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C26 |
Apologies for absence
Minutes:
An apology for absence has been received from
Councillor L Green.
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C27 |
Minutes PDF 310 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve as a correct
record the minutes of the last meeting held on 22 June 2021.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 22
June 2021 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the
Chair.
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C28 |
Adult Social Care Provider Service 'Activity Based Care' Model PDF 464 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Children,
Adults and Families
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the proposed
implementation of the Adult Social Care (ASC) Provider
‘Activity Based Care’ model, facilitating the reviews
of service users, the restructuring of the disability day service
staffing structure and the delivery of the ‘Re-design of
disability day activities’ £0.4m budget proposal.
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RESOLVED -
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That the implementation of the ASC Provider
‘Activity Based Care’ model, facilitating the reviews
of service users, the restructuring of the disability day service
staffing structure and the delivery of the ‘Re-design of
disability day activities’ budget proposal be approved.
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The above decision has been made for the
following reasons:
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To further enable service users
to achieve individual and community outcomes.
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(B)
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To deliver the £0.4m
‘Re-design of disability day activities’ budget
proposal.
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C29 |
Capital Programme and Prudential Indicators 2020/21 – Year End Outturn PDF 267 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to note the 2020/21 Capital Programme outturn and
approve the financing of the programme.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Capital Programme outturn position
for 2020/21 be noted.
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(ii)
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That the Council be recommended to agree all
variations to the 2020/21 Capital Programme as set out in appendix
2 to the report.
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(iii)
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That the Council be recommended to agree the
financing of the 2020/21 Capital Programme.
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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 for
2020/21 have been breached.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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(A)
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To ensure the
optimum use of the Council’s capital resources in
2020/21.
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(B)
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To monitor actual
performance against the approved Prudential Indicators.
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C30 |
Provisional Revenue Outturn 2020/21 PDF 310 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources
and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the outturn position on the 2020/21 revenue budget.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve an
amendment to the net budget to £221.286m.
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That the Council’s 2020/21 revenue
outturn position as an underspend of £7.908m, subject to
audit, be noted.
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(iii)
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That budget virements as set out in the report
be approved.
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(iv)
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
appropriations to and from reserves as set out in the report.
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
proposed changes to strategic reserves following the outcome of a
review of Council reserves as set out in the report and
appendices.
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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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C31 |
Capital Programme and Prudential Indicators 2021/22 - First Quarter Review PDF 292 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 first quarter to 30 June 2021.
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RESOLVED -
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That the
Council be recommended to agree all
variations to the 2021/22 Capital Programme as detailed in appendix
2 to the report as the revised programme.
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(ii)
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That the Council be recommended to agree the
financing of the revised Capital Programme as set out in paragraph
8 of the report.
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(iii)
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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 for
2021/22 have been breached as detailed in appendix 5.
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The above decisions have been made to:
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(A)
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To ensure the
optimum use of the Council’s capital resources in
2021/22.
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(B)
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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 the approved Prudential
Limits.
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C32 |
Public Health England Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health PDF 289 KB
Report of the Director of Public Health
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Council becoming a signatory to the Public Health England Mental Health Prevention
Care Concordat.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to:
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Agree to becoming a signatory
to the Prevention Care Concordat through Public Health
England.
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(ii)
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Agree to commit to support and
sign up to the approved action plan as part of the submission as
set out in appendix 2 to the report.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To refresh and demonstrate the
Council’s continued support of its employees’ Mental
Health, as well as working with local partners in supporting the
Mental Health and wellbeing of its residents.
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To ensure that the action plan
is taken forward as an integral part of the commitment.
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C33 |
Variation to Primary and Secondary School Admission Policies from September 2021 Onwards PDF 467 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Children,
Adults and Families
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
the Council to approve the variation of the Primary
and Secondary Schools Admission Policies from 2021/22
onwards.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to agree:
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(i)
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the Community and Voluntary
Controlled Primary and Secondary Admissions Policy set out in
appendix 2 of the report is adopted for September 2021 onwards;
and
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the approved admissions
policies for September 2022/23 are used as a basis of consultation,
if necessary, with schools and others for formulating the relevant
admissions policies from September 2023/24 onwards.
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The above decisions have been made to
enable the Council to comply with statutory
legislation as it relates to school admissions policies and
admission arrangements.
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C34 |
Revenue Budget - First Quarter Review 2021/22 PDF 353 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 first quarter to 30 June 2021, including impacts of
the global pandemic.
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RESOLVED -
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(i)
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That the Council’s revenue expenditure position at the end of
the first quarter to 30 June 2021, as set out
in appendices 1 and 2 to the report be noted.
