Council
Please Contact: Emma Denny
Please email: emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please Direct Dial on: 01263 516010
8th December 2015
A meeting of the North Norfolk District Council will be held in the Council Chamber at the
Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer on Wednesday 16 December 2015 at 6.00 p.m.
Members of the public who wish to ask a question or speak on an agenda item are
requested to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. It will not always be
possible to accommodate requests after that time. This is to allow time for the Chairman to
rearrange the order of items on the agenda for the convenience of members of the public.
Further information on the procedure for public speaking can be obtained from Democratic
Services, Tel: 01263 516010, Email: democraticservices@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Anyone attending this meeting may take photographs, film or audio-record the proceedings
and report on the meeting. Anyone wishing to do so must inform the Chairman. If you are a
member of the public and you wish to speak on an item on the agenda, please be aware that
you may be filmed or photographed.
Sheila Oxtoby
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
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different language please contact us
Chief Executive: Sheila Oxtoby
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Tel 01263 513811 Fax 01263 515042 Minicom 01263 516005
Email districtcouncil@north-norfolk.gov.uk Web site northnorfolk.org
AGENDA
1.
PRAYER
Led by Reverend James Porter, Vicar, Cromer Parish Church with St Martins
2.
PRESENTATION
To receive a presentation from Bev Townsend on behalf of the Benjamin Foundation
on the support offered to young carers
3.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNICATIONS
To receive the Chairman’s communications, if any.
4.
TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS FROM MEMBERS
Members are asked at this stage to declare any interests that they may have in any
of the following items on the agenda. The Code of Conduct for Members requires
that declarations include the nature of the interest and whether it is a disclosable
pecuniary interest.
5.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive apologies for absence, if any.
6.
MINUTES
(page 9)
To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 18 November 2015
7.
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.
8.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To consider any questions received from members of the public.
9.
APPOINTMENTS
To consider any appointments
10.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 02 NOVEMBER 2015
(Cabinet report attached – p.15)
(Policy document – electronic only)
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
a) AGENDA ITEM 13: REVIEW OF GAMBLING POLICY
To recommend the draft policy to Full Council for adoption
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSING COMMITTEE 16 NOVEMBER 2015
The Licensing & Appeals Committee endorsed the recommendation to adopt the
draft Gambling Policy.
11.
FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE LICENSING & APPEALS
COMMITTEE 16 NOVEMBER 2015
(Policy document – electronic only)
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
That the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 be
adopted
12.
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 09 DECEMBER 2015
To consider any recommendations from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting
held on 9th December.
Please note the Council agenda was published before this meeting took place. The
Chairman will provide a verbal update at the Council meeting.
13.
DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS AND CHARGES FOR 2015/16
(page 18)
(Appendix A – p.22)
Summary:
This report recommends the level of council tax
discounts and premiums which will apply to second
homes, empty properties and uninhabitable dwellings
for the financial year 2016/17.
The determinations are made by the Council under
sections 11A and 11B, and of the Local Government
Finance Act 1992, subsequent enabling powers and
Regulations made under the Act.
Options considered:
The recommendations represent a continuation of the
determinations made for 2015/16 and take advantage
of the reforms included in the Local Government
Finance Act 2012 to generate additional revenue and to
bring empty properties back into use.
Conclusions:
The legislation provides local authorities with the power
to make changes to the level of council tax discount
and premiums in relation to second homes, empty
properties and uninhabitable dwellings. The Council
has to approve its determinations for each financial
year. The calculation of the tax base for 2016/17 will be
made on the assumption that the determinations
recommended below will apply.
Recommendations:
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(i)
Members are recommended to resolve that under
section 11A of the Local Government Finance Act
1992, and in accordance with the provisions of the
Local Government Finance Act 2012 and other
enabling powers that:
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as
being within Class ‘A’ remains at 50% for the
year 2016/17;
(ii)
(a)
(b)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined
as being within Class ‘B’ remains at 5% for the
year 2016/17;
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;
those
dwellings
described
or
geographically defined at Appendix A
which in the reasonable opinion of the
Head of Finance are judged not to be
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, will retain the 50%
discount;
(iii)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined
as being within Class ‘C’ to remain at 100% for
three months for the year 2016/17;
(iv)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined
as being within Class ‘D’ to remain at 50% for a
maximum of twelve months for the year
2016/17.
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Members are recommended to resolve that under
section 11B(2) of the Local Government Finance Act
1992, and in accordance with the provisions of the
Local Government Finance Act 2012 and other
enabling powers:
(i)
A premium is charged for properties which have
been empty and substantially unfurnished for
two years or more of 50% of the council tax
payable in relation to that dwelling.
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In accordance with the relevant legislation 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.
To set appropriate council tax discounts which will
apply in 2016/17 in accordance with the legal
requirements, to raise additional council tax revenue
and encouraging properties to be brought back into
use.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
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DETERMINATION OF THE COUNCIL TAX BASE FOR 2016/17 AND THE
TREATMENT OF SPECIAL EXPENSES
(page 30)
Summary:
The purpose of this report is to determine the Council’s
2016/17 tax base and the 2016/17 tax base for each parish in
accordance with the legal requirements.
Options considered:
N/A
Conclusions:
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 2016/17 be determined as 37,940;
b) That the tax base for each parish area for the financial
year 2016/17 be as set out at paragraph 2.1.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
Ward member(s)
Contact Officer
Telephone
Email
15.
To determine the 2016/17 Council Tax Base in accordance
with legislative requirements and to inform the 2016/17
budget setting process.
All
Karen Sly
01263 516243
karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
REVIEW OF HOUSING DELIVERY INCENTIVE SCHEME
(page 35)
Summary:
This report considers if it is desirable to extend the current
Housing Delivery Incentive Scheme which is available as part
of the planning application process for a longer period.
Options considered:
Closure, amendment, or retention of the scheme.
Conclusions:
Overall it is not considered that housing delivery or market
conditions have improved sufficiently to justify closing the
scheme at this time. Some amendment is desirable to reflect
national changes to planning policy.
Recommendations: That the current Housing Incentive Scheme is amended to
delete reference to the Code for Sustainable Homes and is
extended to the 31st December 2016.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To support the quicker delivery of planned housing
development in North Norfolk in order to address housing need
and demand.
Ward member(s)
Contact Officer
Telephone
Email
16.
All
Mark Ashwell
01263 516325
mark.ashwell@north-norfolk.gov.uk
SHARED WORKING ARRANGEMENTS – INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND S151
OFFICER
(page 41)
(Appendix B – p.46)
Summary:
Outline of Shared Working Arrangements – Interim Chief
Executive and S151 Officer
Options considered:
This report has been developed in line with the previous
Council decision of 21 October 2015.
Conclusions:
This report sets out the legal and practical arrangements which
will be put in place to establish an effective set of working
arrangements for both Councils during the interim period as
well as providing Members with a draft timetable for the
development of the Business Case for comment and
agreement.
Recommendations: Council is asked to:
1) Note the practical working arrangements.
2) Approve the secondment agreement.
3) Note the financial implications.
4) Approve the timetable for preparing a business
case for shared management for decision by
Council in June 2016.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
Ward member(s)
Contact Officer
Telephone
Email
17.
To ensure good governance at both Councils during the interim
management arrangements.
All
Sheila Oxtoby
01263 516000
sheila.oxtoby@north-norfolk.gov.uk
REVISED PAY POLICY STATEMENT 2015/16
Summary:
(page 62)
(Pay Policy Statement – p.64)
Pay policy statement: Section 38 of the Localism Act 2011
(“the Act”) requires the Council to produce an annual pay
policy statement (“the statement”) for the start of each
financial year. Full Council approved the current Pay Policy
Statement on 24 June 2015. That statement needs to be
amended to reflect the interim shared services
arrangements and the use of Golden Hello’s and retention
payments for staff in hard to recruit areas. This is being
actively considered within the Planning Service to address
local/national recruitment issues.
The attached statement is drawn up in compliance with the
Act to cover the remainder of the period 2015/16. It is a
legal requirement that Full Council formally signs off this
statement and the responsibility cannot be devolved to any
other person or committee.
Conclusions:
The attached amended statement sets out remuneration
arrangements for officers.
Recommendations: To adopt the amended Pay Policy Statement and to
publish the statement for 2015/16 on the Council’s
website.
Ward member(s)
Contact Officer
Telephone
Email
18.
19.
All
Julie Cooke
01263 516040
Julie.cooke@north-norfolk.gov.uk
DRAFT PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS
(page 81)
(Appendix C – p.83)
Summary:
A draft Programme of Meetings for 2016-17 has been
prepared and circulated for consultation and is attached at
Appendix .
Conclusions:
Following review, the proposed draft Programme of Meetings
2016-17 follows the established cycle of meetings as closely
as possible.
Recommendations:
That Members adopt the Programme of Meetings for
2016-17
Ward member(s)
Contact Officer
Telephone
Email
All
Mark Ashwell
01263 516325
mark.ashwell@north-norfolk.gov.uk
TO RECEIVE THE APPROVED MINUTES OF THE UNDERMENTIONED
COMMITTEES
Members are requested to note that the minutes of the undermentioned committees
have been approved. Copies of all the minutes are available on the Council’s website
or from Democratic Services.
a)
b)
c)
d)
20.
Cabinet – 05 October 2015
Overview & Scrutiny Committee – 14 October
Cabinet – 02 November 2015
Development Committee – 12 November 2015
REPORTS FROM THE CABINET OR MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
To receive reports, updates or briefings from members of the Cabinet.
21.
QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS
None
22.
OPPOSITION BUSINESS
To receive any opposition business.
23.
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
None
24.
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
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.
PRIVATE BUSINESS
Circulation:
All Members of the Council.
Members of the Management Team and other appropriate Officers.
Press and Public
COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of North Norfolk District Council held on 18 November 2015 at the
Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer at 6.00 pm.
Members Present:
Officers in
Attendance:
Mr J Lee
Mr N Lloyd
Mrs B McGoun
Mrs A Moore
Mr P W Moore
Mr W J Northam
Mrs J Oliver
Mr N Pearce
Mr R Price
Ms M Prior
Mr J Punchard
Mr J Rest
Mr R Reynolds
Mr E Seward
Mr S Shaw
Mr R Shepherd
Mr B Smith
Mr D Smith
Mr N Smith
Mr R Stevens
Mrs V Uprichard
Mrs L Walker
Mr A Wells
Mr D Young
The Chief Executive, The Corporate Directors, the Communications
Manager and the Democratic Services Team Leader
None
Press:
81.
Mrs S Butikofer
Mrs A ClaussenReynolds
Mr N Coppack
Mrs H Cox
Mr N Dixon
Mrs J English
Mr T FitzPatrick
Ms V R Gay
Mrs A Green
Mr B Hannah
Mr P W High
Mr M Knowles
PRAYERS
The Chairman invited Reverend Ian Whittle, St Andrews church, Langham to lead prayers.
82.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNICATIONS
The Chairman began by saying that she had recently attended the Bernard Matthews Youth
Awards and that it had been very humbling to hear their stories and she was delighted to see
Cromer Academy students winning the Community farming category with their ‘farm to fork’
scheme.
The Chairman then spoke about Remembrance Sunday. She said that she had been
honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the residents of North Norfolk at City Hall in Norwich.
Also on Remembrance Sunday, the Vice-Chairman laid a wreath at the memorial in Cromer.
On the 11th November, the Chairman had placed a wreath at the poppy sculpture at the
Council Offices – the first time that this had taken place and the Vice-Chairman placed a
wreath at the memorial in Cromer.
The Chairman had also recently visited Steven Newing House in Fakenham. This project was
run by the Benjamin Foundation, one of her nominated charities, and it provided respite for
young carers. The Chairman said that it had been an ‘eye-opener’ to meet the children, aged
between 6 and 11 and to hear their stories. The scheme was vital as it provided them with an
opportunity to play and interact. The Chairman asked members whether they would like to
receive a presentation on the project – perhaps at a future meeting of the Overview and
Scrutiny Committee. Mr B Hannah said that he felt a Council meeting would be the best
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opportunity for as many Members as possible to hear about the work of such an important
project. Members agreed.
The Chairman concluded by saying how shocked and saddened she had been to hear of the
recent deaths in Paris and that everyone affected was in her thoughts and prayers.
83.
TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS
None
84.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Mrs S Arnold, Mrs A Fitch-Tillett, Mr V FitzPatrick,
Miss B Palmer, Mr P Rice and Mr S Ward. Late apologies were received from Mrs G PerryWarnes.
85.
MINUTES
Mr A Wells said that he wished to make an amendment to the draft minutes of the special
meeting of Council held on 21st October. The Chief Executive read out the proposed change:
That recommendation 1 of Minute 45 – Shared Service Opportunities be amended to read:
1) Agree to the secondment of the Head of Paid Services and s151 Officer on an interim
basis. A further report to be brought back to the next Council meeting with details of the
practical arrangements.
Mr T FitzPatrick requested a further amendment to the minutes of 21st October. He proposed
that the following line be removed: ‘He said that there was an existing framework for
seconding officers which they would use but that there would be no savings made to protect
North Norfolk.’
Mr M Knowles said that he had not been present at the meeting on 23rd September and that
the attendance record should be amended accordingly.
The minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2015 and 21st October were approved as a
correct record subject to the above amendments and signed by the Chairman.
The Chief Executive said that she had hoped to bring a report on shared services to this
meeting as agreed in the above amendment but that the deadline for receipt of reports had
fallen on her first day at Great Yarmouth Borough Council and that she had not been in a
position at such an early stage to write a report on the financial arrangements. She would also
need to share such information with the six group leaders from both Councils. Consequently,
she proposed that the report on shared services should be brought to the December Council
meeting. In addition, a briefing paper giving a simplified version of the proposed devolution
arrangements would be emailed to all Members.
86.
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
None
87.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
None
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88.
APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments were approved:
1. Mr T FitzPatrick as a substitute to the Norfolk Joint Museums Committee
2. Mrs G Perry-Warnes to be removed from the River Internal Drainage Board and for Mr
P W Moore to be appointed
3. Mr N Dixon to be removed from the Broads Internal Drainage Board and Mr N Smith to
be appointed.
Mr T FitzPatrick said that there were currently two additional Conservative members appointed
to the Standards Committee and he intended to make them substitutes instead. He sought the
agreement of Council to make the appointments outside of the meeting and to notify
Democratic Services accordingly.
89.
FORMATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL TO REVIEW THE
MEMBERS’ SCHEME OF ALLOWANCES
The Leader, Mr T FitzPatrick, introduced this item. He said that the process was commencing
now so that any changes in Members’ allowances could be included in the Budget for 2016/17.
The recommendations of the Panel would be presented to the February meeting of Council
and any changes would commence from April 2016. Mr FitzPatrick said that he wished to
propose the following amendment to Recommendation 5:
‘Members instructions are sought on whether remuneration and / or expenses should be paid
to Panel members, the amount payable to be delegated to the Head of Paid Service’
Mr FitzPatrick said that he supported a payment to Panel members as it was difficult to get
people to work for nothing. Mr N Lloyd said that if an amount was not agreed now then it would
be like ‘writing a blank cheque’.
The Chief Executive referred Members to the table appended to the report which gave a
comparison of payments made by other Local Authorities across the region. She suggested
that the figure would be a similar amount and advised that a single payment should be made
rather than an amount for each meeting attended.
Mr E Seward said that there had been no changes in Members’ allowances since 2007. He
thought that there had been agreement to increase them in line with increases for staff. The
Democratic Services Team Leader agreed to check this.
Mr T FitzPatrick reminded Members that at this early stage they simply needed to agree to the
establishment of a Panel and whether to make a payment to Panel members. He said that if
any member did not want to receive the full allowance they could notify Democratic Services.
He went onto say that the implementation of the Panel’s recommendations was up to Council.
He felt that allowances should reflect the work that Members did and should be at a level that
would encourage younger people and the self-employed to put themselves forward as
councillors.
It was proposed by Mr T FitzPatrick, seconded by Mr J Rest and
RESOLVED
(1) To approve the convening of the Independent Remuneration Panel.
(2) To approve the Terms of Reference for the Independent Remuneration Panel.
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(3) That 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 2016.
(4) That the Independent Remuneration Panel reports its findings and recommendations
for consideration by Full Council at its meeting in February 2016
(5) To approve the payment of remuneration and expenses to panel members, the
amount to be delegated to the Head of Paid Service.
