Please Contact: Emma Denny
Please email: emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please Direct Dial on: 01263 516010
01 March 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, 12 March 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
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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
(attached – p.1)
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 06
February 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.
MEMBERS TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP
(attached – p.6 )
To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Member Training Development
and Support Group held on 7th December 2011.
7.
PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
(attached – p. 9)
To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Policy and Built
Heritage Working Party held on 20 February 2012.
The following recommendation has been made to Cabinet:
MINUTE 24: RUSSELL TERRACE MUNDESLEY ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION
That Cabinet be recommended to agree to the confirmation of the Direction under
Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order
1995 at Nos 1-23 Russell Terrace, Mundesley, to cover the following matters:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Alterations to elevations and architectural details
Satellite dishes
Roof and chimneys
Roof Windows
Doors and windows
Painting facades
Hardstandings and curtilage walls
Solar panels
and that formal notification of affected households be carried out and a press release
be issued.
8.
BUDGET MONITORING 2011/12 – PERIOD 10
(attached – p.14)
(Appendix A – p 25; Appendix B – p.37; Appendix C – p.38)
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer,
telephone number, and
e-mail:
9.
This report presents the budget monitoring position for
the revenue account and capital programme to the end
of period 10 (31 January 2012) and also includes a
review of the current capital programme.
The position at the end of January 2012 is showing a
projected underspend of £21,807. The overall position will
continue to be monitored over the remaining periods of the
current financial year.
It is recommended that:
1) Cabinet note the contents of the report and the revenue
account forecast for the current financial year;
2) That Cabinet note the current position in relation to the
2011/12 capital programme;
3) Delegated Authority is given to the Chief Executive and the
Strategic Director Community in consultation with the relevant
Cabinet Portfolio Members to set the new planning fees
covering pre-application and ‘Do I need planning permission’
enquiries.
Ward(s) affected:
All
Duncan Ellis, Acting Financial Services Manager, 01263
516330, Duncan.Ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH WALSHAM TOWN CENTRE: REGENERATION AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
(attached – p. 40)
Summary:
Conclusions:
North Walsham’s town centre has for many years suffered
from a lack of investment. Recently, however various actions
have been taken to improve key sites and other schemes are
in the pipeline. North Norfolk District Council is now
determined to drive improvement and take advantage of
development proposals through a series of initiatives and
interventions in partnership with North Walsham Town
Council and others. This report identifies a series of actions
that are considered necessary to help address these
challenges.
It is necessary to take appropriate and timely action in order
to make informed decisions which will influence future
investment in North Walsham town centre. The evidence,
support and advice identified in this report should be
procured as soon as possible. The procurement of a
commercial property advisor (under a framework contract)
will also assist in the implementation of other property related
projects elsewhere in the District.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that authority be given to procure the
retail demand/ capacity study, the property advisor
framework contract; and the design brief/ architectural
feasibility report outlined in paragraph 1.9 of this report,
within the budget limits identified.
Cabinet member(s):
Wards affected:
All
North Walsham West, North Walsham North and North
Walsham East
Robert Young
01263 516162,
robert.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Officer
Telephone number:
e-mail:
10.
11.
INTRODUCTION OF FEES FOR PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE AND “DO I NEED
PLANNING PERMISSION?” ENQUIRIES
(attached – p. 45)
(Appendix D - p. 49)
Summary:
This report seeks authority for the adoption of a schedule of
charges covering pre-application advice and “Do I need planning
permission?” enquiries
Recommendations:
That Cabinet recommends to Council the adoption of these
proposals following consultation with local agents, the
development industry, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
and the consideration of the outcome thereof by the Corporate
Director and Head of Planning and Building Control in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder, prior to implementation
with effect from 1 May 2012.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
Contact Officer:
Telephone number:
e-mail:
Keith Johnson
All
Steve Oxenham
01263 516135
Steve.oxenham@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL TENANCY STRATEGY
(attached – p. 51)
(Appendix E – p. 55; Appendix F – p. 58)
Summary:
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The
Tenancy Strategy is presented for consideration and adoption.
Conclusions:
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The
Strategy encourages social landlords in North Norfolk through
the use of fixed term tenancies, Affordable Rent and Transfers
to:
•
Maintain stable and sustainable communities especially
in more rural parts of the district where local community
infrastructure such as schools and shops are supported
by balanced populations including newly forming
households and young families
•
Make better use of the existing social housing stock
through enabling a reduction in under occupation
•
Ensure that specialist accommodation can be made
available to households most in need.
Recommendations:
To agree the North Norfolk District Council Tenancy
Strategy and recommend to Full Council for adoption.
Cabinet member(s):
Wards affected
All
All
Contact Officer: telephone Karen Hill, Housing Services Manager
01263 516183
number:
Karen.hill@north-norfolk.gov.uk
and e-mail:
12.
13.
COUNCIL TAX AND NATIONAL NON DOMESTIC RATES – DELEGATION FOR
MAGISTRATES COURT PROCEEDINGS
(attached – p. 65)
Summary:
A report requesting that officers within the Revenues Service be
authorised to appear in the Magistrates Court on behalf of North
Norfolk District Council, to defend or prosecute for the non
payment of Council Tax and National Non Domestic Rates.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the officers named in the report be
authorised to appear in the Magistrates Court, to prosecute
or defend for the non payment of Council Tax and National
Non Domestic Rates on behalf of North Norfolk District
Council.
Cabinet Member(s)
Wards affected
Contact Officer,
Telephone number:
And email:
Cllr Wyndham Northam
All
Louise Wolsey
01263 516081
louise.wolsey@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH NORFOLK CAR PARK ORDER
(attached – p. 67)
A report outlining the objections received and the Council’s response.
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.
TO CONSIDER ANY EXEMPT MATTERS ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE
PUBLIC BUSINESS OF THE AGENDA
Agenda Item no _________2________
CABINET
Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 6 February 2012 at the Council
Offices, Holt Road, Cromer at 10.00 am.
Members present:
Mrs H Eales (Chairman)
Mrs A Fitch-Tillett
Mr T FitzPatrick
Mr T Ivory
Mr K Johnson
Mr J Lee
Mr W Northam
Also attending:
Mrs A Claussen-Reynolds
Ms V Gay
Mrs P Grove-Jones
Mr P High
Ms B Palmer
Mr E Seward
Mr B Smith
Mrs A Sweeney
Mrs H Thompson
Mr D Young
Officers in attendance:
The Chief Executive, the Strategic Director – Information, the
Coastal, Localities and Assets Manager, the Acting Financial
Services Manager, the Technical Accountant and the
Democratic Services Officer (AA).
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None.
83
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 January 2012 were
approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
84
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
None.
85
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
None.
86
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None.
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MEMBERS TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT WORKING
GROUP
RESOLVED that
the minutes of the meeting of the Members’ Training, Development and
Support Working Group held on 30 August 2011 be received.
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BUDGET MONITORING 2011/12 – PERIOD 9
The report presented the budget monitoring position for the revenue account
and capital programme to the end of period 9 (31 December 2011) and also
included a review of the current capital programme.
RESOLVED to
a)
b)
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note the contents of the report and the revenue account forecast for
the current financial year;
note the current position in relation to the 2011/12 capital programme
and approve the additional funding for the emergency works to the
roof of the Mundesley public conveniences.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY STATEMENT AND INVESTMENT
STRATEGY 2012/13 TO 2014/15
The report set out details of the Council’s treasury management activities
along with the Prudential Indicators, and presented a strategy for the prudent
investment of the Council’s surplus funds for Members to approve.
RECOMMENDED to Full Council that
a)
b)
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the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Investment
Strategy and Prudential Indicators, for 2012/13 to 2014/15, are
approved.
the revised Treasury Management Policy Statement is approved.
2012/13 BASE BUDGET AND PROJECTIONS FOR 2013/14 TO 2015/16
The report presented for approval the proposed budget for 2012/13 for both
revenue and capital and also provided indicative budgets for the following
three financial years 2013/14 to 2015/16.
RECOMMENDED to Full Council
a)
The 2012/13 revenue account budget as outlined at Appendix F and
that the surplus of £87,975 be allocated to the Restructuring
Proposals reserve;
b)
The demand on the Collection Find will be subject to any amendments
as a result of final precepts;
(i)
Cabinet
£5,789,172 for District purposes;
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(ii)
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£1,561,174 (subject to confirmation of one final precept) for
Parish/Town precepts;
c)
The movement on the reserves as detailed at Appendix I;
d)
The updated Capital Programme and it’s financing for 2011/12 to
2014/15 as detailed at Appendix J and as contained within the report
along with the authority to negotiate for the purchase of a new waste
vehicle;
e)
f)
The new capital bids as detailed at Appendix K;
That Members note the current projections for 2013/14 to 2015/16.
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The report presented the Corporate Plan: Annual Action Plan 2012/13.
RECOMMENDED to Full Council
to approve the Corporate Plan: annual Action Plan: Annual Action Plan
2012/13 for consultation.
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NORTH NORFOLK BIG SOCIETY FUND – PROPOSED OPERATIONAL
FRAMEWORK
The report set out the draft operational framework for the Big Society Fund
and considered how it could be segmented into a number of complementary
funding streams. It looked at different arrangements for delivering outcomes
involving the Council and partner organisations, and identified possible
funding criteria as well as the form of service level agreements that could be
adopted as a basis for procuring support services for capacity building and
community development.
RESOLVED to
a)
b)
consider the views of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee recorded
at its meeting on 31 January 2012.
give approval to the proposed operational framework but delegate to
the Portfolio Holder, Mr T Ivory and the Chief Executive, the task of
reviewing the detail of the comments received and recommend them
to Full Council.
RECOMMENDED TO FULL COUNCIL to
c)
d)
e)
Cabinet
refer the Big Society Fund operational framework for adoption by
Council at its meeting on 22 February 2012 and recommend that
Council formally establishes the Fund to be launched on 2 April 2012
and appoints Members to sit on a politically balanced Big Society
Board to act as the grant giving panel.
require that the annual report will be produced bi-annually
summarising how resources have been applied through the Fund and
the outcomes achieved.
agree a three month extension to Voluntary Norfolk’ existing contract.
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MATERIALS RECYCLING FACILITY (MRF) CONTRACT PROCUREMENT
The report outlined the issues around procuring a contract to handle the dry
recyclable waste collected by the Council. The current contract, which the
Council shared with a Consortium of the other six Waste Collection
Authorities in Norfolk, would run out in March 2014, and was of significant
financial and reputational importance to the Council.
RESOLVED that
a)
b)
c)
d)
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the Council continues with its membership of the MRF Consortium in
Norfolk on the basis that all costs associated with the new
procurement and future processing will be equitably shared amongst
its members.
through the MRF Consortium, the Council enters into an EU compliant
procurement process for dealing with dry recyclables. This contract to
commence 1 April 2014 for the most effective term, as yet to be
decided.
a budget of £25,000 is allocated for the procurement process across
the 2011/12 and 2012/13 financial years.
delegated responsibility is given to the relevant Corporate Director,
s151 Officer and Portfolio Members for Environment and Resources
respectively to make appropriate decisions relating to this
procurement up until the award of the contract which will need to be
approved by Cabinet and Full Council.
CROMER PIER STRUCTURAL REFURBISHMENT
Cromer Pier was presently safe for public use. With regard to the Cromer
Pier Major Works, at their meeting of the 7th June 2010 Cabinet resolved to:1 Promote a phased programme of work within current capital budgets
2 Instruct design consultants Hemsley Orrell Partnership (HOP)
3 Procure works contractors
4 Obtain all necessary consents.
5 Make an allocation in the revenue budget for annual inspections and
maintenance.
These recommendations were implemented and HOP was instructed to
instigate a tender process which culminated in the submission of five tenders.
Following a tender appraisal which included an in-depth financial investigation
of the lowest tenderer it was considered unsafe to award a tender and a
second tender process was initiated.
This report summarised the re- tender process and examined the HOP tender
appraisals of the four tenderers which incorporated an appraisal of the lowest
tender.
The meeting was informed that on Tuesday, 30 January 2012, Council
representatives met with Hemsley Orrell Partnership (HOP), interviewed
Fairport Process Equipment (FPE) and were satisfied as to their abilities and
the sufficiency of their tender. They therefore recommended the tender
submitted by FPE as amended in the tender report be accepted.
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RESOLVED to
a)
b)
c)
d)
accept the tender submitted by Fairport Process Equipment (FPE) as
amended in the tender summary.
instruct Hemsley Orrell Partnership (HOP) to project manage the
implementation stage of the works.
agree to increase the contingency sum by 5% as recommended in the
HOP report.
agree the principle of making provision for future inspection and
maintenance of the Pier.
The meeting closed at 10.42am.
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Chairman, 12 March 2012
Cabinet
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Agenda Item 6
MEMBER TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP
Notes of a meeting held on Wednesday 07 December 2011 at 2.00pm in Room 2,
Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer.
Members Present:
Working
Group:
Officers in
Attendance:
Philip High
Keith Johnson (Chairman)
John Lee
Barry Smith
Vivienne Uprichard
Emma Denny, Emma Duncan, Mary Howard, Rod Lee
1. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Julie Cooke
2. NOTES OF LAST MEETING
The notes of the last meeting held on 30 August 2011 were confirmed as a correct
record.
3. UPDATES
Terms of reference
Mary Howard outlined the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Group, as agreed
at the last meeting. Cabinet had accepted the changes on 3rd October 2011.
Member Charter
Rod Lee provided the Group with a progress report on the Members Development
Charter, which the Council had committed to achieving in December 2008.
It was estimated that it would take approximately 20 days work to produce the necessary
changes to policies and to adapt, develop and introduce new practices and systems. The
largest proportion of the work related to the development and introduction of a Personal
Development Planning process (PDP) for Members. The PDP process was completed
by individual members via an electronic questionnaire. The system would then use this
data to generate a report identifying the Members strengths and areas for development.
The system reviewed was provided by the South East Employers for an annual
subscription of £997. This organisation would also undertake the assessment as to
whether the Council met the requirements of the Charter.
