Please Contact: Emma Denny
Please email: emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please Direct Dial on: 01263 516010
29 May 2012
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, 11 June 2012 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
516047, Email: democraticservices@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Sheila Oxtoby
Chief Executive
To: Mrs H Eales, Mr T FitzPatrick, Mrs A Fitch-Tillett, Mr T Ivory, Mr K Johnson, Mr J Lee,
Mr W Northam.
All other Members of the Council for information.
Members of the Management Team, appropriate Officers, Press and Public.
If you have any special requirements in order
to attend this meeting, please let us know in advance
If you would like any document in large print, audio, Braille, alternative format
or in a different language please contact us
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 14 May
2012.
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 personal or prejudicial
interest.
6.
MEMBER TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP
(page 6 )
To receive the minutes of the Member Training Development and Support Group of 28
February 2012.
7.
PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
(page 10)
To receive the minutes of the Planning Policy and Built Heritage Working Party of 23 April
2012.
8.
2011/12 OUTTURN REPORT
(page 14)
(Appendix A– p 28, appendix B – p29, appendix C – p 50, appendix D – p 52, appendix E –
p 55, appendix F – p 60)
Summary:
This reports presents the outturn position for the
revenue account and capital programme for the 2011/12
financial year. Details are provided within the report of
the more significant year-end variance. The report
provides details of recommended contributions to
earmarked reserves for future spending commitments.
An update to the current capital programme is also
included within the report and accompanying
appendices.
Conclusions:
The outturn position on the revenue account as at 31
March 2012 shows an underspend for the year of
£241,601. This is after allowing for a number of
underspends to be rolled forward within earmarked
reserves to fund ongoing and identified commitments.
The general fund balance remains within the current
recommended level.
Recommendations:
Members are asked to consider the report and
recommend the following to Full Council:
a) The final accounts position for the general fund
revenue account for 2011/12;
b) The transfers to and from reserves as detailed in
the report;
c) Transfer the surplus to the restructuring reserve;
d) The financing of the 2011/12 capital programme
as detailed within the report;
e) The balance on the general reserve of £1,948,590
at 31 March 2012;
f) The updated capital programme for 2012/13 to
2013/14 and the associated financing of the
schemes as outlined within the report and detailed
at Appendix E.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Contact Officer, telephone number and email:
Karen Sly, 01263 516243, Karen.sly@north-norfolk.gov.uk
9.
ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR 2011/12 AND STRATEGY
UPDATE FOR 2012/13
(page 69)
(Appendix G – p 81, appendix H – p 82)
Summary:
This report sets out the Treasury Management activities
actually undertaken during 2011/12 compared with the
Treasury Management Strategy for the year. An update
is included on alternative investment options for
2012/13.
Conclusions:
Treasury activities for the year have been carried out in
accordance with the CIPFA Code and the Council’s
Treasury Strategy. For the future, the Council will invest
in collective investment schemes focusing on property
investment.
Recommendations:
That the Council be asked to RESOLVE that
(1) Treasury Management Annual Report for
2011/12 is approved.
(2) A proportion of the investment portfolio is
invested in the LAMIT and Lime Property Funds.
Cabinet Member(s)
Ward(s) affected
Cllr Wyndham Northam
All
Contact Officer, telephone number and email:
Tony Brown
01263 516126
tony.brown@north-norfolk.gov.uk
10.
DEBT RECOVERY 2011/12
Summary:
(page 83)
This is an annual report detailing the council’s collection
performance and debt management arrangements for 2011/12
The report includes a:
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Recommendations:
A summary of debts written off in each debt area
showing the reasons for write-off and values.
Collection performance for Council Tax and NonDomestic Rates.
Level of arrears outstanding
Level of provision for bad and doubtful debts
Members are asked to:
Approve the annual report giving details of the Council’s
write-offs in accordance with the Council’s Debt Write-Off
Policy and performance in relation to revenues collection.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
Contact Officer
telephone number
and e-mail:
11.
All
All
Louise Wolsey
01263 516081
louise.wolsey@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH NORFOLK HOUSING STRATEGY 2012 – 2015 (HOUSING AND
INFRASTRUCTURE)
(page 90)
(Appendix I – p 93)
Summary:
Conclusions:
The North Norfolk Housing Strategy 2012-2015 will
consist of 3 separate documents reflecting the key
areas of supporting the delivery of new housing and
infrastructure, making the most effective use of the
existing stock and supporting independence. The first
of these 3 documents sets out the vision for the strategy
and contains a detailed action plan for the period
2012/2015 of actions which will support the delivery of
new homes across the district.
The North Norfolk Housing Strategy 2012-2015 will be a
suite of 3 documents which address the following
specific areas:
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Supporting the delivery of new homes and
infrastructure
Making the most effective use of the existing
stock
Supporting independence.
Each document will set the context for the area it relates
to and will include a dedicated action plan. The first
document to be completed is the North Norfolk Housing
Strategy 2012-2015 Housing and Infrastructure
document for adoption by the Council.
Recommendations:
Cabinet recommend the adoption of the North
Norfolk Housing Strategy (Housing and
Infrastructure) document to Full Council.
Cabinet Member(s)
Keith Johnson
Ward(s) affected: All
Contact Officer, telephone number and email:
Karen Hill, 01263 516183, karen.hill@north-norfolk.gov.uk
12.
THE BIG SOCIETY FUND
( page 103)
(Appendix J – p 105, appendix K – p 109, appendix L – p 111, appendix M – p 113)
Summary:
The first round of applications for the Big Society Fund have
been received and the smaller grants (up to £10,000) have
been awarded by the big Society Board. The larger applications
(those above £10,000) are reported to Cabinet for
determination.
Conclusions:
The first round of applications for the Big Society Fund has
provided an exciting range of projects that contribute
significantly towards achieving the purpose of the Fund, which is
to help build strong communities in North Norfolk and improve
their social and economic wellbeing.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that Cabinet determines the Big Society
Fund grant applications in accordance with the
recommendations set out in the schedule in Appendix L of
this report, in accordance with the Big Society Fund
Prospectus and having regard to the decisions made by the
Big Society Board at its meeting on 21 May 2012
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
13.
Ward(s) affected:
All
Rob Young 01263 516162, robert.young@northnorfolk.gov.uk
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.”
NOT FOR PUBLICATION BY VIRTUE OF PARAGRAPH 3 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 12A (AS
AMENDED) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972)
14.
NORTH WALSHAM SPORTS CENTRE JOINT USER AGREEMENT
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
(Page 123)
North Norfolk District Council manages and operates North
Walsham Sports Centre as part of a Joint User Agreement
made between NNDC and the County Council through North
Walsham High School Governors. This paper outlines a
proposal to move the operation of the sports centre for
community use over to the school.
The opportunity exists to move the Community Sports operation
at North Walsham to being under the control of the High School,
as part of its wider community aspirations, especially given the
recent completion of the Atrium building at the school. This will
also give rise to long term financial savings to the Council.
1) To confirm, subject to positive negotiations, the transfer
of the Community Sports Centre operation at North
Walsham High School from the Council to the School.
2) For officers to enter into and complete formal
negotiations with the School to allow this transfer to take
place at a mutually acceptable date.
3) That any lump sum payment made as part of an agreed
settlement with the school is made conditional on the
school keeping the facility open for two years.
Cabinet member(s):
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Cllr John Lee
Karl Read, Leisure and Cultural Services Manager
01263 516002 Karl.Read@north-norfolk.gov.uk