CABINET – 06 July 2015
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 13 June 2015
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 9: COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT WORKING PARTY
DECISION
RESOLVED:
That the Council’s council tax support scheme should remain unchanged for 2016/17
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516 243
Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 10: PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
DECISION
RESOLVED:
Mark Ashwell
Planning Policy & Property Information
Manager
1) To approve the publication of the Local Development Scheme (LDS) as the timetable for 01263 516325
production of a new Local Plan for the district as soon as reasonably practicable following Mark.ashwell@north-norfolk.gov.uk
authorisation by Cabinet, but in any case having effect from the 3rd August 2015.
2) To approve the publication of the Regulation 18 Notification document as the scope of the
emerging Local Plan for North Norfolk and to authorise the formal notification of all those
specified in the regulations, and to invite representations on the scope of the new local plan for a
period of not less than 8 weeks commencing on the 17th August 2015.
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3) To approve the publication of the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), and to
authorise a period of consultation of not less than 8 weeks commencing on the 17th August
2015.
RESOLVED:
That the Land Supply Statement is published,
ITEM 11: BUSINESS EFFICIENCY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME UPDATE
DECISION
RESOLVED to:
Sean Kelly
Head of Business Transformation & IT
01263 516276
sean.kelly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Note the progress made on the Business Efficiency and Digital Transformation Programme.
1.
ITEM 12: ENFORCEMENT BOARD UPDATE
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1. To note the progress made to date by the Enforcement Board.
2. That the Empty Homes Manager post is extended until 31 March 2016, funded from the New
Homes Bonus Reserve.
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Nick Baker
Corporate Director
01263 516221
Nick.baker@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 13: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM PROCUREMENT
DECISION
RESOLVED to
1. Authorise officers to proceed with procurement of a replacement Environmental Health IT
system based on Option 1.
2. Delegate authority to the Corporate Director to approve the successful tender and contract
terms to allow the implementation of the procured system.
Recommend to Council
3. The approval of a capital budget of £150,000 for system implementation.
Steve Hems
Head of Environmental Health
01263 516182
steve.hems@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Karen Sly
Head of Finance
01263 516243
karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Council Decision
July 2015
ITEM 14: FORMER NORTHFIELD ROAD SURGERY PREMISES, NORTH WALSHAM
DECISION
RESOLVED to agree:
1) that the District Council registers its interest with NHS England Property Services in purchasing
the freehold of the former Northfield Road surgery premises in North Walsham by 9th July 2015;
2) that the Council seeks to develop a detailed business case in conjunction with North Norfolk
Community Transport Association regarding the future development of the premises as a
community hub facility for voluntary and community organisations providing services to the local
community in North Walsham. This report to be prepared over the period to end of August in
order to inform a further report to Cabinet in September.
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Steve Blatch
Corporate Director
01263 516232
steve.blatch@north-norfolk.gov.uk
ITEM 15: DISPOSAL OF COUNCIL OWNED LAND AT SCHOOL CLOSE, KNAPTON
DECISION
RESOLVED to agree that:
Martin Green
Estates & Valuation Manager
01263 516049
martin.green@north-norfolk.gov.uk
1. Part of the land at School Close is sold by way of private treaty by the District Council to a
Registered Provider on the condition of providing an exception housing scheme of 8 affordable
housing dwellings subject to those conditions contained within any current and future consents.
The site to be sold is outlined in the plan attached to this report with the disposal being subject
to retained rights of access over any new access road leading to the site off School Close.
2. A member of the Corporate Leadership Team is delegated to negotiate and then approve the
sale by private treaty in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Assets.
ITEM 16: NORTH LODGE PARK DISPOSAL - JULY 2015 UPDATE
DECISION
RESOLVED to agree:
Duncan Ellis
Head of Assets & Leisure
01263 516330
duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
To receive the update and note the deadlines provided to Cromer Town Council relating to the legal
completion and transfer of the park.
ITEM 17: NORTH NORFOLK ENABLING FUND (LEADER)
DECISION
RESOLVED to agree:
1. That the prospectus for the North Norfolk Enabling Fund (LEADER) be approved and that authority
be given to the Cabinet member for the Big Society Fund, to make any future amendments to the
prospectus.
2. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet member for the Big Society Fund (in consultation with
the S151 officer) to determine grant applications of up to a maximum of £15,000; applications over
that value will be determined by Cabinet.
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John Mullen
Economic & Community Projects
Manager
01263 516104
john.mullen@north-norfolk.gov.uk