Please Contact: Mary Howard
Please email: mary.howard@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please Direct Dial on: 01263 516047
5 December 2011
A meeting of the North Norfolk District Council will be held in the Council Chamber at the
Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 6.00 p.m.
Philip Burton
Chief Executive
To: All Members of the Council
Members of the Management Team, appropriate Officers, Press and Public.
If you have any special requirements in order
to attend this meeting, please let us know in advance
If you would like any document in large print, audio, Braille, alternative format or in a
different language please contact us
Chief Executive: Philip Burton, Deputy Chief Executive: Sheila Oxtoby
Strategic Directors: Nick Baker, Steve Blatch, & Tony Ing
Tel 01263 513811 Fax 01263 515042 Minicom 01263 516005
Email districtcouncil@north-norfolk.gov.uk Web site northnorfolk.org
AGENDA
1.
PRAYER
Led by Father Denys Lloyd, Parish Priest, Our Lady and St Joseph, Sheringham and
Cromer.
2.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNICATIONS
To receive the Chairman’s communications, if any.
3.
TO RECEIVE DECLARATION OF INTERESTS FROM MEMBERS
Please indicate whether the interest is a personal one only or one which is also
prejudicial. The declaration of a personal interest should indicate the nature of the
interest and the agenda item to which it relates. In the case of a personal interest,
the member may speak and vote. If it is a prejudicial interest, the member should
withdraw from the meeting whilst the matter is discussed.
4.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive apologies for absence, if any.
5.
MINUTES
(attached – page 1)
To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 19 October 2011.
6.
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
To determine any other items of business which the Chairman decides should be
considered as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local
Government Act 1972.
7.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To consider any questions received from members of the public.
8.
APPOINTMENTS
a) MRS A CLAUSSEN-REYNOLDS TO THE BOARD OF THE FAKENHAM AREA
PARTNERSHIP
To appoint Mrs A Claussen-Reynolds to replace Mr S Ward on the Board of the
Fakenham Area Partnership.
b) APPOINTMENT OF MR T FITZPATRICK TO THE WELLS HARBOUR USERS’
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary:
A letter has been received from the Wells Harbour
Commissioners inviting the Council to nominate a
representative to the Harbour Users’ Advisory Committee.
The Harbour Users’ Advisory Committee consists of
representatives of the harbour users groups which advise
the Wells Harbour Commissioner and keep each other
informed.
The Committee meets twice annually, usually in April and
November, to report on their group’s activities in the
harbour and plans for the future. The Chairman and the
Harbour Master brief the Committee on news relating to
the harbour, and any problems are fully discussed.
This forum provides a very useful link between all the
harbour users and enables the Commissioners to hear all
views.
9.
Conclusions:
It would be beneficial to the interests of local people for the
Council to accept this invitation. Mr T FitzPatrick has
indicated that he would be prepared to serve on the
Committee. Mr FitzPatrick is Portfolio Holder for Business
Enterprise and Economic Development therefore this
would be an appropriate appointment.
Recommendations:
That Members ratify the appointment of Mr T FitzPatrick to
the Wells Harbour Users’ Advisory Committee
Cabinet member(s):
Mr T FitzPatrick
Ward(s) affected:
Priory
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Mary Howard, Democratic Services Team
Leader
01263 516047, mary.howard@northnorfolk.gov.uk
FORMATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL TO REVIEW THE
MEMBERS’ SCHEME OF ALLOWANCES
(attached – page 8)
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
The purpose of this report is to advise members of the
need to refresh and convene a meeting of the
Independent Remuneration Panel to review the North
Norfolk District Council Members’ Scheme of Allowances,
in accordance with the requirements of the Local
authorities (Members’ Allowances) Regulations 2003.
The North Norfolk District Council Members’ Scheme of
Allowances is now due for review. An Independent
Remuneration Panel must be convened to undertake that
review and report its findings and recommendations to Full
Council. The Council is required to have due regard to the
report of the Independent Remuneration Panel in
determining any amendments to the current Scheme. The
revised Scheme should be adopted from May 2012.
It is recommended that:
(1) Members approve the appointment of the members of
the Independent Remuneration Panel.
(2) Members approve the Terms of Reference for the
Independent Remuneration Panel.
(3) Any representations that Members wish the
Independent Remuneration Panel to take into
consideration should be made in writing through the Group
Leaders, to the Chief Executive, by 6 January 2012.
