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C53 |
Minutes PDF 378 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve as a correct
record the minutes of the last meeting held on 18 July 2017.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 18
July 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the
Chair.
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C54 |
Academy Conversion of the Behaviour Support Service PDF 377 KB
Report of the Chief Executive and Strategic
Director, Corporate Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the implications of the Academy Order in
respect of the Behavioural Support Service and to the proposed
property arrangements to
support the conversionof the Behaviour SupportServiceto AcademyStatus.
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The alternative accommodation options to those
being recommended, but which have been discounted, included using
Eslington School, the Dryden Centre,
and a new build option.
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RESOLVED -
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That The
Strategic Director, Corporate Services & Governance, be
authorised to negotiate and agree with the River Tees Multi-Academy
Trust (MAT) the necessary legal documentation to implement the
proposals set out below, following consultation with the Leader of
the Council and Cabinet Member for Children and Young
People:
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a) the
Millway site be transferred to the MAT
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appropriate arrangements are offered to enable it to
occupy the building in the short term
pending
identification of more suitable accommodation;
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b) the
former Ravensworth Terrace Primary
School be
transferred to the MAT for such limited period as
necessary to allow a more suitable long term site to be
identified in agreement with the MAT, to be used for
the ‘Medically not fit for School’ provision, as this
building is considered suitable for this purpose with
minimal adaptation. (Should a more suitable site be
identified in time for delivery of the service in January
2018, the matter will be referred again to Cabinet for
consideration.);
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c) officers
progress the discussion to replace the use by
the Pupil Referral Unit of Heworth
Welfare Hall (which is a Trust
Property and as such cannot be transferred to
the MAT), with the former Brandling Community Centre
with the intention of transferring the Community Centre
to the MAT in the short term, to ensure it has
sufficient
accommodation to enable it to meet the service need;
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d) the
excluded pupil provision, including the alternative
education provision, be transferred to the current site of
Gibside special school when it is
expected to be
vacated in 2020, or such other site deemed suitable,
subject to satisfactory outcome of service delivery by
the MAT which will enable the
MAT to provide an
enhanced service for the benefit of pupils in the
borough. This option would release accommodation at
Millway and the former Brandling
Community Centre;
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e)
subject to agreeing replacing the former
Brandling
Community Centre with Heworth Welfare
Hall, the
Welfare Hall will be transferred to
Fighting Chance
Foundation Community Interest Organisation pursuant
to the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy
thereby helping to sustain the future of the
organisation.
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That a
further report be submitted to Cabinet
within twelve months on options for the transfer of alternative
sites to the River Tees Multi-Academy Trust (such as Gibside school site, expected to be vacated in
2020) and release of some or all the sites initially transferred
under recommendation (i)
above.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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(A)
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To enable the Academy Order to be implemented
in January 2018.
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(B)
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To enable the Council to meets its
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C55 |
Contract for Consultancy Services to Prepare Evidence Base for MetroGreen Area Action Plan PDF 274 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the tenders
received for the contract for Consultancy Services
to Prepare the Evidence Base for MetroGreen Area Action Plan.
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RESOLVED -
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That the tender from Mott
MacDonald, Newcastle upon Tyne, be accepted for the contract
for Consultancy Services to Prepare the Evidence
Base for the MetroGreen Area Action
Plan under the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) Multidisciplinary
Panel Framework for a period of 12 months commencing 9 October 2017
for the completion of Stages 1 & 2 with the option to extend up
to the maximum of 24 months for the completion of Stages 3 to
7.
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The above decision has been made following a
comprehensive evaluation of the tenders received and
the accepted tender best meets the technically challenging
requirements of the commission and is the most economically
advantageous tender submitted.
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C56 |
Annual Report of the Audit and Standards Committee 2016/17 PDF 255 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Audit and
Standards Committee Annual Report for 2016/17 and to referring it
to the Council for consideration.
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RESOLVED -
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That the annual
report of the Audit and Standards Committee for 2016/17
be endorsed and that it be referred to
Council.
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The above decision has been made to
strengthen the Council’s
arrangements for oversight by councillors of governance, audit,
risk management, the internal control framework, value for money and efficiency.
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C57 |
Proposal to introduce charges for Food Hygiene Rescoring Visits PDF 173 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to agree to the introduction of a new
charge for undertaking Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) re-rating
visits carried out by the Environmental Health Team within the
Development, Transport and Public Protection service.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended
to approve the implementation of a charge of £160 for
undertaking a FHRS re-rating.
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The above decision has been made to achieve full cost recovery for this non-statutory
work.
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C58 |
Introduction of a Dog Control Order PDF 190 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a consultation being carried out on the introduction
of a Dog Control Order.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to
approve:
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(i)
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Consultation for a period of six weeks on the
introduction of a Dog Control Order as set out below, subject to
exemptions as appropriate for assistance dogs:
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Requirement
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Area Covered
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To remove dog faeces from land
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Boroughwide
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To put a dog on a lead when requested
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Boroughwide
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To keep a dog on a lead at all times
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All Cemeteries and School sites within the
Borough
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The penalty for breaching the Order is a fine of up to
£1000 on conviction or a Fixed Penalty Notice of
£80.