(6) To delegate to the CEO the appointment of the individual members to the
Independent Remuneration Panel
90.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 02 NOVEMBER 2015
a) AGENDA ITEM 10: HALF YEARLY TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR 2015/16
Mr W Northam, Portfolio Holder for Finance, introduced this item. He said that the report
provided information on the treasury management activities undertaken in the first six months
of 2015/16. He said that the 6% return on the LAMIT Pooled Property Fund in the period
showed a good investment but that the money offered as a loan to Broadland Housing
Association had not yet been advanced as they were awaiting planning permission and the
Council was losing out on the higher interest on the loan. He added that the Council remained
debt free and all investments were repaid in full and on time.
Mr E Seward, speaking on behalf of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, said that the
Committee had supported the recommendations.
RESOLVED
That the Half Yearly Treasury Management Report for 2015/16 be approved.
91.
ANY FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
11 NOVEMBER 2015
There were no further recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
92.
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REVIEW 2014/15
Mr P W Moore, Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee introduced this item. He
explained that the report summarised the work of the Committee during the previous municipal
year. He thanked Mr N Smith, his Vice-Chairman for his continuing support and the officers.
He said that Overview and Scrutiny was a useful tool for the public and local organisations to
come and talk through issues of concern. The report highlighted several successes such as
the Citizens’ Advice Bureaux, car parking in Cromer and Sheringham and affordable housing.
Mr W Northam said that as a Portfolio Holder he enjoyed attending Overview and Scrutiny
Committee meetings as they were always welcoming.
RESOLVED
To receive the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Annual Review 2014-2015
93.
TO RECEIVE THE APPROVED MINUTES OF THE UNDERMENTIONED COMMITTEES
The minutes of the meetings below were noted as a correct record;
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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
94.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee – 17 June 2015
Overview & Scrutiny Committee – 15 July 2015
Development Committee – 20 August 2015
Cabinet – 07 September 2015
Overview & Scrutiny Committee – 16 September 2015
Development Committee – 17 September 2015
Development Committee – 15 October 2015
REPORTS FROM THE CABINET OR MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
None
95.
QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS
The following question had been submitted by Mr E Seward:
Broadband Roll-out Phase 2
‘NNDC has allocated £1million to help extend fibre coverage across the district which is
welcomed.
I am advised that officers (County & District) will submit an analysis of potential areas for
funding and that a report will be submitted to Cabinet (possibly January) to presumably decide
which areas will benefit from this funding.
How will local members be consulted in this process before any final decision is made on how
this funding is to be allocated?’
The Chairman invited the Leader, Mr T FitzPatrick to respond.
Mr FitzPatrick thanked Mr Seward for raising the issue. He said that British Telecom (BT) had
undertaken modelling on the best sites for the roll-out but for confidentiality reasons they could
not consult with Members. There would be a presentation to Members ahead of Council’s
decision regarding funding and they would be kept up to date on emerging technology trends
such as wi-spire and satellite technology. Mr FitzPatrick said that this was BT’s standard
approach and it was done for both ease and commercial reasons.
Mr E Seward thanked Mr FitzPatrick for his response. He said that he understood that the
funding for the project was from BT and the Council and was therefore public money and he
queried whether the selection of suitable sites should be commercially sensitive information.
He went onto ask whether the final decision would be made by BT and officers or by Cabinet.
The Chief Executive said that it was a decision for Cabinet. She said that workshops would be
set-up to explain the implications for North Norfolk once the modelling was complete and this
would help Members to understand why certain sites had been selected.
Mr T FitzPatrick said that there had been lots of talk about 95% coverage but in reality the true
figure was nearer to 85% and that was why the Council had committed to funding the project.
He acknowledged that it was difficult to explain why some people wouldn’t get it but it was
necessary for the economic benefit of the area. He said that he was committed to ensuring
that once the modelling was done the best possible coverage was achieved.
96.
OPPOSITION BUSINESS
None
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97.
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
None
98.
PRIVATE BUSINESS
None
The meeting concluded at 7.15pm.
_________________________
Chairman
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Agenda Item No____10____
REVIEW OF GAMBLING POLICY
Summary:
To seek Cabinet approval of the Council’s draft
Gambling Licensing Policy (Statement of Principles)
Options considered:
In accordance with the requirements of the Gambling
Act 2005 the Licensing Authority is required to publish a
statement of policy every successive three year period
Conclusions:
Once the Cabinet formally approve the Policy and any
written comments received during the consultation
period have been considered it will be submitted to full
Council for adoption whereupon the Policy will be
advertised and duly published in line with Regulations.
Recommendations:
To recommend the draft policy to Full Council for
adoption.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
In accordance with the requirements of the Gambling
Act 2005 the Licensing Authority is required to publish a
statement of policy every successive three year period
from the first appointed day, namely 31 January 2007.
The Policy is now due to be revised to cover the next
successive 3-year period from 31 January 2013 to 31
January 2016.
LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
(Papers relied on to write the report, which do not contain exempt information and which are not
published elsewhere)
Gambling Act 2005
Draft – Gambling Licensing Policy (Statement of Principles)
Responses to consultation (none received at time of writing report)
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Cllr Judy Oliver
All
Contact Officer, telephone number and email:
Gemma Faircloth, 01263 516139, gemma.faircloth@north-norfolk.gov.uk
1.
Introduction
1.1
Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005(“the Act”) requires all Licensing
Authorities to prepare and publish a Statement of Principles in the form of the
Gambling Licensing Policy (“the Policy”) that it proposes to apply in exercising
its functions under the Act during the three year period to which the policy
applies.
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1.2
The Council’s Policy has been revised on two occasions since then and it is
now time to revise this Policy to cover the next three year period: 31 January
2016 to 31 January 2019.
1.3
The Policy has been sent to the Chair of the Licensing and Appeals
Committee and will be reported at the next Committee meeting on 16
November 2015, however in accordance with the Act Cabinet and Full
Council must approve and adopt the Policy.
1.4
Cabinet is asked to note and approve the revisions made to the Policy and
are advised that the document has been sent for formal consultation which
ends 29 October 2015.
2.
Background
2.1
The Act states that before each successive period of three years a Licensing
Authority must prepare a statement of the principles that it proposes to apply
in exercising its functions under this Act during that period and to publish a
statement in accordance with Regulations.
2.2
In 2006 an Order came into force setting the First Appointed Day as 31
January 2007 with separate Regulations setting out the requirements as to
the form and publication of a statement or a revision of that statement.
2.3
Section 349(2) of the Act states that a Licensing Authority shall review its
statement policy from time to time and if it thinks it necessary in the light of
that review, revise the statement and publish the revision before giving it
effect.
2.4
The time has come again to review and revise the Policy to cover the fourth
3-year period: 31 January 2016 to 31 January 2019. Members are asked to
approve the draft Gambling Licensing Policy.
2.5
In essence the draft Policy contains only minor amendments so that it
accords with the revised Gambling Commission Guidance and to simplify and
clarify specific paragraphs. The changes have been highlighted in the draft
policy in Appendix 1.
3.
Consultation
3.1
Formal public consultation was carried out for a period of 6 weeks. At the
time of writing this report no written representations have been received, the
consultation period ends on 29 October 2015.
4.
Local Area Profiles
4.1
The Guidance issued by the Gambling Commission (Updated March 2015
and September 2015) introduces the concept of a local area profile (LAP).
This is a means for Licensing Authorities to map out local areas of concern.
The purpose of a LAP is to provide both licensing authorities and operators
with a greater awareness of areas and the risk they present. There is no
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requirement for an authority to have a LAP or, if they have a LAP, for it to be
included in the policy.
4.2
The Guidance considers that an effective LAP is likely to take account of a
wide range of factors, data and information held by the Licensing Authority
and its partners. The Guidance states that an important element of preparing
the LAP is proactive engagement with relevant partners that can have an
input into mapping local risks in the area. It is not thought that it will be
necessary for the Council at this stage to have a LAP.
4.3
However, if the Licensing authority develops a LAP, this will be contained in a
separate document and made available in conjunction with the Policy. This
will allow the document to be developed and amended without the need for
full consultations
5
Conclusion
5.1
If the draft revised Policy is not approved or adopted then the current Policy
will remain in force without these minor amendments, some of the paragraphs
may not accord with the revised Guidance issued by the Gambling
Commission.
5.2
If, however, Members approve the revised Policy with the minor amendments
it will be compliant with the Guidance and will be up to date and fit for
purpose.
6.
Implications and Risks
Only those highlighted above
7.
Financial Implications and Risks
There are no implications.
8.
Sustainability
There are no implications
9.
Equality and Diversity
There are no implications
10.
Section 17 Crime and Disorder considerations
Under s17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 the Council has a duty to
exercise its functions with due regard to the likely effect of the exercise of
those functions on, and the need to do all that it can to prevent, crime and
disorder in its area.
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Agenda Item 13
DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS AND CHARGES FOR 2016/17
Summary:
This report recommends the level of council tax discounts
and premiums which will apply to second homes, empty
properties and uninhabitable dwellings for the financial year
2016/17.
The determinations are made by the Council under sections
11A and 11B, and of the Local Government Finance Act
1992, subsequent enabling powers and Regulations made
under the Act.
Options considered:
The recommendations represent a continuation of the
determinations made for 2015/16 and take advantage of the
reforms included in the Local Government Finance Act 2012
to generate additional revenue and to bring empty properties
back into use.
Conclusions:
The legislation provides local authorities with the power to
make changes to the level of council tax discount and
premiums in relation to second homes, empty properties and
uninhabitable dwellings. The Council has to approve its
determinations for each financial year. The calculation of the
tax base for 2016/17 will be made on the assumption that the
determinations recommended below will apply.
Recommendations:
1
(i)
Members are recommended to resolve that under section
11A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, and in
accordance with the provisions of the Local Government
Finance Act 2012 and other enabling powers that:
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as being
within Class ‘A’ remains at 50% for the year 2016/17;
(ii)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as
being within Class ‘B’ remains at 5% for the year
2016/17;
(a)
those dwellings that are specifically
identified under regulation 6 of the Council
Tax
(Prescribed
Classes
of
18
Dwellings)(England)
Regulations
which will retain the 50% discount;
2003,
(b)
those dwellings described or geographically
defined at Appendix A which in the
reasonable opinion of the Head of Finance
are judged not to be 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, will retain the 50%
discount;
(iii)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as
being within Class ‘C’ to remain at 100% for three
months for the year 2016/17;
(iv)
the council tax discount for dwellings defined as
being within Class ‘D’ to remain at 50% for a
maximum of twelve months for the year 2016/17.
2
(i)
3
Reasons for
Recommendations:
Members are recommended to resolve that under section
11B(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, and in
accordance with the provisions of the Local Government
Finance Act 2012 and other enabling powers:
A premium is charged for properties which have been
empty and substantially unfurnished for two years or
more of 50% of the council tax payable in relation to
that dwelling.
In accordance with the relevant legislation 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.
To set appropriate council tax discounts which will apply in
2016/17 in accordance with the legal requirements, to raise
additional council tax revenue and encouraging properties to
be brought back into use.
1.
Introduction
1.1
Local Authorities are required to approve their Council Tax discount determinations
each year.
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1.2
The legislation provides local authorities with powers to make changes to the level of
council tax discount in relation to second homes, empty properties and properties
undergoing or requiring major structural repair.
1.3
All billing authorities are able to reduce or end the nationally set 50% council tax
discount for second homes. The exception to this rule is that billing authorities
cannot change the discount for second homes of people who are liable for council tax
on dwellings provided by an employer, i.e. tied accommodation, as established under
regulation 6 of the Council Tax (prescribed classes of dwellings) (England)
Regulations 2003. This Report recommends that the discount for dwellings falling into
Class A remains at 50%, and for Class B dwellings at 5%.
1.4
Billing authorities are able to decide what percentage of council tax to charge, up to
the full amount, in relation to dwellings which are undergoing, or have undergone
within the last six months, major repairs. These properties fall into Class D for a
maximum period of 12 months, and it is recommended that a discount of 50% be
applied to such properties as an incentive to bring them back into use.
1.5
Dwellings which are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished fall into Class C.
These properties receive a 100% discount for three months.
1.6
Billing authorities can charge a premium of up to 50% of the Council Tax charge for
properties that have been vacant for over 24 months. This serves as an incentive to
bring long term empty properties back into use. It is recommended that a premium of
50% of the council tax charge continues and is levied after 24 months.
1.7
It is for the billing authority to determine whether changes on discounts apply to all or
parts of its area. An area can be as small as one property (provided it can be defined
geographically) and different discounts can apply in different parts of the area.
2.
Classes of Property
2.1
The Regulations differentiate between classes of property as follows:
“Class A” - properties are those which are not an individual’s sole or main residence,
are furnished and have seasonal planning prohibition (i.e. preventing occupation for a
continuous period of at least 28 days).
“Class B” - properties are those which are not an individual’s sole or main residence,
are furnished and have no restrictions with regard to occupation.
“Class C” - properties are those which are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished.
“Class D” - properties which are vacant and require or are undergoing major work to
render them habitable, are undergoing structural alteration or have undergone major
repair work to render them habitable which have been substantially completed for six
months and the property has been vacant from that date.
“Class E” - the sole or main residence of a person which is empty while that person
resides in accommodation provided by the Ministry of Defence i.e. service personnel
posted away from home. This Class provides an exemption from the empty homes
premium.
“Class F” - those properties which form part of a single property which includes at
least one other dwelling and is being used by a resident of that other dwelling as part
of their sole residence (an annex in a property). This Class provides an exemption
from the empty homes premium.
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3.
Formal Determinations
3.1
The Council has to approve its determinations for each financial year. The
determinations recommended above reflect a continuance of the existing policy on
council tax discounts and premiums. It should be noted that the schedule of Class “B”
property exceptions shown in Appendix A and referred to in recommendation 1) b)
above, is believed to include all dwellings potentially entitled to retain the 50%
discount for the year commencing 1 April 2016 for the reason stated. Under the
wording of the 2003 regulations, changes cannot be made to the schedule once the
determinations have been made. Should further properties be notified to the Council
for possible inclusion in the list for exemptions, they may only be added when the
determinations for 2017/18 are made for operation from 1 April 2017.
4.
Financial Implications and Risks
The calculation of the tax base for 2016/17 will be made on the assumption that the
determinations recommended above will apply.
Should the determinations
recommended above not be adopted for 2016/17, there will be a significant reduction
in the Council’s tax base with a potential direct impact on the level of council tax and /
or the ability to finance the budget for 2016/17. Additionally potential funding support
from Norfolk County Council for the Big Society Fund (which currently reflects a
proportion of its share of council tax on second homes) may be at a higher level of
risk. It should be noted that return of this funding to the District is subject to annual
approval by Norfolk County Council.
5.
Sustainability
5.1
This report does not raise any issues relating to Sustainability
6.
Equality and diversity
6.1
This report does not raise any issues relating to Equality and Diversity
7.
Section 17 Crime and Disorder considerations
7.1
This report does not raise any issues relating to Crime and Disorder considerations.
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Appendix A
North Norfolk District Council
Reduction in Council Tax Discounts for Second Homes
Schedule of Class 'B' Property Exceptions for the year 2016/17
Dwellings described or geographically defined, which are judged not structurally capable of occupation all year around
and were built before the restrictions of seasonal usage were introduced by the Town and Country Planning Act 1947.
