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C76 |
Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
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C77 |
Minutes PDF 308 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve the
minutes of the last meeting held on 15 October 2019
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting
of the Cabinet held on 15 October 2019 were approved as a correct
record and signed by the Chair.
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C78 |
Gateshead International Stadium - Investment to host International Athletics PDF 331 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
improvements to the track surface and lighting at Gateshead
International Stadium to support the delivery of major
events.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That the realignment of the Capital Programme of
£0.387m to improve the sports facilities at Gateshead
International Stadium be approved.
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(ii)
That the Service Director, Major Projects and
Corporate Property be given delegated authority to negotiate a
tender and award the contract within the agreed budget through the
SCAPE framework.
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(iii)
That a further report be received outlining the
impact of major events in Gateshead, specifically the Tour of
Britain 2019 and World Transplant Games 2019.
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(iv)
That a further report be received on the solution
for the East Terrace canopy.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To enhance Gateshead’s reputation as a host of
major international sporting events and support the delivery of the
Council’s Thrive policy.
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(B)
To support the sustainability and raise the profile
of key Gateshead assets most notably Gateshead International
Stadium.
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(C)
To meet contractual requirements and provide an IAAF
Class 1 certified athletics venue to host World Class
Athletics.
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(D)
To improve access to sport and leisure provision for
the residents of Gateshead.
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C79 |
Revenue Budget 2nd Quarter Review 2019/20 PDF 291 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the latest monitoring position on the revenue budget 2019/20 at the
end of the second quarter.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That the revenue expenditure position at the end of
the second quarter, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be
noted.
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(ii)
That Council be recommended to approve an amendment
to the net revenue budget for 2019/20 from £206.999m to
£207.262 to account for the additional better care grant
funding.
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The above decisions have been
made to contribute to sound financial management and the long-term
financial sustainability of the Council.
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C80 |
Capital Programme and Prudential Indicators 2019/20 PDF 363 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the latest position on the capital programme 2019/20 and Prudential
Indicators at the end of the first quarter to 30 September
2019.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That Council be recommended to approve all
variations to the Capital Programme 2019/20 as the revised
programme, as detailed in Appendix 2.
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(ii)
That Council be recommended to approve the financing
of the revised programme.
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(iii)
That it be confirmed to Council that 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 out for 2019/20 have been
breached.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To ensure the optimum use of the Council’s
capital resources in 2019/20.
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(B)
To accommodate changes to the Council’s
in-year capital expenditure plans.
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(C)
To ensure performance has been assessed against the
approved Prudential Limits.
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C81 |
Capital Strategy 2020/21 to 2024/25 PDF 359 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the Capital Strategy for 2020/21 to 2024/25 to support the
framework used to set and monitor the Capital Programme.
RESOLVED -
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That
Council be recommended to approve the Capital Strategy, as set out
at Appendix 2 to the report.
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The above decisions have been
made to support the framework used to set and monitor the Capital
Programme.
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C82 |
Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2020/21 PDF 277 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2020/21.
RESOLVED -
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That
Council be recommended to:
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(i)
approve the proposed Local Council Tax Support
Scheme, as set out in the report; and
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(ii)
delegate powers to the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital to provide regulations to give effect to the
scheme.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To meet the statutory requirements of the Local
Government and Finance Act 2012 in relation to the establishment of
a framework for localised council tax support.
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(B)
To mitigate the impact of the welfare reform changes
on council tax support claimants.
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(C)
To mitigate the impact of funding reductions on
Council finances.
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(D)
To support the Council’s Thrive policy priority.
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C83 |
Treasury Management Performance to 30 September 2019 PDF 325 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the Treasury Management performance for the six months to 30
September 2019, covering investments and borrowing.
RESOLVED -
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That
Council be recommended to note the Treasury Management performance
for the six months to 30 September 2019.
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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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C84 |
Gateshead Quays Development Framework PDF 9 MB
Report of the Acting Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the Gateshead Quays Development Framework Consultation Feedback
Report.
RESOLVED -
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That
Council be recommended to:
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(i)
note the Gateshead Quays Development Framework
Consultation Feedback Report, as set out in Appendix 4 of the
report;
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(ii)
make the Consultation Feedback Report available
along with the amended Development Framework for over 30 days on
the Council’s website and in the Civic Centre
reception;
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(iii)
approve the Gateshead Quays Development Framework,
set out in Appendix 2 to the report, subject to any minor
modifications arising from the consultation on the Feedback Report
and amended Framework;
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(iv)
delegate authority to the Strategic Director,
Economy, Innovation and Growth, following consultation with the
Cabinet member for Transport and Environment, to make any minor
changes necessary to the Gateshead Quays Development framework in
light of any further representations received during the
consultation; and
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(v)
delegate authority to the Strategic Director,
Economy, Innovation and Growth, following consultation with the
Cabinet member for Transport and Environment, to approve the
Adoption Statement and publish the final Gateshead Quays
Development Framework.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach
to site development and infrastructure provision to facilitate and
accommodate the growth proposed in the CSUCP.
