enter the
market.
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To provide Grade A* office
accommodation to meet evidenced demand for office space in the
Gateshead and Newcastle Urban Core.
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To ensure that there is a range of
accommodation options, including move on space, to meet the needs
of existing tenants, growing indigenous businesses and inward
investors, thereby capturing and retaining companies and employment
opportunities of up to 500 jobs within Gateshead.
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To maximise income from
Business Rates, within the ADZ, and creating an income generating
asset for the Council, delivering a profit over its lifetime.
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To give confidence to the
market that the Council is committed to creating the right
environment in Gateshead in which businesses can grow and
prosper.
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To demonstrate that the
Council, as a developer, can deliver a distinctive and high quality
product to the market, establishing the Gateshead Quays / Baltic
Business Quarter area as a viable business location of choice for
end users.
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To utilise the Council’s
land and property portfolio to support the Council’s policy
priorities in accordance with the provisions of the Council’s
Corporate Asset Strategy and Management Plan 2015 –
2020.
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C76 |
Accelerated Construction Programme - Expression of Interest for Funding
Report of the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection
Minutes:
Consideration has
been given to an update on the Expression of
Interest for funding for Accelerated Construction made to Homes
England last year and to the acceptance of the funding offer in
principle from Homes England.
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That the acceptance of the
funding offer in respect of the Kelvin Grove, Askew Road West,
Clasper Village and Exemplar Neighbourhood (Freight Depot) sites be
approved in principle, subject to further consultation with Homes
England and where appropriate, the Council’s existing
developer partners, to understand the viability position of each
site.
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That the Service Director,
Development, Transport & Public Protection, following
consultation with the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources and
Strategic Director, Corporate Services & Governance, be
authorised to approve the terms of the funding offer for each
site
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That where appropriate, the use
of Homes England Delivery Partner Panel 3 framework to assist the
Council in selecting a preferred developer to bring forward
development on the relevant sites be approved.
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That further detailed reports
be submitted to Cabinet relating to the disposal of each of the
sites and the proposed delivery approach.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To promote the accelerated delivery of homes
within the Borough.
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(B)
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To enable the development of sites which are
currently stalled due to viability and associated remediation
costs.
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To help meet housing need in the Borough.
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To realise the
Council’s policies and objectives in relation to Thrive and
housing growth.
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C77 |
New Gibside Special School - Consultant Appointment
Report of the Service Director, Council
Housing, Design and Technical Services
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to endorsing the action taken by the Service Director, Council
Housing, Design and Technical Services in entering into a
consultancy contract with Perfect Circle JV Limited to assist the
design development of the proposed New Gibside Special School, and to provide a delegation
to allow further activities by project stage if
required.
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That the action taken by Service Director,
Council Housing, Design and Technical Services to enter into a
contract dated 19 January 2018 with Perfect Circle JV Limited to
inform the scheme and estimate reported to Cabinet in June 2018 be
endorsed.
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That the Service Director,
Council Housing, Design and Technical Services be authorised to
instruct further activities by project stage as may be necessary
under the above consultant appointment, including if appropriate,
the novation of the appointed consultant to the selected SCAPE
Major Works Framework contractor, following consultation with the
Strategic Director, Corporate Resources and subject to approval of
any contracts or contract variations by the Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance in accordance with the
Constitution.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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(A)
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To establish costs to deliver the new
school.
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To achieve the construction
programme to deliver the increased pupil places.
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C78 |
Gateshead Football Club
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to an arrangement
to settle historic debt owed to the Council by Gateshead Football
Club.
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That the settlement arrangement with the
Football Club as detailed in the report be approved.
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(ii)
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That the proposal to agree a
new license arrangement with the Football Club as detailed in the
report be approved.
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The above decisions have been made to
enable the development of an agreement which is fit
for purpose and provides a clear approach to the financial
relationship between the two parties in the future.
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