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C84 |
Apologies for absence
Minutes:
An apology for absence has been received from
Councillor A Douglas.
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C85 |
Minutes PDF 350 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve as a correct
record the minutes of the last meeting held on 19 October 2021.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 19
October 2021 were approved as a correct record and signed by the
Chair.
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C86 |
Gateshead Economic Development Strategy 2021 PDF 731 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve the new Economic Development
Strategy for Gateshead ‘Good jobs, growing businesses and
great places’ as part of its policy framework.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Economic Development Strategy for
Gateshead ‘Good jobs, growing businesses and
great places’ be endorsed and the Council be recommended to
adopt it as part of its policy framework.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure the Council is well
placed to respond to the economic opportunities and challenges
facing the borough.
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To take action to create a
fairer, greener, more resilient economy for Gateshead that enables
everyone to thrive.
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C87 |
Review of the Constitution PDF 235 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve a number of
amendments to the Constitution.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
proposed changes to the Constitution as set out in appendix 2 to
the report.
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The above decision has been made to
ensure that the Constitution remains fit for purpose
and that its aims and principles are given effect.
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C88 |
Complaints Policy Update PDF 246 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve changes to the Complaints Policy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve
changes to the Complaints Policy as set out in the report and
appendix 2 to the report.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure a consistent service
is provided to all residents.
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To ensure that the Council is
compliant with the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman’s
Complaint Handling Code.
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C89 |
Capital Programme and Prudential Indicators 2021/22 - Second Quarter Review PDF 276 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has
been given to the latest position on the 2021/22 Capital Programme
and Prudential Indicators at the end of the second quarter to 30
September 2021.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be
recommended to approve the revision to the 2021/22 Capital
Programme as detailed in the report and appendix 2 as the revised
programme.
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That the Council be
recommended to agree the financing of the revised Capital
Programme.
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That it be confirmed to Council 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 for 2021/22
have been breached.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure the
optimum use of the Council’s capital resources in
2021/22.
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To accommodate
changes to the Council’s in-year capital expenditure
plans.
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To ensure
performance has been assessed against approved Prudential
Limits.
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C90 |
Capital Strategy 2022/23 to 2026/27 PDF 364 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve
the Capital Strategy for 2022/23 to 2026/27 to
support the framework used to set and monitor the Capital
Programme.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
Capital Strategy for 2022/23 to 2026/27 as set out in appendix 2 to
the report.
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The above decision has been made to
ensure that the Council fully complies with the
requirements of good financial practice in capital
accounting.
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C91 |
Revenue Budget 2021/22 - Second Quarter Review PDF 320 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the latest monitoring position on the 2021/22 revenue budget at
the end of the second quarter to 30 September 2021, including
impacts of the global pandemic.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council’s revenue expenditure position at the end of
the second quarter to 30 September 2021, as set out in appendices 1
and 2 to the report be noted.
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That the budget virements as
set out in the report be approved.
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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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C92 |
Budget Approach 2022/23 to 2024/25
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Minutes:
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C93 |
Climate Emergency Strategy, Environmental Audit review and Climate Update PDF 361 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to draft Climate
Emergency Strategy and the commencement of consultation on it with
partners, stakeholders and residents;
the outcomes of the first annual review of the
independent environmental audit of the Council’s activities
and to the ongoing activities that are progressing towards the
Council’s climate and environmental sustainability
targets.
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RESOLVED -
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That the commencement of
consultation with partners and the public on the draft Climate
Emergency Strategy be approved.
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That the publication of the
Environmental Audit review be approved.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To progress towards the
Council’s net zero carbon commitment for
Gateshead.
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In respect of the Audit to show
progress towards the Council’s net zero carbon
commitment.
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C94 |
Community Asset Transfer of Springwell Community Garden, Blackhill Crescent, Springwell PDF 241 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Housing,
Environment and Healthy Communities
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the grant of a
35-year lease of land to the rear of Blackhill
Crescent, Springwell, previously declared surplus to requirements
by Cabinet (Minute C82 2016/17), to Springwell Community Hub,
pursuant to the Council’s Community Asset Transfer
policy.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance be authorised to grant a 35 year
lease of land to the rear of Blackhill Crescent, Springwell, as
shown edged black on the plan attached to the report, to Springwell
Community Hub, at nil rent, pursuant to the Council’s
Community Asset Transfer policy.
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The above decision has been made to
manage resources and rationalise the Council’s
assets in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy and Management
Plan.
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C95 |
Surplus Declarations PDF 300 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Housing,
Environment and Healthy Communities
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to declaring
a number of properties surplus to the
Council’s requirements and future proposals for the
properties.
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RESOLVED -
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That in respect of Crawcrook Park Pavilion and Bowling Green, Main
Street, Crawcrook:
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The property be declared surplus to the
Council’s requirements; and
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The Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance be authorised to grant a 35-year
lease of the property as edged black in the plan attached to the
report, at a nil rent, pursuant to the
Council’s Community Asset Transfer policy, to Our Villages
Crawcrook and Greenside Community
Interest Organisation.
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That in respect of Ravensworth Bowling Green and Pavilion, Cowen
Gardens, Lamesley:
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The property be declared surplus to the
Council’s requirements; and
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The Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance be authorised to grant a 35-year
lease of the property as edged black in the plan attached to the
report, at a nil rent, pursuant to the Council’s Community
Asset Transfer policy, to Ravensworth
Community Bowling Club Community Interest Organisation.
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That in respect of the Thornley Woods Centre,
Lockhaugh Road, Rowlands Gill:
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The property be declared surplus to the
Council’s requirements; and
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The Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance be authorised to grant a 35-year
lease of the property as edged black in the plan attached to the
report, at a nil rent, pursuant to the Council’s Community
Asset Transfer policy, to Thornley Woodland Café Community
Interest Company.
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The above decisions have been
made to manage resources and rationalise the Council’s assets
in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy and Management
Plan.
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C96 |
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
on the grounds indicated:
Item
Paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local Government
Act 1972
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3
Minutes:
RESOLVED -
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That the press and public be excluded from the
meeting during consideration of the remaining item in accordance
with paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act
1972.
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C97 |
Gateshead Council Trading Companies Annual Update
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the annual
update on the current trading activity undertaken
through subsidiaries wholly owned by the Council for the period
2020/21 including the impact of Covid-19.
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RESOLVED -
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That the report outlining
company activity to date, including the contribution to Council
Thrive priorities, as set out in appendix 1 and financial
performance as set out in appendices 2-4 to the report be
noted.
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That a further annual report be
submitted to Cabinet in due course covering the 2021-22 performance
of the Council’s wholly owned trading companies.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To contribute to
the sound governance, operational and financial management of the
Council’s wholly owned subsidiary companies.
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To support
achievement of Thrive priorities through the Council’s
trading companies.
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To assist effective
financial and performance oversight and awareness of all Council
activity, regardless of delivery model.
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