14/02/2017 - Surplus Declaration

To declare the former grounds maintenance depot and adult day centre at Chase Park Whickham surplus.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Beverley Horton

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Gateshead Bus Partnerships

To approve the Partnership Agreement for the East Gateshead Quality Bus Partnership

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Lead officer: Andrew Haysey

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Proposed Grant of Lease 107/109 Coatsworth Road.

To grant lease in accordance with the Council's Community Asset Transfer Policy of 107/109 Coatsworth Road

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Zoe Sharratt

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Miscellaneous Income, Transfer of Uncollectable Amounts

To approve the recommendation of the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources to transfer outstanding balances in excess of £500 from certain miscellaneous income accounts where all possible recovery action has been taken and the balances are now considered to be uncollectable.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: John Jopling

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Appraisal and Development

The Appraisal and Development (A&D) process for Council employees has been updated. The report sets out the significant changes and the plan for implementing the new A&D for approval.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Mike Barker

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Gateshead HEIGHTS - Fabric Works

To approve the appointment of contractors to deliver fabric improvement works, alongside the Gateshead HEIGHTs scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Peter Udall

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Recruitment and Retention of Social Workers, Children & Families Social Work

To consider the implementation of a recruitment and retention allowance.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Sheila Lock

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Proposed Community Asset Transfer of Dunston Activity Centre

To approve the variation due to change of name of proposed tenant.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Beverley Horton

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Review of the Council's Constitution

To approve amendments to the Constitution following its annual review.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Michael Aynsley

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) - Progress Report

To approve the bi-annual HECA progress report pursuant to the Home Energy Conservation Act prior to submission to the Department of Energy and Climate Change

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Peter Udall

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Treasury Policy Statement and Treasury Strategy 2017/18 to 2019/20

To recommend the Treasury Policy Statement and the Treasury Strategy to Council

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Clare Morton

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Gateshead Fund (Capacity Building Fund)

To approve recommended Gateshead Fund (Capacity Building Fund) applications as agreed by Advisory Group and presented by The Community Foundation for Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Lindsay Murray

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Freedom of Information Annual Report 2016

To report to Cabinet the number and nature of requests received by the Council under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and agree to refer the report to Corporate Resources OSC for consideration.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Deborah Hill

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2017 - Update on Local Transport Plan capital programme spend for 2016/17 and proposed programme for 2017/18

To provide an update on progress with the Local Transport Plan (LTP) integrated transport (IT) capital programme. This includes a review of implementing the 2016/17 programme together with the in-year changes that have been made. An outline of the 2016/17 programme will also be submitted for approval.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Andrew Haysey

Notice of decision: 14/02/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2017 - Proposed Changes to Charging and Financial Assessment for Adult Care and Support Services

To approve the proposed changes to charging and financial assessment for adult care and support services.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: Steph Downey

Notice of decision: 30/01/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/12/2016 - Discretionary Rate Relief

To approve a revised Discretionary Rate Relief policy.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/03/2017

Lead officer: John Jopling

Notice of decision: 22/12/2016

Anticipated restriction: Open