Property
Reference
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
Anne Standard Way, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0HE
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0AA
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
Anne Standard Way, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
710567
Alfrada, 3
Coast Road, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
710365
710444
710833
710834
710835
710836
710837
710838
710839
710840
710841
710842
710843
710844
710845
710846
710847
710848
710849
710850
710851
710852
772237
710854
710855
710856
710857
710858
710859
710860
710861
710862
710863
710864
710865
710866
710867
710868
710869
710870
710871
710872
710873
710874
710876
710877
710878
710879
710880
710881
710882
710883
710884
710885
710886
710887
710888
710889
710890
710891
42
Finnesterre
45
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
43
46
47
47A
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
22
Appendix A
Property
Reference
710892
710893
710894
710895
710896
710897
710898
710899
710900
710901
710902
710903
710904
710905
710906
710907
710908
710909
710910
710911
710912
710913
710914
710915
710916
710917
710918
710919
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
61
62
63
64
66
65
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
Coast Road Chalet Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
NR12 0EZ
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0HS
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HN
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HN
NR12 0HS
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HW
NR12 0HW
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
Mill Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
058339
059157
059716
061605
772331
710479
710573
762797
762930
763225
763260
763261
1 The Warren
5 New Zealand Way
3 New Zealand Way
Montana
2 New Zealand Way
Resthaven
Crest o Cliff
9 New Zealand Way
6 New Zealand Way
7 New Zealand Way
8 New Zealand Way
4 New Zealand Way
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
710641
710642
710643
710646
710647
710648
710654
710655
710656
710657
710659
710660
710661
710662
710663
710664
710665
710666
710667
710668
710669
710670
710671
710673
710674
710676
12
20
29
11
30
Poppycott, 1
7
8
9
10
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
Brenholme
24
25
26
27
28
32
33
35
23
Appendix A
Property
Reference
760703
763356
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
34
31
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
Seaview Estate, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0HH
NR12 0HH
Watch House Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0HL
Watch House Lane, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk
710777
Falaig M'Hara 2
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
715599
715604
715605
715606
715608
715609
715610
715611
715614
715617
715618
715621
715622
715624
715626
715627
715630
715634
761175
Seagulls
Sea Shack
You & I
Lucky Break
Everne
Ynot
Barley Break
Idle Hours
Braemar
Wylaway
Lattice
The Old Kit Bag
Munden
Sandilands
Hill Side
Fieldview
Oasis
Fourwinds
Lisfannon
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Eccles-on-sea, Lessingham, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
NR12 0SL
Abbotts Way, Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Abbotts Way, Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0TA
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0SF
NR12 0TA
Bush Estate, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
012370
712376
712379
712380
712382
712385
712392
712397
712403
712404
712438
712473
712476
712481
712484
712493
712495
712496
712504
712506
756512
Alouette
Tranquility
Freaneezy
Gaytime
Kingfishers
Pamela
St Ives
Tresco
Bennebroek
Reviellie
Aingarth
Bali-Hai
Dresden
Sea Urchin
Dingly Dell
Endways
Badgers Set
Blue Bay
The Saltings
Redwing
Amberwood
24
Appendix A
Property
Reference
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
NR12 0SY
Church Lane, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
712407
712410
712413
712414
712415
712417
712421
712424
712425
712426
712429
Appleby
Campanella
Marinville
Dunes edge
Fairlight
Majorica
Sandsend
Sea Whistle
Sunnyside
Sunray
Campana
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
712455
712462
712463
712468
712470
712472
Argus
Sea Lowes
Sparetyme
White Lodge
Cliff Royal
Zermatt
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
Crowden Road, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0SJ
NR12 0SJ
NR12 0SJ
NR12 0SJ
NR12 0SJ
NR12 0SJ
Hedgehog Walk, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
712607
Orkney
Hedgehog Walk, Eccles-on-sea, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0SZ
Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Golden Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0PP
NR12 0PP
NR12 0PP
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
NR12 0QL
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
NR12 0QN
Beach Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
061348
724031
724045
724137
724139
724141
724143
724144
724145
724147
724148
724149
724151
Forge Cottage
Felicity
Saltwood
10
14
O'Meara
Eastward Ho, 11
Pershore
Romany
Sea Drift
Sea Edge
The Brambles
Jeckells Hyde
Bush Drive, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk.
724192
724196
724197
724198
724201
724202
724203
724204
724205
724206
724208
724212
724213
724215
724219
752939
Anon
Flamingo
Fourwinds
Greentiles
Holidays
Kirk-Cu-Brae
Leisure Hours
Linden
Puffin
Samphire
Sand Castle
Silver Sand
Slide Away
Surf Cottage
Windhill
Bruins Rest
25
Appendix A
Property
Reference
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
Cart Gap Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0QL
Wroxham Way, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0RX
Hickling Broad, Hickling, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 0YW
Vale Road, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk
NR25 6RA
Bureside Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
Bureside Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
Bureside Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 8JP
NR12 8JP
NR12 8JP
Ferry View Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
Ferry View Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
Ferry View Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 8PT
NR12 8PT
NR12 8PT
Horning Reach, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
Horning Reach, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 8JR
NR12 8JR
Thurne Dyke, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk.
Thurne Dyke, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk.
Thurne Dyke, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 8QA
NR12 8QA
NR12 8QA
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
NR12 8UJ
Cart Gap Road, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk
724376
The Bungalow
Wroxham Way, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk
724372
Haleholm, 42
Hickling Broad, Hickling, Norwich, Norfolk
713184
The Bungalow
Vale Road, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk
060747
Lynton Loft at Lynton
Bureside Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
062453
713987
714003
Bureville & Burevista, 9
Plot 15
Plot 1B
Ferry View Estate, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
061055
062364
713848
Oakdale
Cresta Cottage
Waters Edge
Horning Reach, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk
714037
714025
The Bungalow
Bonnington
Thurne Dyke, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk.
713919
713920
713922
Churne
Bishops Mill
Tide & Time
Brimbelow Road. Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk
714750
The Patch
Bure Banks
Brightside
Willow Cabin
Rosemere
Bure Way
The Wherry
Sunrest
Summer Craft
Summer Haven
Summer Vista
Summer Vale
Summer Lodge
Summerville
Morlands
Burecroft
26
Appendix A
Property
Reference
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
Horse Fen Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Horsefen Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
NR29 5QG
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5QG
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
Paston Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk.
Paston Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk.
Paston Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk.
Paston Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk.
Paston Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR11 8AW
NR11 8AW
NR11 8AW
NR11 8AW
NR11 8AW
Riverbank, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
060955
715988
715989
715990
715991
715992
715993
715994
715996
715997
715998
715999
716000
716001
716002
716003
716004
716005
716006
716008
716385
754931
760276
Woodbine Cottage
Tonga
Swan Haven
The Willows
Toorak
Royston Plot 1D
Pot Pourri
Sunflowers
Summertime Plot 2A
Fairway
Plot 2C
Bluewaters
Repps Reach Plot 2E
Terra Nova
Cedar Lodge
Plot 4A
Rania
Plot 5B
Leaside
Touchwood Plot 5A
Toad Hall
Joybelle 1G
Mands
Paston Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk.
060979
733932
733934
733936
733937
8 East Cliff
10 East Cliff
4 East Cliff
6 East Cliff
7 East Cliff
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
017014
017103
057217
057220
057388
058228
058378
058415
059675
060391
061826
717005
717007
717008
717009
717013
717016
717017
717019
717020
717021
717040
717042
717043
717044
717045
717046
717047
717048
717049
717050
717051
717052
717064
717065
Kalinda, 19
Rands (56-56A)
Windy Ridge
Mildene
Patikipa
The Rosary
Willow Creek
Sunnyside
Haven
Four Es
Woodstock
Olken
Bath Hurst
Melrose, 85A
Eveholme
High's Mill
Restawhile, Plot 4
Risedene
Nine
Rosemary Cottage
St Elmo
Idleway
Dutch Tutch
Fishers Haven
Wee Ben
Dydle Down, 87 North East
Eastcote
Pachelbel, Plot 6
Little Quay
River Rest, 8 North West
Down River
Crystal Haven
Burton Garth
The Sanctuary
Rand View
North East Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North East Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North East Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
North East Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North East Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North East Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
27
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
Appendix A
Property
Reference
717067
717068
717069
717071
717073
717074
717075
717076
717077
717078
717079
717081
717082
717083
717084
717086
717090
717093
717095
717096
717100
717101
717102
717106
755550
759012
759643
759644
759645
759646
759786
759787
759806
759893
760184
760231
760269
760448
761608
761764
762518
762883
763336
764919
766222
715991
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
Paddock Wood
Thurnholm, 32
Plot 37
The Nook 57-58
Herongate
Maissonette
Willow Creek
Broad View
Tower View
Bullrush
Reedsmere
Heron Cottage, 70
Herwinia
The Fens
Sunnyside
Perfick
Carousel
Millway, 85C
Jokers Wild
Manderley
Tencholme
Four Winds
Fresh Fields
Ambleside, 86B
Rivendell, Plot 79
Haven
St Clair
River Holme
The Rosary
Marsh View
Primrose
Silver Ley
Ellesmere
Pastime
Le Chalet
Mill View
23 Riverside
Octagon Lodge
River View, 27
Thurne View, North West
Up River, North East
Moon River Cottage
Calypso, 82
Vespers
Deekside
Toorak 1B
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
River Bank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5NE
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
NR29 5ND
Beach Road, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0AL
Clink Lane, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Clink Lane, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Clink Lane, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Clink Lane, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Clink Lane, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0UL
NR12 0UL
NR12 0UL
NR12 0UL
NR12 0UL
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
Beach Road, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
717930
Lenid
Clink Lane, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
060037
061552
717969
717970
717975
2 Farmside
Lark Cottage
Nutshell
Seaway
The Retreat
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
061870
718091
718093
718094
718097
718098
718100
718101
718103
718104
718105
Meadow View
Oriel
Sea Home
Linga Longa
Sunnyside
Santa Monica
Kia Ora
Sandy Lodge
Tween Whyles
Pot Luck
Sea Breezes
28
Appendix A
Property
Reference
718106
718107
718108
718109
718110
718111
718112
718113
718115
718116
718117
718121
758355
761287
Property Name/ Number
Property Address
Post Code
Timbers
Vi La Vaer
Splinters
Peddlars Peace
Tramore
Stanfield
Hillcroft
Duneside
Brambledene
Jandola
Tiny Tots
Cliffside
Hazeldene
Venta
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Marram Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0TY
NR12 0UN
Waxham Road, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Waxham Road, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Sand Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
Sand Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0UP
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
NR12 0UN
Moor Road, Sutton, Norwich, Norfolk
NR12 9QN
Seaview Crescent, Ostend Road, Walcott, Norwich
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0NZ
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
NR12 0NL
Hill Gap, Waxham, Norwich, Norfolk.
Hill Gap, Waxham, Norwich, Norfolk.
NR12 0DY
NR12 0DY
Sand Hills, Sea Palling, Norwich, Norfolk.
018035
718062
718063
718065
Primary Guest House at The School
La Siesta
Grenut
Little House
Moor Road, Sutton, Norwich, Norfolk
720253
Moorlands
Seaview Crescent, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk.
061806
724604
724605
724606
724607
724609
724610
724611
724614
724616
724618
724619
724620
724622
724623
724625
724626
724627
Blue Moon
1
10
11
12
14
15
16
19
Sea Breeze, 20
Sea Breeze, 22
4
5
7
8
Calm Seas
Golden Sands
Sunnyside
Hill Gap, Waxham, Norwich, Norfolk.
718086
718087
Bide a Wee
Shangri-la
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Agenda Item No____14________
DETERMINATION OF THE COUNCIL TAX BASE FOR 2016/17 AND THE TREATMENT OF
SPECIAL EXPENSES
Summary:
The purpose of this report is to determine the Council’s
2016/17 tax base and the 2016/17 tax base for each
parish in accordance with the legal requirements.
Options considered:
N/A
Conclusions:
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 2016/17 be determined as 37,940;
b) That the tax base for each parish area for the
financial year 2016/17 be as set out at paragraph 2.1.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To determine the 2016/17 Council Tax Base in
accordance with legislative requirements and to inform
the 2016/17 budget setting process.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected All
All
Contact Officer, telephone number and email:Karen Sly, 01263 516243, Karen.sly@northnorfolk.gov.uk
1.
Council Tax Base
1.1
The council tax base is the measure of the relative taxable resources of an area and
represents the estimated full year equivalent number of chargeable dwellings expressed as
the equivalent number of Band ‘D’ dwellings.
1.2
The council tax base for a billing authority’s area, or any part of its area (e.g. parish) must
be calculated by the billing authority in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of
Tax Base) Regulations 1992 as amended. It is calculated as the aggregate of the “relevant
amounts”, calculated for each valuation band, multiplied by the authority’s estimated
“collection rate”. The “relevant amount” represents the estimated full year equivalent
number of Band D dwellings after taking into account the number of discounts and disabled
reductions which apply to those dwellings.
1.3
The “collection rate” reflects an assessment of how much council tax may not ultimately be
collected due to dwellings leaving the valuation list, successful appeals against valuation
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bandings, increased numbers of exemptions and discounts, and bad debts. The council tax
base for tax setting purposes for a financial year has to be determined between 01
December and 31 January of the preceding financial year.
1.4
The calculations below assume that the determinations recommended to this meeting, and
included elsewhere on this agenda, in respect of council tax discounts are approved for
2016/17.
1.5
Firstly, the number of chargeable dwellings in North Norfolk for 2016/17 is calculated in the
table below:
Equivalents
Number of dwellings on the council tax data base as at 5 October
2015
LESS  No of exempt dwellings
53,591.00
-823.00
Number of chargeable dwellings at 5 October 2015
LESS
LESS
LESS
LESS
LESS
ADD
LESS
LESS
52,768.00
Equivalent reduction for dwellings subject
to a 5% discount (second homes not
entitled to a 50% discount) (-3,989.00 x
0.05)
 Equivalent reduction for dwellings subject
to a 25% discount (including single
occupancy) (-16,144.00 x 0.25)
 Equivalent reduction for dwellings subject
to a 50% discount (including tied
accommodation, some care homes, and
some second homes) (-1,120.00 x 0.5)
 Equivalent reduction for dwellings subject
to a 100% discount (empty up to 3
months) (-413.00 x 1.0)
 Equivalent reduction for uninhabitable
dwellings subject to a 50% discount
(-130.00 x 0.5)
 Equivalent increase for dwellings classed
as empty and being charged the empty
homes premium (55.00 x 0.5)
 Equivalent reduction for the Local Council
Tax Support Scheme
 Equivalent reduction for the Family
Annexe discount
Total equivalent number of discounts

-199.45
-4,036.00
-560.00
-413.00
-65.00
27.50
-5,711.98
-13.64
-10,971.57
Number of chargeable dwellings after discounts at 5 October 2015
ADD
LESS
LESS
Dwellings coming on list sometime before
31 March 2017
 Properties with seasonal prohibitions
 Dwellings expected to fall out of list
sometime before 31 March 2017
Total increase in chargeable properties

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41,796.43
305.75
-192.34
-37.00
76.41
LESS
LESS
ADD
Additional equivalent reduction for
dwellings coming on list before 31 March
2017 expected to receive a 5% discount
(second homes not entitled to a 50%
discount) (19.00 x 0.05)
 Additional equivalent reduction for
dwellings coming on list before 31 March
2017 expected to receive 25% discounts
(including single occupancy) (86.54 x
0.25)
 Additional
equivalent
increase
for
dwellings coming on list before 31 March
2017 and properties with seasonal
prohibitions expected to receive a 50%
discount (192.12 x 0.5)
Net increase in equivalent number of
dwellings for discounts

-0.95
-21.64
96.06
73.47
Total additional chargeable dwellings
149.88
Number of chargeable dwellings for 2016/17 after
discounts
1.6
The calculation of the aggregate of the ‘relevant amounts’ for the North Norfolk area for the
financial year 2016/17 is shown below:
BAND
A, subject to
reduction for
disabilities
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
TOTAL
1.7
41,946.31
Total No of
chargeable dwellings
adjusted for
discounts
(i)
Relevant Proportion
Relevant Amount
(ii)
(i) x (ii)
5/9
27.52
6/9
7/9
8/9
9/9
11/9
13/9
15/9
18/9
7,010.92
10,524.96
9,508.99
7,649.27
4,240.54
2,000.30
911.96
71.85
41,946.31
15.29
4,673.95
8,186.09
8,452.44
7,649.27
5,182.88
2,889.32
1,519.93
143.70
38,712.87
The Council’s Council Tax Base is then calculated by multiplying the total of the relevant
amounts for the year for each of the valuation bands by the Authority’s estimate of its
collection rate for that year. A collection rate of 0.98 is suggested, which allows for 2.00%
for non-collection factors that apply each year. This is the same non-collection allowance
which is assumed in the current year.
The Council Tax Base for tax setting purposes is calculated as follows:
38,712.87 x 0.98 = 37,940.00
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1.8
The Local Government Finance Act 1992 also requires that a Council Tax Base is
determined for each individual parish area within the District. These are detailed in
paragraph 2.1 below.
2.
