CABINET – 04 November 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 11 November 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 8: PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY DECISION Philip Godwin Conservation Design and Landscape That the minutes of the Planning Policy and Built Heritage Working Party held on 23 September Manager 2013 be received 01263 516131 Phil.godwin@north-norfolk.gov.uk RESOLVED 1. To adopt the Walsingham Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals for statutory planning purposes and for it to be a ‘material consideration’ in the planning process. 2. To adopt the proposed boundary change as recommended in the Final Draft of the Appraisal document and that it be publicised in accordance with the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990. 3. That the buildings identified for Local Listing be formally recognised and recorded. 4. That an Article 4 Direction be made in respect of 3-5 Bridewell Street, Little Walsingham. Decision List – 04 November 2013 ITEM 9: BUDGET MONITORING REPORT 2013/14 – PERIOD 6 DECISION RESOLVED: 1) To note the contents of the report and the current budget monitoring position. 2) To agree to the release of £100,000 included within the approved capital programme for the Wells Maltings Project (6.2 (h)). RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: Karen Sly Head of Finance 01263 516243 Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL (November) The updated budget as set out in section 5.1, Table 3. ITEM 10: TREASURY MANAGEMENT HALF YEARLY REPORT DECISION Tony Brown Technical Accountant Tony.brown@north-norfolk.gov.uk RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: That the Council be asked to RESOLVE that the half Yearly Treasury Management Report for 2013/14 be approved. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL (November) ITEM 11: PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REVIEW DECISION RESOLVED: 1. Note the contents of the report 2. Approve the allocation of the capital funding as Identified within the report 3. Give Delegated Authority to the Head of Assets and Leisure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for leisure, to allocate the unspent balance of funding Decision List – 04 November 2013 Duncan Ellis Head of Assets & Leisure 01263 516330 duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk ITEM 12: NORTH NORFOLK FLAG PROGRAMME – PROPSED IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES AT THE SHERINGHAM WEST GANGWAY FOR THE SHERINGHAM FISHERMANS’ ASSOCIATION RESOLVED: Steve Blatch Corporate Director 01263 516232 Steve.blatch@north-norfolk.gov.uk 1. To indicate support for the Sheringham West Gangway project as developed by the Sheringham Fishermens’ Association through providing a matchfunding contribution of up to £40,000. 2. Authorise the release of £40,000 matchfunding contribution from the capital receipt previously received from the disposal of the Lockerbie Flats in Sheringham. ITEM 13: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION – IT STRATEGY AND CUSTOMER SERVICES STRATEGY RESOLVED: Nick Baker Corporate Director 01263 516221 Nick.baker@north-norfolk.gov.uk 1. To approve the Business Transformation Programme, which will be based on the reports attached. Karen Sly 2. To allocate funds of £153,000 from the Invest to Save Reserve to allow appointment of a Head of Finance Business Transformation Manager and IT support staff as soon as possible, in order to 01263 516243 support the Programme. Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk 3. That for each major project forming part of the Programme, a further report will be made to Cabinet, in order that approval can be given for the funding of such projects. 4. That progress on the Programme will be governed by the Business Transformation Board, which will report regularly to Cabinet. ITEM 14: MANAGING PERFORMANCE Q2 2013/14 RESOLVED: To note the report, welcome the progress being made and endorse the actions laid out in Appendix H being taken by management where there are areas of concern. Decision List – 04 November 2013 Helen Thomas Policy & Performance Management Officer 01263 516214 Helen.thomas@north-norfolk.gov.uk Decision List – 04 November 2013