CABINET – 7 January 2013
Decision List
Notes:
All decisions in this Decision List which are not identified as RECOMMENDATIONS to Full 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 14 January 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 16: PROPOSED ACTION IN RESPECT OF STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND PROPERTIES AT
STAR YARD AND LONG TERM EMPTY PROPERTY AT 57 OAK STREET, FAKENHAM
DECISION
Steve Blatch, Corporate Director
01263 516232
RESOLVED:
To provide authority for officers to make an offer to purchase properties at
Star Yard, Fakenham based upon advice received from the District Valuer
associated with securing the structure of the buildings, with the objective
works to protect the buildings from further deterioration and then seeking
sale/redevelopment.
No.57 Oak Street and
less any direct costs Steve.blatch@north-norfolk.gov.uk
of undertaking minor
to advertise them for
In the event of the Council being unable to reach agreement with the owner of the buildings
regarding the proposed purchase of the properties by the end of January 2013, Cabinet
authorises officers to take enforcement action against the owner of the properties so as to bring
about an improvement in their condition and appearance and see them brought back into
productive use.
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ITEM 8: COUNCILTAX SUPPORT WORKING PARTY
DECISION
RESOLVED:
No action necessary
That the minutes of the meeting of the Council Tax Support Working Party held on 23 November
2012 be received.
ITEM 9: COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME 2013/14
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL:
Adoption of the Local Council Tax Support Scheme as set out in the report (option 3).
RECOMMENDATION
TO FULL COUNCIL
(January)
ITEM 10: DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS AND LEVEL OF CHARGES FOR 2013/14
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL:
1. That Council resolve, under Section 11A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, and in
accordance with the Local Government Finance Act 2012 and other enabling powers, that:
(i) The Council Tax for dwellings defined as being within Class ‘A’ remains at 50% for the
year 2013/14 (report para.3.4);
(ii) The Council Tax discount for dwellings defined as being within Class ’B’ be reduced to 5%
for the year 2013/14 (report para.3.4), with the exceptions of:
(a) those dwellings identified under Regulation 6 of the Council Tax (Prescribed
Classes of Dwellings) (England) Regulations 2003, which will retain the 50% discount;
(b) those dwellings described or geographically defined at Appendix D which in the
reasoned opinion of the Head of Finance are judged not to be structurally capable of
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RECOMMENDATION
TO FULL COUNCIL
(January)
occupation all year round and were built before the restrictions of seasonal usage were
introduced by the Town and Country Planning Act 1947 , will retain the 50% discount;
(iii) The Council Tax discount for dwellings defined as being within Class ‘C’ to be set
at 100% for three months for the year 2013/14 (report para.3.3);
(iv) The Council Tax discount for Class ‘D’ properties to act as an incentive to bring
them back into use is recommended to be a discount of 50% for a maximum of 12
months (report para.3.2);
2. That Council resolve under Section 11B(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and
in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Finance Act 2012 and other
enabling powers that a premium is charged for properties which have been empty and
substantially unfurnished for two years or more of 50% of the Council Tax payable in
relation to that home.
3. In accordance with the relevant legislation, these determinations shall be published in at
least one newspaper circulating in North Norfolk before the end of the period of 21 days
beginning with the date of the determinations.
ITEM 11: DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (DMO) FOR NORTH NORFOLK
DECISION
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL:
RECOMMENDATION
TO FULL COUNCIL
(February)
That the release of £25,000 per annum over the periods 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15 (£75,000
for three years) from the NNDC Community Fund and £10,000 per annum over the periods
2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15 (£30,000 for three years) from the Economic and Tourism
Development Unit budget be authorised as the Council’s contribution to support Visit North
Norfolk Coast and Countryside Ltd.
ITEM 12: BIG SOCIETY FUND LARGE GRANT APPLICATIONS
DECISION
Robert Young
RESOLVED:
That a grant award of up to £15,000 be made, conditional upon the submission of substantial 01263 516162
evidence (eg offers of support or grant approval letters) of the total funding package and a
substantial and viable business case; such evidence should be to the satisfaction of the Chief Robert.Young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Localism and the Big Society, prior to
funding being awarded.
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ITEM 13: COLLECTIVE ENERGY SWITCHING SCHEME PROPOSAL
DECISION
RESOLVED:
Peter Lumb
01263 516331
That delegated authority be given to the Head of Economic and Community Development to
Peter.Lumb@north-norfolk.gov.uk
progress with a collective energy scheme (option 2), as outlined in the report.
ITEM 14: REVIEW OF CCTV SERVICE
DECISION
RESOLVED:
Duncan Ellis
10263 516330
1. That a politically balanced working party be established to consider the potential options for Duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
the future management of the CCTV service and that the Group Leaders notify Democratic
Services of their nominations.
2. That nominations for the membership of the working party be notified to Council.
ITEM 15: TOURIST INFORMATION
DECISION
RESOLVED:
1. That Cabinet accepts the ‘Community Right to Challenge’ Expression of Interest (EOI) from Estelle Packham
a relevant body to manage the Wells Tourist Information Centre, noting that the EOI meets 01263 516079
the appropriate legal requirements under the ‘Community Right to Challenge’ regulations.
2. That subject to a positive outcome from a detailed evaluation of the relevant body’s Estelle.packham@north-norfolk.gov.uk
proposal, and the absence of any formal challenges or additional EOIs, officers and the
relevant Portfolio Members for Localism and Tourist Information Centres are given
delegated authority to negotiate a Service Level Agreement with a relevant body with a
view to the implementation of service transfer at the start of the 2013 season.
3. Should further EOIs be received, the organisation will undertake a procurement exercise in
line with the Council’s current contract standing orders.
4. The proposed reduction in TIC staffing levels be approved.
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5. That officers are authorised to terminate the maintenance and support contracts with the
New Vision Group for the 24/7 kiosks and DMS systems.
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