Please Contact: Emma Denny
Please email: emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please Direct Dial on: 01263 516010
21 February 2013
A meeting of the Cabinet of North Norfolk District Council will be held in the Council Chamber at
the Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer on Monday 4th March 2013 at 10.00 a.m.
At the discretion of the Chairman, a short break will be taken after the meeting has been running
for approximately one and a half hours. Coffee will be available in the staff restaurant at 9.30 a.m.
and at the break.
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 Committee Chair 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
Sheila Oxtoby
Chief Executive
To: Mr T FitzPatrick, Mrs A Fitch-Tillett, Mr T Ivory, Mr J Lee, Mr W Northam, Mr R Oliver,
Mr R Wright
All other Members of the Council for information.
Members of the Management Team, appropriate Officers, Press and Public.
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to attend this meeting, please let us know in advance
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Chief Executive: Sheila Oxtoby
Corporate Directors: Nick Baker & Steve Blatch
Tel 01263 513811 Fax 01263 515042 Minicom 01263 516005
Email districtcouncil@north-norfolk.gov.uk Web site northnorfolk.org
AGENDA
1.
TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2.
MINUTES
(Page 1)
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 04
February 2013.
3.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To receive questions from the public, if any.
4.
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.
5.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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.
6.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY MATTER REFERRED TO THE CABINET BY THE
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE OR COUNCIL FOR RECONSIDERATION
To consider matters referred to the Cabinet (whether by the Overview and Scrutiny
Committee or by the Council) for reconsideration by the Cabinet in accordance with the
provisions within the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules or the Budget and Policy
Framework Procedure Rules.
7.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS FROM THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
To consider any reports from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which may be
presented by the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and determination of
any appropriate course of action on the issues so raised for report back to that committee.
8.
JOINT STAFF CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
(page 5)
To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Joint Staff Consultative
Committee held on 19 November 2012.
9.
PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
(page 9)
To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Policy and Built
Heritage Working Party held on 14 January 2013.
The following recommendation has been made to Cabinet:
MINUTE 37: HOUSING LAND SUPPLY – PUBLICATION OF STATEMENT OF FIVE
YEAR SUPPLY OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND
RESOLVED
That Cabinet be recommended to publish the Statement of Five Year Supply of
Residential Land, subject to further advice from the DCLG in respect of the 20%
buffer.
10.
11.
BUDGET MONITORING REPORT 2012/13 – PERIOD 10
(page 12)
(Appendix A – p.22) (Appendix B – p.23) (Appendix C – p.26)
Summary:
This report summarises the budget monitoring position for the
revenue account and capital programme to the end of January
2013.
Conclusions:
The overall position at the end of period 10 shows a forecast
under spend of £18,935 for the current financial year on the
revenue account. The overall position will continue to be
monitored for the remaining periods of the current financial year.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
1) Cabinet note the contents of the report and the current
budget monitoring position;
2) Cabinet note the current position in relation to the
2012/13 capital programme, and approve the amendments
to the capital schemes as identified in paragraph 6.3.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To update Members on the current budget monitoring position
for the Council.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Contact Officer:
Telephone no:
Email:
Cllr W Northam
All
Karen Sly
01263 516243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2013-14
Summary:
Conclusions:
(page 34)
(Appendix D– p.37 ) (Appendix E – p.47)
This report presents the Annual Action Plan for 2013-14.
A rigorous development process has resulted in a balanced and
effective Annual Action Plan for 2013-14 and associated
performance targets to deliver the priorities and objectives as
laid out in the Corporate Plan 2012-2015
Recommendations: I propose that you approve the Annual Action Plan 2013-14
as set out in Appendix D and the targets and
recommendations for performance indicators as set out in
Appendix E.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Contact Officer:
Telephone no:
Email:
All
All
Helen Thomas
01263 516214
Helen.thomas@north-norfolk.gov.uk
12.