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(B)
To meet statutory obligations and ensure full public
engagement and afford weight to the Framework as a material
planning consideration.
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C85 |
Budget Approach 2020/21 PDF 295 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the Council’s budget approach 2020/21 that will support the
delivery of the Council’s Thrive objectives.
RESOLVED -
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That
the approach and principles contained within the report to guide
the development and setting of the Council’s budget 2020/21
to support the delivery of Thrive objectives be
approved.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To contribute to the good financial management
practice of the Council.
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(B)
To assist the financial sustainability of the
Council over the medium to long term.
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C86 |
Gateshead Climate Change Emergency and Proposed Climate Change Strategy PDF 358 KB
Report of Acting Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
progress against the commitments made in the climate emergency
motion.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That the commencement of a borough-wide audit of
carbon emissions be approved.
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(ii)
That the production of a Climate Change Emergency
Strategy and Action Plan be approved.
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(iii)
That the development of a programme of engagement be
approved.
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(iv)
That further update reports be received as this work
progresses.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To ensure an independent view of the action required
is provided quickly.
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(B)
To ensure that a clear set of actions and broad
objectives to drive change is agreed by the Council and its
community.
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(C)
To ensure engagement of our partners and community
to ensure a Gateshead-wide approach to the issue.
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C87 |
Review of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Policy and Conditions PDF 516 KB
Report of the Acting Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
a public consultation being undertaken on proposed policy and
conditions relating to the licensing of hackney carriage and
private hire vehicles.
RESOLVED -
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That
the proposed policy and conditions be consulted upon during
November, December and January and that a Policy Advisory Group be
asked to consider the results of that consultation and to give its
comments to Cabinet so that a final version can be recommended to
Council for approval.
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The above decisions have been
made so that the policy and conditions relating to Hackney and
Private Hire Vehicle licences can be updated to take into account
national, regional and local priorities and technological changes
in vehicles.
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C88 |
Nomination of Local Authority School Governors PDF 231 KB
Report of the Strategic
Director, Children, Adults and Families
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the nomination of local authority governors to schools in
accordance with The School Governance (Constitution) (England)
Regulations.
RESOLVED -
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That
the nominations for re-appointment of local authority governors to
the schools listed below, for a four year period, as determined by
the Schools’ Instrument of Government, from the date
indicated be approved.
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School
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Nomination
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Date
From
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Bensham Grove Nursery
School
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Councillor Catherine
Donovan
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30.11.2019
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St Aidan’s Church of
England Primary School
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Councillor Gary
Haley
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26.11.2019
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The above decision
has been made to ensure the School Governing Bodies have full
membership.
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C89 |
Exclusion of the Press and Public
The Cabinet may wish to exclude
the press and public from the meeting during consideration of the
following items in accordance with Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to
the Local Government Act 1972.
Minutes:
RESOLVED -
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That the press and public be excluded from the remaining
business in accordance with Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the
Local Government Act 1972.
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C90 |
Gateshead Quays: Multi-Storey Car Park
Report of the Acting Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the development of a new multi-storey car park in the Baltic
Quarter in central Gateshead, to primarily serve the development of
Gateshead Quays.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That the development of a multi-storey car park be
proceeded with and a suitable contractor be engaged via the SCAPE
National Construction Framework (Major Works).
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(ii)
That the Acting Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth be given delegated authority to sign a
delivery agreement via the SCAPE National Construction Framework
(Major Works), for the development of the proposed multi-storey car
park up to preparation of the final business case and developed
design.
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(iii)
That the Acting Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth, following consultation with the Strategic
Directors, Corporate Services and Governance and Resources and
Digital, be given delegated authority to agree the final terms,
scope and costs of the delivery agreement and contracts.
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(iv)
That a further report be received on 21 January 2020
setting out the final business case and subsequent recommendations
regarding the development.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To provide car parking to support the commercial
demands of Gateshead Quays and Baltic Quarter.
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(B)
To manage the assets of the Council’s
non-operational portfolio in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy
and Management Plan 2015-2020.