(4) The Independent Remuneration Panel reports its
findings and recommendations for consideration by Full
Council at its meeting in February 2012.
10.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Ward(s) affected:
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Tony Ing, Strategic Director – Information
01263 516080, tony.ing@north-norfolk.gov.uk
DRAFT PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2012/2013
(attached – page 11)
(appendix A – page 13)
A draft Programme of Meetings for 2012/13
has been prepared and circulated for
consultation and is attached at Appendix A.
Summary:
Conclusions:
11.
Recommendations:
That Members adopt the Programme of
Meetings for 2012 - 2013
Cabinet member(s):
Mr T FitzPatrick
Ward(s) affected:
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Alison Argent, Tel: 01263 516058, Email:
alison.argent@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Mary Howard, Tel: 01263 516047, Email:
mary.howard@north-norfolk.gov.uk
DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS RELATING TO SECOND
HOMES AND LONG TERM EMPTY PROPERTIES FOR 2012/13 (attached – p 14)
(appendix B – p 18)
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
To determine the level of council tax discounts to be
established for second homes and long term empty
properties for 2012/13, in accordance with section 11A of
the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as enacted by
section 75 of the Local Government Act 2003.
Section 75 of the Local Government Act 2003 provides
local authorities with the power to make changes to the
level of council tax discount in relation to second homes
and long term empty properties. The Council has to
approve its determinations afresh for each financial year.
The calculation of the tax base for 2012/13 will be made
on the assumption that the determinations recommended
below will apply.
Members are recommended to resolve that, under section
11A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, as
enacted by section 75 of the Local Government Act 2003,
and in accordance with the provisions of the Council Tax
(Prescribed Classes of Dwellings)(England) Regulations
2003 as amended, the Council determines that:
(i)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as
being within Class ‘A’ under regulation 4 of the
Council
Tax
(Prescribed
Classes
of
Dwellings)(England) Regulations 2003 remains at
50% for the year 2012/13.
(ii) the council tax discount for dwellings
defined as being within Class ‘B’ under
regulation 5 of the Council Tax (Prescribed
Classes of Dwellings)(England) Regulations
2003 be reduced to 10% for the year
2012/13 with the exceptions of:
a) those dwellings that are specifically identified under
regulation 6 of the Council Tax (Prescribed
Classes of Dwellings)(England) Regulations 2003,
which will retain the 50% discount; and
b) those dwellings described or geographically
defined at Appendix B, which, in the reasonable
opinion of the Deputy Chief Executive, are judged
not structurally capable of occupation all year
round and were built before the restrictions of
seasonal usage were introduced by the Town and
Country Planning Act 1947, which will retain the
50% discount.
(iii)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as
being within Class ‘C’ under regulation 7 of the
Council
Tax
(Prescribed
Classes
of
Dwellings)(England) Regulations 2003 be removed
for the year 2012/13, thereby making the full
council tax charge payable after the six month
exempt period.
(iv)
in accordance with section 11A(6) of the Local
Government Finance Act 1992, as enacted by
section 75 of the Local Government Act 2003,
these determinations shall be published in at least
one newspaper circulating in North Norfolk before
the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the
date of the determinations.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
12.
Ward(s) affected:
All
Sheila Oxtoby – 01263 516077
sheila.oxtoby@north-norfolk.gov.uk
DETERMINATION OF THE COUNCIL TAX BASE FOR 2012/13 AND THE
TREATMENT OF SPECIAL EXPENSES
(attached – page 26)
Summary:
Conclusions:
The purpose of this report is to determine the Council’s
2012/13 tax base and the 2012/13 tax base for each
parish in accordance with the legal requirements.
The determination of the tax base for a financial year has
to be undertaken in accordance with legislative
requirements between 1 December and 31 January of the
preceding financial year.
Recommendations:
a) That the calculations set out in this report used to
produce the Council’s tax base be approved, and
the tax base for 2012/13 be determined as 41,366.
b) That the tax base for each parish area for the
financial year 2012/13 be as set out at paragraph
3.1.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
13.
Ward(s) affected:
All
Duncan Ellis – 01263 516243
duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION FROM LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEE 19
SEPTEMBER 2011
(attached – p 30)
Minute 19 LICENSING OF SEXUAL ENTERTAINMENT VENUES (SEVs)
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
To adopt the relevant new provisions for the regulation of lap dancing and other
sexual entertainment venues.
14.