In addition, feedback had been sought from neighbouring local authorities who had
completed the Members Development Charter. Several positive comments had been
Member Training, Development and
Support Working Group
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UPDATES
(Continued)
received. Their approach to the Charter appeared to be very similar to that of NNDC,
with the exception of the administration of the PDP process. All of the councils
concerned used their own employees to deliver any training.
The Group discussed the report:
a) The Chairman asked who would receive a copy of the results of the PDP
questionnaires. Rod Lee said that they would only be sent to the participant. There
was a management system that recorded the results and produced a generic report
for each Member outlining their development and training needs.
b) A concern was raised regarding Members’ willingness to participate. Rod Lee said
that he had discussed this with other councils and they all had different approaches.
Two of the councils concerned had made participation compulsory. The best
approach would be to trial the PDP process with volunteers before fully committing.
He added that all the Councils who had taken part were proud to have the Charter.
c) The Deputy Leader suggested that the five councillors involved in the Member
Training, Development and Support Group should take part in the trial. If it was
successful then those Members could promote the programme via the Members
Bulletin. Emma Duncan asked whether it would be possible to try out the programme
for free for those 5 Members. Rod Lee agreed to look into this as soon as possible.
d) The importance of having some support in place should be considered. Members
may want to discuss aspects of the questionnaire once they had completed it with
someone.
e) The Chairman asked if the PDP needed to be monitored. Rod Lee said that it could
monitor itself but that officer support could be requested. It was agreed that this
would need to be considered at some point as Members were likely to need advice
on how to move forward once they received the results of their PDP questionnaire.
f) It was suggested that a representative from one of the councils who had completed
the Members Development Charter could attend a future meeting of the MTDS
Group and share their experiences of the process.
AGREED
1. That the five Members of the MTDS Group would trial the PDP questionnaire and
report back via the Members Bulletin
2. To invite a representative from Broadland District Council to attend the next meeting
of the Group to talk about achieving the Member Development Charter
4. BUDGET
Mary Howard updated the Group on the balance of the Members’ Training Budget. There
was currently £5975.85 available. £500 of this had been allocated for media training for
Cabinet members. It was acknowledged that the Members’ Induction programme had
been provided at a low cost and this meant the budget remained largely intact. If the
Group agreed to proceed with the Members Development Charter the cost of provision
and the consultancy fees would come out of the Members Training Budget.
5. MEETING OF NORFOLK MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
Mary Howard updated the Committee on a recent visit with Rod Lee to Broadland District
Council to meet with Member Development Officers from other local authorities across
the region. The aim was to share experiences of Member training activities and explore
ways increasing attendance:
Member Training, Development and
Support Working Group
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MEETING OF NORFOLK MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
(Continued)
a) All of the councils involved had reported difficulties in getting members to attend
training sessions. Norfolk County Council had addressed this by incorporating short
training sessions into their Committee meetings. The Audit Committee at NNDC
hoped to try this approach during their meetings.
b) Training did not have to be limited to formal sessions. Articles in the Member’s
Bulletin and the document library in the Members’ Room could also be classed as
training. Mary Howard would compile a list of everything that could be included in that
category for the next meeting.
c) The Council had six ‘twin-hatters’ – Members who were both District and County
councillors. Norfolk County Council had provided a printout of the training they had
provided to those Members and although most had attended a lot of training this was
not always the case. It was hoped that by comparing the training received at both
councils that any gaps could be identified.
The Group discussed the update:
1. The Chairman commented that the training sessions incorporated into the
Development Committee meetings were very successful. However, the attendance at
the recent financial presentations had been very disappointing despite good
advertising prior to the event. He suggested that an article could be placed in the
Member’s Bulletin encouraging all Members to attend training.
2. Mary Howard said that some of the County Council’s training programme was
compulsory but it appeared that some Members did still not attend. A possible
solution would be to make training compulsory for all Committee Members. At
present this was a requirement for the Development Committee and the Licensing
Committee and appeared to work well.
AGREED
That the Chairman would write an article for the Member’s Bulletin encouraging all
Members to attend training events and highlighting the recent low attendance at the
finance presentations.
6. WORK PROGRAMME
a) Mary Howard suggested that the Group’s work programme could be produced on a
grid similar to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s Work Programme. It was
agreed that this would make management of the work programme easier.
b) Rod Lee informed the Group that the Legal Team were keen for all staff to
undertake Data Protection training. It was suggested that Members may also find
the training relevant. It would be done electronically and should take about 30
minutes to complete. It was agreed that Members would undertake this training.
AGREED
1. To produce the work programme on a matrix from now on
2. That Members should undertake training on data protection
The Meeting closed at 12.35pm
______________________
Chairman
Member Training, Development and
Support Working Group
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Agenda Item 7
20 FEBRUARY 2012
Minutes of a meeting of the PLANNING POLICY & BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
held in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer at 10.00 am when there
were present:
Councillors
K E Johnson (Chairman)
Mrs S A Arnold (Vice-Chairman)
B Cabbell Manners
N D Dixon
P W High
Mrs B McGoun
D Young
Officers
Mr M Ashwell - Planning Policy and Property Information Manager
Mr P Godwin - Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager
Mr P Rhymes - Conservation and Design Officer
(20)
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M J M Baker and T Ivory.
(21)
MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2011 were approved as a correct
record and signed by the Chairman.
(22)
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman stated that there were no items of urgent business which he wished to
bring before the Working Party.
(23)
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mr B Cabbell Manners declared an interest in Minute 25 as site C14 was owned by
his children.
(24)
RUSSELL TERRACE MUNDESLEY ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION
The Working Party considered item 1 of the Officers’ reports which recommended to
Cabinet that a Direction under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended) in respect of Nos. 1-23 Russell
Terrace, Mundesley be confirmed.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners questioned whether it was reasonable to include
satellite dishes in the Direction as this was currently the only means of receiving
television signals in this part of Mundesley. He considered that they should be
treated as temporary structures.
The Conservation and Design Officer explained that the Direction would not prevent
the erection of satellite dishes, but it would allow control over where they were
located in order to minimise the impact on the terrace. The Direction could not be
applied retrospectively so the existing dishes could remain in situ.
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Agenda Item 7
Councillor Mrs S A Arnold asked whether the Council would have control over the
design of replacement windows.
She also asked if ‘solar panels’ included
photovoltaics.
The Conservation and Design Officer explained that the Direction would ensure that
replacement windows matched the original design as closely as possible.
Photovoltaics would be included in the Direction.
The Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager stated that two rounds of
consultation had been carried out and all the residents of Russell Terrace were
supportive of the Direction.
Councillor N D Dixon referred to the reference to “porches and architectural details”
in the text of the report which was not included in the Officer’s recommendation. He
also referred to the installation of floodlight-type security lighting which was not
referred to in the report.
The Conservation and Design Officer explained that “alterations to elevations”
included porches and architectural details. It would be necessary to carry out further
consultation if the Working Party wished to include lighting in the Direction.
It was suggested that the recommendation be amended to make specific reference to
architectural details.
It was proposed by Councillor Mrs B McGoun, seconded by Councillor P W High and
RESOLVED
That Cabinet be recommended to agree to the confirmation of the
Direction under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order 1995 at Nos 1-23 Russell Terrace,
Mundesley, to cover the following matters:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Alterations to elevations and architectural details
Satellite dishes
Roof and chimneys
Roof Windows
Doors and windows
Painting facades
Hardstandings and curtilage walls
Solar panels
and that formal notification of affected households be carried out and a
press release be issued.
(25)
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROGRESS REPORT
Mr B Cabbell Manners declared an interest in Minute 25 as site C14 was owned by
his children.
The Working Party considered item 2 of the Officers’ reports which provided a
general update in relation to the Local Development Framework and related policy
documents and the work of the Major Development Team in relation to allocated
Development Sites.
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Agenda Item 7
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that difficulties with bringing forward site
NW01 were related to the value of land in North Walsham, which was low compared
with other parts of the District.
Councillor N D Dixon considered that highway and drainage infrastructure could
cause difficulties in respect of site ST01. These issues had been identified during the
allocations process but no conclusions had been reached on these matters.
Councillor Mrs S A Arnold asked if the Council had any control over timescales for
development. She was concerned that developers could commence development
and then leave the site.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager explained that the Council
had little power to require development to be completed. Developers could possibly
be encouraged to develop by public subsidy. It may be necessary to review
permissions, policies etc in relation to land-banking of sites by developers. However,
it was premature to consider these measures at this stage. Further consideration
could be given to these issues when considering the Annual Monitoring Report.
Councillor Mrs Arnold referred to planning permission in respect of the Railway
Triangle site in Cromer where the developer offered to commence the development
within a year.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager stated that this had been
offered as a compromise to offset a lower percentage of affordable housing in the
scheme than would normally be required. However, it would still be possible for the
developer to complete the footings of the dwellings and then leave the site. It was
not possible to force a developer to build.
Councillor N D Dixon referred to the requirement to deliver a set number of dwellings,
a proportion of which should be affordable. There was a need to understand what
was driving market conditions. He stated that financial viability was the key to its
delivery. However, he considered that pump-priming would fail to achieve its
objective if delivered at a local level.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that there was a desire by developers to
start building but the developments had to be viable.
He considered that
development of the sites in Holt could happen quickly as values were still quite high
in that area.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager stated that infrastructure was
expensive. It might be possible to bring forward developments by lending money to
developers to fund infrastructure works, on the basis that it would be repaid once the
dwellings were sold.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager considered there was a need
to speed up the completion of Section 106 obligations. He explained the S106
process, which commenced with developers submitting the draft obligation, and
suggested that the Council should develop standard obligations which could be
offered to developers. A great deal of time was spent in negotiations between the
Council and solicitors acting for developers.
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Councillor D Young questioned the logic in allowing the developers’ solicitors to
produce the first draft of Section 106 Obligations. He asked if it was possible for
obligations to be considered and agreed.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners added that Broadland Council considered Section 106
Obligations at Committee level.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager referred to a case in Holt
where the developers had put forward terms of a Section 106 Obligation as part of
the planning application but Development Committee had requested further
negotiations. Although it was possible to produce a set of standard obligations, he
considered that obligations should be tailored to each development. However, there
was scope to speed up the process but there would be resource implications.
Councillor Young considered that if a standard set of obligations was produced the
developers would have certainty as to what was expected of them.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager stated that this matter would
be given further consideration.
RESOLVED
That the report be noted.
(3)
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK – GROWTH AT FAKENHAM
The Working Party considered item 3 of the Officers’ reports in respect of progress
on a Development Brief for the major development area to the north of Fakenham
and a suggested process for public consultation prior to considering its approval.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager circulated copies of a draft
brief which had been produced by the landowner.
He recommended that
consultation on the draft brief be undertaken, subject to no substantive objection by
Fakenham Town Council.
Councillor N D Dixon considered that seeking the initial views of local representatives
at Town, District and County level would provide a good basis for taking development
briefs to the next stage.
The Planning Policy and Property Information Manager stated that the document
would not go out to public consultation if the Town Council raised fundamental
objections. In answer to a question by Councillor Dixon as to how Officers would
decide whether objections were substantial or not, the Planning Policy and Property
Information Manager stated that the local Members were happy with the document.
Councillor Mrs B McGoun raised an issue with regard to access to the site. The
Planning Policy and Property Information Manager stated that the Highway Authority
may not support the proposed access route, and the document may require
amendment before it could be adopted. There may be other issues which would be
raised through the consultation process.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor Mrs B
McGoun and
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Agenda Item 7
RESOLVED
That subject to no substantive objections by Fakenham Town Council,
the Draft Development Brief for land to the north of Fakenham be
subject to a 28-day period of public/stakeholder consultation including
the holding of a staffed exhibition at Fakenham.
The meeting closed at 11.35 am.
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Agenda Item No______8_______
BUDGET MONITORING 2011/12 – PERIOD 10
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
This report presents the budget monitoring position for the revenue
account and capital programme to the end of period 10 (31 January
2012) and also includes a review of the current capital programme.
The position at the end of January 2012 is showing a projected
underspend of £21,807. The overall position will continue to be
monitored over the remaining periods of the current financial year.
It is recommended that:
1) Cabinet note the contents of the report and the revenue account
forecast for the current financial year;
2) That Cabinet note the current position in relation to the 2011/12
capital programme;
3) Delegated Authority is given to the Chief Executive and the
Strategic Director Community in consultation with the relevant Cabinet
Portfolio Members to set the new planning fees covering preapplication and ‘Do I need planning permission’ enquiries.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
All
All
Duncan Ellis, Acting Financial Services Manager, 01263
516330, Duncan.Ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
1.
Introduction
1.1
This report compares the actual expenditure and income position at the end of January
2012 to the revised budget for 2011/12 as reported to Cabinet on 28 November and
approved by Full Council on 14 December.
1.1.
The budget monitoring position at the end of period 9 was presented to Cabinet and
Overview and Scrutiny in February. That report included a detailed commentary on the
variances to the end of December 2011 and also the Treasury Management Quarterly
Report. The reason for taking two consecutive period budget monitoring reports so close
to the year end is to allow sufficient time for any actions to be taken where necessary
and appropriate to ensure that the revised budget for the current year remains
achievable. This report for period 10 aims to provide an overview of the more significant
variances and appraise Members of the forecast year end position.
1.2.
The latest budget monitoring for schemes within the current capital programme is
included in this budget monitoring report at section 7 and also within Appendix A.
1.4
The outturn position for 2011/12 will be reported to Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny
Committee in June 2012.
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2.
Background
2.1
Budget monitoring is carried out on a monthly basis with service managers and those
officers with budget responsibility. The detail within this report highlights the more
significant variances against the profiled budget to date along with those which are
expected to have a year end variance and also where applicable to recommend action to
be taken to ensure that the overall budget remains achievable.
2.2
As outlined at 1.1 the budget has been revised during the year and was approved by Full
Council in December. The revision of the budget part way through the year allows for the
individual budgets to be updated to take account of the latest position and also to reflect
variances previously reported and allows for proactive measures to be taken where
necessary to maintain a balanced budget position for the year.
