28/03/2017 - Office development in Baltic Business Quarter

To award the contract to progress to a detailed design.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Andrew Sloan, Peter Udall

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting.

This matter is considered to be commercially confidential and contains exempt information, as detailed below:

1. The report will contain “exempt” information which falls
within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972 (“Information relating to the financial
or business affairs of any particular person (including the
authority holding the information)”;
and
2. In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been
determined that the public interest in maintaining the
exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the
information because of the serious consequences for the
authority and others if the information should come into the
public domain.


28/03/2017 - Surrender of Lease : Sunderland Road Library and Recreation Ground.

To seek approval of the surrender of the lease from the landlord; The Master and Ancient Brethren of the Hospital of King James, of land which comprises of Sunderland Road Library and the adjacent recreation ground.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Steven Hayles

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Northern Centre for Emerging Technologies

To award contract for development of the Northern Centre for Emerging Technologies.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Andrew Sloan, Peter Udall

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting.

This matter is considered to be commercially confidential and contains exempt information from a third party, as detailed below:

1. The report will contain “exempt” information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (“Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)”; and
2. In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the
authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.


28/03/2017 - Gateshead Regeneration Partnership

To approve changes to the Gateshead Regeneration Partnership.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Andrew Sloan

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting.

This matter is considered to be commercially confidential and contains exempt information, as detailed below:

1. The report will contain “exempt” information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (“Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)”; and
2. In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the
authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.


28/03/2017 - Land acquisition in Bridges Ward

To acquire land and complete land assembly.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Steven Hayles, Andrew Sloan

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting.

This matter is considered to be commercially confidential and contains exempt information, as detailed below:

1. The report will contain “exempt” information which falls
within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972 (“Information relating to the financial
or business affairs of any particular person (including the
authority holding the information)”;
and
2. In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been
determined that the public interest in maintaining the
exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the
information because of the serious consequences for the
authority and others if the information should come into the
public domain.


28/03/2017 - DfE Consultation - High Needs Funding

To inform Cabinet of Gateshead’s response to the DfE Consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Steve Horne

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - DfE Consultation - Mainstream School Funding

To inform Cabinet of Gateshead’s response to the DfE Consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Steve Horne

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Application to European Regional Development Fund (Flood alleviation schemes).

To approve the approach to the submission of an Outline Application to the European Regional Development Fund.

The proposed intervention measures span a catchment area including Lamesley, Dunston & Teams and Dunston Hill and Whickham East wards.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Anneliese Hutchinson

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Reshape and Revise the Council's Approach to Home to School/College Transport

To permit a reshape and revision of the Council's approach to home to school/college transport.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Elizabeth Saunders

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Regionalising Adoption Proposals

To agree a principle of working up a regional adoption agency business case.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Elaine Devaney

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Housing White Paper Consultation

To approve the Council’s response to the proposals and questions set out in the Government’s Housing White Paper Report and schedule of responses.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Neil Wilkinson

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Highway Maintenance Scheme Programme 2017/18

To approve a programme of capital funded highway maintenance schemes in 2017/18.
The report will detail the list of capital funded highway maintenance schemes including the costs, type of works and location plans showing the extents of the schemes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Jimmy Young

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Washingwell School Catering Service

To award the contract for Washingwell School Catering Service.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Janine Copeland

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Tyres and associated services

To award the contract for tyres and associated services.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Janine Copeland

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Felling Town Centre

To commence master planning on the future of Felling Town Centre.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Gemma Jones

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting.

This matter is considered to be commercially confidential and contains exempt information, as detailed below:

1. The report will contain “exempt” information which falls
within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972 (“Information relating to the financial
or business affairs of any particular person (including the
authority holding the information)”;
and
2. In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been
determined that the public interest in maintaining the
exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the
information because of the serious consequences for the
authority and others if the information should come into the
public domain.


28/03/2017 - Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre

To approve the funding arrangements for the centre at Winlaton Mill.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/05/2017

Lead officer: Paul Scott

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Proposals for School Term Dates 2018/19

To approve the school term dates 2018/19.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Steve Horne

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - School Admissions 2018/19

To approve the proposed changes to school admissions 2018/19.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Steve Horne

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - On Street Environmental Enforcement

To consider and approve.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/07/2017

Lead officer: Elaine Rudman

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Hackney Carriage Fare Increase

To consider and approve.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Elaine Rudman

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) neighbourhood portion

To agree the criteria and priorities regarding the CIL neighbourhood portion, as requested by the Cabinet at its meeting on 8 November 2016.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 20/06/2017

Lead officer: Neil Wilkinson

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Transfer of Uncollectable Amounts - Council Tax and National Non Domestic Rates

To transfer uncollectable balances for Council Tax and Business Rates where all possible recovery has been taken and the balances are now considered to be uncollectable.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: John Jopling

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2017 - Annual Intervention Plans for the Health & Safety and Food Control Services 2017/18

To consider and approve.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/04/2017

Lead officer: Elaine Rudman

Notice of decision: 28/03/2017

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