RECOMMENDATION FROM CABINET 31 OCTOBER 2011
HALF YEARLY TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR 2011/12
(attached – page 34)
(appendix C – page 39)
Summary:
This report sets out the Treasury Management activities
undertaken in the first six months of 2011/12.
Conclusions:
Treasury activities for the year have been carried out in
accordance with the CIPFA Code and the Council’s
Treasury Strategy.
Recommendations:
That the Council be asked to RESOLVE that the Half
Yearly Treasury Management Report for 2011/12 be
approved.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected:
All
Tony Brown 01263 516126
tony.brown@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION FOR FULL COUNCIL
To approve the Half Yearly Treasury Management Report for 2011/12.
15.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 28 NOVEMBER 2011
a) 2011/12 REVISED BUDGET
(Cabinet Agenda, 28 November 2011 – page
11; appendix A – 23 ; appendix B - 24; appendix C – page 43; appendix D - 45;
appendix E – page 49)
Summary:
The base budget for 2011/12 was approved by Full
Council on 23 February 2011. The budget was then
updated as part of the Final Accounts process for 2010/11
to take account of roll forwards of previously unspent
budgets. This report presents for approval the revised
budget for 2011/12 for both capital and revenue.
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
The budget for 2011/12 has been revised to take account
of variances which have been highlighted as part of the
ongoing budget monitoring process. The appendices to
the report provide details of the movements for each
service while the main body of the report highlights the
more significant movements compared to the current
budget for 2011/12. This report presents a balanced
position for the 2011/12 revised budget while allowing for a
contribution to be made to the Organisational
Development reserve to offset any reduced savings in
2012/13 as a consequence of the revised approach in
relation to the implementation of the new pay model
resulting from the Pay and Grading Review.
Detailed work is still ongoing on the 2012/13 budget which
will be reported to Members in the new year.
That Members agree and recommend to Full Council:
•
The revised revenue budget for 2011/12;
•
The revised transfers to and from reserves
included at Appendix C;
•
The transfer of the forecast surplus of £172,488 to
the Organisational Development reserve;
•
The revised capital programme and associated
financing as included at Appendix E;
•
The scale of fees and charges from 1 April 2012
included at Appendix D;
•
Delegated authority for setting the fees and
charges for waste be given to the Strategic
Director for Environment, Deputy Chief Executive
and relevant Portfolio Members.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected:
All
Duncan Ellis, 01263 516330,
Duncan.Ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
1. The revised revenue budget for 2011/12;
2. The revised transfers to and from reserves included at Appendix C;
3. The transfer of the forecast surplus of £172,488 to the Organisational
Development reserve;
4. The revised capital programme and associated financing as included at
Appendix E;
5. The scale of fees and charges from 1 April 2012 included at Appendix D;
6. Delegated authority for setting the fees and charges for waste be given
to the Strategic Director for Environment, Deputy Chief Executive and
relevant Portfolio Members.
b) PROPOSED SAVINGS REPORT – 2012/13 BASE BUDGET (Cabinet Agenda,
28 November 2011 – page 62; appendix F – page 70)
Summary:
Conclusions:
The recent update of the Corporate Plan which was
presented to Cabinet in October 2011 was
accompanied by an appendix entitled ‘Financial Plan
Update 2011/12 – 2014/15, Strategic Context and
Organisational Workstreams’. This paper identified a
projected funding gap of £0.9 million for 2012/13 and
just under £1.1m for 2013/14. This report provides an
update on the progression of two of the Council’s
workstreams and identifies a number of savings and
additional income streams that will help to address
the funding deficit.
This report provides a summary of progress to date in
relation to the two workstreams and identifies a number of
new savings and additional sources of income for 2012/13
onwards. These are summarised below and additional
details can be found within the appendices that
accompany the report.
The Revised Budget report for 2011/12 is included
elsewhere on this agenda and detailed work is still
ongoing on the 2012/13 budget which will be reported to
Members in the new year. The recommendation from this
report is to note the progress on the workstreams and to
approve the savings and additional income identified for
inclusion within the 2012/13 Base Budget report.