2.3
Within both the last budget monitoring report and this report Budget Managers have
started to highlight some full year underspends where they would like to carry the budget
forward to the new financial year. Unlike capital budgets, revenue budgets are set for the
year and underspends for the year are not automatically rolled forward. Where a
revenue budget does remain unspent at the year end for which there is an annual
budget provision, this is not automatically carried forward. If the underspend relates to
expenditure being funded from earmarked reserves and the underspend has occurred
due to timing, for example a delay in carrying out the planned work then these funds will
normally be carried forward. For all other underspends or additional income received in
the year any requests to carry these forward at the year end will be considered as part of
the outturn process and will take into account the overall financial position compared to
budget at 31 March 2011.
2.4
In contrast, capital budgets are allocated to a capital scheme when it is approved, where
the scheme has either progressed ahead of schedule or has not progressed as
previously anticipated the capital budget can be reprofiled to a different year, i.e. the
budget is slipped to a later year or brought forward and no separate request is made to
carry the capital budget forward.
3.
Budget Monitoring Position – Revenue Services
3.1
The general fund summary (Appendix B) shows the overall high level position at the end
of period 10 and is currently showing a year to date variance of (£936,967). Further
details on each of the service areas are included within Appendix C.
3.2
The following tables provide details for each of the service areas, the more significant
variances along with those which are anticipated to have a full year effect. Some
services that are predicting a full year underspend have made a request to carry
underspend forward to the new financial year. All requests to carry forward year end
underspends will be considered as part of the final accounts process, once the overall
financial position for the year is known.
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Community
Over/(Under)
spending to
date
Development Management – As part of the
original base budget additional income was
predicted to be generated from a new local fee
setting scheme which was anticipated to start
during 2011/12. This was in part adjusted for at
Revised budget but now looks unlikely to
happen in the near future and represents
£60,000 of the full year effect. This variance has
been reflected within the savings table below
within section 4 below. The £6,000 balance
relates to professional fees for 2 planning
appeals that are currently ongoing.
Planning Policy – the current underspend
relates to a delay in respect of professional fees
(£10,113) for work on the Community
Infrastructure Levy (CIL) report and viability
assessment which will now be commissioned in
April. This is anticipated to result in a full year
effect and £15,000 and will be requested as a
carry-forward as part of the year end process so
full year effect is anticipated.
Landscape – this underspend relates to the
North Norfolk Biodiversity Strategy (£10,000)
which has not been undertaken and expenditure
to be funded by an Area Based Grant (£15,000)
which has not yet been incurred. It is likely that
this budget will need to be carried forward to
2012/13 if not spent in this financial year.
Building Control & Access – officer mileage
claims are currently lower than anticipated
(£6,484), which is expected to have a full year
effect of (£10,000). However this has been offset
by an unfavorable year to date variance of
£24,008 in relation to fee income as building
activity continues to be slow because of the
recession and a full year effect of £30,000 is
anticipated at the year end.
Local Land Charges – Income generated from
land search fees is currently down and is
anticipated to have a full year effect of £10,000.
Sub Total Community
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£
48,674
Estimated
full year
effect
Performance
Indicator at
Period 10
where
applicable
£
66,000 1,278
applications
have been
received to
P10 in the
current year
compared with
1,218 for the
same period in
2010/11
(8,347)
0
(29,243)
(10,000)
15,490
20,000
10,460
10,000
37,034
86,000
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Environment
Over/(Under)
spending to
date
£
Licensing – overall there is only a minor
variance of (£800) showing against this service
but taxi testing costs are currently (£2,548)
under budget and this is anticipated to result in a
full year effect.
Environmental Protection – this underspend is
made up of a number of minor variances, the
most significant being (£4,779) income relating
to works in default and fixed penalty notices
which is expected to result in a full year effect.
Parks & Open Spaces – this service is currently
showing an underspend of (£43,714). Of this
(£15,297) relates to lower than anticipated
expenditure on grounds maintenance. Tree
works and landscaping works are due to be
undertaken before the year end. A commuted
sum of (£32,500) has been received for
maintenance in respect of land at Aylsham
Road, North Walsham which had not previously
been budgeted for and this will be transferred to
the Grassed Area Deposits reserve at the end of
the year.
Sports Centres – the variance to date reflects
lower than anticipated income from sports halls
compared to the year to date budget, although
this is not expected to have any full year effect
at present.
Leisure Complexes – the majority of this
variance (£14,741) relates to repairs and
maintenance savings at the Splash leisure
centre. This is anticipated to result in a full year
saving of £10,000.
Pier pavilion – the variance showing of (£4,750)
relates mainly to savings for repairs and
maintenance at the pavilion theatre and an
anticipated full year saving of £5,000 is
expected.
Foreshore Community – this variance has
arisen due to receiving £3,750 less than the
anticipated contribution budget for the lifeguards
at East Runton. This is expected to have a full
year effect of £4,000.
Waste Collection and Disposal – The overall
position at the end of period 10 shows an
underspend due to lower than anticipated
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Estimated
full year
effect
(800)
£
(3,000)
(14,413)
(4,000)
(43,714)
(32,500)
2,134
0
(13,400)
(10,000)
(5,740)
(5,000)
3,387
4,000
(13,348)
(3,700)
Performance
Indicator at
Period 10
where
applicable
Dual use and
sports hall
usage April to
December
Actual 449,661
Target
415,475
Recycling rate
for all
recyclables up
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expenditure relating to collection and disposal
costs for clinical and hazardous household
waste (£15,270) and reduced postage costs
connected to garden waste (£3,651). This is
partly offset by reduced recycling credit income
due to lower recycling tonnages and overall a
full year effect of (£3,700) is forecast.
Cleansing – this underspend relates to staffing
costs (£8,625) which are to be retained to
undertake additional work before the year end,
and additional income from dog and litter bin
recharges of (£1,288) which is expected to have
a minor full year effect.
Sub Total Environment
Information
Member Services – the variance relates to
savings on Members travel, subsistence and
allowances (£7,381) and savings on computer
hardware purchases (£3,526). These variances
are expected to produce a full year saving.
Legal Services – the current underspend
relates to training days (£8,050) and licenses
(£4,930) for the new case management system
which have yet to be invoiced.
Media and Communications – there is
currently a variance of (£11,091) showing
against this budget heading. The main variances
relate to savings on paper costs (£1,970) and
graphics materials (£5,355). The full year effect
is therefore a saving of (£7,000).
Customer Services, Corporate – The reason
for the underspend to date is due partly to lower
than anticipated mileage allowances (£3,870),
and additional postage recharges (£8,222) and
other minor variances. At present no full year
effects have been anticipated.
Sub Total – Information
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to the end of
January is
44.75% (based
on estimates
for disposal).
(9,913)
(1,300)
(95,807)
(55,500)
Over/(Under)
spending to
date
Estimated
full year
effect
£
(11,476)
£
(10,000)
(16,965)
0
(11,091)
(7,000)
(18,513)
0
(58,045)
(17,000)
Performance
Indicator at
Period 10
where
applicable
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Resources
Car Parking – there is a current underspend
showing against direct costs of (£51,912), this
relates mainly to contract costs of (£70,314) that
have not yet been invoiced and this has been
offset by additional repairs and maintenance
costs £9,446 and additional rental costs
£11,062. The repairs and maintenance and
rental budgets are anticipated to have a full year
effect of £28,300. However these additional
costs have been offset by additional income
which is showing a year to date variance of
(£14,414). This relates mainly to additional fee
income (£4,876), additional penalty charge
notices (£18,812) and an insurance
reimbursement of (£3,000). This has been partly
offset by a reduction in season ticket income of
£13,209 but overall it is anticipated that there will
be a favourable full year effect of (£46,000) in
relation to income levels. Once this is offset
against the anticipated overspend of £28,300
the net full year effect is (£17,700).
Markets – the underspend relates to reduced
overtime costs (£1,078), reduced expenditure on
repairs and maintenance spend (£1,250) and
reduced contract costs (£16,420) following the
internalisation of car parks management. The
income is also showing a favourable variance of
(£14,571), and taking all of these variances into
account a full year effect of (£22,215) is
anticipated. However, a virement of £9,315 is to
be made to the CCTV budget to address critical
IT server issues. Although the CCTV service
area currently forms part of a wider review, a
number of servers need to be replaced to
ensure the continuation of the service in the
immediate future. Officers have been able to
secure second hand units at a much reduced
cost. The adjusted full year effect is therefore
£12,900.
Handyman – the main variance of (£22,188)
relates to revised hourly rates for the handyman
recharges, although no full year effect is
expected as there will be additional costs in
other services to reverse this recharge.
Personnel and Payroll Support Services – of
the underspend showing at present (£8,536)
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Over/(Under)
spending to
date
Estimated
full year
effect
£
(66,326)
£
(17,700)
(35,579)
(12,900)
(25,848)
0
(40,170)
(11,000)
Performance
Indicator at
Period 9
where
applicable
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relates to salaries and oncosts and (£32,372) to
the corporate training programme. Some of this
budget may be required to cover additional work
over the next 2 months in relation to pay and
grading and the senior management restructure
and so the anticipated full year effect is
(£11,000).
Corporate Finance – the majority of the
underspend relates to staffing costs and will be
the subject of a carry forward request in order to
support the additional work that will be required
to implement some of the proposals from the
Finance Bill, such as the localisation of council
tax benefit and business rates, due to be
implemented from 2013/14.
Policy and Performance Management - the
majority of the current variance is due to
expenditure not yet incurred in relation to North
Norfolk Youth Voice (£9,258) and a number of
other minor variances. There has also been a
grant repayment received of (£5,000) and
overall a full year effect of (£10,000) is
anticipated.
Investment Properties – while there is an
overall variance currently showing of £7,911, the
majority of this relates to service charges for the
Rocket House that are waiting to be invoiced.
Additional chalet income of (£7,500) is expected
in this financial year and this has resulted in the
full year effect shown.
Coast Protection – the underspend in this area
is a result of delays in undertaking sea defence
works and a reduction in associated consultancy
costs. A full year underspend is anticipated
(£135,000) which will be rolled forward and
spent in 2012/13, and relates to the following
works programme - ET4301 Sheringham West
Stage 3 - £120k budget anticipate £10k full year
spend; ET4301 Mundesley Apron - £40k budget
anticipate £20k full year spend; external
consultancy £5,000 underspend. There have
been delays in commencing the works due to
capacity issues as the Assistant Coastal
Engineer post currently remains unfilled.
Interviews for the post were held last week but
no appointment was made following this process
and the position will now be considered following
the next phase of the senior management
restructure. These works will now be scheduled
for completion during 2012/13, and hence no full
year effect is anticipated.
Pathfinder – any underspends in relation to the
Pathfinder grant monies at the end of the year
will be subject to carry-forward requests or held
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(10,158)
0
(29,127)
(10,000)
7,911
(7,500)
(107,509)
0
(313,883)
0
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within a reserve where scheme costs are
expected to continue beyond 2012/13.
Community Safety – the Council was due to
provide a contribution to Victory Housing Trust
towards the cost of the Anti Social Behavior
coordinators post. The appointment was
however made later than expected and has
resulted in an underspend of (£9,301). There are
further variances in relation to professional fees
(£5,850) and computer licenses (£2,920), and a
full year saving of (£10,200) is anticipated.
Corporate and Democratic Core – there is an
underspend currently showing for this service
area but the council is still due to receive an
invoice for £7,107 in relation to external audit
fees for 2010/11. A full year effect is also
expected due to additional work that was
required for the benefits grant certification work.
Corporate Leadership Team – following the
restructure of the former Corporate Management
Team a full year saving is anticipated due to the
changes relating to the post of the Chief
Executive officer. The costs for these changes
will be met from the Restructuring Proposals
reserve.
Sub Total Resources
(20,976)
(10,200)
(10,907)
10,000
(5,523)
(25,000)
(658,095)
(84,300)
4.
Budget Monitoring Position – Savings and additional income 2011/12
4.1
As part of the budget setting process for 2011/12 a number of savings and additional
income streams were identified and recommended for approval within the report
presented to Cabinet on 14 February 2011. The following table provides details of the
amounts included within the 2011/12 base budget along with an updated forecast for the
current year. Where a variance is shown comments have been provided within section 3
above.
Table 1 – 2011/12 Savings and Additional Income
Service Area
2011/12
Base
Budget
£
35,707
10,000
8,587
4,000
21,337
8,400
10,115
47,240
55,000
10,544
40,000
Planning and Building Control
Conservation and Design
Land Charges
Regeneration Management
Housing Service
Environmental Health
Sports Centre
Media and Communications
Legal Services
Customer Services
Car Parking Management
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2011/12
Revised
Budget
£
35,707
10,000
8,587
4,000
21,337
8,400
10,115
47,240
55,000
10,544
40,000
2011/12 Variance
Updated
against
Forecast Revised
£
£
35,707
0
10,000
0
8,587
0
4,000
0
21,337
0
8,400
0
10,115
0
47,240
0
55,000
0
10,544
0
40,000
0
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Service Area
Revenues and Benefits
Organisational Development
Financial Services and Internal Audit
Partnership and Community
Engagement
Sub Total Savings
Additional Income/Grant:
Planning Fee Increase
New Homes Bonus
Homelessness Prevention Grant
Leisure Facilities Income
Car Parking
Sub Total Additional Income/Grant
Total Savings/ Income
2011/12
Base
Budget
£
77,254
56,284
68,800
105,000
2011/12
Revised
Budget
£
77,254
56,284
68,800
105,000
558,268
558,268
2011/12 Variance
against
Updated
Forecast Revised
£
£
77,254
0
56,284
0
68,800
0
105,000
0
558,268
0
50,000
0
0
350,000
350,000
350,000
120,470
120,470
120,470
37,718
7,718
7,718
20,000
20,000
20,000
578,188
498,188
498,188
1,136,456 1,056,456 1,056,456
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(Note – All savings are shown gross. Any one off redundancy or severance costs
associated with delivering these savings will be met as one off costs from the
Restructuring Proposals reserve).