Tax Base per Parish
2.1
The amounts calculated in accordance with the relevant regulations as the Council Tax
Base for each parish area for the financial year 2016/17 are as follows:-
PARISH
Council
Tax
Base
Alby With Thwaite
96.34
Aldborough and
Thurgarton
219.27
Antingham
117.02
Ashmanhaugh
63.09
Aylmerton
200.14
Baconsthorpe
84.46
Bacton
472.49
Barsham
97.96
Barton Turf
239.48
Beckham East/West
108.29
Beeston Regis
376.10
Binham
166.20
Blakeney
524.51
Bodham
155.82
Briningham
62.16
Brinton
120.31
Briston
818.81
Brumstead
25.29
Catfield
302.97
Cley
307.86
Colby
181.56
Corpusty &
Saxthorpe
262.61
Cromer
2,799.07
Dilham
132.46
Dunton
53.41
East Ruston
181.82
Edgefield
176.14
Erpingham
228.78
Fakenham
2,378.35
Felbrigg
66.62
Felmingham
189.27
Field Dalling
134.26
Fulmodestone
177.67
Gimingham
147.24
Great Snoring
76.83
Gresham
165.40
Gunthorpe
141.08
Hanworth
91.38
Happisburgh
294.95
Helhoughton
126.36
Council
Tax
Base
PARISH
Hempstead
Hempton
Hickling
High Kelling
Hindolveston
Hindringham
Holkham
Holt
Honing
Horning
Horsey
Hoveton
Ingham
Ingworth
Itteringham
Kelling
Kettlestone
Knapton
Langham
Lessingham
Letheringsett with
Glandford
Little Barningham
Little Snoring
Ludham
Matlaske
Melton Constable
Morston
Mundesley
Neatishead
North Walsham
Northrepps
Overstrand
Paston
Plumstead
Potter Heigham
Pudding Norton
Raynham
Roughton
Runton
Ryburgh
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71.20
177.55
390.58
266.90
196.77
227.68
84.22
1,525.91
116.87
589.42
29.82
813.88
141.64
41.25
58.01
87.56
92.07
142.98
203.39
214.91
128.30
39.29
211.06
467.73
62.37
182.46
50.09
1,063.50
234.22
3,727.61
352.84
423.13
81.40
47.32
395.69
72.35
124.13
317.04
691.30
217.66
PARISH
Salthouse
Scottow
Sculthorpe
Sea Palling
Sheringham
Sidestrand
Skeyton
Sloley
Smallburgh
Southrepps
Stalham
Stibbard
Stiffkey
Stody
Suffield
Sustead
Sutton
Swafield
Swanton Abbott
Swanton Novers
Tattersett
Thornage
Thorpe Market
Thurning
Thursford
Trimingham
Trunch
Tunstead
Upper Sheringham
Walcott
Walsingham
Warham
Wells-Next-The-Sea
Westwick
Weybourne
Wickmere
Wighton
Witton
Wiveton
Wood Norton
Worstead
Council
Tax
Base
111.15
273.90
265.97
205.50
2,998.38
43.41
85.86
89.09
181.21
318.66
1,025.25
130.48
127.45
85.09
51.90
88.76
377.97
110.11
140.77
75.70
269.86
92.46
111.69
31.64
104.46
132.66
329.46
245.36
94.57
205.27
340.91
75.61
1,069.17
29.30
315.46
56.40
105.34
123.51
84.17
99.80
310.36
3.
Special Items
3.1
These are items taken into account by a District Council, County Council or
Police and Crime Commissioner, which relate to a part only of its area.
Special items include parish precepts and special expenses. No requirement
has been identified for any special expenses in 2016/17 and so it is only
necessary to calculate tax bases for each parish.
4.
Implications and Risks
4.1
The determination of the tax base is an essential pre-requisite for the setting
of the council tax which will be carried out at Full Council scheduled for 24
February 2016.
4.2
Without the determination of the tax base it will not be possible for the council
tax for 2016/17 to be calculated and set, thus preventing the timely billing of
council tax.
5.
Sustainability – None as a direct consequence of this report.
6.
Equality and Diversity – None as a direct consequence of this report.
7.
Section 17 Crime and Disorder considerations – None as a direct
consequence of this report.
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Agenda Item No___15_________
Review of Housing Delivery Incentive Scheme
Summary:
This report considers if it is desirable to extend the
current Housing Delivery Incentive Scheme which is
available as part of the planning application process for
a longer period.
Options considered:
Closure, amendment, or retention of the scheme.
Conclusions:
Overall it is not considered that housing delivery or
market conditions have improved sufficiently to justify
closing the scheme at this time. Some amendment is
desirable to reflect national changes to planning policy.
Recommendations:
That the current Housing Incentive Scheme is
amended to delete reference to the Code for
Sustainable Homes and is extended to the 31st
December 2016.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To support the quicker delivery of planned housing
development in North Norfolk in order to address
housing need and demand.
LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
(Papers relied on to write the report, which do not contain exempt information and which are not
published elsewhere)
Cabinet Member(s)
Cllr Sue Arnold, Cllr John
Rest.
Ward(s) affected
All
Mark Ashwell, 01263 516325, mark.ashwell@north-norfolk.gov.uk
1.
Introduction.
1.1
Council resolved on the 23rd of July 2013 to introduce a number of changes
to the application of adopted planning policies aimed at improving the rate of
housing delivery in the District. This Housing Incentive Scheme included an
upward revision to the size of developments that would trigger a requirement
to contribute towards affordable housing together with a number of targeted
measures to improve the financial viability of development in some parts of
the District. The scheme was introduced in September 2013 for a temporary
period which initially ended on the 30th of December 2014 but was extended
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for a further year. The scheme is scheduled to close on the 31st December
2015.
1.2
This report considers if it is desirable to extend the scheme for a further
period.
2.
Scheme Justification.
2.1
The National Planning Policy Framework requires that Councils meet all
objectively assessed needs for housing. The need and demand for housing in
the District is established via the preparation of assessments which take into
account matters such a population growth, dwelling occupancy rates,
migration patterns, and dwelling affordability. Targets are set for the delivery
of new homes which are incorporated into the Development Plan (Local Plan)
for the district covering a plan period of 20 years.
2.2
These dwelling targets are the basis for monitoring performance in relation to
housing delivery and are an important consideration in the planning
application process for residential development proposals. Failure to meet
targets results in housing need and demand not being met and may result in
a need to grant planning permissions for developments which do not comply
with adopted policies if the Council is unable to demonstrate that it has a Five
Year Housing Land Supply.
2.3
The current period covered by the development plan runs from 2001 to 2021
over which time the Core Strategy and Site Allocations Development Plans
aim to provide some 8,000 new dwellings at an average rate of 400 per year.
More recently, the latest evidence (the Central Norfolk Strategic Housing
Market Assessment) concludes that around 420 dwellings should be provided
annually to meet the predicted need and demand for new homes in the
District.
2.4
Whilst it is to be expected that dwelling completion rates will rise and fall over
the plan period local authorities are expected to ensure that the absence of
deliverable sites does not delay development. For this reason they should
ensure that any given point in time there is sufficient deliverable housing sites
to meet at least five years of their target and address any shortfalls that may
have arisen. Since the commencement of the plan period in 2001 the total
supply of new dwellings has consistently lagged behind the required target
and although the allocation of new development sites in 2011 added to the
supply of sites the down turn in the economy further slowed delivery to the
extent that in 2012 just 178 new dwellings were provided.
2.5
Table 1: Actual delivery compared to target.
Year
Target number of
dwellings
Recorded
dwelling
completions
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
Total
420
420
420
1,260
242
383
505
1,130
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Cumulative
Shortfall when
compared to
target
178
215
130
130
2.6
Whilst the shortfall is now relatively modest at around 130 dwellings it would
nevertheless require around 500 dwellings per year to be built in the next two
years to fully address it (420 dwellings per year plus half the shortfall in each
of the next two years). This quantity of development has only been delivered
on two occasions in North Norfolk since the commencement of the plan
period in 2001.
2.7
Development viability evidence prepared to inform the potential introduction
of the Community Infrastructure Levy in 2013 concluded that in some, but not
all, parts of the District a combination of depressed market conditions and
high development costs, including the costs associated with complying with
adopted planning policies, resulted in development that was either not viable,
or insufficiently profitable, to encourage growth. This was particularly the case
in some of the lower value parts of the district. As a result the number of
planning applications made and developments commenced fell to record
lows.
3.
How the Scheme Works.
3.1
The Housing Incentive Scheme is designed to encourage both the making of
planning applications and the earlier construction of new development once it
has secured planning permission and includes measures to discourage ‘land
banking’ of sites with planning permission such as shorter time limited
planning permissions and incentives to build approved schemes quickly. The
scheme is only accessible to those developments that comply with the
locational policies of the adopted Development Plan and to those proposals
where applicants can commit to either quick starts (small schemes of less
than 10 units) or quick completions (large schemes of 10 or more).
3.2
The main features of the scheme are:



On all schemes of less than 10 dwellings it is not necessary to provide
contributions towards affordable housing provided the applicant is
prepared to accept planning conditions requiring quick
commencement of development. This incentive is available for all new
build and conversion schemes as well as changes of use and removal
of restrictive occupancy conditions.
On schemes of more than 10 dwellings in selected locations in the
District (central and eastern areas) developers may seek a reduction
in the affordable housing proportion (reduced to 20% of total dwellings
proposed) provided they agree to quick completion of development.
When originally introduced the scheme also included exemptions from
the Code for Sustainable homes. The Code has subsequently been
abolished by central government and energy efficient construction is
now required as part of the national Building Regulations.
3.3 If developers fail to comply with the completion obligations they are required to
revert to an agreed fall-back position and deliver 45% of the total development as
affordable homes.
4. Scheme Applications.
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4.1 Since it’s launch in September 2013 around 730 dwellings have been approved
under the scheme . These include three large estate scale allocations at Stalham,
Cromer and North Walsham and a significant number of smaller housing proposals
and building conversion schemes. Pre application discussions have taken place in
relation to a further 140 dwellings and there are a number of pending applications
awaiting decisions. Overall it is expected that in excess of 900 dwellings will be in the
scheme by the end of December 2015.
4.2 Compared to proceeding years the number of permissions granted and
commencement of development is improving. Currently, there are more dwellings
with planning permission than there has been for many years and the number of
dwellings recorded as under construction is also at the highest level recorded in the
last five years (Table 2).
Table 2 – Permissions, Under Construction, and Completions
Year
(Commencing 1st April
and ending 30th March)
Dwellings with planning Dwellings under
permission as of 30th
construction as of 30th of
March. (includes those
March.
under construction)
2010/11
1,368
481
2011/12
1,329
345
2012/13
1,584
442
2013/14
1,790
439
2014/15
1,990
495
*Figure includes a one off windfall of 107 units at RAF Coltishall.
Dwellings
completed
within year.
178
337*
242
383
505
5. Should the scheme be extended?
5.1 There are many factors which are likely to impact on development rates in the
District and it is thought likely that even had the scheme not been introduced there
would have been some improvement in development rates. Nevertheless, despite the
improvements across a range of indicators such as permissions granted and
developments started it remained the case that as of March 2015 the shortfall in
dwelling completions was still around 130 dwellings.
5.2 The original justification for introduction of the scheme was to increase the supply
of housing and help close the gap between the target number of dwellings
required and actual provision. In each of the preceding five years the housing
target was only exceeded in 2014/15 and is likely to be exceeded again in
2015/16. The forward trajectory of likely dwelling completions is better than it has
been for some years, mainly as a consequence of the increase in planning
permissions on the larger site allocations many of which are now under
construction. Nevertheless the Council’s five year land supply position (five year
target compared to five year deliverable supply) is marginal at just 5.4 years
supply and it is projected that this current shortfall in housing completions will not
be addressed until 2017/18. Furthermore this will only be achieved if the District
is able to deliver around 500 dwellings per year which is highly dependent on
larger sites continuing to deliver rapid development.
5.3 Government has announced further changes to the planning system which will be
introduced via a new Housing Bill. These new provisions are likely to be enacted
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in early 2016 and include new requirements to meet the need for self-build and
starter homes for purchase. Government has also indicated that it intends to
introduce a new national site size threshold of ten dwellings below which
affordable housing contributions would not be required. Whilst these measures
are intended to increase the supply of homes and in some cases will have a
positive impact on development viability, it is possible that in the short term they
will lead to delays in development whilst the development industry adjusts to the
changes.
6. Conclusion
6.1 Overall it is not considered that housing delivery or market conditions have
improved sufficiently to justify closing the scheme. There continues to be a shortfall in
dwelling completions when compared to the required target and the evidence
suggests that this is unlikely to improve significantly in the short term. An extension
of the current scheme for a further 12 months is recommended subject to the scheme
being amended to remove reference to the Code for Sustainable Homes which was
abolished in early 2015 in favour of a tightening of the energy efficiency requirements
of the national building regulations.
7. Implications and Risks
7.1 Development proposals, even those on allocated development sites, remain
locally controversial and result in significant local objection. Continuation of the
scheme may be seen by objectors as an inappropriate course of action. In this regard
the Council needs to be clear that it is striking the right balance between speed of
housing delivery and compliance with its wider policy objectives to deliver sustainable
development.
7.2 The main risk associated with the continuation of these measures is that some
development may take place which could have otherwise provided higher levels of
affordable housing. Viability evidence prepared to support the possible introduction of
CIL supports the lowering of affordable housing requirements in much of the District.
This could be partly mitigated if development proceeds which would not have
otherwise have occurred as this in itself will deliver a greater quantum of affordable
housing. Furthermore in those parts of the District where viability is strong the
scheme is not available.
7.3 Overall the scheme is regarded as a proportionate response to current economic
conditions and the continuing need to encourage quicker delivery of housing
development in the district to ensure that the need for new homes is addressed.
8. Financial Implications and Risks
8.1The delivery of housing in the district is important on a number of fronts, it will
provide much needed accommodation, is a significant element of economic and job
creating activity and will increase both Council Tax and homes bonus payments. As
such it is an important component of the growth strategy.
9. Sustainability
9.1 The scheme includes a number of conditions which are designed to ensure that
development continues to be focused in sustainable locations and that schemes
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deliver a mix of housing tenures and other supporting infrastructure to ensure the
delivery of mixed sustainable communities.
10. Equality and Diversity
10.1 There are no equality and diversity implications.
11. Section 17 Crime and Disorder considerations
11.1 There are no Section 17 implications.
.
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Agenda Item No___16_________
SHARED WORKING ARRANGEMENTS – INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND
S151 OFFICER
Summary:
Outline of Shared Working Arrangements – Interim
Chief Executive and S151 Officer
Options considered:
This report has been developed in line with the previous
Council decision of 21 October 2015.
Conclusions:
This report sets out the legal and practical
arrangements which will be put in place to establish an
effective set of working arrangements for both Councils
during the interim period as well as providing Members
with a draft timetable for the development of the
Business Case for comment and agreement.
Recommendations:
Council is asked to:
1) Note the practical working arrangements.
2) Approve the secondment agreement.
3) Note the financial implications.
4) Approve the timetable for preparing a
business case for shared management for
decision by Council in June 2016.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To ensure good governance at both Councils during the
interim management arrangements.
1.
Introduction
1.1.
Following the decision on 21st October 2015, to enter into an Interim Chief
Executive and Section 151 shared with Great Yarmouth Borough Council,
Members requested a further report on the detail of these arrangements, the
financial implications and the timetable within which a business case for a
shared management between the two Councils would be developed.
Members also sought assurance that there would be sufficient time to ensure
full Member involvement in the development of the business case.
1.2.
The actual Council decision was as follows:
1)
2)
3)
1.3.
Agree to the secondment of the Head of Paid Services and s151 Officer
on an interim basis. A further report to be brought back to the next
Council meeting with details of the practical arrangements.
To note that a revised Pay Policy Statement will be submitted to Full
Council in November 2015
To note that the financial support from the LGA has been received
This report therefore sets out the legal and practical arrangements which will
be put in place to establish an effective set of working arrangements for both
Councils during the interim period as well as providing Members with a draft
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timetable for the development of the Business Case for comment and
agreement.
1.4.
As a reminder the Council’s Head of Organisational Development is also a
shared interim appointment responsible for Managing Human Resources at
Great Yarmouth Borough Council as well as responsible for contributing
towards the development of their OD strategy.
2.
Practical Arrangements
2.1
A key issue raised by Members at both Councils is one of accessibility and
visibility as well as capacity to work across two Councils ensuring each has
the required leadership and strategic capacity to support Members in
delivering their ambitions and priorities as set out within the respective
Corporate Plans.
2.2.
In terms of practical arrangements there will be Personal Admin (PA) support
at both Councils to support each leadership team although there will be a
need to flex this support as diary management and consistency around
communications is vital. There will therefore always be the ability to contact
the Chief Executive and Directors through the support role provided by the
PAs, however with mobile technology, supporting agile working the Chief
Executive will always be available and contactable in urgent or emergency
situations.
2.3
There is also an intention to hold joint Leadership meetings (Chief Executive
and Directors) between the two Councils from January on a periodic basis to
ensure that strategic capacity is maintained, and the skills of the Directors
deployed appropriately to support the interim arrangement. For example, if
there is a Chief Executive meeting on a specific issue e.g. a workstream in
relation to devolution, the ability to ask a Director to represent both Councils,
even during this interim period would be helpful as well as sensible.
