Councillors and committees
Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
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18/09/2019 - Wayleave - Lough Court ref: 772 Recommendations Approved
Installation of telecommunications
apparatus
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 15/04/2021
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Judith Davis
18/09/2019 - Wayleave - Longside House, 1 Black Lane ref: 771 Recommendations Approved
Installation of telecommunications
apparatus
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 15/04/2021
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Judith Davis
18/09/2019 - Wayleave - Hillgate, Gateshead ref: 767 Recommendations Approved
Erect one wooden pole and associated cables
and fixtures and fittings
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 15/04/2021
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Judith Davis
18/09/2019 - Acquisition of 324-328 High Street South, Gateshead ref: 752 Recommendations Approved
Acquisition of 324-328 High Street South,
Gateshead, NE8 1EN
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 12/04/2021
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
18/09/2019 - Acquisition of 307 High Street South, Gateshead ref: 750 Recommendations Approved
Acquisition of 307 High Street South,
Gateshead, NE8 1EQ
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 12/04/2021
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
11/09/2019 - New Lease - Lease of Offices 1.10, 1.12, 1.13 & 1.14 Level One, Northern Design Centre ref: 745 Recommendations Approved
New Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 08/04/2021
Effective from: 11/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
18/09/2019 - Lease of 55 Saltwell Road, Gateshead ref: 732 Recommendations Approved
To grant a lease for a term of 7 years
excluded from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 30/03/2021
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Lee Wright
11/09/2019 - Lease Assignment - 10 Boxlaw, Beacon Lough Estate, NE9 6ST ref: 729 Recommendations Approved
Lease Assignment
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 29/03/2021
Effective from: 11/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
02/09/2019 - Office 3 Greenfeild Business Centre ref: 718 Recommendations Approved
Tenancy at Will
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 02/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
06/09/2019 - 23 Half Fields Road, Winlaton ref: 716 Recommendations Approved
Acquisition
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 06/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Jason Speed
02/09/2019 - Office 3 Greenfield Business Centre ref: 717 Recommendations Approved
New Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 02/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
02/09/2019 - 64 Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead ref: 714 Recommendations Approved
New Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 02/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
10/09/2019 - Crocus Close, Winlaton ref: 715 Recommendations Approved
Wayleave
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 10/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Judith Davis
29/08/2019 - Portfolio of properties to a provider of supported housing ref: 712 Recommendations Approved
Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 29/08/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Steven Hayles
02/09/2019 - 6A Chilside Road, Felling ref: 713 Recommendations Approved
New Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 02/09/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
29/08/2019 - Unit 2 Blaydon Business Centre ref: 710 Recommendations Approved
New Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 29/08/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
29/08/2019 - Studio 3.02 Baltimore House ref: 711 Recommendations Approved
New Lease
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 29/08/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Craig Stobbart
29/08/2019 - Chaucer Close, Gateshead ref: 708 Recommendations Approved
Wayleave Agreement
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 29/08/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Judith Davis
29/08/2019 - Heworth Car Park ref: 709 Recommendations Approved
Wayleave
Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Decision published: 16/09/2019
Effective from: 29/08/2019
Decision:
Approved
Lead officer: Judith Davis
04/06/2019 - Update on Changes to the Maximum Stakes for Fixed Odds Betting Terminals ref: 659 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Made at meeting: 04/06/2019 - Licensing Committee
Decision published: 06/09/2019
Effective from: 04/06/2019
Decision:
The Committee received a report updating them on changes to the maximum stakes on fixed odd betting terminals.
Fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are electronic machines, sited in betting shops, which contain a variety of games, including roulette. Each machine accepts bets for amounts up to a pre-set maximum and pays out according to fixed odds on the simulated outcomes of games.
The Gambling Act 2005 classifies FOBTs as B2 gaming machines and allows up to four machines in betting premises. There are around 33,000 B2 machines in Great Britain (Gambling Commission statistics, November 2018). Until this year the maximum stake on a single bet was £100.
FOBTs are controversial as critics suggest that it is possible to lose large amounts of money and claim that the machine have a casual role in problem gambling.
The gambling industry says there is no evidence of a casual link between B2s and problem gambling. Academic research suggest that the cause of problem gambling are complex and are not well understood.
In October 2017, the Department for Digital, Culture. Media and Sport (DCMS) announced a range of proposals to strengthen protections around gambling. These included lowering the maximum stake on FOBTs to between £50 and £2. A consultation on the proposals, including the level of the new stake, closed on 23 January 2018.
On 17 May 2018, the DCMS announced that the maximum stake would be lowered to £2.
The October 2018 Budget report stated that the reduced stake would come into effect in October 2019. Critics argued that this could put the lives of problem gamblers at risk. Tracey Crouch, the Sports Minister, resigned over the “delayed” implementation, claiming that it was “unjustifiable”.
On 5 November 2018, the Chancellor told the Treasury Select Committee that the Government had to implement the new stake “in a way that is balanced and fair and allows for an orderly transition”. However, amendments to the Finance Bill to bring the implementation date forward to April 2019 attracted cross-party support.
On Monday 1 April 2019 the reduction of the maximum stakes on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBT) came into effect. The reduction in maximum stakes saw stakes reduced from £100 to £2.
Within days however, some bookmakers were accused of bypassing FOBT rules with new roulette-style games. It was reported in the press that some bookmakers launched high-stakes roulette-style games on the same day restrictions on the machines came into force.
Betfred began offering a roulette-style game called Virtual Cycling, that allows gamblers to place bets on a piece of paper obtained over the counter, showing a graphic similar to a roulette table. The game features a maximum stake of £500.
Similarly, Paddy Power launched a betting game called Pick ‘n’ 36 and featuring a maximum stake of £100. Paddy Power’s game lets players bet on numbers between 1 and 36, as well as on other eventualities similar to roulette. A TV screen displays “hot” and “cold” numbers, giving the impression that the numbers selected are not random.
Government Ministers expressed concern that bookmakers appeared to be cheating the system and circumnavigating measure introduced to reduce harm. The Gambling Commission have advised that they are aware of these new products and are investigating. They have written to operators to remind them of their responsibilities to ensure that consumers are protected.
RESOLVED – that the information be noted