4.2
The majority of the planned savings are still on target for the current year, as detailed
within section 3 above.
5.
Treasury Management
5.1
The revised budget for 2011/12 anticipated that a net total of £462,000 would be earned
in interest. This assumed an average balance of £26.2m at a rate of 1.77%.
5.2
There is a favourable variance of £96,223 at period 10 following the sale of £4m of
European Investment Bank bonds. Current investment rates are lower than the rate
which would have been earned on these bonds, consequently by the year end the
variance is anticipated to be £68,000. Overall, the total interest figure for the year is
currently forecast to be £530,000 from an average balance of £25.8m at 2.06%.
5.3
This is an improvement on the position at period by 9 when a total of £521,800 was
anticipated by the year end. The additional interest is mainly a result of achieving better
than anticipated investment rates on money market fund investments.
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6.
Budget Monitoring Position – Summary
6.1
The following table provides a summary of the full year projections for the four service
areas along with an updated use of reserves figure where applicable.
Service Area
Estimated Full Year
Effect
£
86,000
Community
Environment
(55,500)
Information
(17,000)
Resources
(84,300)
Service Variance Total
(70,800)
Contributions to/(from) Reserves:
General Fund Reserve
EIB Reserve
Other Reserves
Non Service Expenditure and Income
0
84,493
32,500
(68,000)
Total Impact
(21,807)
6.2
Overall the revenue position shows a projected underspend of £21,807. All requests to
carry forward year end underspends will be considered as part of the final accounts
process, once the overall financial position for the year is known. Following the allocation
of carry forwards any unallocated underspend would be transferred to the restructuring
reserve at the year end, to be used to fund one-off restructuring costs from 2012/13. The
overall position will continue to be monitored over the coming weeks leading up to the
year-end.
7.
Budget Monitoring Position – Capital
7.1
An update of the capital programme was presented to Members on the 6th February
2012, as part of the base budget report.
7.2
Appendix A shows the latest position against the current 2011/12 approved programme,
and provides details of the expenditure up to the end of period 10. This appendix has
been updated to include the additional budget of £15,000 for the emergency works to be
undertaken on the roof of the Mundesley public conveniences, which was approved by
Cabinet in February 2012 as part of the Period 9 Budget Monitoring report.
7.3
In addition to this a further virement of £42,000 has been incorporated into the appendix,
from the BPR EDM scheme. This is to cover the additional costs identified as part of the
tendering process for the Sheringham East Prom Public Convenience scheme and was
approved as part of the 2012/13 budget recommendations by Full Council on 22
February 2012. A revenue contribution to capital outlay (RCCO) of £11,915 was also
agreed as part of the Full Council report in relation to the Red Lion toilets, and this has
also now been reflected within appendix A.
7.4
Expenditure on the Provision of Electricity at Holt Country Park is £1,562 in excess of the
agreed budget. The revised budget for this scheme is £21,522, of which £13,000 is to be
financed from capital receipts with the balance from an RCCO. The excess of £1,562 will
be financed through an additional transfer from revenue at the year end.
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7.5
Slippage has been identified for the Housing Associations budget, in total it is anticipated
that £2,011,582 will need to be slipped from the 2011/12 revised budget, into the new
financial year. This has arisen due to funding requirement delays in relation to several
schemes covered by the budget. Slippage of capital budgets into 2012/13 is shown
within the appendix for information, but will be reported for approval as part of the outturn
report which will be presented to Members in June.
8.
Implications to the Council
8.1
The detail within section 3 of the report outlines the significant variances against the
profiled budget to the end of period 10 and also those anticipated to have a variance at
the year end. Overall the total of the projected service variances at the year end
highlights an underspend of £21,807. Therefore the current forecast for the year
assumes that the revised budget remains achievable.
8.3
The overall budget will continue to be monitored by officers and reported to Members on
a regular basis.
8.4
As part of the savings report presented to Cabinet on 28 November 2011 for the 2012/13
budget there were two new income streams recommended within the Development
Management area (savings bid C5 – introduction of fee charging for pre-application
advice and C6 - introduction of fee charging for the Certificate of Proposed Lawful
Development). These were subsequently included within the 2012/13 budget which was
approved by Full Council on 22 February 2012. It is therefore requested that Delegated
Authority be given to the Chief Executive and the Strategic Director Community in
consultation with the relevant Cabinet Portfolio Members to set the new planning fees
covering pre-application and ‘Do I need planning permission’ enquiries.
9.
Recommendations
9.1
It is recommended that:
1) Cabinet note the contents of the report and the revenue account forecast for the
current financial year;
2) That Cabinet note the current position in relation to the 2011/12 capital programme;
3) Delegated Authority is given to the Chief Executive and the Strategic Director
Community in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Portfolio Members to set the new
planning fees covering pre-application and ‘Do I need planning permission’ enquiries.
24
Appendix A
GENERAL FUND CAPITAL PROGRAMME
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Active and Sustainable Communities
Employment and training
Fakenham Industrial Estate
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
North Norfolk Enterprise Innovation Centre
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Fakenham Factory Extension
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
140,000
128,839
11,161
1,365
11,161
9,795
0
10,295
0
0
0
0
39,705
26,414
100,000
8,389
100,000
91,611
140,000
50,000
50,000
425,000
The project is complete,
and the final retention
invoice is awaited.
The project is currently
on hold following
withdrawal of external
funding.
298,586 The scheme is
progressing and will be
completed in the
2012/13 financial year
425,000
Leisure and culture
Stalham Sports Improvements
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
130,000
Playground Improvements - Various
Financed by:
Contributions
Grant
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
274,672
Provision of Electricity at Holt Country Park
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
RCCO
29,727
100,273
92,352
100,273
7,921
0
242,260
32,412
1,897
32,412
30,515
0
0
21,522
23,084
23,084
(0)
130,000
The scheme is
complete, and only the
retention payments are
still to be made.
51,679
222,561
432
21,522
0 The scheme has been
completed.
13,000
8,522
25
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Communities that are safe, confident and involved
Gypsy and Traveller Short Stay Stopping
Facilities
Financed by:
Grant
Street Signs Improvement Programme
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Grant
Trade Waste Bins
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
TOTAL
1,015,842
393,158
9,199
393,158
383,958
56,908
42,692
16,867
42,692
25,825
72,700
138,300
6,990
138,300
131,310
0
2,760,793
1,582,986
839,517
160,143
841,079
680,935
338,291
40,023
31,594
5,303
5,303
5,303
0
3,126
70,743
100,000
7,539
100,000
92,461
1,409,000
0
1,409,000
99,600
0 Works are progressing.
95,500
4,100
211,000
211,000
Natural Environment and Built Heritage
Planning and coastal management
Sheringham Beach Handrails
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Projects Reserve)
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Cromer Pier Structural Works - Phase 2
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Works are progressing.
5,023
35,000
1,418,631
1,247,889 The scheme has been
out to tender and
works will commence
shortly.
1,418,631
26
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Sheringham Promenade Lighting
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Cromer Pier and West Prom Refurbishment
Project
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
TOTAL
45,000
4,452
40,548
6,138
40,548
34,410
0
0
76
76
(0)
0
45,000
The scheme is
expected to be
complete by the end of
the financial year.
The scheme is
200,000
99,924 currently being
prepared, although
works are not due to
commence until
2012/13.
200,000
1,703,654
106,789
145,850
19,056
145,926
126,871
BPR EDM Project
Financed by;
Planning Delivery Grant/Housing and Planning
Delivery Grant
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
422,789
264,462
200,326
15,300
158,326
143,026
Personal Computer Replacement Fund
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
NNDC (RCCO)
123,301
1,350,939
First Class Resource Management
Technology as a key enabler
Waste Management & Environmental Health
IT System
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
WPEG Grant
DEFRA Grant
0 A virement of £42,000
has been included
from this scheme to
fund the Sheringham
East Prom Public
16,682
406,107
79,882
23,419
7,285
23,419
16,134
20,000
209,410
23,017
6,523
23,017
16,494
0
Further orders have
been placed.
100,032
23,269
232,427
131,514
83,486
17,427
27
Works are progressing
on the implementation
of the on line service
module. The system is
anticipated to go live by
the end of the year.
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Asset Management Computer System
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Projects Reserve)
NNDC (Asset Management Reserve)
E Payments System - Alternative methods
of payment and replacement cashiers
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
75,000
68,297
37,658
68,297
30,639
0
0
67,400
65,607
67,400
1,793
0
16,050
17,960
8,025
17,960
9,935
0
The scheme is
progressing.
0
306,156
0
306,156
306,156
0
Negotiations on joint
procurement are
ongoing.
373,831
37,928
15,826
37,928
22,102
60,000
15,000
67,400
Progress is being
made, although the full
system is not yet
operational.
6,703
Works are progressing.
67,400
Probass 3
Financed by:
Planning Delivery Grant/Housing and Planning
Delivery Grant
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
34,010
Procurement for Upgrade of Civica System
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
DWP Performance Standards Fund
306,156
18,850
15,160
264,747
41,409
Maximise efficiency of Council owned property
Public Conveniences Improvements Phase 1and 2, and Mundesley Prom PC
411,760
within the district. The
budget has been
amended to include
the £15,000 for
Mundesley PC
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Works are progressing
0 on several schemes
411,760
28
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Cromer Red Lion Toilet Refurbishment
94,915
13,091
69,908
59,386
81,823
22,437
0
The redevelopment of
the toilets is in progress
and the 3rd interim
payment has been
made.
118,232
119,768
116,743
119,768
3,025
0
The new ticket
machines have all been
installed and are
operational.
0
0
0
0
0
275,000
A report was taken to
Cabinet on 9th January
confirming in part the
works to be undertaken.
They will commence in
the new financial year.
18,782
0
0
0
0
6,218
38,303
0
1,277
1,277
0
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
83,000
RCCO
11,915
Car Park Ticket Machines
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
238,000
Administrative Buildings
275,000
238,000
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
275,000
Fakenham Connect
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
25,000
Asbestos Works
51,000
This scheme is
currently on hold.
25,000
11,419 Some minor asbestos
removal works have
been undertaken in
year, and the
expenditure will be
clawed back from the
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
51,000
Rocket House
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
40,000
Wells Sackhouse Refurbishment
Financed by;
Other Contributions
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
71,752
264
0
1,224
1,224
(0)
38,512 The scheme is
currently on hold,
whilst a damp survey is
undertaken.
40,000
29,532
15,506
27,752
44,000
29
15,506
15,506
(0)
26,714
Flooring works within
the building have now
been completed.
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Maltings Wells
100,000
0
0
0
0
0
100,000
This scheme is
currently on hold
pending the outcome of
a larger grant funding
submission.
48,083
69,768
86,236
69,768
(16,468)
0
Various works have
been undertaken on car
parks within the district.
58,917
0
0
0
0
49,401
The scheme is currently
on hold.
6,180
78,820
10,935
120,820
109,884
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
100,000
Car Park Environmental Improvements
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
117,851
Carbon Reduction Scheme
Financed by;
NNDC (Cap Receipts - Carbon Reduction
Fund)
108,318
Sheringham East Prom Public
Conveniences
117,851
108,318
127,000
Preliminary works have
0 been undertaken, and
the scheme is due for
completion by the end
of the financial year. A
virement of £42,000
has been added to the
budget funded from
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
127,000
Worstead Churchyard
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
15,000
Fakenham Community Centre
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Carbon Reduction Scheme - Evaporative
Cooling System
Financed by:
RCCO
593
14,407
13,553
14,407
854
0
The scheme is
complete.
0
45,000
36,194
45,000
8,806
0
Works are complete
and final invoices are
awaited.
0
14,100
0
14,100
14,100
0
15,000
45,000
45,000
14,100
14,100
30
Works are complete,
and invoices awaited.
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Updated
Budget 12/13
£
0
0
0
0
0
45,000
3,040,778
1,282,318
1,171,780
497,277
1,186,196
688,919
572,264
North Walsham Regeneration Schemes
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
70,000
0
20,000
0
20,000
20,000
50,000
North Walsham Public Conveniences
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
68,000
0
68,000
0
68,000
68,000
0
0
30,000
0
30,000
30,000
0
168,000
0
118,000
0
118,000
118,000
50,000
7,673,225
2,972,092
2,275,147
676,476
2,291,201
1,614,724
2,311,494
Sheringham Little Theatre
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
TOTAL
45,000
45,000
North Walsham - Leadership of Place
North Walsham Car Park Environmental Improvements
Financed by:
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
TOTAL
PROGRAMME TOTAL
70,000
68,000
30,000
30,000
31
Comments
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
£
Capital Programme Financing
Other Grants
Contributions
Asset Management Reserve
Revenue Contribution to Capital (RCCO)
HPDG/PDG Reserve
Land Charges Earmarked Reserve
Capital Project Reserve
Capital Receipts
TOTAL
435,079
31,900
15,000
22,622
13,173
0
58,320
1,699,053
2,275,147
58,320
1,701,630
2,291,201
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,311,494
2,311,494
TOTAL FINANCING
2,275,147
2,291,201
2,311,494
32
435,079
31,900
15,000
36,099
13,173
Comments
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
874,246
Grant schemes are
progressing
£
Housing Schemes
Housing Renovation Grants
Private Sector Renewal Grants
50,000
Annual programme
Financed by;
Capital Grant
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
1,000,000
Financed by;
Specified Capital Grant
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
Strategic Housing & Choice Based Lettings
System
Financed by; NNDC (Capital receipts)
NNDC (Capital receipts)
Capital Projects Reserve
50,000
3,561
50,000
0
Disabled Facilities Grants
Housing Associations
Financed by;
NNDC (Capital Receipts)
NNDC (Capital Projects Reserve)
Other Grants
Affordable Housing Contributions
46,439
58,000
816,246
679,147
1,000,000
320,853
443,000
557,000
2,856,481
Annual programme
100,650
20,000
113,950
6,700
Empty Homes
Financed by; NNDC (Capital receipts)
NNDC (Capital receipts)
200,000
550,899
844,899
294,000
200,000
TOTAL
320,650
200,000
0
20,000
20,000
4,126,481
33
0
0
0
0
200,000
200,000
200,000
100,650
3,100,178
2,700,178
400,000
0
0
16,000
4,000
0
Grant schemes are
progressing
443,000
521,105
2,059,765
520,614
132,735
143,367
120,650
964,105
0
0
1,276,485
2,114,899
838,414
4,938,529
Schemes and projected
payment dates have
been revised, with the
resultant slippage of
£2,011,582 due to be
spent in 2012/13.