2.4
Both Councils will soon be fully enabled to use video conferencing with
excellent facilities in the Chief Executive’s Office at North Norfolk District
Council already in situ. These are also available for Officers to use and for
Member meetings to reduce travel time for meetings between the Councils.
This has proven to work effectively in other shared arrangements.
2.5
Section 4 of this report explains the legal framework which allows senior
Officers and admin support to be flexed across both Councils during the
interim period if appropriate to do so. A cost sharing agreement is not being
developed at this stage but Officers will be asked to maintain time sheets to
ensure that there is fairness and transparency in time allocations.
2.6.
Members must have confidence in these working arrangements and any
concerns during this period should be raised with the Chief Executive directly.
Work Priorities
3.
3.1.
The focus of work will be in line with each Council’s corporate ambitions and
agreed priorities as per the Corporate Plan. The Chief Executive Officer must
ensure that both Councils have the strategic visioning, financial planning and
service planning aligned with Business Transformation programmes to ensure
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both financial sustainability as well as deliverability of services, projects and
interventions.
3.2.
An analysis of the work undertaken by the Chief Executive currently at NNDC
demonstrates that on average there will be circa one to two days per week
when the post can attend meetings and events, write reports and research
policy on behalf of both Councils. This leaves the remaining three working
days to be allocated between the two Councils, effectively providing a Chief
Executive resource for 3 to 3.5 days per week. There is a range of work which
is currently undertaken and can be done once for both Councils. These are:
Attendance and contribution to Norfolk Chief Executives group and
Leaders meetings
Devolution workstreams and meetings
Coastal Partnership
Elections meetings
Policy development/updates/learning and development events
Corporate Leadership Team and internal communications
3.3.
The remaining work will be slightly different in each location but broadly falls
under the following headings:
Member engagement and support
Staffing Matters and engagement/managerial leadership/UNISON
liaison
Strategy Preparation and Project specific work
Engagement with businesses / site visits
3.4.
An analysis of current workload shows the ability to reduce workload against
projects (which is reasonable for a Director to lead on) and on ad hoc
meetings and requests to attend stakeholder events. Such requests will need
to be managed differently. Also the matured management arrangements at
NNDC will allow for the Chief Executive to reduce the input on staff
engagement activities such as the staff focus group, but maintain the lead on
corporate briefings and informal sessions with newly recruited staff.
3.5.
During the interim period it may be possible to further identify themes and
strategies which can be developed jointly between the two Councils saving
Officer time and increasing the range of expertise.
4.
Memorandum of Understanding
Within the joint working arrangements the officers of each authority will from
time to time be required to work on particular matters across the two
authorities. In doing so, the authorities and the officers will be protected by the
provisions of section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972. This permits the
formal secondment of officers to other authorities and will provide in this case
the legal framework for this cross working.
The officers will still be carrying out their duties as an employee and acting
within the scope of those duties. Insurance arrangements of the authorities
will provide the necessary cover in the usual way. The officers of both
authorities will be fully briefed about these arrangements.
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No formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is required during the
interim arrangement, but should the Council formalised shared management
arrangements in the future a MoU and a Member Board would be
recommended.
5.
Secondment Agreement
A secondment agreement will be required for the posts which the Council has
agreed to share on an interim basis. Council is only required to agree the
secondment agreement for the Chief Executive which is included at Appendix
B to this report. All other secondment agreements can be authorised by the
Chief Executive with the cost sharing being agreed by the Leader of the
Council in line with the budget assumptions and anticipated savings outlined
within this report.
6.
Financial Implications
The budgets agreed in February 2015 for the Chief Executive post and Head
of Finance post are detailed below with the estimated saving to NNDC once a
charge has been made to Great Yarmouth Borough Council for the posts on a
shared basis of 50% at each Council, with any additional employee costs
being met by Great Yarmouth Borough Council
CEO Budget
£101,700)
7.
including
on-costs
(actual
£
salary 129,493
Actual costs incurred to 6 November
77,198
Total estimated cost to 31 March 2016
103,345
Saving to NNDC
(26,148)
Head of Finance Budget including on-costs
73,343
Actual costs incurred to 6 November
44,557
Total estimated cost to 31 March 2016
61,333
Saving to NNDC
(12,010)
Total Saving to NNDC 2015/16 (part year)
(38,158)
Draft Timetable for exploring a Business Case
Members will recall that the LGA has agreed a budget of £25,000 to support
the work in preparing a business case for the shared management
arrangements and to support the two Councils during this period. In addition
the LGA will provide political support to each group by identifying a Member
peer and to arrange site visits with other Councils as required. The suggested
indicative timetable is detailed below.
As part of the preparation of a business case, it is also recommended that a
LGA Finance Peer Challenge is undertaken for both Councils to ensure that
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the financial positions are well understood as part of the decision-making
process. Another important enabler is the Information and Communication
Technology capability at both Councils and therefore a small sum from the
£25,000 budget will also be allocated to a review of the IT readiness for
sharing services at each Council.
The suggested timetable is as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Council report setting out interim arrangements and timetable for
preparing a Business Case– Dec 2015
Briefings for local Members of Parliament - Nov/Dec 2015
LGA Peer Support – political group engagement – Dec 2015/Jan 2016
Group Leaders and Deputies (as required) – site visits Jan / Feb 2016
Other Member site visits (as required) – Feb/March 2016
Member workshops on emerging business plan – March 2016
Draft Business Case – May 2016
Members presentation and conference – May 2016
Final business Case and decision – June 2016
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DATED
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SECONDMENT AGREEMENT
between
(1)
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
and
(2)
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
and
(3) SHEILA OXTOBY
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CONTENTS
CLAUSE
1.
INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................................... 3
2.
SECONDMENT ............................................................................................................... 5
3.
SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.
SECONDEE'S EMPLOYMENT .......................................................................................... 6
5.
PAYMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 7
6.
MANAGEMENT DURING THE SECONDMENT................................................................. 8
7.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ................................................................................................ 8
8.
LEAVE ............................................................................................................................. 9
9.
DATA PROTECTION ........................................................................................................ 9
10.
CONFIDENTIALITY .......................................................................................................... 9
11.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ............................................................................................ 11
12.
SUMMARY TERMINATION ........................................................................................... 11
13.
OBLIGATIONS FOLLOWING TERMINATION.................................................................. 12
14.
LIABILITY ...................................................................................................................... 12
15.
NOTICES ....................................................................................................................... 12
16.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 13
17.
VARIATION ................................................................................................................... 13
18.
COUNTERPARTS ........................................................................................................... 13
19.
THIRD PARTY RIGHTS ................................................................................................... 13
20.
GOVERNING LAW ........................................................................................................ 13
21.
JURISDICTION .............................................................................................................. 14
22.
SEVERANCE .................................................................................................................. 14
SCHEDULE 1 ............................................................................................................................... 15
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THIS AGREEMENT is dated [DATE]
PARTIES
(1)
North Norfolk District Council of Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN] (the Employer).
(2)
Great Yarmouth Borough Council of [address](the Host).
(3)
Sheila Oxtoby of North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN (the
Secondee)
BACKGROUND
(A)
The Employer employs the Secondee as its Chief Executive.
(B)
Section 113 of the Local Government 1972 allows Local Authorities to second officers amongst
themselves.
(C)
A resolution was passed on 15 October 2015 by the Host approving the appointment of the
Secondee as its Interim Chief Executive.
(D)
A resolution was passed on 21 October 2015 by the Employer approving the Host’s appointment
of the Secondee as its Interim Chief Executive.
(E)
It is increasingly common for Local Authorities to enter into ‘shared service’ arrangements and
the Parties believe that this Agreement will achieve significant cost savings.
(F)
It has been agreed between the Parties that the Secondee, the current Chief Executive of the
Employer shall be seconded to the Host and act its Chief Executive, Head of Paid Service,
Electoral Registration Officer and its Returning officer.
AGREED TERMS
1.
INTERPRETATION
1.1
The definitions and rules of interpretation in this clause apply in this Agreement (unless the
context requires otherwise).
Confidential Information: information that is not in the public domain and would not be in the
public domain following a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, relating to the
business, products, affairs and finances of the relevant Party for the time being confidential to
the relevant Party and trade secrets including, without limitation, technical data and know-how
relating to the business of the relevant Party or any of its suppliers, clients, customers, agents,
distributors, shareholders or management.
Employment Contract: the terms of employment between the Employer and the Secondee at the
date of this Agreement, subject to any changes in the Secondee's salary or other benefits in
accordance with the Employer's usual procedures from time to time.
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Intellectual Property Rights: patents, utility models, rights to inventions, copyright and
neighbouring and related rights, moral rights, trade marks and service marks, business names and
domain names, rights in get-up and trade dress, goodwill and the right to sue for passing off or
unfair competition, rights in designs, rights in computer software, database rights, rights to use,
and protect the confidentiality of, confidential information (including know-how and trade
secrets) and all other intellectual property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered
and including all applications and rights to apply for and be granted, renewals or extensions of,
and rights to claim priority from, such rights and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of
protection which subsist or will subsist now or in the future in any part of the world.
Invention: inventions, ideas and improvements, whether or not patentable, and whether or not
recorded in any medium.
Management Issues: all those matters under the Employment Contract requiring action,
investigation and/or decisions by the Employer including in particular (by way of illustration only
and without limitation) appraisals and performance issues; pay reviews and the award of other
payments and benefits under the Employment Contract; periods of annual, sick or other leave;
absence of the Secondee for any other reason; any complaint about the Secondee (whether or
not that would be dealt with under the Employer's disciplinary procedure) and any complaint or
grievance raised by the Secondee (whether or not that would be dealt with under the Employer's
grievance procedure) .
Quarter: A three month period of time commencing on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.
Secondment: the secondment of the Secondee by the Employer to the Host on the terms of this
Agreement.
Secondment Period: the period of this Agreement as defined in clause 2.2.
Services: All duties such as are necessary to the perform the role of Chief Executive, Head of Paid
Service, Returning Officer and Electoral Registration officer and all further roles and requirements
as set out in the Job Description at Schedule 1 of this Agreement, by the Secondee on behalf of
the Host.
Supplement: the amount of £293 per week to be paid during the Secondment Period, in
recognition that acting as Chief Executive of two authorities on a shared basis will carry
significantly greater responsibility and accountability than acting as Chief Executive for one
authority only.
1.2
The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect its
construction.
1.3
A reference to a particular law is a reference to it as it is in force for the time being taking
account of any amendment, extension, or re-enactment and includes any subordinate legislation
for the time being in force made under it.
1.4
Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to one gender shall include a reference to the
other genders.
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1.5
Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural and in the
plural shall include the singular.
1.6
The Schedules form part of this Agreement and shall have effect as if set out in full in the body of
this Agreement. Any reference to this Agreement includes the Schedules.
2.
SECONDMENT
2.1
The Employer shall second the Secondee to the Host on a part time basis for the Secondment
Period to provide the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Parties have
agreed that the Secondee shall spend 50% of her time working for the Host at such times to be
agreed on a monthly basis between the Parties. The exact weekly or monthly split of the
Secondee’s time may vary according to the demands of the Employer and the Host.
2.2
The Secondment Period shall commence on 7 November 2015 and shall continue until:
(a)
terminated by any Party giving not less than one month’s prior written notice, such
notice to expire on or at any time after 7 July 2016;
(b)
terminated in accordance with clause 12 ; or
(c)
terminated by any Party giving not less than two months prior written notice, where
any Party considers there to have been a fundamental breakdown in trust and
confidence between another or both Parties. Such notice is to set out the basis on
which the Party considers there to have been a fundamental breakdown in trust and
confidence.
3.
SERVICES
3.1
The Secondee shall provide the Services at the Host’s address or such other place that the Host
may reasonably require for the proper performance and exercise of the Services.
3.2
The Secondee may be required to travel on the Host's business to such places (whether within or
outside the United Kingdom) by such means and on such occasions as the Host may from time to
time require.
3.3
The Secondee shall work such hours as are reasonable and necessary for the proper performance
of the Services during her working time as described at clause 2.1 above.
3.4
The Secondee shall during the Secondment:
(a)
unless prevented by incapacity, devote the whole of her working time, as described at
clause 2.1 above, attention and abilities to the Services except for any work to be done
for the Employer under clause 4.8;
(b)
faithfully and diligently serve the Host and use her best endeavours to promote,
protect, develop and extend the Host's business, functions and responsibilities;
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(c)
not enter into any arrangement on behalf of the Host which is outside the normal
course of business or her normal duties or which contains unusual or onerous terms;
and
(d)
promptly report to the Leader of the Host, any Cabinet Members and any relevant
Chairman of Committees on any matters concerning the affairs of the Host and at such
times as are reasonably required.
4.
SECONDEE'S EMPLOYMENT
4.1
The Employment Contract shall remain in force during the Secondment Period.
4.2
The Employer shall make the necessary changes to the terms of the Employment Contract so that
it can second the Secondee to the Host to provide the Services in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
4.3
The Employer shall amend the Employment Contract to require the Secondee to comply with the
Host's procedures including its constitution, standing orders and staff handbook.
4.4
The Employer shall comply with the terms of the Employment Contract, as amended in
accordance with clause 4.2 above, during the Secondment Period.
4.5
The Secondee shall comply with the terms of the Employment Contract, as amended in
accordance with clause 4.2 above, during the Secondment Period.
4.6
The Host shall not, and shall not require the Secondee to do anything that shall, breach the
Employment Contract and shall have no authority to vary the terms of the Employment Contract
or make any representations to the Secondee in relation to the terms of the Employment
Contract.
4.7
The Host shall provide the Employer with such information and assistance as it may reasonably
require to carry out its obligations as the Secondee's employer.
4.8
The Secondee shall work for the Employer during the Secondment Period in accordance with the
Employment Contract during any period where she is not working for the Host in accordance
with clause 2.1 above.
4.9
Any change in the Employment Contract during the Secondment Period shall be notified to the
Host.
4.10
All documents, manuals, hardware and software provided for the Secondee's use by the Host,
and any data or documents (including copies) produced, maintained or stored on the Host's
computer systems or other electronic equipment (including mobile phones), remain the property
of the Host.
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5.
PAYMENTS
5.1
The Employer shall continue to pay the Secondee's salary and any allowances, provide any
benefits due to the Secondee or her dependants, make any payments to third parties in relation
to the Secondee and make any deductions that it is required to make from the Secondee's salary
and other payments.
5.2
In addition to the payments set out at clause 5.4, 5.5 and 5.7 below, the Host shall pay the
Employer a sum equivalent to 50% of the total amount paid by the Employer to or in respect of
the Secondee under the Employment Contract, which shall include, but is not limited to:
(a)
the Secondee's salary; and
(b)
All employer on-costs, to include, but not limited to:
(i)
National Insurance contributions made by the Employer in relation to the
Secondee; and
(ii)
Employer’s Pension contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
(iii)
Sick pay; and
(iv)
Holiday pay.
5.3
In addition to the payments set out at clause 5.1 above, the Employer shall pay the Secondee the
Supplement, to be paid monthly in arrears and calculated on a pro rata basis, for the duration of
the Secondment Period.
5.4
The Host shall pay the Employer a sum equivalent to 100% of the total amount paid by the
Employer to the Secondee in accordance with clause 5.3 above.
5.5
When the Host requires the Secondee to act as the Host’s Returning Officer, as set out in the Job
Description at Schedule 1 below, the Host will make a direct payment to the Secondee in
accordance with the relevant payment schedule in force at the relevant time at a local and/or
national level.
5.6
Any VAT properly due on the payments made in accordance with this Agreement shall be paid by
the Host on the production by the Employer of a VAT invoice.
5.7
The Secondee shall submit all expenses incurred as a result of the provision of Services to the
Employer for payment in accordance with the Employment Contract. The Host shall refund the
Employer all reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses wholly, exclusively and
necessarily incurred by the Secondee during the Secondment Period in or in connection with the
exercise of the Services, if such expenses are evidenced in such manner as the Host may specify
from time to time. Where the Secondee incurs expenses in the joint capacity of the Secondee’s
continuing role with the Employer and in the provision of the Services, the Host shall refund 50%
of any such reasonable expenses.
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5.8
The Employer shall send the Host an invoice on or about the 1st of each Quarter of the
Secondment Period, addressed to the Host and specifying all payments due under this
Agreement, save under clause 5.5, in relation to the preceding Quarter and the amount of VAT
due on such payments. Such invoices shall be payable by the Host within 28 days of receipt of the
invoice.
