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| CA.243 |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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| CA.244 |
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
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| CA.245 |
Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 11th July, 2012 6:00pm
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Delegated decision:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 July 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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| CA.246 |
CORPORATE PLAN PROGRESS REPORT - QUARTER 1 2012/2013
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Delegated decisions:
That the report be noted.
Reason for the decision:
The report provides details of the progress made at quarter one 2012-2013 and provides a forecast for the Council’s position at year end.
Other option considered and rejected:
To reject the recommended option.
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| CA.247 |
CORPORATE FINANCIAL MONITORING - APRIL 2012 TO JUNE 2012
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Delegated decisions:
1. That the financial position of the Council as at 30 June 2012 be noted.
2. That approval be given to the s151 Officer’s assessment of the minimum level of balances.
Reasons for the decision:
The report has been prepared in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practice and provides early warnings of potential major overspends or underspends which members need to be aware of.
Other options considered and rejected:
To reject the recommend options.
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| CA.248 |
PUBLIC HEALTH TRANSITION ACTION PLAN 2012 TO 2013
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Delegated decisions:
1. That the report submitted be noted.
2. That the scope and content of the Public Health Transition Action Plan be adopted and signed off.
Reasons for the decision:
In November 2011, all primary care trusts were required to develop a comprehensive plan detailing actions to enable the safe transition of public health to the local authority by April 2013.
Other options considered and rejected:
To reject the recommended option.
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| CA.249 |
COMPLAINTS POLICY
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Delegated decision:
That approval be given to the implementation of the Adult Care Services Complaints Policy with effect from 1 September 2012.
Reasons for the decision:
Adult Social Care Complaints are required to follow a statutory process. This policy will assist in the effective and efficient handling of such complaints
Other options considered and rejected:
To amend or reject the recommended option.
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| CA.250 |
RADCLIFFE REGENERATION STRATEGY:REFURBISHMENT OF EMPTY PROPERTIES INTO PILOT PRODUCTIVE USE
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Delegated decisions:
1. That approval be given to establish and deliver a pilot project to tackle local unemployment issues and private sector empty properties in Radcliffe.
2. That approval be given to spend £617,000 of accumulated Affordable Housing commuted sums (received in lieu of affordable housing provision on larger housing development sites) to part fund the Radcliffe empty property pilot, in line with housing and planning policies and the rules governing affordable housing and the use of commuted sums.
3. That approval be given to delegate authority to agree and approve relevant detailed matters to the Executive Director of Environment and Development and the Executive Director of Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources and the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration. The detailed matters to include how training and employment criteria will be incorporated into the pilot and how the commuted sums monies will be split across the registered providers, the financial appraisal per property and other relevant detailed agreements between the Council and the registered providers.
Reasons for the decision:
This decision will enable the delivery of a pilot which will address local unemployment issues and tackle the significant problem of private sector empty properties in Radcliffe. It will also make best use of available resources. The pilot project is expected to have significant outcomes and the experience gained will be used in future proposals in other areas of the Borough. Creating affordable housing through the project provides value for money in the use of the commuted sums monies which have no competing priorities.
Other option considered and rejected:
To reject the recommended option.
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| CA.251 |
ANNUAL REPORT TO TENANTS 2011/12
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Delegated decision:
That approval be given to the Annual Report to Tenants 2011/2012.
Reasons for the decision:
There is a requirement for all social landlords to produce the report on an annual basis.
Other options considered and rejected:
To amend or reject the recommended option.
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| CA.252 |
DRAFT LOCAL SCHEME OF COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT
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Delegated decision:
That approval be given to the draft Council Tax Support scheme as a basis for consultation.
Reasons for the decision:
Proposed Government legislation will abolish Council Tax Benefit from April 2013 and replace it with powers for local authorities to design and run their own schemes.
Other option considered and rejected:
To reject the recommendation.
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| CA.253 |
CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED REVISION TO THE POLICY ON ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT
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Delegated decisions:
1. That approval be given to consultation with stakeholders in respect of changes to the Council’s home to school transport policy.
2. That a further report be submitted to the Cabinet in December 2012 on the outcome of the consultation.
Reasons for the decision:
The current home to school transport policy goes beyond the statutory requirements in providing discretionary financial assistance to pupils attending denominational schools. The significant financial pressures faced by the Council mean that this level of financial assistance cannot be sustained.
Other option considered and rejected:
Retain the existing school transport policy.
(Note: Councillor Gartside opposed the recommendations)
(The Chair indicated that he had agreed to the submission of this item as urgent business for the reason that a decision was required before the date of the next scheduled meeting of the Cabinet).
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