Recommendations:
That Members agree and recommend to Full Council:
•
The savings and additional income as identified
within Table 1 of the report
•
Note the updated position in relation to the
management structures and prioritisation
workstreams
•
To fund any ‘one-off’ costs in relation to staff
restructuring through the use of the Restructuring
and Invest to Save Proposals reserve
•
A new reserve is established for the ‘New Homes
Bonus’ and that the allocation for 2012/13,
estimated to be £595,700 is transferred to this
reserve
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected:
All
Duncan Ellis, 01263 516330,
Duncan.Ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
1. The savings and additional income as identified within Table 1 of the report
2. Note the updated position in relation to the management structures and
prioritisation workstreams
3. To fund any ‘one-off’ costs in relation to staff restructuring through the use
of the Restructuring and Invest to Save Proposals reserve
4. A new reserve is established for the ‘New Homes Bonus’ and that the
allocation for 2012/13, estimated to be £595,700 is transferred to this
reserve.
c) REVENUES AND BENEFITS SHARED SERVICE
(Cabinet
Agenda, 28 November 2011 – page 76; appendix G – page 87; appendix H –
page 90; appendix I – page 93; appendix J – page 94)
Summary:
The report updates members on progress to date on the
shared service work for Revenues and Benefits.
The realisation of savings and efficiencies from working in
partnership can only be delivered if the two authorities
operate on the same application software. The decision
therefore on the software upgrade is crucial to any
development of shared working and the development of a
fully operational shared service.
There are a number of interdependent decisions which are
required to be made linked to the software procurement.
This report considers these areas and their dependencies.
Conclusions:
The service will be subject to significant change in the future
and having stable software as well as a system that enables
us to maximise efficiencies will be essential. The decision to
procure a new software system should be considered
alongside opportunities that a partnership approach would
give.
The business case has been reviewed following the
procurement exercise for a replacement system, extensive
work considering the infrastructure requirements for a single
hosted system, a revision of employee and supplies and
service budgets has also been undertaken.
As a result of this work it is estimated that a partnership
arrangement would deliver total annual savings of £561,877
Some further financial modelling of Universal Credit has
been carried out which still forecasts a net saving of
£438,000 over five years between the two authorities. Gross
savings of £1,525,306 are forecasted over the five years
taking into account capital investment.
Recommendations:
1. To agree the revised financial information within the
business
case.
2. For delegated authority to be given to the Portfolio
Holder for Revenues & Benefits and the Deputy Chief
Executive to continue to develop the Partnership
Agreement for Council approval.
delegated authority to the Leader of the Council and
Portfolio Holder for Revenues & Benefits and the Deputy
Chief Executive, to develop a shared service model and
following full consultation report back to Cabinet.
3. For authority to be given by the Cabinet to procure the
software from Civica and complete and seal the
Agreement.
4. Note that the infrastructure requirements and costs are
Within budget and give delegated authority to the
Deputy Chief Executive and Portfolio Holder for ICT to
agree the infrastructure procurement with BCKLWN.
5. Approve the proposals for BCKLWN to host the ICT
Infrastructure and business system and for NNDC to
host any proposed shared management structure.
6. Delegate authority to the Leader of the Council, Portfolio
Holder for Revenues and Benefits and the Deputy Chief
Executive, to agree proposed service level agreements
with customer services and other support services.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected:
All
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
1. To agree the revised financial information within the business case as
updated verbally at the meeting regarding an additional £72,000 set up for back
fill.
2. For the Portfolio Holder for Revenues & Benefits and the Deputy Chief
Executive to continue to develop the Partnership Agreement for which the
Heads of Terms will require approval by Council. Delegated authority to the
Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Revenues & Benefits and the
Deputy Chief Executive, to develop a shared service model and following full
consultation and report back to Cabinet.
3. That Council, following discussion by the Overview and Scrutiny
Committee, agrees to entering into a contract with Civica for the provision of a
software system; an outline of the legal obligations to be presented to Council.
4. To continue to explore the infrastructure requirements with BT and
BCKLWN and recommend to Council the infrastructure requirements and
associated costs.
5. Approve the proposals for BCKLWN to host the ICT infrastructure and
business system and for NNDC to host any proposed shared management
structure.
6. Delegate authority to the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holder for
Revenues and Benefits and the Deputy Chief Executive, to agree proposed
service level agreements with customer services and other support services.
d) TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY STATEMENT AND INVESTMENT
STRATEGY 2011/12 TO 2013/14 – AMENDMENT
(Cabinet Agenda, 28
November 2011 – page 74)
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
This report sets out a proposed amendment to the minimum
credit rating criteria required for investment counterparties
within the current Treasury Management Strategy.
The reduction in the minimum acceptable credit criteria will
allow investment in systemically important institutions and
provide access to a greater number of appropriate
investment counterparties.