5.9
Any fees earned by the Secondee during the Secondment Period as a result of the provision of
the Services shall be paid to the Host, save for any payments due to the Secondee under the
terms of this Agreement.
6.
MANAGEMENT DURING THE SECONDMENT
6.1
The Employer shall continue to deal with any Management Issues concerning the Secondee
during the Secondment Period, where relevant following consultation with the Host.
6.2
Performance reviews shall be undertaken by the Host with the Secondee with respect to the
Secondee’s provision of Services, at a rate to be agreed between the Leader of the Host and the
Secondee.
6.3
The Host shall provide any information, documentation, access to its premises and employees
and assistance (including but not limited to giving witness evidence) to the Employer to deal with
any Management Issues concerning the Secondee whether under the Employer's internal
procedures or before any court or tribunal.
6.4
The Host shall have day-to-day control of the Secondee's activities, during the Secondee’s
working time as described at clause 2.1 above, but as soon as reasonably practicable shall refer
any Management Issues concerning the Secondee that come to its attention to the Employer.
6.5
All parties shall inform the others as soon as reasonably practicable of any other significant
matter that may arise during the Secondment Period relating to the Secondee, her employment
or the provision of the Services.
7.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
7.1
The Secondee shall notify the Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer in post at both the
Employer and the Host if the Secondee identifies any actual or potential conflict of interest that
arises between the Secondee’s respective roles with the Host and the Employer during the
Secondment Period.
7.2
Where an actual or potential conflict of interest arises, the Secondee shall agree a course of
action with the Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer in post at both the Employer and
the Host to effectively manage the actual or potential conflict of interest.
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7.3
The Secondee shall not put herself in a position of advising both the Employer and the Host when
a serious actual or potential conflict of interest arises.
7.4
The Secondee shall ensure that any appropriate legal, financial and other professional advice is
given to the Employer and the Host in circumstances of a conflict of interest.
8.
LEAVE
8.1
The Secondee shall continue to be eligible for sick pay, holiday pay and any absence entitlements
in accordance with the Employment Contract, and shall remain subject to the Employer's
approval and notification procedures.
8.2
The Employer shall consult with the Host and obtain the Host’s consent before approving any
holiday request made by the Secondee.
8.3
The Employer shall amend the Employment Contract to require the Secondee to comply with the
Host's reporting arrangements if the Secondee is absent from work for any reason.
9.
DATA PROTECTION
9.1
The Secondee consents to the Host processing data relating to the Secondee for legal, personnel,
administrative and management purposes and in particular to the processing of any "sensitive
personal data" (as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998) relating to the Secondee including, as
appropriate:
(a)
information about the Secondee's physical or mental health or condition in order to
monitor sick leave and take decisions as to the Secondee's fitness for work;
(b)
the Secondee's racial or ethnic origin or religious or similar beliefs in order to monitor
compliance with the equal opportunities legislation;
(c)
information relating to any criminal proceedings in which the Secondee has, or is
alleged to have, been involved for insurance purposes and to comply with legal
requirements and obligations to third parties.
9.2
The Secondee consents to the Host making such information available as required to comply with
statutory requirements
10.
CONFIDENTIALITY
10.1
The Secondee shall not
(a)
(except in the proper course of the Services, as required by law or as authorised by the
Host) during the Secondment Period or after its termination (howsoever arising) use or
communicate to any person, company or other organisation whatsoever (and shall use
her best endeavours to prevent the use or communication of) any Confidential
Information relating to the Host that she creates, develops, receives or obtains during
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the Secondment Period. This restriction does not apply to any information that is or
comes in the public domain other than through the Secondee's unauthorised disclosure;
or
(b)
make (other than for the benefit of the Host) any record (whether on paper, computer
memory, disc or otherwise) containing Confidential Information relating to the Host or
use such records (or allow them to be used) other than for the benefit of the Host. All
such records (and any copies of them) shall be the property of the Host and shall be
handed over to the Host’s the Monitorng Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer by the
Secondee on the termination of this Agreement or at the request of the Host at any
time during the Secondment Period.
10.2
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Secondee from commissioning and sharing reports
on a joint basis between the Host and the Employer, in the proper course of the Services and
continuing role with the Employer.
10.3
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Secondee from disclosing information that they are
entitled to disclose under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (whose provisions are currently
contained in the Employment Rights Act 1996 as amended), provided that the disclosure is made
in accordance with the provisions of that Act.
10.4
The Employer shall:
10.5
(a)
keep any Confidential Information relating to the Host that it obtains as a result of the
Secondment secret;
(b)
not use or directly or indirectly disclose any such Confidential Information (or allow it to
be used or disclosed), in whole or in part, to any person without the prior written
consent of the Host;
(c)
ensure that no person gets access to the Confidential Information from it, its officers,
employees or agents unless authorised to do so; and
(d)
inform the Host immediately on becoming aware, or suspecting, that an unauthorised
person has become aware of such Confidential Information.
The Host shall:
(a)
keep any Confidential Information relating to the Employer that it obtains as a result of
the Secondment secret;
(b)
not use or directly or indirectly disclose any such Confidential Information (or allow it to
be used or disclosed), in whole or in part, to any person without the prior written
consent of the Employer;
(c)
ensure that no person gets access to such Confidential Information from it, its officers,
employees or agents unless authorised to do so; and
(d)
inform the Employer immediately on becoming aware, or suspecting, that an
unauthorised person has become aware of such Confidential Information.
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11.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Secondee:
10.1 shall give the Host full written details of all Inventions and of all works embodying
Intellectual Property Rights made wholly or partially by her at any time during the course of the
Appointment The Secondee acknowledges that all Intellectual Property Rights subsisting (or
which may in the future subsist) in all such Inventions and works shall automatically, on creation,
vest in the Host absolutely. To the extent that they do not vest automatically, the Secondee
holds them on trust for the Host. The Employee agrees promptly to execute all documents and
do all acts as may, in the opinion of the Host, be necessary to give effect to this clause 11.1.
10.2 The Secondee hereby irrevocably waives all moral rights under the Copyright, Designs and
Patents Act 1988 (and all similar rights in other jurisdictions) which she has or will have in any
existing or future works referred to in clause 11.1.
12.
SUMMARY TERMINATION
12.1
The Host may terminate the Secondment with immediate effect without notice:
(a)
on the termination of the Employment Contract; or
(b)
if the Secondee or Employer is guilty of any serious or (after warning) repeated breach of
the terms of this Agreement.
12.2
The Employer shall immediately, and in any event within 5 working days, inform the Host if the
Secondee’s Employment Contract is terminated.
12.3
The Employer may terminate the Secondment with immediate effect without notice:
12.4
(a)
on the termination of the Employment Contract; or
(b)
if the Secondee or Host is guilty of any serious or (after warning) repeated breach of the
terms of this Agreement.
The Secondee may terminate the Secondment with immediate effect without notice:
(a)
on the termination of the Employment Contract; or
(b)
if the Employer or Host is guilty of any serious or (after warning) repeated breach of the
terms of this Agreement.
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13.
OBLIGATIONS FOLLOWING TERMINATION
On termination of the Secondment howsoever arising the Secondee shall :
(a)
deliver to the Host all documents (including, but not limited to, correspondence, lists of
clients or customers, plans, drawings, accounts and other documents of whatsoever
nature and all copies thereof, whether on paper, computer disc or otherwise) made,
compiled or acquired by them during the Secondment and relating to the business or
affairs of the Host or its clients, customers or suppliers and any other property of the
Host which is in her possession, custody, care or control;
(b)
irretrievably delete any information relating to the business of the Host stored on any
magnetic or optical disc or memory and all matter derived from such sources which is in
her possession, custody, care or control outside the premises of the Host; and
(c)
confirm in writing and produce such evidence as is reasonable to prove compliance with
her obligations under this clause 13.
14.
LIABILITY
14.1
The Host shall take out and maintain in full force with a reputable insurance company for the
Secondment Period adequate insurance cover for any loss, injury and damage caused by or to the
Secondee during the provision of Services in the Secondment Period.
14.2
During the Secondment Period, the Host shall fulfil all duties relating to the Secondee's health,
safety and welfare as if it was her employer and shall comply with the Employer's reasonable
requests in connection with the Employer's duties in relation to the Secondee.
14.3
The Secondee shall provide the Services with reasonable skill and care of an experienced Local
Authority Chief Executive.
15.
NOTICES
15.1
Any notice given under this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the Party
giving it and shall be served by delivering it personally, or sending it by pre-paid recorded delivery
or registered post to the other Parties at their registered office or usual place of business for the
time being or by sending it by fax to the fax number notified by the relevant Parties to the other
Party. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been received:
15.2
(a)
if delivered personally, at the time of delivery; or
(b)
in the case of pre-paid recorded delivery or registered post, 48 hours from the date of
posting; or
(c)
in the case of fax, at the time of transmission.
In proving such service it shall be sufficient to prove that the envelope containing such notice was
addressed to the address of the relevant Parties and delivered either to that address or into the
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custody of the postal authorities as a pre-paid recorded delivery or registered post or that the
notice was transmitted by fax to the fax number of the relevant Parties.
16.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
16.1
This Agreement together with any documents referred to in it constitutes the entire Agreement
between the Parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises,
assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between them, whether written or
oral, relating to the Secondment.
16.2
Each Party acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement it does not rely on, and shall have
no remedies in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made
innocently or negligently) that is not set out in this Agreement.
16.3
The only remedy available to each Party for breach of this Agreement shall be for breach of
contract under the terms of this Agreement.
16.4
All Parties agrees that they shall have no claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or
negligent misstatement based on any statement in this Agreement.
16.5
Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.
17.
VARIATION
No variation of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Parties
(or their authorised representatives).
18.
COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed
and delivered shall constitute a duplicate original, but all the counterparts shall together
constitute the one Agreement.
19.
THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
A person who is not a Party to this Agreement shall not have any rights under the Contracts
(Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this Agreement.
20.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject
matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
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21.
JURISDICTION
Each Party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive
jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or
its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
22.
SEVERANCE
If any provision or part-provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid,
legal and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or partprovision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision or partprovision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of this
Agreement.
Signed by [insert]
for and on behalf of North Norfolk
District Council
.......................................
DATED
Signed by [insert]
for and on behalf of Great Yarmouth
Borough Council
.......................................
DATED
Signed by Sheila Oxtoby
.......................................
DATED
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Schedule 1
GYBC Chief Executive Job Description
1. To be the Council’s most senior officer and to provide effective management in order to facilitate
the achievement of the strategic policy objectives and priorities of the Members.
2. To work with the Members and prepare and implement plans to drive forward service
improvements and coordinate strategies to deliver savings for the Council with a view to ensuring
that all service delivery developments provide value for money without compromising the
Council’s performance requirements.
3. To promote the development of effective policies in response to government, legislation and
service demands and to comply with the Council’s existing Standing orders, Constitution, policies
and Code of Conduct.
4. To ensure that the Council’s resources are used to deliver excellent customer service for all those
who work, live or visit Great Yarmouth.
5. To promote a culture of excellence underpinned by performance management and continuous
improvement and innovation.
6. To lead, support and develop the Council’s management team.
7. To ensure that appropriate professional advice to Members is provided.
8. To represent the Council at local, regional, national and if needed, internationally with key
stakeholders such as the DCLG, Norfolk County Council, the LGA , other local authorities,
agencies, local communities/organisations and other private and public bodies.
9. To develop and maintain effective communications across all levels of the Council.
10. To ensure that the Council complies with all its Health and Safety obligations.
11. To ensure that the Council complies with its Data Protection and Freedom of Information duties.
12. To ensure that effective systems operate through the Council to manage risk, financial resources,
civil emergencies and business continuity.
13. To support the promotion of Great Yarmouth’s Tourism industry.
14. To act as the Council’s Head of Paid service.
15. To take on appropriate election duties including acting as the Council’s Returning officer.
16. To act as the Council’s Electoral registration officer.
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17. To support the Council’s commitment to diversity and ensure that the Council complies with its
equal duty.
18. To carry out such other duties as may be required by the Council in order to fulfil the
requirements of the role of Chief Executive.
19. Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this is a politically restricted post.
20. To work with Members and other partners on the Devolution opportunities for Norfolk and
Suffolk.
Shared Service work
21. To provide leadership, vision and strategic direction with a view to preparing for and
implementing Shared Service arrangements between North Norfolk District Council and Great
Yarmouth Borough Council.
22. To implement cross Council project teams and work with staff, Directors and Members of both
Councils with a view to determining objectives and priorities for shared service arrangements.
23. To promote effective resource management across both Councils.
24. To ensure consistency and effectiveness of Human Resource management across both Councils.
25. To liaise with and learn from the experience of external partners and their advisors who have
implemented shared service arrangements and to utilise that knowledge for the development of
NNDC/GYBC’s own arrangements.
26. To provide briefing papers, business cases, plans, options and potential synergies within agreed
deadlines with a view to considering the effectiveness of any shared service arrangements and
whether they should be made permanent.
27. To deliver presentations and reports as necessary.
28. To ensure that appropriate frameworks are in place to achieve strong corporate governance and
that all statutory and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
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Agenda Item No____17________
Report covering the revised Pay Policy Statement 2015/16
Pay policy statement: Section 38 of the Localism Act
2011 (“the Act”) requires the Council to produce an
annual pay policy statement (“the statement”) for the
start of each financial year. Full Council approved the
current Pay Policy Statement on 24 June 2015. That
statement needs to be amended to reflect the interim
shared services arrangements and the use of Golden
Hello’s and retention payments for staff in hard to recruit
areas. This is being actively considered within the
Planning Service to address local/national recruitment
issues.
Summary:
The attached statement is drawn up in compliance with
the Act to cover the remainder of the period 2015/16. It
is a legal requirement that Full Council formally signs off
this statement and the responsibility cannot be devolved
to any other person or committee.
Conclusions:
The attached amended statement sets out remuneration
arrangements for officers.
Recommendations:
To adopt the amended Pay Policy Statement and to
publish the statement for 2015/16 on the Council’s
website.
1.
Introduction to the Pay Policy Statement
1.1
Section 38 (1) of the Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) requires English and
Welsh local authorities to produce a pay policy statement (“the statement”) for
each financial year. The first statement went to Full Council on 22 February
2012 to cover the period 2012/13.
The current Pay Policy Statement went to Full Council on 24 June 2015 and
incorporated the national pay awards for all officers.
1.2
2.
The Statement
2.1
The statement must set out:



A local authority’s policy on the level and elements of remuneration for
each chief officer
A local authority’s policy on the remuneration of its lowest-paid
employees (together with its definition of “lowest-paid employees” and
its reasons for adopting that definition)
A local authority’s policy on the relationship between the remuneration
of its chief officers and other officers
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
2.2
With regard to the process for approving the statement, it must:



2.3
A local authority’s policy on other specific aspects of chief officers’
remuneration: remuneration on recruitment, increases and additions to
remuneration, use of performance related pay and bonuses,
termination payments, and transparency.
Be approved formally by Full Council and cannot be delegated to any sub
committee. This includes any amendments in each financial year
Be approved by the end of March each year
Be published on the authority’s website and in any other manner that the
Council thinks appropriate as soon as it is reasonably practicable after it is
approved or amended
Be complied with when the authority sets the terms and conditions for a
Chief Officer
For the purpose of the statement the term ‘Chief Officer’ in a local authority
context is defined as set out in the Local Government and Housing Act 1989
as:




The Head of Paid Service (Chief Executive)
The Monitoring Officer
A statutory Chief Officer and non statutory Chief Officer (section 2 of
that Act)
A deputy Chief Officer (section 2 of that Act)
2.4
This definition of Chief Officer is wider than that contained within the
Constitution where the term ‘chief officer’ indicates the senior posts which sit
on Corporate Leadership Team i.e. the Chief Executive and Directors.
3
Conclusion
3.1
The Pay Policy Statement meets the statutory requirements of the Localism
Act and it is therefore recommended that the attached statement be
approved.
4
Financial Implications and Risks
4.1
There are no increased risks as a result of setting and publishing the Pay
Policy Statement. The report and the statement outline arrangements for
2015/16. This statement builds on the publication of senior officer salary
information
which
is
already
available
on
the
website
at
http://www.northnorfolk.org/council/8105.asp Any financial implications will be
factored into the budgets for 2015/16.
5
Equality and Diversity
5.1
The Equality act 2010 places requirements upon all public sector bodies to
ensure that its policies and procedures promote equality, this document
supports that requirement.