Further module
purchases are
anticipated by year end.
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
£
Housing Capital Programme Financing
DCLG Capital Grant - SRHP Grant
Other Grants
Disabled Facilities Grants
Affordable Housing Contributions
Capital Projects Reserve
Capital Receipts
50,000
132,735
443,000
143,367
524,614
2,832,765
50,000
132,735
443,000
143,367
524,614
821,183
58,000
0
443,000
0
400,000
4,037,529
TOTAL FINANCING
4,126,481
2,114,899
4,938,529
34
Comments
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
Comments
£
Coast Protection
Cromer Coast Protection Scheme 982 and
SEA
SMP Preparation of Common Version for
Approval and Other Additional Studies
Pathfinder Project
TOTAL
10,400,000
183,237
25,000
4,200
25,000
20,800
4,748,763
Works are progressing
on this scheme. The
updated budget for
13/14 is £5.0m while
14/15 is £0.443m
131,000
123,054
7,946
(579)
7,946
8,525
0
Works are progressing
on this scheme.
1,967,015
345,394
1,621,621
1,061,263
1,621,621
560,358
0
Works are progressing
on this scheme.
12,498,015
651,685
1,654,567
1,064,884
1,654,567
589,683
4,748,763
Financing
DEFRA Grant
32,946
1,621,621
32,946
1,621,621
4,748,763
0
TOTAL FINANCING
1,654,567
1,654,567
4,748,763
Environment Agency Grant
NNDC RESOURCES
Capital Projects Reserve
Balance at 1 April
Revenue contribution to / (from) Reserve
Utilised in year - GF Capital Schemes
Utilised in year - Housing Capital Schemes
Utilised in year - Revenue
Estimated balance at 31 March
1,501,644
500,000
(58,320)
(524,614)
0
1,418,710
35
1,440,515
429,180
0
(400,000)
0
1,469,695
Appendix A
Scheme
Scheme Total
Current Estimate
Pre 31/3/11
Actual Exp
Actual
Expenditure
Revised
to January
Budget 11/12
2012 (period
10)
2011/12
Projected
Outturn
Variance
2011/12
Updated
Estimate
Updated
Budget 12/13
£
Usable Capital Receipts
Balance at 1 April
8,945,293
8,945,293
Capital Receipts In Year;
Lockerbie Flats
Other receipts
1,340,979
490,397
1,340,979
490,397
(1,699,053)
(2,832,765)
6,244,850
(1,701,630)
(821,183)
8,253,855
Utilised in year - GF Capital Schemes
Utilised in year - Housing Capital Schemes
Estimated balance at 31 March
8,253,855
390,000
36
(2,311,494)
(4,037,529)
2,294,832
Comments
Appendix B
General Fund Summary Report for Period 10 Year 2012
Full Year
Budget 2
£
YTD Budget
YTD
Total
Remaining
2
Actuals YTD Variance Commitments
Budget
£
£
£
£
£
Net Cost Of Services
Community
Environment
Information
Resources
Net Cost Of Services
5,135,924
7,823,860
1,282,692
4,656,328
18,898,804
1,662,300
6,285,588
1,138,531
4,069,303
13,155,722
1,701,704
39,404
6,171,678 (113,910)
1,050,058 (88,473)
3,276,207 (793,096)
12,199,647 (956,075)
Non Service Expenditure/Income
Interest Receivable
External Interest Paid
Capital Charges
Retirement Benefits
Discontinued Services
Contingency Sums
Contributions To/From Reserves
Non Service Expenditure/Income
(462,000)
0
(5,064,170)
269,260
0
0
(1,246,465)
(6,503,375)
(406,599)
0
(1,593,150)
0
0
0
0
(1,999,749)
(503,003)
(419)
(1,593,153)
0
0
0
116,068
(1,980,507)
(96,404)
(419)
(3)
0
0
0
116,068
19,242
0
41,003
0
419
0 (3,471,017)
0
269,260
0
0
0
0
0 (1,362,533)
0 (4,522,868)
(5,736,464) (5,105,455) (5,105,455)
(1,809,790) (1,018,065) (1,018,199)
(5,392,348) (4,987,922) (4,987,922)
0
0
0
(12,938,602) (11,111,442) (11,111,576)
0
(134)
0
0
(134)
0
(631,009)
0
(791,591)
0
(404,426)
0
0
0 (1,827,026)
Income
Council Taxpayers
Central Government Grants
Non-Domestic Rate Income
Taxation & Non Specif Grant In
Income
Capital Movements
Revenue Financing For Capital
Capital Projects Reserve
Capital Grants/Contributions
Capital Movements
Surplus / Deficit
604,302
(61,129)
0
543,173
0
0
0
0
0
44,531
37
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(892,436) (936,967)
221,666
1,296,825
48,978
411,743
1,979,212
0
0
0
0
3,212,554
355,357
183,656
968,378
4,719,945
604,302
(61,129)
0
543,173
1,979,212 (1,086,776)
Appendix C
Service Area Summaries 2011-12 P10
Community
Cost
Centre
Code
Cost Centre Name
R100
R101
R102
R103
R121
R150
R330
R333
R370
R370A
R391
R394
R402
Development Management
Planning Policy
Conservation & Design
Landscape
Building Control & Access
Planning Division
General Economic Development
Tourism
Strategic Housing
Private Sector Housing
Regeneration Management
Housing - Service Mgmt
Local Land Charges
Total Community Service Area
Full Year Budget YTD Budget
2
2
£
£
671,790
558,015
(81,917)
(125,701)
162,829
127,150
183,764
153,160
110,547
92,170
0
(18,410)
334,898
239,793
141,618
87,913
2,530,978
130,114
954,080
325,650
0
(1,570)
0
(8,580)
127,337
102,596
5,135,924
YTD Actuals YTD Variance Commit-ments
£
£
£
606,689
48,674
2,432
(134,048)
(8,347)
(1)
127,275
125
0
123,917
(29,243)
308
107,660
15,490
1,100
(20,948)
(2,538)
709
243,197
3,404
85,000
85,928
(1,985)
130,621
143,434
13,320
0
318,891
(6,759)
0
(2,567)
(997)
0
(10,780)
(2,200)
1,497
113,056
10,460
0
1,662,300
1,701,704
39,404
Remaining
Budget
£
62,669
52,132
35,554
59,539
1,787
20,239
6,701
(74,931)
2,387,544
635,189
2,567
9,283
14,281
221,666
3,212,554
YTD Actuals YTD Variance Commit-ments
£
£
£
463,477
813
1,806
335,441
0
0
113,148
3,558
2,558
87,246
(800)
3,071
24,226
(4,014)
55
24,003
(2,257)
1,271
490,832
(14,413)
17,511
71,495
(4,405)
5,129
(22,159)
(10,504)
7,747
392,426
(43,714)
91,312
329,034
2,134
9,712
454,623
(13,400)
28,854
70,784
377
245
12,901
3,021
2,282
160,168
13,878
22,829
49,699
19
0
101,427
(5,740)
216
339,041
3,387
67,352
116,082
(3,035)
5,363
37,194
(8,136)
718
450,124
742
67,664
1,248,053
(13,348)
784,688
551,550
(9,913)
172,954
(1,888)
(1,948)
0
141,602
413
1,550
131,149
(6,625)
1,938
Remaining
Budget
£
94,176
0
(17,906)
28,519
9,594
6,220
118,025
14,449
14,412
55,423
133,978
105,297
21,096
(3,344)
(9,545)
810
9,244
2,021
22,000
16,499
33,194
(406,298)
39,989
1,888
24,041
41,575
Environment
Cost
Centre
Code
Cost Centre Name
R111A
R114
R115
R117
R117B
R118
R119A
R120
R151
R300
R303
R304
R305
R306
R307
R308
R309
R310
R312
R314
R315
R316
R317
R397
R412
R420
Commercial Services
Rural Sewerage Schemes
Travellers
Licensing
Street Naming
Pest Control
Environmental Protection
Dog Control
Env Health - Service Mgmt
Parks & Open Spaces
Sports Centres
Leisure Complexes
Other Sports
Recreation Grounds
Arts & Entertainments
Museums
Pier Pavilion
Foreshore (Community)
Woodlands Management
Cromer Pier
Public Conveniences
Waste Collection And Disposal
Cleansing
Leisure
Environmental Strategy
Civil Contingencies
Total Environment Service Area
Full Year Budget YTD Budget
2
2
£
£
559,459
462,664
335,441
335,441
97,800
109,590
118,836
88,046
33,875
28,240
31,494
26,260
626,368
505,245
91,073
75,900
0
(11,655)
539,161
436,140
472,724
326,900
588,774
468,023
92,125
70,407
11,839
9,880
173,452
146,290
50,509
49,680
110,887
107,167
408,414
335,654
143,445
119,117
54,411
45,330
550,982
449,382
1,626,443
1,261,401
764,493
561,463
0
60
167,193
141,189
174,662
137,774
7,823,860
6,285,588
6,171,678
38
(113,910)
1,296,825
355,357
Appendix C
Service Area Summaries 2011-12 P10
Information
Cost
Centre
Code
Cost Centre Name
R261
R311
R400
R430
R450B
R481
R481B
R481C
R481D
It - Support Services
Tic'S
Registration Services
Publicity
Members Services
Legal Services
Graphical Info System
Media & Communications
Customer Services - Corporate
Total Information Service Area
Full Year Budget YTD Budget
2
2
£
£
0
(30,146)
294,477
251,633
358,603
407,050
97,228
76,652
532,384
441,792
0
5,186
0
2,000
0
(16,738)
0
1,102
1,282,692
YTD Actuals YTD Variance Commit-ments
£
£
£
(26,354)
3,792
41,076
240,026
(11,607)
5,167
392,691
(14,359)
150
76,962
310
0
430,316
(11,476)
847
(11,779)
(16,965)
25
(6,564)
(8,564)
1,000
(27,829)
(11,091)
32
(17,411)
(18,513)
681
1,138,531
1,050,058
(88,473)
Remaining
Budget
£
(14,722)
49,284
(34,238)
20,266
101,221
11,754
5,564
27,797
16,730
48,978
183,656
YTD Actuals YTD Variance Commit-ments
£
£
£
(4,265)
(11,535)
680
(1,140,652)
(66,326)
189,468
33,434
(35,579)
9,589
(17,048)
(2,655)
3,584
2,850
0
0
8,566
(25,848)
320
(15,649)
(14,720)
24,407
609,412
(16,314)
6,080
1,303,072
(1,065)
1,410
45,180
0
0
0
0
0
205,063
9
0
269
259
0
(33,575)
(40,170)
170
37,844
(22,680)
41,872
(165)
(1,510)
0
(24,229)
(10,158)
0
42,851
(1,782)
0
(102,810)
(9,900)
0
(29,107)
(29,127)
955
119,708
(10,204)
5,610
7,518
842
496
(18,987)
7,911
17,847
651,156
(107,509)
44,895
312,107
(313,883)
47,800
248,163
(10,448)
0
11,261
(27,354)
0
60,765
(20,976)
0
249,258
4,855
1,258
(117,545)
(115)
0
856,662
(10,907)
0
(14,246)
(5,523)
1,290
(10,654)
(10,684)
14,012
Remaining
Budget
£
12,305
(155,123)
64,398
35,390
520
22,150
(6,615)
21,225
(461,501)
9,030
68,018
(205,063)
(269)
33,405
19,410
165
24,229
(42,851)
102,810
28,152
44,052
(67)
2,217
331,042
391,276
61,561
60,054
18,195
5,757
117,545
357,363
12,956
(3,358)
Resources
Cost
Centre
Code
R112A
R200
R200A
R201
R202
R203
R204
R210
R211
R213
R214
R219
R251
R260
R262
R262A
R263
R263B
R263C
R263D
R301
R302
R318
R340
R341
R410
R411
R413
R414
R450
R450A
R460A
R472
Full Year Budget YTD Budget
2
2
£
£
8,720
7,270
Health
(1,106,307)
(1,074,326)
Car Parking
107,421
69,013
Markets
21,926
(14,393)
Industrial Estates
3,370
2,850
Surveyors Allotments
31,036
34,414
Handy Man
2,143
(929)
Parklands
636,717
625,726
Local Taxation
842,981
1,304,137
Benefits
54,210
45,180
Treasury Management
68,018
0
Discrectionary Rate Relief
0
205,054
Non Distributed Costs
0
10
Benefits & Revenues Mgmt
0
6,595
Personnel & Payroll Supp Svs
99,126
60,524
Administration Buildings Svs
0
1,345
Property Services
0
(14,071)
Corporate Finance
0
44,633
Insurance & Risk Management
0
(92,910)
Internal Audit
0
20
Policy & Performance Man
169,370
129,912
Foreshore
7,947
6,676
Community Centres
1,077
(26,898)
Investment Properties
1,027,093
758,665
Coast Protection
751,183
625,990
Pathfinder
309,724
258,611
Coast and Community Partnership
71,315
38,615
Transport
78,960
81,741
Community Safety
256,273
244,403
Cctv
0
(117,430)
Central Costs
1,214,025
867,569
Corporate & Democratic Core
0
(8,723)
Corporate Leadership Team
0
30
Coastal Management
Cost Centre Name
Total Resources Service Area
4,656,328
4,069,303
3,276,207
39
(793,096)
411,743
968,378
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Agenda Item No_____9________
NORTH WALSHAM TOWN CENTRE: REGENERATION AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Summary:
North Walsham’s town centre has for many years suffered from a lack
of investment. Recently, however various actions have been taken to
improve key sites and other schemes are in the pipeline. North Norfolk
District Council is now determined to drive improvement and take
advantage of development proposals through a series of initiatives
and interventions in partnership with North Walsham Town Council
and others. This report identifies a series of actions that are
considered necessary to help address these challenges.
