Decisions

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Decisions published

24/11/2022 - Demolition of Former High Spen Excelsior Club ref: 812    Recommendations Approved

The building is in a worsening state of dilapidation and occupies a prominent position on the public highway at the junction between Pawston Road and Rogues Lane, and as such Gateshead Council need to be in contract with MGL Demolition Ltd in order to urgently mobilise the works.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 14/12/2022

Effective from: 24/11/2022

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Sandra Watson


22/11/2022 - Climate Emergency Strategy Adoption and Climate Update ref: 811    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 22/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 24/11/2022

Effective from: 22/11/2022

Decision:

Consideration has been given to the adoption of the Climate Strategy.

 

RESOLVED -

(i)

That Council be recommended to adopt the Climate Strategy.

 

 

(ii)

That the continued development of the Ward Level Action Plans be approved.

 

 

(iii)

That the More and Better Woods Action Plan be approved.

 

 

(iv)

That the results of the independent environmental audit, the carbon monitoring report, and the ongoing activities that are progressing towards our climate and environmental sustainability targets be noted.

 

For the following reasons:

 

(A)

To progress the Council’s carbon neutral commitment.

 

(B)

To show progress towards the Council’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality in Gateshead.

 


11/11/2022 - Grant Agreement ref: 810    Recommendations Approved

The Police and Crime Commissioner has offered to provide grant funding to fund Behaviour Change Workers posts in the Domestic Abuse Team (Children's Social Care & Early Help). The funding will come to the Council in one payment by the 31st March 2023.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 16/11/2022

Effective from: 11/11/2022

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Andrea Houlahan


11/11/2022 - Turnaround Programme Funding (Ministry of Justice) ref: 809    Recommendations Approved

The funding is to enable local authorities and local strategic partners to expand best practice in early intervention and deliver evidence-based interventions.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 16/11/2022

Effective from: 11/11/2022

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Andrea Houlahan