CABINET – 02 December 2013
Decision List
Notes:
All decisions in this Decision List which are not identified as RECOMMENDATIONS to Council are capable of being "called-in" under Section 8 of
Chapter 4, Part 3 of the Constitution. If not called-in, they will take effect on the expiry of 5 clear working days after the publication of this decision list.
For the avoidance of doubt, the deadline for a call-in request for this decision list will be 09 December 2013
The officer listed as taking action will generally be the author of the original report unless otherwise notified to the Democratic Services Team.
ACTION BY
ITEM 4: URGENT BUSINESS
DECISION
RESOLVED
To approve the applications for Neighbourhood Area status for the Parishes of Holt and Corpusty
and Saxthorpe.
Mark Ashwell
Planning Policy & Property Information
Manager
01263 516325
mark.ashwell@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 8: BIG SOCIETY FUND AND ENABLING FUND
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1. to note the current funding position with respect to the Big Society Fund and agree to the
establishment of a local Big Society Awards scheme – the details of which to be delegated to
the Big Society Fund Grants Panel;
2. to delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the portfolio holder, to agree
funding (not exceeding £15,000) to support The Atrium in undertaking market analysis and
developing a Business Plan in order to help secure a sustainable future for the facility.
3. to delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to agree
the terms of a financial contribution of up to a maximum of £150,000 to ‘Homes for Wells’
(from the Big Society Enabling Fund) towards the development of an affordable housing
Decision List – 02 December 2013
Robert Young
Coast & Community Partnerships
Manager
01263 516162
Robert.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
scheme at the former Wells Field Study Centre. This grant will be made in three tranches and
subject to sufficient funding being available from other sources in order to implement the
scheme within the expected delivery period agreed by the Homes and Communities Agency;
and
4. to make payment of a sum of £50,000 for the first tranche to Homes for Wells immediately
ITEM 9: ENFORCEMENT BOARD UPDATE
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1.
2.
To note the progress made to date by the Enforcement Board.
That an earmarked reserve of £200,000 be established as outlined within section 8.2 of the
report to fund both capital and revenue expenditure as recommended by the Enforcement
Board and that release of the funds be delegated to the Corporate Director in consultation
with the Head of Finance.
3.
That the current capital programme be updated to reflect the removal of the current budget
for Empty Homes.
4.
That the legal support to the Enforcement Board is funded for 2014/15, from the above
reserve.
5.
That the Corporate Director and Head of Finance are delegated to prepare a charging
regime for serving of Notices, where this is allowed by statute, at the earliest possible
date.
ITEM 10: FEES AND CHARGES
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
a) The fees and charges from 1 April 2014 as included at Appendix A of the report;
b) The fees for the certification for the installation of wood burners to come into effect from 1
January 2014 as follows:
 Installation of a solid fuel appliance (eg. Wood Burner):
(i) Where the appliance is commissioned by a third party, a Building Notice Charge,
including VAT, of £180;
(ii) Where the appliance is tested by NNDC a Building Notice Charge, including VAT, of
£312.
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Nick Baker
Corporate Director
01263 516221
Nick.baker@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION
TO COUNCIL
(December)
ITEM 11: HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT COUNTER FRAUD POLICY AND
PROSECUTION POLICY
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
Louise Wolsey
Revenues and Benefits Services
Manager
01263 516081
Louise.wolsey@north-norfolk.gov.uk
That the revised Counter Fraud Policy and Prosecution Policy are adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
TO COUNCIL
(December)
Decision List – 02 December 2013