Conclusions:
It is necessary to take appropriate and timely action in order to make
informed decisions which will influence future investment in North
Walsham town centre. The evidence, support and advice identified in
this report should be procured as soon as possible. The procurement
of a commercial property advisor (under a framework contract) will
also assist in the implementation of other property related projects
elsewhere in the District.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that authority be given to procure the retail
demand/ capacity study, the property advisor framework contract; and
the design brief/ architectural feasibility report outlined in paragraph
1.9 of this report, within the budget limits identified.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
All
North Walsham West, North Walsham North and North
Walsham East
Robert Young – Coast & Community Partnerships
Manager, 01263 516162,
robert.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
1. Introduction
1.1 North Walsham’s town centre has for many years suffered, in particular, from a lack of
retail investment. The many vacant shop units and consequential environmental
degradation (and poor impression created) impacts negatively on the vitality of the
town centre as a whole, further deterring investment. The challenges that the town
faces have been well documented of late and North Norfolk District Council is now
determined to help the town to address these, through a series of initiatives and
interventions in partnership with North Walsham Town Council and others.
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1.2 A number of improvements have, however, recently been undertaken in the town, such
as the re-surfacing of the Vicarage Street Car Park and the installation of new toilet
facilities to replace those at Church Walk (near St Nicholas’s Court). Other projects
also in the pipeline include the improvement of Mundesley Road Car Park, Market
Place traffic management improvements and improvements to the taxi rank. A total
capital sum of £215,000 has been made available for these projects. Sites which have
long been vacant and derelict, within the town centre and beyond, also now have
developer interest and the Council has been working to ensure that these translate into
material improvements for the town.
1.3 The Council’s commitment towards North Walsham is voiced in the Annual Action Plan
– Draft for Consultation – agreed by Cabinet in February this year, which states (inter
alia) that in order to “Encourage communities to develop their own vision for their future
and help them to deliver it:
•
We will work with the key organisations with an interest in North Walsham to
implement the actions and interventions identified through the ‘Leadership of
Place’ project.
•
We will utilise our resources, statutory powers and influence to realise
opportunities for North Walsham town centre.”
1.4 Whilst this document is still out for consultation, these particular actions are based on
the approach established through the ‘Leadership of Place’ initiative and there is
undoubtedly an urgent need to take action. This report therefore outlines the initial
actions that have been identified and the steps that should be taken to begin to
address the problems of North Walsham town centre.
1.5 The Leadership of Place project developed a partnership action plan for North
Walsham, which included a range of public, community, economic and environmental
improvements that aim to create opportunities, deliver efficiencies and stimulate
community pride in North Walsham.
1.6 A key issue for North Walsham is the large number of vacant shop units in the St
Nicholas Court precinct, which, together with the adjacent derelict building at 4 Market
Street (Church Walk), has become run-down and blights a prominent part of the town
centre. A study was therefore undertaken to help understand the issues and explore
the possible future solutions for this part of the town. The study makes a number of
recommendations to the Council, which were supported by the Leadership of Place
Steering Group. Two key recommendations contained in this study have been carried
forward as recommendations to Cabinet in this report (to undertake a feasibility study
into retail demand and capacity; and to explore the physical design feasibility of
upgrading the external ‘public’ areas of the precinct).
1.7 The reasons for North Walsham town centre’s decline could be many and varied. It has
however reached a critical stage where the issues need to be understood, the
problems solved and the obstacles overcome. There is anecdotal evidence of latent
demand amongst multiple retailers of the sort found in other comparable market towns,
and one reason cited for their lack of a presence in North Walsham is the absence of
units of a suitable size in the primary retail frontage. In addition, sites suitable for new
development are thought to be constrained. These assumptions have, however, never
been tested and sufficient resources have yet to be directed towards achieving the
desired outcomes.
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1.8 It therefore recommended that evidence is gathered and resources are used to help
realise opportunities for the town in order to:
i)
reinvigorate North Walsham Town centre, reducing the number of vacant units and
increasing the presence of multiple retailers;
ii)
make more effective use of key town centre sites, potentially including St.
Nicholas’s Court precinct, Vicarage Street car park, New Road car park, Bank
Loke/ Black Swan Loke and other land and buildings owned by NNDC; and
iii) establish a dialogue with owners of key town centre businesses to identify synergy
between their aspirations and those of NNDC and other stakeholders.
1.9 In order to take this forward it is recommended that as a first step the Council
undertakes to:
a. Commission a retail demand and capacity study to determine:
•
The actual demand for new development of retail outlets within the town
and its catchment (both at the present day and in the foreseeable future)
and what factors might influence that demand
•
The demand for new development of commercial leisure/ food & drink
outlets within the town and its catchment
•
The capacity of the town centre to accommodate such development either
through the redevelopment of sites or the re-use/ adaptation of existing
buildings,
b. Procure (through a framework contract) a property advisor for the Council to work
‘collaboratively’ with to help to unlock potential and realise opportunities (with North
Walsham identified as a specified project) by:
•
advising on the realistic options for various sites and what measures the
Council might take in helping to realise them
•
advising on the optimum use of sites within the Council’s control, to assist
with meeting the objectives for the various localities
•
advising on ways in which the Council can effectively use its assets or its
statutory powers and influence to facilitate investment and development
opportunities involving its own and third party land
•
acting on behalf of the Council in negotiations with landowners, developers,
retailers and commercial operators in relation to acquisitions, disposals and
other property transactions
•
realising public and private sector development and investment
opportunities and where appropriate assisting in the establishment of
partnerships to deliver these
c. Commission a design brief/ architectural feasibility study into the possible solutions
to enhance the ‘external’ areas of St Nicholas Court precinct.
1.10 The results of these studies / reports will be shared with Cabinet in due course, with
recommendations as to possible future courses of action.
1.11 The property advisor (in b. above) is likely to be engaged to advise on projects in North
Walsham initially but also later in other locations.
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Risks
2.1 It is anticipated that this work will lead to sound recommendations about the future use
of land and property in North Walsham (and subsequently other localities) therefore
helping to manage any risks associated with acquisition and/ or disposal of such
assets.
2.2 As well as helping to manage financial risks, the recommended course of action will
help to reduce any reputational risks associated with the apparent decline of North
Walsham town centre.
2.3 As individual actions are progressed, further risks will be identified and form part of the
project management arrangements developed for the integrated programme of projects
developed for delivery in North Walsham.
3
Sustainability
3.1 There are no sustainability issues raised by this report, although clearly the objectives
of the initiatives detailed in this report seek to make better use of existing assets and
invest in the future sustainability of North Walsham town centre.
4
Financial Implications
4.1 Cabinet, at its meeting in July 2011, supported an application for revenue funding for
implementing the Leadership of Place action plan from the ‘Ideas into Action’ fund,
which was subsequently approved by the LSP Board. This provided a fund totalling
£60,000, of which only £3,910 has so far been spent. A ceiling for the retail demand
and capacity study should be set at £10,000 and for the design brief/ architectural
feasibility study, at £3,000. The value of the framework contract for the property advisor
will depend on the extent of the interventions taken forward as a consequence of the
recommendations. This contract will therefore be awarded principally on the basis of
quality, together with an appropriate consideration of fees and rates, and will be
managed so as to be within the remaining budget. The contract will include ‘break
clauses’.
4.2 It is therefore expected to achieve the work within the budgetary provision and
measures will be put in place to manage it thus.
4.3 These commissions will follow the adopted procurement procedures, involving
competitive tendering where appropriate. As projects are developed there may be
further financial support required although this is most likely to be investment from
capital funding.
5
Equality and Diversity
5.1 There are no equality and diversity issues raised by this report, although clearly in
moving projects forward equality issues would be considered and form part of the
decision-making as appropriate.
6
Crime and Disorder
6.1 There are no anticipated impacts on Crime and Disorder arising from the
recommended actions set out in this report; however the ultimate objective of
regenerating North Walsham town centre should make a positive contribution towards
addressing crime and disorder issues in the town.
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Recommendation
7.1 It is recommended that authority be given to procure the retail demand/ capacity study,
the commercial property advisor and design brief/ architectural feasibility report
outlined in paragraph 1.9 of this report, within the budget limits identified.
8
Conclusion
8.1 It is necessary to take appropriate and timely action in order to make informed
decisions which will influence future investment in North Walsham town centre. The
evidence, support and advice identified in this report should be procured as soon as
possible. The procurement of a commercial property advisor (under a framework
contract) will also assist in the implementation of other property related projects
elsewhere in the District.
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Agenda Item No_______10______
Introduction of Fees for Pre-application Advice and “Do I need Planning
Permission?” Enquiries
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
This report seeks authority for the adoption of a schedule of
charges covering pre-application advice and “Do I need planning
permission?” enquiries
-
That Cabinet recommends to Council the adoption of these
proposals following consultation with local agents, the
development industry, the Overview and Scrutiny
Committee and the consideration of the outcome thereof by
the Corporate Director and Head of Planning and Building
Control in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, prior to
implementation with effect from 1 May 2012.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
Keith Johnson
All
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Steve Oxenham, 01263 516135
Steve.oxenham@north-norfolk.gov.uk
1.
Introduction
1.1
At its meeting on 22 February 2012 the Council adopted the annual budget for
2012/13. Amongst its provisions is the inclusion of income-generating proposals
of £10,000 and £5,000 respectively relating to the introduction of fees for preapplication advice and “Do I need Planning Permission?” enquiries which are
currently provided free at the point of delivery. This report suggests principles
and attaches a draft Schedule of Fees for consultation with the local
development industry prior to adoption by the Council at its meeting on 18 April
2012, with a view to its introduction on 1 May.
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2.
Background
2.1
Approximately 440 formal pre-application enquiries are received per year, and
some 320 “Do I need planning permission?” enquiries are also received annually.
In addition, Duty Planning Officers who operate on 5 half-days each week
receive approximately 2,000 enquiries per annum, an average of 8 per session.
Experience from a local authority in Lincolnshire which introduced charges last
year is that pre-application enquiries were reduced to between 25-30% of those
which had previously been received when the service was free to users. If these
figures are applied to North Norfolk we can be reasonably confident that the
budgetary target can be met, although the degree of customer resistance to the
proposals is not yet known.
3.
Principles of the Service
3.1
It is proposed that the scheme should be as simple as possible to administer,
and seen to be fair and easy for the public to understand. In the absence of any
decision by the Government to allow local fee-setting, it is suggested that the
national fee scheme be used as the basis for charging for pre-application
enquiries. This is a well-established and understood structure, and it has been
used as the basis for the introduction of similar charges last year by Kings Lynn
and West Norfolk Borough Council, so it will be understood by a number of local
agents.
3.2
It is also suggested that the pre-application fee be based on approximately 30%
of the national fee, rounded for ease of administration and with a minimum
charge of £50 to help meet administrative costs. It is also proposed that the
same exemptions apply to this service as are applied nationally, thus reducing
the scope for local disputes over “special cases”.
3.3
A draft schedule of fees is attached for consideration.
4.
The service offered
4.1
Clearly, if charges are to be levied for this service it is important that public
expectations of a good level of service are met. These should be set out clearly
and monitored in order to ensure that standards are maintained.
4.2
It is proposed that the following principles be applied.
4.3
The pre-application enquiry will be registered and an acknowledgement sent
confirming either that more information is required or that the application has
been registered and a date specifying when a response will be provided,
including details of the case officer, and consultations where appropriate will be
dispatched, all within 5 working days. For all major developments a meeting with
Officers will be offered within the period for decision, to which consultees will be
invited in appropriate cases.
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4.4
A full written response will be sent within 30 working days of registration unless
another timescale has been agreed between the parties. (It will be noted that the
District Council has no ability to control response times from consultees and
therefore their advice may have to follow the principal response).
4.5
The Council’s advice will cover the following items; the requirements to allow a
valid application to be registered, including the statutory fee required; a synopsis
of the planning history of the site; details of any statutory designations and
constraints affecting the site; the relevant planning policy context and
assessment of the scheme against planning policy; and an assessment
identifying any other material considerations; potential developer contributions; a
summary of consultee responses; a synopsis of the potential changes which may
be required to improve the scheme and, if possible, overcome objections; and an
indication of the likely recommendation of Officers, making it clear that this is
without prejudice as to the final decision that the Council may wish to make.
4.6
Once the regime is in place, Officers will give equal priority to pre-applications
and formally submitted applications; this may have implications for speed of
determination of the latter, depending on workload and resources available.
5.
“Do I need Planning Permission?” Enquiries
5.1
There is a formal process by which applicants may apply for a Lawful
Development Certificate for a proposed use of buildings of land or operational
development. The statutory fee for this is half that for an equivalent planning
application; thus for householder applications this will be £75. It is proposed that
a flat-rate fee of £50 be set for all such enquiries, again making it clear that this
represents the Officer’s professional opinion but does not bind the Authority to a
formal determination.
Since fees are not levied for Listed Building or
Conservation Area consent applications it is proposed that no fee is charged for
enquiries of this type.
5.2
It is proposed to maintain the Duty Officer system as currently operated so that
members of the public will continue to receive a limited service free of charge,
although the pressure on this service is likely to increase significantly with the
advent of charges and this workload will therefore need to be monitored.
Potential applicants will also be signposted to the Council’s website and to the
Planning Portal to which it is linked which enables applicants to obtain free
advice as to the need for permission via the web.
6.
Planning Performance Agreements
6.1
Officers are currently working on proposals which would give developers the
option of entering into a “Planning Performance Agreement” with the District
Council whereby, subject to the submission of a fee, a programmed timetable
would be drawn up for the consideration of a proposal at pre-application and
application stage. It is proposed that this be the subject of consultation with the
development industry at the same time as these proposals.
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7.
