CABINET – 03 November 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 November 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 7: CONSIDERATION OF ANY MATTER REFERRED TO THE CABINET BY THE OVERVIEW
AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE OR COUNCIL FOR RECONSIDERATION – CALL IN OF AGENDA
ITEM 10 , 6TH OCTOBER 2014 – CAR PARK ORDER –RESULTS OF CONSULTATION PROCESS
Duncan Ellis
DECISION
Head of Assets & Leisure
RESOLVED:
01263 516330
Duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
a) That the Cabinet makes the draft order without modification so that the order comes into
effect at midnight on 13 November 2014.
b) That re-surfacing works (Gridforce – option 2) are undertaken on Mundesley Road car
park in North Walsham and a capital budget of £70,000 (funded by capital receipts) is
approved to undertake these works.
ITEM 9: PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1.
That the Local Plan review should commence in May 2015.
2.
That a detailed Project Plan, including detailed budgetary information, is prepared for
consideration by the Working Party
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Mark Ashwell
Planning Policy & Information Manager
01263 516325
mark.ashwell@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 10: CONSTITUTION WORKING PARTY
DECISION
RESOLVED:
Emma Denny
Democratic Services Team Leader
01263 516010
Emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
That a Housing Panel be established, comprising of three Cabinet Members to consider
Housing Appeals.
ITEM 11: BUDGET MONITORING REPORT 2014/15 – PERIOD 6
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1) To note the contents of the report and the current budget monitoring position.
2) To note the contents of the Revised Capital Appendix C.
3) To approve an increase of £55,000 to the Enforcement board Reserve, funded from the inyear underspend.
4) To approve the inclusion of capital budgets in the 2014/15 Capital Programme:
 Sheringham West Prom provision of grey water tank at £28,000, to be funded from capital
resources.
 Pier Roof full Repair/Refurbishment at a cost of £78,000, to be funded initially from capital
resources.
 Pier Public Conveniences refurbishment at a cost of £45,000 to be funded from capital
resources.
Decision List – 03 November 2014
Malcolm Fry
Chief Accountant
01263 516037
Malcolm.fry@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 12: HALF YEARLY TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR 2104/15
DECISION
RESOLVED to recommend to Council:
Council Decision
November 2014
That the Half Yearly Treasury Management Report for 2014/15 is approved including
amendments to the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2014/15.
ITEM 13: MANAGING PERFORMANCE Q2 2014/15
DECISION
RESOLVED:
To note the report, welcome the progress being made and endorse the actions laid out in
Appendix G being taken by management where there are areas of concern.
Helen Thomas
Policy & Performance Management
Officer
01263 516214
helen.thomas@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 14: 4 MARKET STREET, NORTH WALSHAM
DECISION
RESOLVED:
To approve the acquisition of the site originally comprising 4 and 4A Market Street by way of
implementing the Option Agreement previously approved.
That delegated authority to proceed with the Option Agreement is given to the Chief Executive
after discussion with the Portfolio member for Property Assets.
That subject to the Council acquiring the site that a capital budget of £30,000 is included in the
capital programme.
That this acquisition and development is funded from the existing capital budget for North
Walsham regeneration and if necessary, from capital receipts.
Decision List – 03 November 2014
Nick Baker
Corporate Director
01263 516221
Nick.baker@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 15: COUNCIL OFFICES, NEW ROAD, NORTH WALSHAM – CONSIDERATION OF OFFER
MADE FOR PREMISES BY J D WETHERSPOON
DECISION
RESOLVED:
That delegated authority be provided to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet
Portfolio holder for Assets, that:a) Subject to being satisfied that JD Wetherspoon has given reasonable consideration to
other potential investment opportunities in the town, negotiate the best financial deal
with JD Wetherspoon regarding their interest in purchasing the North Walsham council
offices and site and,
b) If, in agreeing in principle to take forward discussions with JD Wetherspoon about
accommodating their proposed investment in the North Walsham council offices, take
forward discussions with existing occupiers of the council offices building so as to
facilitate the unencumbered freehold sale of the asset to JD Wetherspoon.
Decision List – 03 November 2014
Steve Blatch
Corporate Director
01263 516232
steve.blatch@north-norfolk.gov.uk