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(ii)
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Subject to no representations being received
within the consultation period, the Order be adopted.
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(iii)
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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 which
reflects the seriousness with which residents view the issues and
allows Officers to take robust action where required.
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C59 |
Safeguarding Boards Update PDF 276 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Annual Report 2016/17 and Business Plan 2017/18 for the
Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and the Annual Report
2016/17 and updated Strategic Plan 2016/2019 for the Safeguarding
Adults Board (SAB).
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RESOLVED -
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That the Annual Report 2016/17
and Business Plan 2017/18 for the Local Safeguarding Children Board
(LSCB) and the Annual Report 2016/17 and updated Strategic Plan
2016/2019 for the Safeguarding Adults Board be endorsed.
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The above decision has been made to
ensure that statutory duties of the Gateshead Local
Safeguarding Children Board and Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Board
are met.
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C60 |
Better Care Fund 2017-19 Submission for Gateshead PDF 505 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Better Care Fund submission for Gateshead for 2017-19 in
order to
support health and social care services to provide integrated care
for the benefit of local people in ways that are sustainable for
the local health and care economy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Better Care Fund
submission for Gateshead for 2017-19 be endorsed.
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That it be noted that at the request of the
Health and Wellbeing Board the submission Narrative Plan contained
a statement setting
out concerns about government expectations relating to local
performance against the metric for Delayed Transfers of
Care.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To enable the Council, working
with local partners and local communities, to take forward the
2017-19 Better Care Fund plan for Gateshead to support integrated
health and care for the benefit of local people.
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To help ensure that the health
and care economy is sustainable for the future and is in a position
to respond to demographic and funding pressures across the
system.
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C61 |
Nomination of Local Authority School Governors and Appointment of an Academy Governor PDF 250 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Care,
Wellbeing and Learning
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to:
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a)
Nominating Local Authority Governors to schools seeking to retain
their Local
Authority governor in accordance with The School Governance
(Constitution)
(England) Regulations 2012.
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b) Appointing a
Local Authority governor in accordance with Article 51 (Articles
of Association of Academies) to an academy seeking to retain their
Local
Authority governor.
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RESOLVED -
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That the five nominations and
the appointment of Local Authority Governors as set out below be
approved:
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School
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Nomination
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Date from
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Ravensworth
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Cllr Neil Weatherley
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8 September 2017
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Dryden & Hilltop Federation
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Cllr David Bradford
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12 September 2017
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High Spen
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Cllr Maria Hall
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12 September 2017
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Lobley Hill
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Cllr Catherine Donovan
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6 July 2017
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Eslington and
Furrowfield Federation
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Cllr Angela Douglas
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1 September 2017
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Academy
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Appointment
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Date from
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Whickham
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Cllr David Bradford
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12 September 2017
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That it be noted that the term
of office in respect of Schools is determined by the school’s
Instrument of Government and for the Academy is determined by its
Articles of Association.
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The above decisions have been made to
ensure the School Governing Bodies and the Academy
have full membership.
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C62 |
Rationalisation of Bowling Greens PDF 402 KB
Report of the Strategic Directors, Communities
& Environment and Corporate Resources
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the
implementation of the proposed rationalisation plan
for bowling green provision in Gateshead.
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Representations were received from
representatives of the Northumberland and Durham Bowling
Association and individual club members about aspects of the
proposals and issues regarding the timing of implementation.
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RESOLVED -
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That the proposals to
rationalise the bowling green provision in Gateshead as outlined in
Appendix 4 to the report be approved.
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That the deferment of the
proposals to the 1 April 2018, to enable a number of feasibility
studies regarding asset transfers, outlined in Appendix 4 to be
assessed be approved and it be noted that if it is deemed not
feasible, then the Council will stop maintaining these
facilities.
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That it be further noted that the Council will
work closely with the Northumberland and Durham Bowling Association
and Bowling Clubs on finding ways and solutions to ensure as far as
possible that the rationalisation plan is implemented in such a way
that is feasible for all parties.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To achieve the budget
saving identified as part of the 2017/2018 budget setting
process.
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To maintain an
accessible and equitable supply of bowling greens across the
Borough.
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To maintain an
accessible and equitable supply of bowling greens across the
Borough.
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C63 |
Gateshead Bus Alliances PDF 178 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the extension of joint working with Nexus and bus operators to
the whole of Gateshead and, in particular, a revised agreement and
relaunch for the East Gateshead Quality Bus Partnership as the East
Gateshead Bus Alliance.
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RESOLVED -
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That the expansion of the area covered by the
East Gateshead Bus Alliance and the establishment of a West
Gateshead Bus Alliance be approved.
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That the Voluntary Agreement for the East
Gateshead Bus Alliance through to 30 September 2022, as set out in
Appendix 3 to the report be approved.
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That the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection be authorised to make any necessary
minor changes to this Agreement, following consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport before formal
signing.