That the Council be asked to RESOLVE that the Treasury
Management Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy
2011/12 to 2013/14 is amended by reducing the minimum
long-term credit rating for investment counterparties from
A+ (or equivalent) to A- (or equivalent).
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected:
All
Tony Brown 01263 516126
tony.brown@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
That the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy
2011/12 to 2013/14 is amended by reducing the minimum long-term credit
rating for investment counterparties form A+ (or equivalent) to A- (or
equivalent).
e) THE COUNCIL’S APPROACH TO LOCALISM AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A BIG SOCIETY (Cabinet Agenda, 28 November 2011 – page 122; appendix L
– page 130)
This report details the Council’s new approach to
Localism, makes recommendations in relation to
the Local Strategic Partnership and establishes
the principle of the Big Society Fund.
Summary:
Conclusions:
The Council has positioned itself to ensure that
it is able to take advantage of the legislative
changes incorporated within the Localism Bill for
the benefit of communities within North Norfolk.
Streamlined partnership working combined with
new arrangements for the return of 50% of the
second homes council tax funding will allow
communities within North Norfolk to benefit for
the first time from a Big Society Fund of almost
£700,000 per annum. This fund will support
projects that communities want and where they
will make a difference to the economic and
social well-being of the area, and not linked to
meeting top down government targets. This is
an exciting new fund that will help reinvigorate
our communities by giving people the
opportunity to get involved in real projects
thereby strengthening our civic society.
Recommendations
It is recommended that;
Overview and Scrutiny support the proposal for
North Norfolk Community Partnership to be
reconfigured from being a formal committee to
become a standing conference with an annual
summit for the strategic partners operating in
North Norfolk and a 6 monthly review meeting.
The Council support Holt Town Council in
becoming a pilot for a neighbourhood plan
subject to the funding bid being accepted.
A Big Society fund is established from the return
of the second home council tax income and any
uncommitted funds from this year allocated to
this fund through the establishment of an
earmarked reserve.
The principles of the Big Society fund are
•
•
•
•
•
agreed as outlined within Appendix L and a
policy developed which will provide more detail
on the operation of the grant scheme.
The fund is split between revenue and capital
based upon an indicative allocation of £500,000
for revenue and £200,000 for capital projects.
Cabinet member(s):
Cllr Trevor Ivory
Contact Officer, telephone
number, and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected: All
Sheila Oxtoby, Deputy Chief
Executive, 01263 516077,
sheila.oxtoby@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
1. Cabinet support the proposal for North Norfolk Community Partnership to be
reconfigured from being a formal committee to become a standing conference
with an annual summit for the strategic partners operating in North Norfolk and
a 6 monthly review meeting.
2. The Council support Holt Town Council in becoming a pilot for a
neighbourhood plan, regardless of whether or not the Town Council is able to
secure central Government funding, with any funding coming from the
Council’s resources if necessary.
3. A Big Society fund is established from the return of the second home council
tax income and any uncommitted funds from this year allocated to this fund
through the establishment of an earmarked reserve.
4. The principles of the Big Society fund are agreed as outlined within Appendix L
and a policy developed which will provide more detail on the operation of the
grant scheme.
5. The fund is split between revenue and capital based upon an indicative
allocation of £500,000 for revenue and £200,000 for capital projects.
f) NORTH NORFOLK SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN: KELLING TO LOWESTOFT
NESS (Cabinet Agenda 28 November 2011 – page 132, appendix M – page 138)
Summary:
Conclusions:
This Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6) covers the
frontage from Kelling to Lowestoft Ness, thus
including frontages in Great Yarmouth Borough
Council and Waveney District Council. This plan was
first subject to public consultation in 2004/5 and as a
result of considerable public concern the plan has not
yet been adopted. Major amendments were made to
the plan in 2007 to reflect these concerns and a
revised version was subject to consultation in 2009,
with the version now before Cabinet finalised in
November 2010.
Members may consider that approval, (and
subsequent adoption the SMP6 subject to the
partnering authorities’ adoption of the full
document) will provide a strategic overview for
coastal defence planning to feed into a more
holistic approach to coastal planning which takes
account of social, economic and environmental
objectives.
The SMP Action Plan initiates a number of studies
on coastal processes and economic impacts which
are required before coastal management policy
changes are implemented. The Council will take
forward a new approach to coast management,
under the framework of an Integrated Coastal
Management Plan which enables a holistic
approach to be taken to coastal management,
taking into account economic, social and
environmental objectives.