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PAY POLICY STATEMENT 2015/16 (Revised November 2015)
Context
This policy statement has been produced in accordance with Sections 38 to 43 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”), which, from 2012 onwards, requires all local
authorities to publish an annual statement of their policy for the relevant financial
year in relation to:






The remuneration of their most senior employees (which the Act
defines as the Head of Paid Service (Chief Executive),
the Monitoring Officer,
the Chief Officers (or Directors), and
the Deputy Chief Officers (i.e. managers who report directly to a Chief
Officer));
The remuneration of their lowest-paid employees; and
The relationship between the remuneration of their most senior
employees and that of other employees.
The Secretary of State has produced guidance on the provisions in the Act relating to
transparency and accountability in local pay, which local authorities must have regard
to in preparing and approving their annual pay policy statements. This Pay Policy
Statement takes full account of this guidance as well as the provisions of the Act.
The policy statement also refers to information which the Council already publishes
under other legislation:



Information on the level of remuneration paid to senior managers, as
required by the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2011
(Statutory Instrument 2011/817).
Policy on the exercise of its discretions over payments upon
termination of employment under the Local Government Pension
Scheme, as required by Regulation 66 of the Local Government
Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008
Policy on the exercise of its discretions over payments upon
termination of employment under the Local Government (Early
Termination of Employment) (Discretionary Compensation) (England
and Wales) Regulations 2006, as required by Regulation 7 of those
regulations.
This Pay Policy Statement must be reviewed on an annual basis and a new version
of the policy will be submitted to Full Council for approval by 31 March immediately
preceding the financial year to which it relates.
The pay policy statement can also be amended during the course of the financial
year, but only by a resolution of the Full Council. If it is amended during the year to
which it relates, the revised version of the statement must be published as soon as
possible after the amendment is approved by Full Council.
This policy statement was considered by Full Council on 16 December 2015. It is
available on the Council’s website. The Council’s website also includes separately
published data on salary information relating to Senior Officers and this can be
viewed at http://www.northnorfolk.org/council/8104.asp
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For the purpose of the pay policy statement the term ‘Chief Officer’ in a local
authority context is defined as set out in the Local Government and Housing Act
1989:
a)
b)
c)
d)
The Head of Paid Service (i.e. the Chief Executive) as designated under
section 4 of that Act;
The Monitoring Officer designated under section 5(1) of that Act;
A statutory Chief Officer and non statutory Chief Officer under section 2 of
that Act;
A deputy Chief Officer mentioned in section 2 of that Act.
Remunerating Chief Officers/Deputy Chief Officers
The remuneration for Chief Officers/Deputy Chief Officers within the Council can be
found at Appendices A, B, C, E and F.
The Monitoring Officer (MO) service is brought in on a contract basis so the Council
does not directly remunerate the MO who is currently an employee of Norfolk County
Council.
Remunerating the Lowest Paid in the Workforce
The Council applies terms and conditions of employment that have been negotiated
and agreed through appropriate collective bargaining mechanisms (national or local)
or as a consequence of Council decisions, these are then incorporated into contracts
of employment. The lowest pay point in use by the Council for employees on the
council’s pay scale is spinal column point (SCP) 8. This relates to an annual salary
of £13,871 (full time equivalent (FTE) and can be expressed as an hourly rate of pay
of £7.1897 as at 01 January 2015. Employees on this pay point are defined as our
lowest paid employees. This pay point and salary has been determined by the
National Joint Council (NJC). See Appendix D for pay scales for staff on grades 5-13.
Full Council agreed to pay a Living Wage supplement for SCP’s 8 – 10 for 2015.
Continuation of this supplement will be reviewed and determined annually.
The Council employs a number of apprentices and the salary for these staff complies
with the National Minimum Wage.
The Relationship between Chief Officer Remuneration and that of other
employees
The highest paid salary point in the Council is that of the Chief Executive at £101,766
as at 1 January 2015. The median for Chief Officers is £52,806 and for non-Chief
Officers is £19,742. This gives a ratio of 1:2.675. The Council does not have a policy
on maintaining, reaching or applying a specific pay multiple. However the Council is
conscious that remuneration at all levels needs to be adequate to secure and retain
high-quality employees but not be seen as excessive.
Other Aspects of Chief Officer Remuneration
Other aspects of Chief Officer remuneration are appropriate to be covered by this
policy statement, these other aspects are defined as remuneration on recruitment,
pay increases, additions to pay, performance related pay, earn back, enhancements
of pension entitlements and termination payments. These elements are shown in
Appendix A and B.
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Pay Awards
Pay awards are determined nationally in accordance with the Joint Negotiating
Committee (JNC) for Chief Executives, the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for
Chief/Deputy Chief Officers and the National Joint Committee (NJC) for staff paid
under the national spinal column points covered by internal grades 5-12.
Tax Avoidance
The Council is committed to tackling all forms of tax avoidance and therefore
encourages the direct employment of staff and pays them via the payroll system. In a
few circumstances where it is more appropriate to engage people on a self-employed
basis, the Council will utilise the procurement policy and follows guidelines to ensure
that the correct employment status is identified before being engaged. When a need
arises for an ‘interim’ appointment, the Council may consider the use of an agency.
Re-engagement of ex North Norfolk District Council staff within the scope of
this policy
All permanent / fixed term posts are advertised in accordance with the council’s
recruitment practices and procedures and appointment is made on merit. Interim
management appointments are made in accordance with the council’s procurement
policy.
Review
The Localism Act 2011 requires relevant authorities to prepare a Pay Policy
Statement for each subsequent financial year. The next statement will be submitted
to Full Council for approval by 31 March 2016.
As necessary, the Council may by resolution amend the pay policy statement at
times other than that of the prescribed annual statement.
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Post
Salary grade
Chief
Executive
1
Expenses / car
allowances
Travel and other
expenses are
reimbursed
through normal
Council
procedures.
Bonuses / PRP /
Earn Back
The current terms
and conditions of
employment does
not provide for
any of the above
elements
Honoraria / Acting
Up
Honoraria and
acting up payments
do not apply
Market/Salary
Supplements
£6347 (Interim shared
services supplement)
Election Fees
Car allowances
are paid in
accordance with
the rates set out in
Council’s Travel
Policy (see
Appendix D)
As the Returning Officer (RO), the
Chief Executive will receive a fee,
locally in respect of County,
District and Parish Elections. The
fee for undertaking this role in
Norfolk is determined by an
independent panel made up of the
Chairs of Norfolk Local Authority
Member Remuneration Panels.
Fees for conducting Parliamentary
and European Parliamentary
Elections, National Referendums
and other Elections such as for
the Police and Crime
Commissioner. etc. are
determined by Government.
Severance
Arrangements
The Council’s
normal policies
regarding
redundancy and
early/flexible
retirement apply
to the postholder
Corporate
Directors x 2
2
As above
As above
As above
A salary/market
supplement has not been
applied to this post.
As above (where applicable)
As above
Head of
Finance/s151
Officer
4
As above
As above
£4553 pa (s151
responsibilities)
£3651 (Interim shared
services supplement)
As above (where applicable)
As above
Head of
Planning
4
As above
As above
Could be applied
where appropriate
on authorisation of
Corporate
Leadership Team
As above
£4553 pa (specialist
delegated responsibilities)
As above (where applicable)
As above
Head of
Service x 6
4
As above
As above
As above
£673 per month (interim
shared services
supplement where
appropriate)
As above (where applicable)
As above
Appendix A
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Appendix B
Aspect of Chief Officer
Remuneration
Recruitment and
Retention
Council Policy
The post will be advertised and appointed to at the appropriate approved salary
for the post in question and individuals will be placed on the appropriate SCP
within the pay grade for the post that they are appointed to. The rules regarding
appointment to a Chief Officer role are set out in the Constitution (Chapter 10).
Employees will receive an annual increment (and in some cases, 6 months after
starting work with the Council), subject to the top of their grade not being
exceeded.
Where the Council is unable to recruit to a post at its designated grade, it will
consider the use of temporary market supplements or Golden Hello’s.
In areas of skills shortages (locally or nationally) the Council will consider the use
of retention payments.
Access to appropriate elements of the Council’s relocation Scheme may also be
granted in certain circumstances, when new starters move to the area.
Pay Increases
Additions to Pay
Professional
Subscriptions
Employee Assistance
Programme (EAP)
(includes access to advice
and counselling)
Contract for Services
Redundancy and
payments on termination
Pension contribution rates
The above applies to all employees.
The Council will apply any pay increases that are agreed by the relevant national
negotiating bodies. The Council will also apply any pay increases that are as a
result of Council decisions to significantly increase the duties and responsibilities
of the post in question beyond the normal flexing of duties and responsibilities that
are expected in senior posts.
This applies to all employees.
The Council would not make additional payments beyond those specified in the
terms and conditions of employment and this policy statement.
This applies to all employees.
These are payable where they are required for the post and should be limited to
one subscription per Officer.
This applies to all employees.
Access to the EAP scheme is available to all employees and Elected Members.
Where the Council remains unable to appoint chief officers on recruitment, or
there is a need to provide interim support to cover for a vacant substantive chief
officer post, the Council will, where necessary, consider engaging individuals
under ‘contracts for service’. These will be sourced through a relevant
procurement process ensuring the Council is able to demonstrate value for money
from competition in securing the relevant service.
The Council has a single policy which applies to all employees (see Appendix F).
Where termination of employment is subject to a settlement agreement that
agreement may include a negotiated payment in exchange for which the
employee undertakes not to pursue claims against the Council. This is always
subject to the completion of a business case and appropriate authorisation as laid
out in the above policy.
Staff who opt to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pay
contribution rates between 5.5% to 12.5%. The employer contribution rate is
currently 14.5% and this is the same rate for all staff.
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Salary grades for Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers (2015)
Grade 1 (Chief Executive)
Annual
SCP
Amount
300
301
99,634.00
101,766.00
Grade 2 (Directors)
Annual
SCP
Amount
310
311
312
313
314
67,846.00
69,554.00
74,777.00
76,696.00
78,853.00
Grade 3 (Not utilised)
Annual
SCP
Amount
320
321
322
323
324
55,135.00
56,833.00
58,415.00
64,125.00
65,570.00
Grade 4 (Heads of Service)
Annual
SCP
Salary
330
331
332
333
334
46,081.00
47,332.00
48,565.00
49,808.00
53,862.00
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Appendix C
Appendix D
Pay scales for grades 12 - 5
(Effective from 25 February 2015)
Grade
SCP
8*
9*
10*
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9

Salary
13,871
14,075
14,338
15,207
15,523
15,941
16,231
16,572
16,969
17,372
17,714
18,376
19,048
19,742
20,253
20,849
21,530
22,212
22,937
Grade
Grade 7
Grade 6
Grade 5
SCP
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Salary
27,123
27,924
29,558
30,178
30,978
31,846
32,778
33,857
34,746
35,662
36,571
37,483
39,267
40,217
41,140
42,053
43,863
These posts are supplemented to the Living Wage for the period 2015.
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Appendix E
TRAVEL POLICY
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this policy is to set out North Norfolk District Council’s policy on travel
arrangements that employees are eligible to claim in reimbursement for journeys made in
carrying out their duties.
GENERAL TRAVEL PRINCIPLES
Employees will be required to ensure that:-
the use of public transport is prioritised above a car where the journey time is
comparable to that of a car
-
the choice of travel mode should always be the most cost effective to the
Authority, taking into account both claim costs and staff time
-
they ensure that journeys are planned to do the least number of miles possible,
through good route planning and car sharing
-
a full record of their journey is kept including the reason for travelling and the
names of official passengers carried
-
they do not use their own vehicle on journeys where there is room in the car of
another officer making the same journey on the same business. In this situation,
an essential car user should drive in preference to a casual user, if possible
-
they have included and maintain in their policy of insurance a clause indemnifying
the Authority against all third party claims (including those concerning
passengers) arising out of the use of the vehicle on official business
-
all claims exclude home to work mileage (and vice versa) if the journey starts or
ends from the officers home i.e. they should only claim for excess business
mileage over and above their normal daily commute mileage
-
all claims must be made using the appropriate claim form (these can be obtained
from the intranet or HR)
-
VAT receipts are obtained and attached to the travel claim form to enable the
Authority to reclaim VAT
-
they are familiar with and comply with the Driver Policy and Handbook
CAR ALLOWANCES
North Norfolk District Council recognises that employees will be required to use their own
motor vehicle for the efficient performance of their duties and that it is appropriate to
reimburse for additional authorised expenditure.
All employees are designated as casual users unless their post attracts an essential car user
allowance or they are currently in receipt of either a lease car or cash equivalent payment.
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ESSENTIAL USER ALLOWANCES
Essential users are those whose duties are of such a nature that it is essential for them to
have a motor car at their disposal whenever required. If the employee uses a private car in
carrying out those official duties then they shall be entitled to receive the lump sum
allowance and mileage rates set out in this policy.
To determine eligibility to an essential car user allowance, the Essential Car User
Assessment Form (obtained from HR) must be completed by either the line manager (for
vacant posts) or the postholder. The assessment form will be scored by HR and eligibility will
be confirmed or declined based on that assessment. If the postholder is not satisfied with the
outcome, they can request an assessment by a Corporate Director in consultation with
UNISON. A record of the request and scoring will be kept on the post file and where
appropriate, the personnel file.
The essential car user allowance will be paid to all employees whose eligibility is confirmed
and they will receive a lump sum in accordance with their terms and conditions of
employment along with the approved mileage rate for claimed business miles undertaken.
Eligibility for essential car user status will be checked annually via completion of the car
allowance scheme assessment form and if the post does not meet the criteria for this
allowance, it will be removed immediately and the employee will be re-designated as a
casual user. The employee will be entitled to appeal this decision and eligibility will be
rechecked and the decision confirmed by a Corporate Director in consultation with UNISON.
CASUAL USER ALLOWANCES
Casual users are those for whom it is desirable that a car should be made available when
required and as such are eligible to receive the appropriate mileage rate set out in this
policy.
ALLOWANCES AND MILEAGE RATES
See Appendix A – please note these rates are reviewed and where appropriate, updated
and published annually.
CAR LOAN SCHEME
Employees may apply to the Authority for a loan to purchase a vehicle if it is deemed
necessary by a Corporate Director for them to use a vehicle for work purposes. Details of the
scheme can be obtained from the Payroll Officer.
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OTHER MILEAGE RATES
Lease car scheme
Training1
Motorcycle
Cycle
Car sharing-
-
15.47 pence per mile
15.47 pence per mile
24 pence per mile
20 pence per mile
5 pence per mile (not per person(s) carried)
MILEAGE CLAIMS
All claims must be submitted on the appropriate claim form and passed to Payroll for
payment within 3 months of undertaking the journey/expenditure. All claim forms are to be
authorised by the appropriate authorised line manager according to the ‘authorised
signatories list’. See Appendix B for details of what can be included in a mileage claim.
Failure to submit a claim within 3 months of undertaking the journey would mean that,
except under exceptional circumstances, the claim would not be met.
OTHER ALLOWANCES
SUBSISTENCE2
Subsistence will be paid to employees who necessarily incur additional expense in the
course of their work. Reimbursement will be on the actual cost incurred up to the maximum
amount shown below. This is subject to producing a receipt which shows the actual cost of
the meal. Maximums are:Breakfast
Lunch
Tea
Evening meal
-
£6.88 (Where work/travel commences before 7.30 am)
£9.50 (When away for entire lunch period 12.00 – 14.00)
£3.76
£11.77 (When work/absence extends beyond 7.30 pm)
OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCES
Overnight
£3.63
Max per week
£14.55
Any exceptions to the above (subsistence and overnight allowances) would need to be
agreed in advance with a Corporate Director.
LINK TO OTHER RELEVANT POLICIES
1.
Driver Policy and Handbook – employees are required to comply with the
requirements of this policy.
2.
Environmental Policy – found within the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and
Implementation Plan.
3.
Green travel Plan.
MONITORING
This policy will be reviewed, updated and published on an annual basis by the Head of
Organisational Development in line with the national agreement or as required by the
Authority.
1
2
There is a specific claim form for qualification based training – speak to HR for details
Rates are updated annually and are correct with effect from April 2010
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APPENDIX A
TRAVEL RATES3
Casual User Rate
Mileage:Per mile first 10,000
Per mile after 10,000
52.2p
14.4p
Essential User (based on NJC rates for 1000-1199cc band)
Lump sum
£963 per annum (paid pro-rata on a monthly basis)
Mileage:Per mile first 10,000
Per mile after 10,000
40.9p
14.4p
APPENDIX B
MILEAGE CLAIMS
Mileage claims can be made as follows:-
3
1.