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That a further report be submitted to Cabinet,
setting out the Voluntary Agreement for a West Gateshead Bus
Alliance, in due course.
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The above decisions have been made to support
a sustainable transport system capable of meeting
the borough’s environmental, social and economic
objectives.
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C64 |
Gateshead Fund 2017/18 Round One Applications PDF 287 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the advice of
Gateshead Fund Advisory Group to Cabinet, specifically:
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a) The approach for the Gateshead Fund for
2017/18;
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b) Round 1 applications for capacity
building funding;
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c) Sporting Grants to Individuals; and
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d) The early release of the Gateshead Fund to
the Community Foundation.
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RESOLVED -
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That the advice of the Gateshead Fund Advisory
Group from 8 September 2017 be accepted and specifically:
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The approach for The Gateshead Fund for
2017/18 as set out in paragraphs 10 and 11, and Appendix 3 of the report;
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The recommendations for Round 1of The
Gateshead Fund as set out in Appendix 2 paragraph 4and Appendix 4
of the report;
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The recommendations for Gateshead Volunteers
Month as set out in Appendix 5 of the report;
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The recommendations for Sporting Grants to
Individuals as set out in Appendix 2 paragraph 4 of the report;
and
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The recommendation that the Council releases
The Gateshead Fund allocation prior to each round to enable awards
to be made to applicants immediately after the Cabinet has accepted
the recommendations provided by the Advisory Group as set out in
paragraph 25 and Appendix 2 paragraph 5.1 of the report.
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The above decisions have 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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(Councillor McNestry declared a personal and
non-pecuniary interest in the above matter and took no part in the
discussion or voting thereon, because he is Chair of one of the
recipient organisations, namely NRASS).
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C65 |
Decisions taken under Delegated Powers during Summer Recess 2017 PDF 265 KB
Report of the Strategic Directors, Communities
& Environment and Corporate Services & Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the decisions made under delegated powers during the summer
recess 2017.
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RESOLVED -
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That the decisions made by the
Strategic Director, Communities and Environment under delegated
powers as set out in Appendix 2 to this report relating to the
award of contracts to Wilmott Dixon Construction for
Regent Court HEIGHTs and Fabric Works;
Harlow Green External & Internal Works for contract values
totalling £19,623,854 and to Balfour Beatty
Civil Engineering Limited for the extension of the district
heating and private wire from the Civic Centre to the Leisure
Centre for a contract value amounting to £2,742,012 be
noted.
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That the decision of the
Strategic Director, Communities and Environment, following
consultation with the Strategic Directors, Corporate Resources and
Corporate Services and Governance to award the contract
for the supply installation and maintenance of bus
lane enforcement cameras and associated review and notice
processing services to Capita Business Services Limited on 18
August 2017, following an OJEU compliant tender process, for
a period of 24 months commencing 18 August 2017 with the option to
extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods be noted.
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C66 |
Surrender and Re-grant of lease at Oakwood and Wealcroft Leam Lane Gateshead PDF 212 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the grant of a new lease of land at Oakwood and Wealcroft, LeamLane.
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That the land at Oakwood as set
out in the plan attached to the report,
be declared surplus to the Council’srequirements.
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That a surrender of the
existing lease and authorisation of the grant of a 35 year lease of
the land at Oakwood and
Wealcroft to the Trustees of Leam
Rangers Youth Football Club at an initial annual rent of
£1,900, subject to 5 yearly rent reviews be
approved.
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The above decisions have been made to manage
resources and rationalise the Council’s assets inline with
the Corporate Asset Strategy and ManagementPlan.
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C67 |
Lease renewal of land to the rear of Lead Road Greenside PDF 213 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been
given to the lease renewal of land to the rear of Lead Road,
Greenside.
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That the authorisation
of the grant of a 35 year lease to the Trustees of Greenside
Football Club at an initial rent of £500 per annum, subject
to 5 yearly rentreviews be approved.
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The above decision has been made to manage
resources and rationalise the Council’s assets inline with
the Corporate Asset Strategy and ManagementPlan.
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C68 |
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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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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C69 |
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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C70 |
Sale of Land to Keepmoat Homes Limited at Ravensworth Road, Dunston
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the sale of land, shown edged black and referred to as Phase 2
on the plan attached to the report, to Keepmoat Homes Limited
(KHL). The land is subject to a Development Agreement dated 4
December 2013 between the Council and KHL and together with Phase 1
forms part of the wider redevelopment of Ravensworth Road, Dunston.
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That the variation to the terms
of the Development Agreement to allow KHL to purchase the Phase 2
subject site as set out in the plan attached to the report, in
advance of the practical completion of Phase 1 be
approved.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reasons:
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To achieve a capital receipt
earlier than expected in the development programme.
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To accelerate housing delivery
in Dunston by 12 months by facilitating the early commencement of
the construction of 45 new residential dwellings, including 4
Lifetime compliant dwellings and 1 wheelchair designed dwelling in
accordance with the reserved matters application
(DC/15/00817/REM).
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To achieve all the regeneration
objectives of the Ravensworth Road
redevelopment project.
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