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(ii)
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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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C35 |
Consultation on 2023 Parliamentary Boundary Review PDF 258 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the 2023
Parliamentary Boundary Review and its implications for
Gateshead.
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RESOLVED -
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That the proposed changes to
the Blaydon constituency and Gateshead constituency as described in
paragraphs 17 to 20 of the report be supported and the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance be
authorisedto submit a response to the current
Boundary Commission for England (BCE)
consultation.
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The above decision has been made to
enable Cabinet to confirm its support to the initial
proposals for Gateshead and to ensure that the views are recorded
and considered by the BCE.
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C36 |
Appointments to the Local Bus Board for Gateshead PDF 223 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the
appointment of members to the Local Bus Board for Gateshead.
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RESOLVED -
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That the following Councillors be appointed to
the Local Bus Board for Gateshead:
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·
Councillor L Caffrey
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Councillor T Graham
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·
Councillor J Green
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·
Councillor R Waugh
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The above decision has been made to
ensure that the Council has full representation on
the Board.
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C37 |
Response to Consultation - Protect Duty PDF 259 KB
Report of the Chief Executive
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the
Council’s response to the Home Office
consultation on the proposed Protect Duty.
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RESOLVED -
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That the response to the Home
Office consultation on the proposed Protect Duty as set out in
appendix 2 to the report be noted and endorsed.
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The above decision has been made to
enable the Council to contribute a response to the
consultation.
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C38 |
Breathe: The Clean Air Plan for Newcastle and Gateshead, Update Report PDF 268 KB
Report of the Chief Executive and Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to on the proposed preferred option for a Clean Air Zone Class C
for Newcastle and Gateshead and timeline for
implementation.
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The alternative options to the preferred
option, but which have been discounted, included a Class D and Low
Emission and Toll options.
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RESOLVED -
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That the proposed updated
package for the proposed Clean Air Zone, including mitigation
measures, as set out in the report be noted.
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(ii)
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That the updated timeline for
the delivery of the scheme as set out in the report be
noted.
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The above decisions have been made to
improve air quality in Gateshead and
Newcastle.
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C39 |
Housing Delivery Test Action Pan PDF 313 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the new
housing delivery test action plan.
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RESOLVED -
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That the content of the new housing delivery
test action plan be approved.
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(ii)
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That the Strategic
Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth be authorised to make any
minor changes to the action plan,
publish the action
plan and submit it to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local
Government (MHCLG) if necessary.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To increase the
amount of new housing delivered in the borough to meet local
housing need and in line with the Core Strategy.
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The need to
publish an action plan in accordance with paragraph 75 of the
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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C40 |
Approval of Schemes, Estimates and Tenders During the Summer Recess PDF 241 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth and
Service Director, Major Projects and Corporate Property, following
consultation with the Strategic Directors, Corporate Resources and
Digital and Corporate Services and Governance, being authorised to
jointly approve schemes and estimates, and to invite and accept
tenders over certain thresholds, during the summer recess following
the Cabinet meeting on 20 July 2021 up to the date when Cabinet
next meets.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Strategic Director,
Economy, Innovation and Growth and the Service Director, Council
Housing, Major Projects and Corporate Property, following
consultation with the Strategic Directors, Corporate Resources and
Digital and Corporate Services and Governance, be authorised to
jointly approve the letting of any contracts relating to the
Cabinet approved 2021/2022 Capital Works Programme which exceed
£250,000 in value. Such approval to be in the form of
either:
(i)
an authorisation to invite or negotiate tenders in accordance with
Rule 6 of the Contract Procedure Rules (“the Rules”) or
to conduct some other procurement process in accordance with the
Rules and to award the contract to the economic operator submitting
the most economically advantageous tender as determined by the
Service Director, Corporate Commissioning and Procurement in
accordance with the stated terms of the tender or other process
and, where applicable, the Regulations; or
(ii) an authorisation subsequent to the conduct of a
tendering process or other procurement process in accordance with
the Rules to award the contract.
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The above decision has been made to
enable projects to progress and to avoid delay in
delivery of the capital programme and its related
expenditure.
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C41 |
Schools Capital Programme 2021/22 PDF 337 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Housing,
Environment and Healthy Communities
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the
schemes included within the Schools Capital
Programme for 2021/22.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Service
Director, Property, Assets and Traded Services, be
authorised to accept tenders and place orders for works with
Gateshead Construction Services, for the schemes detailed in the
Schools Capital Programme for 2021/22 as set out in appendix 1 to
the report, subject to the Strategic Director, Corporate Services
and Governance approving the form of contract in accordance with
the Constitution.
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The above decision has been made to
enable projects to progress and to avoid delay in
delivery of the Schools Capital Programme and its related
expenditure.