Financial Implications
7.1
It is intended that this initiative will lead to an increase in income of at least
£15,000 per annum.
8.
Risks
8.1
Customer resistance to these proposals is not known, but the experience of
another Local Authority which recently introduced similar charges has been used
in their preparation.
8.2
There is a risk that the charges will provide a disincentive to developers from
entering into pre-application discussions with Planning Officers; this could mean
that the programme of implementing major development residential allocations
and other economically valuable development could be adversely affected, in
conflict with key elements of the Council’s Corporate Plan.
8.3
There is also a risk that applicants may seek to develop without checking
whether planning permission is required which could lead to an increase in
potential enforcement cases.
8.4
These risks are to an extent mitigated by the fact that free pre-application will still
be available from Duty Planning Officers and via the website. A large number of
Local Planning Authorities also currently charge for this service.
9.
Sustainability
9.1
These proposals are not considered to have any impact on the Council’s
sustainability agenda.
10.
Equality and Diversity
10.1
The proposals take a similar position with regard to equality and diversity as do
the national statutory planning fee regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Cabinet recommends to Council the adoption of these proposals
following consultation with local agents and the development industry and the
consideration of the outcome thereof by the Corporate Director and Head of Planning
and Building Control in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, prior to implementation
with effect from 1 May 2012.
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NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Fees for Pre-Application and “Do I need Planning Permission?” Enquiries
These fees will be charged upon the submission of proposals for pre-application advice.
For advice on the service provided see separate note.
OUTLINE APPLICATIONS
i) site area up to 2.5ha.
ii) site area over 2.5ha.
£100 per 0.1ha. + VAT
£2,500 + £30 per additional 0.1ha
(maximum £30,000)
ERECTION OF DWELLINGS (FULL OR RESERVED MATTERS)
(including change of use to dwellings)
i) up to 50 dwellings
ii) over 50 dwellings
£100 per dwelling + VAT
£5,000 + £30 per additional
dwelling + VAT
(maximum £60,000)
ERECTION OF BUILDINGS (NON-RESIDENTIAL)
i) floor space 0 - 40 sq.m.
ii) floor space 40 – 3750 sq.m.
iii) floor space over 3750 sq.m.
£50 + VAT
£100 per 75 sq.m. + VAT
£5,000 + £30 per additional 75
sq.m. + VAT
(maximum £30,000)
ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
i) floor space 0 – 465 sq.m.
ii) floor space 465 – 4215 sq.m.
£50 + VAT
£100 for 1st 540 sq.m. and £100 for
each additional 75 sq.m. + VAT
£5,000 + £30 per additional 75
sq.m. + VAT
(maximum £60,000)
iii) floor space over 4215 sq.m.
ERECTION OF GLASSHOUSES
i) floor space 0 – 465 sq.m.
ii) floor space over 465 sq.m.
ERECTION, ALTERATION
MACHINERY
i) site area up to 5ha.
ii) site area over 5ha.
OR
£50 + VAT
£500 + VAT
REPLACEMENT
OF
PLANT
OR
£100 per 0.1ha. + VAT
£5,000 + £30 per 0.1 ha. + VAT
(maximum £60,000)
ENGINEERING OR OTHER OPERATIONS
£50 per 0.1ha. + VAT
(maximum £500)
HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONS – (EXTENSIONS, GARAGES, SHEDS,
FENCES ETC)
i) 1 dwelling
ii) 2 or more dwellings
£50 + VAT
£100 + VAT
CAR PARKS AND SERVICE ROADS FOR EXISTING USES
£50 + VAT
CHANGE OF USE OF LAND OR BUILDING TO DWELLINGS
i) up to 50
ii)
over 50
OTHER CHANGES OF USE
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£100 per new dwelling created +
VAT
£5,000 + £30 per dwelling + VAT
(maximum £60,000)
£100 + VAT
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VARIATION/REMOVAL OF A CONDITION AND RENEWAL OF A
TEMPORARY PERMISSION
REPLACEMENT PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO NEW TIME LIMIT
i) Householder
ii) Major development
iii) Other
APPLICATIONS FOR NON-MATERIAL CHANGES
i) Householder
ii) Other
OF
£50 + VAT
£150 + VAT
£50 + VAT
Not part of pre-application service
APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS
i) relating to a business on the premises
ii) advance/direction signs
iii) other advertisements
APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION
APPROVAL IS REQUIRED
£50 + VAT
WHETHER
£50 + VAT
£50 + VAT
£100 + VAT
PRIOR
REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING
CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES – Special Form
DO I NEED PERMISSION?
Do I need planning permission?
All enquiries
£50 + VAT
Not part of pre-application service
Where no one substance exceeds
twice the controlled quantity = £70 +
VAT
In excess of twice the controlled
quantity= £100 + VAT
Removal of condition/s or alteration
to site area = £50 + VAT
£50 + VAT
Do I need Listed Building Consent?
Do I need Conservation Area Consent?
CONCESSIONS
1. Extension and alterations to registered disabled person’s dwelling to
improve their access to or within the dwelling or to provide facilities for
their greater safety, health or comfort and for applications to improve
access to public buildings including shops and cinemas. Any such
application should be accompanied by evidence that the resident or
proposed resident is a registered disabled person to whom Section 29 of
the National Assistance Act 1984 applies.
2. Any application for development which would not have required planning
permission were it nor for either a direction made under Article IV of the
General Development Order or a condition imposed upon a specific
planning permission taking away or limiting the permitted development
rights.
3. Application for development within 12 months of a refusal of an earlier
application of similar character on the same site for the same applicant or
within 12 months of the registration of a withdrawn application. N.B. This
exemption can only be claimed once.
No fee
No fee
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
Enquiries by Parish/Town Councils
Half the normal fee
Alternative applications for one site
Highest of the fees applicable for
each alternative and a sum equal to
half the rest.
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Agenda Item No_____11________
North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within
12 months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The
Tenancy Strategy is presented for consideration and
adoption.
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The Strategy
encourages social landlords in North Norfolk through the use of
fixed term tenancies, Affordable Rent and Transfers to:
•
To maintain stable and sustainable communities especially in
more rural parts of the district where local community
infrastructure such as schools and shops are supported by
balanced populations including newly forming households
and young families
•
To make better use of the existing social housing stock
through enabling a reduction in under occupation
•
To ensure that specialist accommodation can be made
available to households most in need.
To agree the North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy
and recommend to Full Council for adoption.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
All
All
Contact Officer, telephone
number, and e-mail:
Karen Hill, Housing Services Manager, 01263 516183
Karen.hill@north-norfolk.gov.uk
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1.0
Introduction
1.1
The Government’s consultation document ‘Local decisions: a fairer future for
social housing’ issued in November 2010 included proposals for a package of
reforms to give local authorities and social landlords flexibility to make the best use
of their social housing stock in a way which best meets the needs of their local
area. Included in the consultation were proposals to:
•
give greater flexibility to social landlords, enabling them to offer lifetime security
where it is needed but to set shorter tenancy terms where it makes more sense
•
introduce an Affordable Rent tenancy at a higher rent than social rents up to a
maximum of 80% of local market rents
•
make it easier for existing social housing tenants to move within the social sector
by removing constraints on tenants without a housing need transferring.
1.2
The changes necessary to implement these reforms were made in the Localism
Act 2011. The Act requires local authorities to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of its enactment. The Tenancy Strategy should set out the broad
objectives to be taken into consideration by individual social landlords in the area
covered by the local authority when developing their policies on the granting and
re-issuing of tenancies (Tenancy Policy). A Tenancy Policy should set out the
circumstances in which lifetime tenancies and the new fixed term tenancies will be
granted and in the latter case their duration and the circumstances in which
tenancies will be re-issued at the end of the fixed term.
2.0
North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy
2.1
North Norfolk District Council does not own any social housing since its housing
stock was transferred to Victory Housing Trust (formerly North Norfolk Housing
Trust) in February 2006. There are a number of social housing providers in
addition to Victory Housing Trust who manage social housing in the North Norfolk
District who will also be required to have regard to this Tenancy Strategy.
2.2
North Norfolk District Council has an extremely high level of housing need for
social housing which can be evidenced from the District Wide Housing Needs
Survey undertaken in 2006 and the numbers on the North Norfolk Housing
Register which as at 1 January 2012 were 3984.
2.3 The Council would like social landlords with properties in the North Norfolk district
to use fixed term tenancies, Affordable Rent and transfers as outlined in its
Tenancy Strategy to achieve the following objectives:
•
To maintain stable and sustainable communities especially in more rural parts of
the district where local community infrastructure such as schools and shops are
supported by balanced populations including newly forming households and young
families
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•
To make better use of the existing social housing stock through enabling a
reduction in under occupation
•
To ensure that specialist accommodation can be made available to households
most in need.
3.0
Risks
3.1
The Council will not be complying with its statutory duty if it fails to agree a
Tenancy Strategy within 12 months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011.
Social landlords are required to have regard to the Tenancy Strategy of the local
housing authority when developing their Tenancy Policy. There is a risk that social
landlords with properties in the North Norfolk District Council area could develop
their Tenancy Policies without having regard to the Council’s Tenancy Strategy
particularly if a strategy has not yet been agreed. The Council will not therefore be
able to influence how the social housing stock is used to meet housing need and
any wider objectives.
4.0
Financial implications
4.1
There are no direct financial implications to the Council from the Tenancy
Strategy. There are likely however to be positive indirect financial implications
resulting from better use of the social housing stock and the generation of income
from the use of Affordable Rent to deliver more new affordable housing.
5.0
Sustainability
5.1
One of the main aims of the Tenancy Strategy is to maintain stable and
sustainable communities. The Tenancy Strategy seeks to achieve a balance
between making best use of the existing social housing stock and enabling tenants
to remain in their homes for at least 5-6 years (assuming that 12 month starter
tenancies are also used) before a review of their circumstances is undertaken. The
Council would only want social landlords to ask social housing tenants to leave
their home at the end of a fixed term tenancy if the tenant was able to purchase a
property in the local housing market. The Tenancy Strategy also supports the
facilitation of tenants moving to alternative properties within the social housing
sector when the type or size of property being occupied is no longer required and
can be better utilized by a household in need. The use of transfers enables
tenants to move to accommodation more suited to the needs of their household or
to a location which is more sustainable due to family support or employment. The
use of Affordable Rent generates income to sustain a development programme for
new affordable housing which allows the needs of more households to be met.
6.0
Equality and diversity
6.1
The Council in developing its Tenancy Strategy has undertaken an Equality Impact
Assessment and does not consider that there are any adverse impacts for those
who might have a protected characteristic. The Council is advocating that fixed
term tenancies are used by social landlords universally across all the social
housing stock in the district with the exception of sheltered accommodation and
Housing with Care where it advocates that lifetime tenancies should be offered.
The housing circumstances of tenants in sheltered housing and Housing with Care
are less likely to change and there is limited opportunity to use this type of housing
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to meet the needs of a wider range of household types in housing need and there
is therefore little merit in reviewing such tenancies at fixed intervals. The Council is
not advocating the use of variable fixed terms for different household types.
6.2
The Council is promoting the use of Affordable Rent universally across all property
types and locations to maximize the generation of income to support the delivery
of new affordable housing. The Council will seek to influence how this income is
spent and will where possible ensure that new affordable housing is delivered to
meet a range of identified needs.
6.3
The Council is promoting the use of the North Norfolk Your Choice Your Home
scheme for all transfers to ensure transparency and fairness and to enable
monitoring of equality and diversity.
7.0
Conclusion
7.1
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12 months of the
enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The Strategy encourages social landlords in
North Norfolk through the use of fixed term tenancies, Affordable Rent and
Transfers to:
•
To maintain stable and sustainable communities especially in more rural parts of
the district where local community infrastructure such as schools and shops are
supported by balanced populations including newly forming households and young
families
•
To make better use of the existing social housing stock through enabling a
reduction in under occupation
•
To ensure that specialist accommodation can be made available to households
most in need.
8.0
Recommendation
•
To agree the North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy and
recommend to Full Council for adoption
Appendices:
North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy
Equality Impact Assessment
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Appendix E
North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy
The Localism Act 2011 requires local authorities to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of its enactment. The Tenancy Strategy should set out the broad objectives to be
taken into consideration by individual social landlords in the area covered by the local
authority when developing their policies on the granting and re-issuing of tenancies (Tenancy
Policy). A Tenancy Policy should set out the circumstances in which lifetime tenancies and
the new fixed term tenancies will be granted and in the latter case their duration and the
circumstances in which tenancies will be re-issued at the end of the fixed term.
Background
The Government’s consultation document ‘Local decisions: a fairer future for social housing’
issued in November 2010 included proposals for a package of reforms to give local authorities
and social landlords flexibility to make the best use of their social housing stock in a way
which best meets the needs of their local area. Included in the consultation were proposals to:
•
•
•
give greater flexibility to social landlords, enabling them to offer lifetime security where it is
needed but to set shorter tenancy terms where it makes more sense
Introduce an Affordable Rent tenancy at a higher rent than social rents up to a maximum
of 80% of local market rents
Make it easier for existing social housing tenants to move within the social sector by
removing constraints on tenants without a housing need transferring
Introduction
North Norfolk District Council does not own any social housing since its housing stock was
transferred to Victory Housing Trust (formerly North Norfolk Housing Trust) in February 2006.
There are a number of social housing providers in addition to Victory Housing Trust who also
manage social housing in the North Norfolk District who will be required to have regard to this
Tenancy Strategy.
North Norfolk District Council has an extremely high level of need for social housing which
can be evidenced from the District Wide Housing Needs Survey undertaken in 2006 and the
numbers on the North Norfolk Housing Register which as at 1 January 2012 were 3984. The
high level of housing need is due to high house price to income ratios with ratios varying
across the district from 5.71 in Scottow ward to 18.40 in High Heath ward (based on lower
quartile prices).
House prices in parts of North Norfolk are inflated due to strong demand for properties for
holiday and second homes and from in-migrants, mainly retirees, with higher spending
capacity than local people. Demand is also high for privately rented properties which are also
often unaffordable to local people particularly those on low incomes.