Journeys from home to first visit:
a) If the mileage is less than that from home to work base then no claim is made
b) If the mileage is more than that from home to work base then excess mileage
can be claimed
2.
Journeys from last visit to home:
a) If the mileage is less than work base to home then no claim is made
b) If the mileage is more than that from work base to home then the excess
mileage can be claimed
3.
Extra journeys out of hours:
When work is undertaken that results in additional journeys out of normal hours
then the extra mileage may be claimed
Rates are updated annually and are correct with effect from April 2010
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Appendix F
Pensions, Retirement and
Discretionary Compensation Payments
Policy Statements
-
Equalities Statement
North Norfolk District Council wishes to promote equality and has a number of obligations
under equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to this procedure in line with
these obligations. Reasonable adjustments or supportive measures should be considered to
ensure equality of access and opportunity regardless of age, gender, gender reassignment,
pregnancy, maternity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnership,
disability, religion or belief.
General Introduction
Since 1997, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) legislation has required all local
authority employers to publish a written Policy Statement on how it will exercise the various
discretions provided by the scheme; to keep it under review; and to revise it as necessary.
This policy statement is outlined below:
In developing these Policy Statements it is important to clarify that:
a. The Policy Statements confer no contractural rights in relation to the Local
Government Pension Scheme and discretionary compensation payments.
b. The Policy Statements may be changed by the Council at any time.
c. These policies should not restrict the Council’s discretion. There may be
circumstances where the Council may decide to make an exception to any of these
particular policies. Any exceptions to a policy contained within these Policy
Statements will only be made following consultation with the Council’s Monitoring
Officer.
It should be noted that any future changes to this policy statement will only become effective
one month after the revised policy statement is published.
The policies incorporated within this Policy Statement include:
1)
2)
3)
4)
General policy - retirement
Policy relating to flexible retirement
Statements relating to the exercise of discretionary powers under the LGPS
Discretionary compensation payments policy
It is important in considering this document to note the following: All decisions relating to the operation of the policies outlined in this document are delegated
to the Corporate Leadership Team, Leader and Cabinet Member for Human Resources
following consultation with the Council’s s151 Officer, Monitoring Officer and the Head of
Organisational Development.
1)
General Policy - retirement
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The Council’s policy relating to employee retirement is:
a. Employees who wish to retire from their employment are required to give notice of
their intended date of retirement to their manager in writing. The length of notice
required must be at least the same as the notice required to resign from employment.
However, employees are encouraged to give an early indication of their planned
retirement date.
b. Retirement from employment does not establish entitlement to either occupational or
state pension benefits. Equally this policy does not change an employee’s
entitlements as a member of an occupational pension scheme. Employees who are
members of the LGPS are advised to seek advice about the impact of their planned
retirement date on their pension benefits. This is particularly important where the
employee is planning on retiring either earlier or later than their Normal Retirement
Age4.
c. Employees who are members of the LGPS can elect to retire and receive their
benefits between the ages of 55 to 75 (subject to the provisions of this policy).
2)
Policy Relating to Flexible Retirement
Flexible retirement occurs where an employee draws their pension and carries on working,
either at a lower grade and or on reduced hours. It is available to LGPS members who are
aged 55 or over, and who with the Council’s consent reduce their hours or grade. Subject to
necessary approvals, such employees will be able to draw their local government pension
whilst continuing to work. In addition they can remain in the LGPS until the day before their
th
75 birthday, building up further benefits in the scheme. In all cases, employees must
receive advice as to how flexible retirement will affect their net pay and pension entitlement.
This is important, as an employee’s pension will normally be actuarially reduced if paid
before their Normal Retirement Age.
4
Normal Retirement Age is the same as the employees State Pension Age – with 65 as the earliest age.
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3)
Statement Relating to the Exercise of Discretionary Powers under the LGPS
Since 1997, the LGPS has required the Council to issue a written policy statement on how it
will exercise the various discretions provided by the scheme; to keep it under review; and to
revise it as necessary.
These discretions are outlined below and it is compulsory for the Council to make an
individual decision for each of the first five discretions (a – e) and outline these decisions in
the Council’s Policy Statement. It is also a legal requirement that the employer has regard to
the extent to which the policy on exercising these five discretions might lead to a serious loss
of confidence in public service. The remaining discretions are not compulsory but are
recommended by the Norfolk Pension Fund (F-M).
Compulsory Items as required under Regulation 60(1) of the LGPS (Administration)
Regulations 2013 and Regulation 66(1) of the LGPS (Administration) Regulations
2007.
a)
Funding of Additional Pension: Regulation 16(2e) 16(4d)
An employer may fund wholly, or in part, a members additional pension contract
(APC). The payment can be paid by regular contributions or a lump sum.
The Council will not exercise this discretion. However where an APC is used to cover a
period of unpaid leave North Norfolk District Council is required to automatically pay 2/3rds
of the cost with the member paying the rest providing the APC request is made within 30
days of the member returning from leave.
b)
Awarding Additional Pension: Regulation 31
An employer may increase a member’s benefits by awarding additional
pension up to a maximum of £6,500 pa from April 2014.
The Council will not exercise this discretion.
c)
Flexible Retirement: Regulation 30(6)
An employer may give consent for a member aged 55 or more who reduces their
grade or hours of work (or both) to receive all or part of their LGPS benefits
immediately, even though they haven’t left its employment. By taking their pension
benefits early an employee may incur a reduction in their benefits. In some cases
there will be no reduction for the employee and the cost of the early retirement will
therefore be borne by the Council.
The Council has decided that:
 Flexible retirement will be allowed only in circumstances where it is demonstrated to
be in the Council’s long term interests
 Each case will be considered on its merits. Before a decision is made, the Council
must be informed of the full economic cost of granting flexible retirement
(Note:- the above decisions are delegated to the Corporate Leadership Team, Leader and
Portfolio Member for Human Resources following consultation with the Council’s s151
Officer and the Head of Organisational Development.)
d)
Waiving of Actuarial Reduction: Regulation 30(8)
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If the benefits payable on retirement before normal pension age would normally be
reduced for early payment, the employer may agree to waive all or part of the
reduction.
The Council has decided that: The waiving of actuarial reductions may be specifically applied to cases which are
being considered as an employer consent on compassionate grounds
 Each case will be considered on its merits. Before a decision is made, the Council
must be informed of the full economic cost of waiving all or part of the reduction
(Note:- the above decisions are delegated to the Corporate Leadership Team, Leader and
Portfolio Member for Human Resources following consultation with the Council’s s151
Officer and the Head of Organisational Development.)
e)
Early Payment of Pension: Regulation 30 of LGPS (Benefits, Membership and
Contributions) Regulations 2007 (2 parts to this)
(1) An employer may give consent for a member aged 55 or more who has left its
employment prior to April 2014 without an entitlement to immediate LGPS benefits to
receive them straight away regardless.
(2) If the benefits payable would normally be reduced for early payment, the employer
may agree to waive all or part of the reduction on compassionate grounds.
The Council has decided that: Each case will be considered on its merits. Before a decision is made, the Council
must be informed of the full economic cost of waiving all or part of the reduction
(Note:- the above decisions are delegated to the Corporate Leadership Team, Leader and
Portfolio Member for Human Resources following consultation with the Council’s s151
Officer and the Head of Organisational Development.)
Non-Compulsory Items in the 2013 Regulations
f)
Membership Aggregation: Regulation 22(7b)(8b)
A member who transfers from another LGPS employer, either directly or after a break,
must aggregate the two periods of membership provided they do so while still an
active member in the new post. The member has twelve months from the aggregation
to opt to keep their periods of membership separate.
The Council requires any request to aggregate LGPS membership to be made within the
twelve months time limit.
g)
Shared Cost AVCs: Regulation 17(1)
An employer may contribute towards a Shared Cost AVC Scheme.
The Council will not contribute towards a Shared Cost AVC Scheme.
h)
Forfeiture of Pension Rights: 19(2), 91, 92, 93
If a member leaves as a result of a conviction for an offence in connection with their
LGPS employment or as a result of their own criminal, negligent or fraudulent act in
connection with that employment, the employer has discretion (within the terms of
these regulations) to direct that all or part of their LGPS pension rights should be
forfeited and/or paid over to the employer or specified dependants of the member.
The Council will exercise this discretion depending on the circumstances of the case. These
decisions are delegated to the Corporate Leadership Team, Leader and Portfolio Member
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for Human Resources following consultation with the Council’s s151 Officer, Monitoring
Officer and the Head of Organisational Development.
i)
Appointment of Adjudicator for Member Disagreements Regulation 74(1)
There is a three-stage dispute procedure for members who disagree with any LGPS
decision made by their employer. The first stage is handled by an independent person
appointed by the employer. Second Stage appeals are dealt with by the administering
authority, Norfolk County Council. The third and final stage is an appeal to The
Pensions Ombudsman.
The Council appoints the Monitoring Officer as the independent person to deal with the first
stage of any disagreement between a LGPS member and the Council.
j)
Transfers of Pension Rights: Regulation 100(6)
A member who has previous pension rights in a different pension scheme* may
transfer them into the LGPS provided they opt to do so within twelve months of
joining it. The employer has discretion to extend the twelve months time limit.
The Council will not use the discretion available to it to extend the twelve month application
period.
*This does not include rights in the LGPS, which are dealt with under f).
k)
Members’ Contribution Rates: Regulation 9(3)
Employers are required to allocate employees into the appropriate contribution band
for 2014/15 and every financial year from then on. If a member’s pay moves into a
different band during the financial year, the employer has the discretion to implement
the new band immediately.
The Council will use the contribution rate defined in the regulations and apply it to staff who
are members of the pension scheme in accordance with their pensionable pay*. The
contribution rate is assessed on a monthly basis based on the employees pensionable pay.
*There is a new definition of pensionable pay in the regulations which includes all payments
made to an employee (with the exception of a limited few items) including, but not limited to,
non contractual overtime and/or additional hours.
l)
Temporary reduction in contributions – the 50/50 option
The 50/50 option is designed to be a short term temporary arrangement during times of
hardship, and allows employees to given written notice to pay half the contributions and
accrue pension benefits at half the normal rate. The Council will pay contributions at the
100% rate in line with the regulations.
Non-Compulsory Items in the 2008 Regulations
m)
Membership Aggregation: Regulation 16(4)(b)(ii)
A member who transfers prior to 1st April 2014 from another LGPS employer,
either directly or after a break, may opt to aggregate the two periods of
membership provided they do so while still an active member in the new post
and within twelve months of joining.
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The Council requires any request to aggregate LGPS membership to be made within
the twelve months time limit.
4)
Discretionary Compensation Payments Policy (Required by The Local
Government (Early Termination of Employment) (Discretionary Compensation)
(England and Wales) Regulations 2006)
The Council can exercise certain discretions under the LGPS. In addition, if it is necessary to
declare posts redundant or consider early retirement, the Council can compensate
employees under the provisions outlined in the above regulations.
Therefore, under this policy the Council will:
a)
In the case of redundancy operate with its general policy which is outlined in the
Redundancy policy
b)
Discretionary compensation for redundancy:- calculate redundancy pay using the
statutory redundancy calculator, the actual weekly rate of pay multiplied by 1.5 weeks for
each year of completed local government service (up to a maximum of 45 weeks pay). This
compensation will be payable in the form of a lump sum with any statutory redundancy
payment offset against the discretionary award
c)
Where a business case has been agreed pay a one-off payment, based on the merits
of each individual case, up to a maximum permitted under the new regulations (i.e.104
week’s pay calculated on a sum up to the employees actual week’s pay). Only in exceptional
cases would the payment exceed 45 weeks pay (the maximum proposed for redundancy
cases)
d)
The Council will aim to achieve a payback period of up to 3 years to cover associated
costs.
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Agenda Item No____18________
DRAFT PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2016-17
Summary:
A draft Programme of Meetings for 2016-17 has been
prepared and circulated for consultation and is attached
at Appendix C.
Conclusions:
Following review, the proposed draft Programme of
Meetings 2016-17 follows the established cycle of
meetings as closely as possible.
Recommendations:
That Members adopt the Programme of Meetings for
2016-17.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Judy Oliver
All
Contact Officer, telephone number and email:
Alison Argent, Tel: 01263 516058
1.
Preparation of a Programme of Meetings 2016-17
1.1
A draft Programme of Meetings for 2016-17 has been prepared and circulated
for consultation. The following issues should also be noted:
1.2
a)
It has been assumed that the times of the meetings will be as they are
currently, so all meetings will be held in the day, with the exception of
Full Council.
b)
Most standing committees meet on set cycles and this cycle has been
retained as closely as possible within this draft programme. However,
some variations have been made to avoid clashes with other
meetings, particularly Full Council, Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny
Committee meetings.
c)
The Police and Crime Commissioner election is on Thursday, 5 May
which unfortunately clashes with a Development Committee which has
been moved to Wednesday, 4 May 2016.
d)
The Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board has forwarded dates of its
meetings in order to try and reduce the number of meeting clashes
with the Development Committee, as some Members of this
Committee are representatives on the Internal Drainage Board.
However, due to the strict meeting cycle there is little flexibility and
there are still clashes on the following dates: 19 May 2016 (reserve
day for Committee meeting), 18 August 2016 (site meetings) and 20
October 2016 (Committee meeting).
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e)
The number of meetings of the Coastal Forum has been reduced from
six to three following a rebranding of the Forum with more structured
Terms of Reference.
2.
Financial Implications and Risks to the Council
2.1
If we did not have an agreed schedule of meetings, the Council would not be
able to adequately carry out its business. This would have wide-ranging
financial implications and make it difficult, if not impossible, to plan and agree
a budget.
2.2
An agreed programme of meetings is essential to the management of the
Council’s business to ensure that it is carried out in a timely manner in
accordance with legislation. Failure to do so could result in financial penalty
and litigation. Furthermore, if the programme of meetings was not published
in the public domain, the Council would not be complying with legislation and
would be open to challenge.
3.
Equality and Diversity
3.1
The process of preparing the programme of meetings has included reference
to the multi-faith calendar. The times of the meetings reflects the preference
of the majority of Members in the current Council.
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Appendix C
DRAFT PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2016/2017 DRAFT
2016
AUG SEPT
21
5
MEETING
FULL COUNCIL
CABINET
DAY
Wed
Mon
TIME
18.00
10.00
MAY
25
9
JUN
22
6
JUL
20
4
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY
COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Wed
9.30
18
15
13
-
Thurs
9.30
4
2
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(RESERVE)
SITE MEETINGS**
SITE MEETINGS (RESERVE)**
AUDIT COMMITTEE
LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEE
LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEES
Thurs
9.30
19
16
1(Fri)
/28
14
Thurs
Thurs
Tues 14.00
Mon
10.00
Weds
26
12
16
3
23
9
7
13
STANDARDS COMMITTEE
PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT
HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
JOINT STAFF CONSULTATIVE
COMMITTEE*
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT GROUP**
Tues
Mon
14.00
10.00
Tues
^RESERVE DAY FOR MEMBER
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
COASTAL FORUM**
BIG SOCIETY FUND GRANTS PANEL**
GENERAL RESERVE DAYS (FOR
POSSIBLE EXTRA MEETINGS)
(Weds)
2017
FEB
MAR
22
22
6
6
OCT
3/31
NOV
16
-
DEC
21
5
JAN
9
14
12
9
14
18
15
15
12
25
22
20
17
15
19
16
16
13
11
8
6
3
1
5
2
2/30
27
21
7
18
12
18
4
10
15
1/29
6
12
7
13
27
5
10
24
7
2
8
22
6
7
12
26
23
11
9
23
8
9
23
28
13
1
6
20
5
26
25
23
22
20
19
18
17
15
14
13
12
17
16
21
20
21
20
18
24
6
-
13
-
1
-
-
7
-
4
(Tu)
(Mon)
14.30
-
-
Tues
11.00
10
28^
-
16
-
11^
22
-
24^
-
7
-
Tues
Mon
10.00
13.00
11/27
6
8/27
5
8/15
3/15
5
9/26
4/14
8
11/21
5
2/16
10/20
1/27
14
6
10/
27
21/26
24
23
21
20
(Tu)
APR
3
(Weds)
Notes: Committees marked * are occasional Committees and will not meet unless express notification is given.
Meetings marked ** are not formal meetings and are recorded here for convenience.
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