Within the overall context of the Shoreline
Management Plan, the Council will continue to
maintain sea defences in locations which have
previously been defended and where it is cost
effective, sustainable and practicable to do so. This
approach will ensure that investment can continue
in coastal areas; that infrastructure and access for
coastal users is maintained; and that the coast
remains attractive to tourist and visitors. Overall
this will safeguard the sustainability and vitality of
coastal communities in North Norfolk.
Recommendations:
1. That the provisions in SMP6 relating to North Norfolk
District Councils Coast Protection responsibility (Kelling
Hard to Cart Gap) be approved and that delegated
authority be given to the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the
Coast and the Chief Executive to adopt the full SMP6
following its approval by Great Yarmouth Borough Council,
Waveney District Council and the Environment Agency.
2. That an Integrated Coastal Management Plan process
be commenced to be overseen by the Council’s Coastal
Management Board.
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected: All wards
Jill Fisher, Coast, Localities and Assets
Manager, 01263 516037, Jill.Fisher@northnorfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
1. That the provisions in SMP6 relating to North Norfolk District Councils Coast
Protection responsibility (Kelling Hard to Cart Gap) be approved and that
delegated authority be given to the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the Coast and
the Chief Executive to adopt the full SMP6 following its approval by Great
Yarmouth Borough Council, Waveney District Council and the Environment
Agency.
2. That an Integrated Coastal Management Plan process be commenced to be
overseen by the Council’s Coastal Management Board.
g) REVIEW OF THE DISCRETIONARY COMPENSATION POLICY FOR STAFF
(Cabinet Agenda 28 November 2011 – page 166, appendix O – page 170;
appendix P – page 178)
Summary:
This report proposes changes to the current
Discretionary Compensation Policy to reflect the
continuing need to have a policy which is workable,
affordable and reasonable for the Council.
Conclusions:
A review has been undertaken of the current policy to
ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the
business and amendments have been proposed to
ensure that the scheme remains affordable.
Recommendations:
It is recommended (subject to consideration of the
formal consultation response from UNISON) to amend
the Discretionary Compensation Policy as outlined
within the report.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Contact Officer, telephone number and email: Julie Cooke, 01263 516040
julie.cooke@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL
That (subject to consideration of the formal consultation of the formal
consultation response from UNISON) to amend the Discretionary
Compensation Policy as outlined within the report.
16.
ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY
COMMITTEE 13 NOVEMBER 2011
To consider any recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of 13
November 2011.
17.
TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE UNDERMENTIONED COMMITTEES
(attached – p 43)
To receive the approved minutes of the undermentioned committees:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
18.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 20 July 2011
Licensing and Appeals Committee – 19 September 2011
Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 20 September 2011
Cabinet – 3 October 2011
Special Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 4 October 2011
Development Committee – 13 October 2011
Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 18 October 2011
Cabinet – 31 October 2011
Development Committee – 10 November 2011
REPORTS FROM THE CABINET OR MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
To receive reports from the Cabinet or Members of the Cabinet.
19.
QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS
To receive questions from Members.
20.
OPPOSITION BUSINESS
To receive any opposition business.
21.
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
The following notice of Motion has been received, proposed by Mr K E Johnson and
seconded by Mrs H Thompson:
This Council supports the residents living on the A148 Holt Road between
Cromer and Aylmerton in their calls for improved road safety. In particular, this
Council supports residents’ calls for:
1. A pedestrian footbridge over the railway line.
2. A roundabout at the junction of the A148 and the Felbrigg Road.
3. A review of the speed limit between Cromer and Aylmerton.
At a time of economic difficulty this Council recognises that funding for these
measures is not readily available and commits itself to working with the
community and Norfolk County Council to explore whether funding can be
realised through other means, including the new powers granted to local
authorities and communities in the Localism Act.
22.
SEALED DOCUMENTS
Recommendation:
(attached – p 109)
That the list of sealed documents is received by Members.
Contact: Tony Ing 01263 516080
Email: tony.ing@north-norfolk.gov.uk
23.
NNDC – TOP MANAGEMENT REVIEW PART ONE
separate cover)
24.
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
(report to follow under
To pass the following resolution – if necessary:
“That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public
be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds
that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in
paragraph(s) _ of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) to the Act.”
25.
NNDC – TOP MANAGEMENT REVIEW PART TWO (report to follow under separate
cover)
26.
TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
Circulation:
All Members of the Council.
Members of the Management Team and other appropriate Officers.
Press and Public