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C91 |
Gateshead Quays - Hotels
Report of the Acting Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the proposed hotel arrangements on the Gateshead Quays
development.
RESOLVED -
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That
the development of a dual branded hotel at Gateshead Quays be
approved in principle, under a hotel management agreement
structure, in accordance with the proposed heads of terms with the
brand and operator, as set out in the report, and the Acting
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth be given delegated
authority to agree the detailed terms in consultation with the
Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategic
Director, Resources and Digital.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To bring forward the regeneration of Gateshead Quays
and ensure there is appropriate hotel provision relating to the
development.
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(B)
To ensure the proposed hotel brand and hotel
operator inform the design process, helping to optimise the hotels
construction and operation.
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(C)
To ensure there is a long-term commitment from the
proposed brand and operator to provide confidence in the delivery
of the scheme and assist securing development finance.
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(D)
To manage the assets of the Council’s
non-operational portfolio in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy
and Management Plan 2015-2020.
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C92 |
High Street South - Update
Report of the Acting Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
proposals relating to the development of High Street
South.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That the payment of compensation for any acquisition
of estates and interests, within the area shown on the plan in the
report, by negotiation be approved on the basis that there was a
confirmed compulsory purchase order in place authorising the
Council to acquire them.
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(ii)
That a compulsory purchse order be made under
section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to
acquire any remaining estates and interests in properties, shown in
the proposed CPO boundary map 2 in Appendix 2 to the
report.
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(iii)
That the circumstances be noted where the
application of the demolition criteria in the Gateshead Council
Lettings Policy will enable the relocation of private tenants, who
will be able to bid for Gateshead Council properties.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To regenerate High Street South as the area is now
in a critical condition with high levels of blight.
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(B)
To provide new homes and community facilities in the
town centre to improve performance and economic growth.
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(C)
To improve the perception of the town centre of
Gateshead and to provide safe attractive passage with active uses
to and from sites in the town centre.
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(D)
To integrate health and wellbeing in the
regeneration objectives.
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C93 |
Felling Estate Renewal and Regeneration
Report of Strategic Director,
Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the findings of the consultation on the next phase of Felling
Estate Regeneration and the decommissioning of properties at
Crowhall Towers and Sir Godfrey Thomson
Court for the purposes of regeneration of the local
area.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That Crowhall Towers and
Sir Godfrey Thomson Court, including garages, be decommissioned in
order to prepare the demolition proposals, when vacant, for the
purposes of regeneration.
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(ii)
That the prioritisation of tenants in Crowhall Towers and Sir Godfrey Thomson Court for
rehousing, with home loss and disturbance payments made, be
approved.
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(iii)
That the Acting Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth be authorised to enter into negotiations to
acquire the interests, set out in Appendix 1 to the report, using
the power derived from Section 227 of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990 and to pay compensation on the basis that there was a
confirmed compulsory purchase order in place ensuring consistency
with other acquisitions in these circumstances.
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(iv)
That a further report be received on a proposal for
future redevelopment of the site; the approach that should be taken
in relation to the community centre; and the letting of the
demolition contract.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To support priorities for Thrive by working together
to build a better future for the local area through regenerating
and redeveloping to provide more sustainable housing and economic
growth as well as supporting Housing Strategy priorities for
supply, standards and support and ensuring Council accommodation
continues to meet current and future needs and aspirations of
residents.
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(B)
To ensure investment is targeted in the most
appropriate way and that it is focused on long term outcomes and
community needs.
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(C)
To ensure investment is focused on stock that is
sustainable.
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(D)
To meet the requirements of HRA business
planning.
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C94 |
Intermediate Care Proposals
Report of the Strategic
Director, Children, Adults and Families
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to
the development of a new Intermediate Care service.
RESOLVED -
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(i)
That the proposals to move to a single site model of
Intermediate Care be approved.
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(ii)
That the provisional terms for the purchase of River
View, Felling be approved.
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(iii)
That the Acting Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth, in consultation with the Strategic
Directors, Corporate Services and Governance and Resources and
Digital, be given delegated authority to negotiate the detailed
terms of the purchase.
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(iv)
That the existing Promoting Independence Centres at
Eastwood, Shadon House and Southernwood
be declared surplus to requirements, on completion of the project,
and a further report be received considering the future of these
assets.
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The above decisions have been
made for the following reasons:
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(A)
To enable a cost effective and efficient model of
Intermediate Care, based on clinical best practice.
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(B)
To ensure that the Borough’s Intermediate Care
estate is fit for the future.
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