Decisions

That Cabinet approve and adopt the Decant Policy for 2023-2026 as set out in the Appendix to the report.

That Cabinet approve:

a)        the use of £45,115 from the Housing Revenue Account Service Improvement Reserve to cover the costs of the additional posts for 2023-24; and

b)       that the budget for the 5 FTE tenancy officers is included in the baseline budget from 2024 onwards.

That Cabinet:

a)       note the current status of the project and note the challenges which may impact the project launch date;

b)       note that there is currently an additional forecast budget requirement of £30k from 2024/25;

c)        note that the garden recycling subscription fee is increased from £35 to £37 from 2024/25, in line with the rationale set out in paragraphs 2.6.8 and 2.6.10 of the report;

d)       note that the one-off funding of circa £8k for glass recycling boxes be provided to Recycling Ollerton and Boughton (ROB);

e)       approve the transition of apprentice mechanic to a permanent FTE at NS9; and

f)         further updates be provided where required.

That Cabinet approve a budget of £150,780 from the Change Management Reserve to fund the work identified in the report.

That Cabinet:

a)        note and welcome the progress made in the delivery, assurance and monitoring of the Town Deal (NTD) and proposals within the Town Investment Plan (TIP); and

b)        approve the Project Adjustment Request (PAR) relating to the Towns Fund area, as detailed at paragraph 3 to the report.

That Cabinet:

a)        endorse the proposed amendments to the previous version of the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD as set out in Appendix B;

b)        recommends to Full Council that the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD as set out in Appendix B is published for a period of public representation;

c)         approves, subject to planning, a Maximum Contribution (as set out in the Exempt Appendix) towards the delivery of former Belvoir Iron Works Site, with delegated Authority being given to the Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Strategy, Performance & Finance and Sustainable Economic Development, to conclude the terms of a land purchase in accordance with the Council’s Acquisitions and Disposals Policy, subject to planning and the outcome of the grant funding submission to the Homes England Affordable Homes Programme; and

d)        to add the maximum contribution (as set out in the Exempt Appendix) into the Capital Programme financed by the Change Management Reserve.

AGREED that the Portfolio Holder:

a)      approves the commencement of this ground-breaking scheme; and

b)      approves a budget of £50,000 to support this scheme, which will be funded from the Tenant Welfare Fund created in January 2023.

The report Sets out the need for a Heritage Champion and the role they play in supporting the protection of the historic environment.

AGREED to appoint Councillor Andy Freeman, Chairman of the Planning Committee as the Heritage Champion.

To ensure additional works to the Grade I* listed building are undertaken as a priority, to enable the roof space to be opened to the public once more, used by the Arts Council England National Portfolio-Funded artist in residence and to re-deliver much-needed office accommodation within the Heritage and Culture Business Unit. 

AGREED that:

a)      The Portfolio Holder notes and supports the increased scope of the works; and

b)      The Portfolio Holder agrees to £50,000 being used from the Council’s Asset Maintenance Fund, to enable the works to take place during the current programme of works.

AGREED that Cabinet noted the performance of Active4Today to period four.

AGREED that Cabinet:

a)        review the Q1 performance of Arkwood developments at Appendix 1 to the report; and

b)        approve the company’s Business Plan at Appendix 2 to the report.

AGREED that Cabinet:

a)        review the Community Plan Performance Report attached as Appendix 1 to the report;

b)       review the Compliance Report attached as Appendix 2 to the report; and

c)        considered the Council’s performance against its objectives highlighting any areas of high performance and identifying areas for improvement.

AGREED that Cabinet:

a)      note the General Fund projected unfavourable outturn variance of £0.130m;

b)      note the Housing Revenue Account projected unfavourable outturn variance of £0.131m to the Major Repairs Reserve;

c)      approve the variations to the Capital Programme at Appendix C;

d)      approve the Capital Programme revised budget and financing of £109.711m; and

e)      note the Prudential indicators at Appendix F.

AGREED That Cabinet:

a)        note the compliance performance for the end of financial year, the items for action and changes for next financial years reporting; and

b)       Identify any areas of concerns or for further investigation or detail.