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C42 |
Surplus Declarations PDF 300 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Housing,
Environment and Healthy Communities
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to several
properties being declared surplus to the Council’s
requirements.
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RESOLVED -
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That in respect of the former Pavilion and Public Convenience, at Cheshire Avenue, Barley Mow
and Garages at East Lea, Winlaton, the
properties be declared surplus to the Council’s requirements
and the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Healthy
Communities be authorised to obtain tenders for demolition of the
properties.
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That in respect of the Pavilions and Bowling Green, Chase Park, Whickham, the property
be declared surplus to the Council’s requirements and
the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and
Governance be authorised to grant a 35-year lease of the property
at a nil rent, pursuant to the Council’s Community Asset
Transfer policy, to the Friends of Chase Park
Foundation.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To manage resources and rationalise the
Council’s assets in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy
and Management Plan.
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(B)
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To realise savings identified through
rationalisation of the bowling green portfolio.
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C43 |
Nomination of a Local Authority School Governor PDF 241 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Children,
Adults and Families
Minutes:
Consideration has
been given to the nomination of a local authority school
governor.
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RESOLVED
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That Mr David
Hodgson be nominated as a local authority school governor for Front
Street Primary School, for a period of four years, in accordance
with the School’s Instrument of Government, with effect from
November 2021.
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The above decision
has been made to ensure the School Governing Body has full
membership.
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C44 |
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(s) on the grounds indicated:
Item
Paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972
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3
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1&4
Minutes:
RESOLVED -
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That the press and public be excluded from the
meeting during consideration of the remaining items in accordance
with the paragraphs 1,3 and 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972.
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C45 |
Sale of the Former Depot, Chase Park, Whickham
Report of the Strategic Director, Economy,
Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the grant of a
lease of the former Council Depot site in Chase Park, Whickham.
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That the grant of an Agreement
to Lease and Licence to Access the former depot within Chase Park
to Linnel Homes Limited to carry out
surveys in connection with the planning application, which will be
in the form of a Technical Detail Consent Application be
approved.
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That the grant of a leasehold
interest of the former depot within Chase Park to Linnel Homes Limited, on the terms set out in the
report, subject to receipt of planning permission for four
residential dwelling houses, be approved.
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That the Strategic Director,
Economy, Innovation and Growth, following consultation with
Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance, be
authorised to agree the detailed lease terms.
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That in the event that
Linnel Homes Limited withdraw from the
purchase, the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth,
following consultation with Strategic Director, Corporate Services
and Governance, be authorised to accept the next best offer
following consultation with the relevant Cabinet member, and to
agree the detailed lease terms.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To dispose of a surplus asset
and realise a capital receipt.
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To provide much needed
housing in accordance with the Housing Delivery Test Action
Plan.
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To manage resources and
rationalise the Council’s assets in line with the Corporate
Asset Strategy and Management Plan 2016 – 2020.
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C46 |
Analysis and Response to the Consultation Regarding the Restructure of the Music Service
Report of the Strategic Director, Children,
Adults and Families
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a summary analysis of the results from the consultation
regarding the restructure and refocussing of the Gateshead Music
Service.
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RESOLVED -
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That the proposals as set out in the report be
approved as a considered response to the consultation.
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That a further report be submitted to Cabinet
in due course, to assess the impact of an increase in individual
and small group tuition fees and the progress Gateshead Music
Service has made in reaching more children across the borough.
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That the contribution of the respondents to
the consultation in helping to shape the agreed proposals, be
acknowledged.
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The above decisions have been made to
ensure that the music service offer is designed to
be inclusive and offers fair access to all communities in the
borough so making Gateshead a place where everyone can
Thrive.
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C47 |
Working Time Regulations - Holiday Pay
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the proposed terms and financial implications of a settlement
agreement with the Trade Unions and employees in respect of
compensation payments to employees for backdated holiday
pay.
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RESOLVED -
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That the terms of the
settlement as set out in the report be approved.
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(ii)
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That that former employees who
have earned less than £2,500 in additional allowances (less
than £100 in compensation) be excluded from the settlement
proposal.
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(iii)
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That the approach to former employees as set
out in the report be approved.
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(iv)
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That the Strategic Director,
Corporate Services and Governance, be authorised to implement the
settlement and to settle any further matters arising, including
from claims and requests for a compensation made from former
employees.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To enable Cabinet to confirm
the principle of the settlement of individual claims, including
those outside the litigation, represents an appropriate use of
public funds, and is consistent with interests of the Council as a
good employer.
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To enable officers to conclude
individual settlements with specific employees within the delegated
limits proposed.
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