NORTH WALSHAM RETAIL AND LEISURE DEMAND, CAPACITY AND FEASIBILITY
STUDY
(page 49)
(Appendix F – p.55)
Summary:
This report outlines the findings of investigations into the
possible development opportunities in North Walsham,
following on from the Retail Demand and Capacity Study
Reported to Cabinet in December 2012.
Evaluations have taken place into the potential for retail
development at two key sites in North Walsham: Paston
College’s Lawns site and Vicarage Street Car Park. Whilst
in both cases it would appear that development
opportunities are likely to be viable, due to the absence of
an express demand from potential retail developers and
operators, and in the former case, the College’s express
commitment to go ahead with its own investment on the
Lawns site, it is impossible to conclude that such
development is deliverable at the current time.
Options considered:
The site appraisals that form the background to this report
provide an up-to-date position in respect of the site options.
There are, realistically, no alternative options at this point in
time for the reasons set out in this report, as to pursue
development of these sites at present, with no demonstrable
prospect of implementation, would not be practical or
economically prudent.
Conclusions:
The Council has been committed to utilising its own assets
and its powers where appropriate to create opportunities
and the right kind of environment to attract investment in
North Walsham town centre; however the two viability
reports undertaken on behalf of the Council to-date
demonstrate that this is far from a straightforward exercise.
On the basis of this evidence it is impossible at this time to
make a positive recommendation in relation to the sites
considered. Officers will continue to work with the appointed
property consultants to explore opportunities and to market
sites as appropriate. Once the outcome of the planning
application for out-of-town development of a foodstore is
known a strategy for the town centre will be developed; this
may be predicated on a predominantly service function for
the town, or a retail investment strategy, depending on
circumstances.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the Council, through its
property consultants, continues to investigate the
opportunities to provide investment and development
which will support the overall vitality and viability of
North Walsham Town Centre and that any relevant
actions or interventions are brought to Cabinet at the
appropriate time for decision.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To provide the information necessary to make decisions
about future investment and development in North Walsham
LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
(Papers relied on to write the report and which do not contain exempt information)
NNDC Cabinet Papers – March 2012
North Walsham Retail and Leisure Demand, Capacity and Feasibility Study – SPA
(http://www.northnorfolk.org/community/8373.asp)
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Contact Officer:
Telephone no:
Email:
13.
Trevor Ivory
All
Rob Young
01263 516162
Rob.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
THE NORTH NORFOLK BIG SOCIETY FUND – 4TH ROUND LARGE GRANT
APPLICATIONS
(page 78)
(Appendix G – p.87) (Appendix H – p.89)
Summary:
Applications for the fourth round of the North Norfolk Big
Society Fund (NNBSF) have been received.
Applications for smaller grants (£10,000 and under)
have been determined by the North Norfolk Big Society
Board. Applications for four larger grants (over £10,000)
are put before by Cabinet for determination.
Options considered
A variety of options exist in relation to the determination
of these applications: they could be rejected, approved
in full or approved for some other amount than that
recommended. The recommended approach is the
most appropriate under the circumstances, for the
reasons set out in this report.
Conclusions:
The applications to the Fund for both large and small
grants comprise a wide variety of projects. The
applications for larger grants, referred to in this report,
have been appraised against the Big Society Fund’s
aims and the recommendations against each application
have been informed by the Big Society Fund
Prospectus, the priorities identified in the Corporate
Plan and other relevant considerations.
Recommendations:
That grants are provided from the Big Society Fund
for the projects proposed by Mundesley Youth and
Community; Holt Playing Field Association; Holt
Town Council; and the Copeman Centre in
accordance with the amounts and conditions set
out in this report.
Reasons for
Recommendations:
To fulfil the commitment within the small government big
society action plan 2012 / 13 to “encourage the growth
of the Big Society within communities.”
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Contact Officer:
Telephone no:
Email:
Trevor Ivory
All
Rob Young01263 516162
Rob.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
14.
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
To pass the following resolution:
“That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be
excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that they
involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs _ of Part I of
Schedule 12A (as amended) to the Act.”
15.
PRIVATE BUSINESS