The Council would like to achieve the following objectives through its Tenancy Strategy:
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•
To maintain stable and sustainable communities especially in more rural parts of the
district where local community infrastructure such as schools and shops are supported
by balanced populations including newly forming households and young families
•
To make better use of the existing social housing stock through enabling a reduction in
under occupation
•
To ensure that specialist accommodation can be made available to households most in
need.
Fixed term tenancies
The Council would like social housing providers to utilise the flexibility to give fixed term
tenancies for general needs housing stock for all household types. This will enable social
housing providers to review a tenant’s need for social housing at intervals of not less than five
years (other than in those limited circumstances where it is considered appropriate to give a
two year tenancy). The Council does not envisage that social housing tenants will be asked to
leave on review unless their circumstances have significantly improved such that they are
able to purchase a property on the open market and therefore expects that the majority of
tenants will have their tenancies re-issued.
The Council would however like to see tenants being offered suitable alternative
accommodation in the social housing sector where their circumstances have changed and
they no longer require the size and type of accommodation they occupy providing that the
size or type of accommodation that they need is available locally and that by moving they
would not prevent an applicant in greater need from being housed particularly if the type of
housing they would be moving from is in lower demand. It will be particularly important to the
Council that these flexibilities are used to ensure that larger properties (four or more
bedrooms) and specialist properties in particular wheelchair accessible properties are made
available for re-letting when they are no longer required by the tenant.
The Council would like tenants of sheltered housing and Housing with Care to continue to be
given lifetime tenancies although it recognises that there may be some circumstances where
it would be beneficial to have the flexibility that a fixed term tenancy offers particularly where
low demand might result in a decision to re-designate such accommodation to general needs
accommodation.
The Council would like to provide guidance to social housing providers on levels of demand
for social housing to help them determine the most appropriate course of action to take on
reviewing a fixed term tenancy. The Council will also be able to provide advice on whether a
tenant has the means to purchase a property on the open market.
Affordable Rent
The Council supports the use of Affordable Rent tenancies in newly built social housing where
this reduces the need for public subsidy. The Council also supports the conversion of Social
Rent tenancies to Affordable Rent tenancies where possible to generate funds to support the
provision of new social housing. This recognises the reduction in funding available to
subsidise social housing from both Government through the Homes and Communities Agency
and from the Council. The Council has also agreed to the use of Affordable Rent on market
developments to improve the viability of developing social housing in accordance with the
Council’s targets.
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Transfers
The Council administers the North Norfolk Your Choice Your Home Choice Based Lettings
scheme and Housing Register on behalf of the social housing providers operating in the North
Norfolk area. Tenants both in housing need and not in housing need wishing to transfer are
able to join the housing register. At present 20% of vacancies can be advertised for tenants
only but in practice 28% of all vacancies are let to existing tenants of social housing. To
ensure fairness and transparency of all lettings the Council would prefer that all transfers
continue to be made through the Your Choice Your Home scheme rather than providers
deciding to arrange transfers outside of the scheme. In addition this will be simpler for tenants
and applicants to understand and will ensure that tenants can apply for vacancies in the stock
of another provider as well as to a property owned by their current landlord.
Consultation
The Council has consulted with social housing providers and relevant stakeholders including
applicants on the principles underpinning this Tenancy Strategy.
Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment
An Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment has been undertaken in respect of this strategy.
Monitoring
The Council will monitor the outcomes of the Tenancy Strategy through the North Norfolk
Your Choice Your Home Partnership Board and will monitor:
•
•
•
•
The tenancy policies of social housing providers operating in North Norfolk to ensure that
the Council has been consulted and that they have had due regard to the Council’s
Tenancy Strategy
The use of fixed term tenancies
The use of Affordable Rent
The use of transfer only adverts in the North Norfolk Your Choice Your Home scheme.
Review
The Tenancy Strategy will be reviewed on an annual basis or earlier if required.
January 2012
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Equality Impact Assessments Appendix F
Equality
Impact Assessment
Record Form
A practical step-by-step approach
to conducting
Equality Impact Assessments
North Norfolk District Council Page 1 58
Appendix F
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Appendix F
Equality Impact Assessments Directorate
Title of the
assessed
policy
being
Service
Person
Date
responsible for assessment
the assessment completed
Housing Services
Housing
Manager
Services
21/02/12
North Norfolk District Council Tenancy Strategy
The status of the policy
New Strategy
1. What are the aims,
objectives and purposes
of the policy?
Statutory Requirement of Localism Act 2011
Sets out broad objectives to be taken into consideration by individual social landlords in the North
Norfolk area when developing their Tenancy Policies on the granting and re-issuing of tenancies
2. Does the policy support
other objectives of the
council?
Housing and infrastructure
3. Who is intended to
benefit from the policy,
and in what way?
Households in housing need seeking affordable housing in North Norfolk
4. What outcomes are
anticipated from the
policy being in place?
Better use of existing social housing stock
Maintaining sustainable communities
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5. Identify and select your
assessment team.
Name
Role
Responsibilities
Karen Hill
Nicola Turner
6. What data have you
gathered for this
assessment?
How have you analysed
this data?
7. Who are the main
stakeholders of this
policy?
Source and
Age of Data
District Wide Housing
Needs Survey 2006
Strategic
Housing
Market
Assessment
2006
Housing
market
analysis – Hometrack
2011/12
North Norfolk Housing
Register January 2012
North
Norfolk
Your
Choice
Your
Home
lettings data 2011/12
Community
Owner
Housing Services
Housing Services
Data Gaps
Levels of housing need
Pressures within North
Norfolk Housing Market
House price to incomes
ratios
Numbers
on
the
Housing Register
Proportion of transfers
Staff/Members
North Norfolk residents
8. Are there any concerns
that the policy could have
a negative impact with
regard to race and
ethnicity?
Findings
none
Partners
Social landlords
What evidence (actual data or assumptions) do you have to support this?
Advocates universal policy
No
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9. Are there any concerns
that the policy could have
a negative impact with
regard to gender?
10.Are there any concerns
that the policy could have
a negative impact with
regard to disability?
11.Are there any concerns
that the policy could have
a negative impact with
regard to age?
12.Are there any concerns
that the policy could have
a negative impact with
regard to religion/belief?
13.Are there any concerns
that the policy could have
a negative impact with
regard to sexual
orientation?
14.Could the negative impact
you have identified in
questions 8 - 13 lead to
the potential for adverse
impact if the policy is
implemented?
What evidence (actual data or assumptions) do you have to support this?
No
Advocates universal policy
What evidence (actual data or assumptions) do you have to support this?
No
Advocates universal policy
What evidence (actual data or assumptions) do you have to support this?
No
Advocates granting lifetime tenancies for sheltered housing and Housing with
Care which are restricted to over 60s
What evidence (actual data or assumptions) do you have to support this?
No
Advocates universal policy
What evidence (actual data or assumptions) do you have to support this?
Yes/No
Advocates universal policy
n/a
Can this adverse impact
be justified on the
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grounds of promoting
equality of opportunity for
one group?
Or any other reason?
Can the impact be
mitigated by existing
means?
If yes, what actions will
you undertake to mitigate
these impacts and revise
the policy?
15.Describe the
arrangements for
reporting and publishing
this assessment.
Has this assessment been
undertaken by a minimum of
two staff?
Appendix to Cabinet Report
Published in accordance with Corporate procedures
Has this assessment been scrutinised by your
Directorate Steering Group?
Yes
If the policy is new, or requires a decision by Councillors to revise, has this Equality Impact Assessment
been included with the report?
Have any actions identified in this assessment been included in your service equality and diversity action
plan?
Completed by:
Signed off by:
Karen Hill
Housing Services Manager
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Steve Blatch
Corporate Director
Corporate
Director
Yes
n/a
Equality Impact Assessments Appendix F
Produced by
David Lloyd associates
In partnership with
North Norfolk District Council
May 2008
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Agenda Item No_____12_______
Council Tax and National Non Domestic Rates - Delegation for
Magistrates Court Proceedings
Summary:
A report requesting that officers within the
Revenues Service be authorised to appear in
the Magistrates Court on behalf of North
Norfolk District Council, to defend or
prosecute for the non payment of Council Tax
and National Non Domestic Rates.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the officers named
in the report be authorised to appear in the
Magistrates Court, to prosecute or defend
for the non payment of Council Tax and
National Non Domestic Rates on behalf of
North Norfolk District Council.
Cabinet Member(s)
Wards affected:
Contact Officer,
telephone number
email:
Cllr Wyndham Northam
All
Louise Wolsey
01263 516081
louise.wolsey@north-norfolk.gov.uk
1.
Introduction
1.1
Staff from Revenues Service represent the Council at the Magistrates
Court in respect of local taxation matters. The list of approved officers
needs to be updated as a result of staff changes and additional
responsibilities currently being undertaken by the existing court officer.
This will ensure that our recovery actions are maintained.
2.
Background
2.1
Under Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1972 any officer of a
local authority may be authorised to appear in any proceedings before
the Magistrates Court in order to defend or prosecute on its behalf.
Officers who were previously authorised have subsequently either left
the Council or taken on other areas of responsibility.
2.2
Currently cases for non payment of Council Tax and Non Domestic
Rates are submitted to the Magistrates Court monthly.
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3.
Authorisation of Officers
3.1
The Court requires officers appearing on behalf of the Council to show
a copy of their authorisation prior to the commencement of any
hearing.
3.2
It is considered appropriate that any officer representing the Council in
such matters should be suitably qualified or experienced.
3.3
It is being recommended that the following Officers are given the
authorisation to appear on behalf of the Council with immediate effect:
Louise Wolsey – Revenues & Benefits Manager
Sean Knight
- Revenues Manager
and that Carl Copping - Revenues Team Leader (Court officer)
authorisation is re affirmed.
4.
Conclusion
It is necessary to update the list of authorised officers under Section
223 of the Local Government Act 1972 to ensure that recovery actions
are maintained for the collection of Council Tax and National Non
Domestic Rates.
5.
Implications and Risks
Failure to authorise additional officers may result in the delay / non
collection of council tax and non domestic rates.
6.
Financial Implications and Risks
Maintain the recovery of council tax and non domestic rates
7
Sustainability
No impact
8
Equality and Diversity
No Impact
9
Section 17 Crime and Disorder considerations
No Impact
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Agenda Item No______13_______
Car Parking Charges
Summary:
The car parking charges for 2012/13 were agreed at Full Council
in December 2012. A new car parking order, consolidating the
existing orders as well as introducing new charges has been
advertised. The closing date for objections was 27th February. 74
objections and two petitions were received.
Conclusions:
Members may consider that the objections do not constitute
substantive reasons for not bringing the order into force.
However, given the particular concerns about the loss of free car
parks in North Walsham, Fakenham and Wells Members may
wish to waive enforcement of this aspect of the order for three
months pending any agreement with the respective town
councils regarding future management of these car parks. If
alternative arrangements are agreed whereby the car parks
continue to be free, a variation order would be prepared to reflect
this.
Recommendations:
1. That the Council considers it is appropriate to make the draft
order without modification and introduce the car parking
order on 1st April, because the order as a whole reflects car
parking demand and directs vehicles to the most appropriate
car park.
2. That the Council waive enforcement of the requirement to
display season tickets on the currently free car parks for
three months at North Walsham, Fakenham and Wells,
pending further discussions regarding future management
arrangements.
Cabinet member(s):
Contact Officer, telephone number,
and e-mail:
Ward(s) affected: All
Jill Fisher
1 Background
1.1
Full Council agreed the car parking charges for 2012/13 at the Council meeting on 14
December 2011. Subsequently, the legal process of preparing and advertising the order took
place. This order is a consolidation of the existing order of 1992, which has been subject to a
number of variations since that time.
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1.2
The statutory process for making a Car Parking Order requires a local authority to allow
at least 21 days for any person to make a written objection to the draft proposals and to place
the draft proposed order and existing parking places orders on deposit for public inspection
during the objection period. At the end of the objection period, a Council’s duty is to ‘consider all
objections duly made and not withdrawn’ and before making the final order a local authority may
modify the order in consequence of the objections. This report provides Members with a
summary of the objections.
2 Objections
2.1
The period for objections ran from 27 January to 23 February 2012. In total 74
letters/emails were received and two petitions, one submitted by North Walsham Chamber of
Trade (1,327 signatures) and one by North Walsham Community Association (327 signatures).
Of the 74 individual objections;
o 1 objected specifically to the evening charge
o 62 objected to the removal of free parking (22 Fakenham, 39 North Walsham, 1 Wellls)
o 11 were general objections
In addition;
o 1 petition made objection to all charges (1,327 signatures)
o 1 petition specifically objected to the evening charge (327 signatures)
There were no specific objections received regarding the tariff split between ‘resort’ towns and
‘other’ towns. There was no objection from the Highway Authority or the Police. A file and
schedule containing copies of the objections is enclosed and has been placed on deposit in the
members’ room.
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3.1
4.
4.1
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Equality and Diversity and Sustainability
There are no direct equality and diversity issues or sustainability issues arising from the
car parking order although parking in towns has wider implications in relation to
accessibility.
Risks
There is a financial risk to the Council if the new charging regime is not introduced on 1st
April 2012 as a result of possible loss of income that would result from not introducing the
new charging regime. Members should however note that it is possible to delay the making
of an order for up to two years from the start of the objection period.
Crime and Disorder
5.1.
Anti-social behaviour is likely to be reduced with the introduction of evening charging
and enforcement.
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Conclusions
6.1
The objections received do not raise substantive reasons for not introducing the car
parking order. However, Members will note that there has been particular concern regarding the
introduction of “season-ticket only” restrictions. As such, Members may wish to bring the order
into force, but to waive enforcement of the requirement for season tickets on the currently free
car parks for three months, pending any agreement whereby management or financial support
of the car parks can transferred to the Town Councils of North Walsham, Fakenham and Wellsnext-the-Sea. If during this time it is decided that these car parks should remain free, a variation
order to amend the order now proposed could be introduced within a short time.
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