CABINET – 03 February 2014
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 10 February 2014
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 8: MEMBER DEVELOPMENT GROUP
DECISION
RESOLVED
To approve the Member Development Group Revised Terms of Reference as agreed on 19
November 2013
1. Representation on the Member Development Group to be on non political lines and should
include Members and Officers.
2. The future role and objectives of the Member Development Group should include:
a) The development and delivery of the agreed Development Programme
b) to support the delivery of a Human Resources Strategy and Workforce Development Plan
c) to develop an Induction Programme for the new Council following Elections, including the
recruitment of candidates on a non political basis.
d) to focus on appropriate development for members towards strengthening their role
externally in the community within North Norfolk, as well as internally with regards to the
corporate direction of the council.
That the minutes of the meeting of the Member Development Group held on 16 September
be received.
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Emma Denny
Democratic Services Team Leader
01263 516010
emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 9: JOINT STAFF CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
DECISION
RESOLVED:
To receive the minutes of the Joint Staff Consultative Committee meeting held on 09
September 2013.
ITEM 10: BUDGET MONITORING 2013/14 – PERIOD 9
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1) To note the contents of the report and the current budget monitoring position.
2) To agree to delegate authority to the Chief Executive, to provide funding from the
Enabling Fund (of a sum not exceeding £24,000) to support the development of both the
design and business case for the future re-development of the Melton Constable Goods
Shed site and buildings.
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION
TO COUNCIL
(February)
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
The updated budget as set out in section 5.1, Table 3.
ITEM 11: TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
That the Treasury Management Strategy Statement is approved.
RECOMMENDATION
TO COUNCIL
(February)
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ITEM 12: 2014/15 BUDGET REPORT
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
The 2014/15 revenue budget as outlined at Appendix E;
The surplus of £533,425 be allocated to the general reserve;
The demand on the Collection Fund, subject to any amendments as a result of final
precepts still to be received be:
a. £5,205,386 for District purposes
b. £1,599,741 (subject to confirmation of the final precepts) for Parish/Town Precepts;
The statement of and movement on the reserves as detailed at Appendix I;
The updated Capital Programme and financing for 2013/14 to 2016/17 as detailed at
Appendix J;
The new capital bids as detailed at Appendix K;
The prudential indicators as included at Appendix L;
The approval of a three year arrangement for the provision of Monitoring officer through
NP Law as detailed within section 5.3.4 of the report;
That members note the current financial projections for the period 2015/16 to 2017/18.
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION
TO COUNCIL
(February)
ITEM 13: MANAGING PERFORMANCE Q3 2013/14
DECISION
RESOLVED
To note the report, welcome the progress being made and endorse the actions laid out in
Appendix M being taken by management where there are areas of concern.
ITEM 14: NORTH LODGE PARK
DECISION
RESOLVED
1. To agree the principle of disposing of North Lodge Park on a 99 year leasehold basis as set
out in the report;
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Robert Young
Growth & Communities Manager
01263 516162
Robert.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
2. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive (in consultation with the Cabinet Members for
Assets and for Localism & the Big Society) to settle the terms of, and complete a lease of
North Lodge Park to Cromer Town Council, including:
 extent of the asset
 use of the Park and any covenants and overage
 costs
3. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive (in consultation with the Cabinet Members for
Assets and for Localism & the Big Society) to make to Cromer Town Council a Council grant
not exceeding £150,000 to be funded from the 2nd homes Council Tax reserve for community
initiatives to cover the initial period of ownership.
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