1.

MINUTES - To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 16 July 2013 (CA.13 - CA.23), previously circulated.

2.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Resources Management

3.

2013/14 QUARTER 1 REVENUE MONITORING REPORT

This report provides an update on the revenue budget position of the Council (revenue and reserve funds) at the end of June 2013.

In accepting the recommendations, Council will be asked to approve the budget adjustments at Paragraph 3.2 of the report which total a budget reduction of ?37,850 to ?7,676,930 in 2013/14; approve the further budget reduction of ?244,110, detailed at paragraph 3.4 of the report, to ?7,432,820 and use the ?6,276 Individual electoral registration grants as detailed in paragraph 6.4 of the report from the One-Off Fund.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

4.

2013/14 Q1 CAPITAL MONITORING AND TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT

This report provides the quarter 1 update at 30 June 2013 on the progress of the capital programme 2013/14 and the treasury management position. A full schedule of the capital programme 2013/14 schemes is attached at Annex A of the report, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

In accepting the recommendations, Council will be recommended to approve the net increase of ?16,775 in the capital programme to ?2,711,639 and the detailed capital programme attached at Annex A; approve the increase of capital expenditure of ?26,965, funded from capital reserves; approve the change in the Leeming Bar Management Suite scheme to Leeming Bar Food Enterprise Centre Improvement Works; approve the decrease of capital expenditure of ?89,907 and return to funding to the capital reserve; approve the use of the additional disabled facility grant ?58,717 for the housing disabled facility grant works; note the Capital Funding position and available reserve to support further capital schemes at ?1,082,431; note the treasury management position and prudential indicators at Annex E; approve the change in Individual Limit for Government backed institutions to 50% of total investments or ?12m per counterparty which ever is the higher; approve the change in Group limits for Government backed institutions to a group limit of 80% of fund value; and approve the inclusion of Enhanced Money Market Funds as an alternative investment for the Council's surplus funds - noting that the value of the investment could fall or rise with market fluctuations but that this risk is mitigated to some extent if treated as a long term investment.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

5.

COUNCIL PLAN PERFORMANCE 2012/13

This report provides an overview of the Council's performance for 2012/13 against the Council Plan 2011 to 2015 using a selected set of corporate key performance indicators.

In accepting the recommendation, the report for performance against the Council Plan for 2011 to 2015 will be accepted.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

6.

COUNCIL PERFORMANCE 2013-14 (QUARTER 1)

The Council Plan sets out the direction for the Council for the next two years and has been updated to reflect changes to community needs. It shows the Council's goals and gives measurable outcomes to assess us against. The Council's approach to performance management is designed to ensure that priorities are effectively implemented, monitored and managed to achieve real improvements in the quality of life in the local community.

In accepting the recommendation, progress made against the Council Plan as detailed in Annex 'A' of the report will be endorsed.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

7.

BUSINESS RATE POOLING

This report seeks consideration of a proposal regarding pooling arrangements for business rates within North Yorkshire.

In accepting the recommendation, Council will be asked to give Delegated Authority to the Director of Resources in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Support Services and Economic Development to enter into a pooling arrangement for business rates within North Yorkshire, if it is considered financially beneficial.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

8.

SALARY SACRIFICE CAR LEASING SCHEME

This report seeks approval for the introduction of a salary sacrifice car leasing scheme for all Council employees. This report follows approval by Cabinet in May 2013 for an investigation into the viability of such a scheme.

In accepting the recommendation, the implementation of a salary sacrifice car leasing scheme for all employees will be approved.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

Policy and Strategy

9.

DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING ENFORCEMENT PLAN

This report seeks approval of a revised policy on planning enforcement for public consultation and to form the basis of public guidance.

In accepting the recommendations, the Draft Plan will be published for consultation with service users, partner organisations including Town and Parish Councils and the general public and the results of consultation will be reported to a future meeting of Cabinet.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

Policy Implementation

10.

HOWARDIAN HILLS AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY: DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

This report is to consider the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Design Guidance for New Agricultural Buildings and Infrastructure (Copy at Annex A). This was approved by the Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) on 4 April 2013 for use by the AONB Officer in responding to relevant planning application consultations from Hambleton and Ryedale District Councils.

In accepting the recommendation, Council will be recommended to adopt the Design Guidance as Planning guidance to be used as a material consideration in Development Management within the Hambleton part of the AONB.

Relevant Ward(s): White Horse and Stillington Wards

11.

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, SPORT AND RECREATION ACTION PLANS

This report seeks endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Ingleby Arncliffe and Sessay and a refreshed plan for Bedale.

In accepting the recommendation, the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans attached at Annex B will be endorsed.

Relevant Ward(s): Swainby, Northallerton, Bedale and Topcliffe Wards

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EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS - To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting during consideration of items 13 to 17 on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 3 and 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

13.

BEDALE GATEWAY CAR PARK

This report seeks approval for project work in connection with the possible creation of a Gateway Car Park in Bedale and potential redevelopment of the existing Auction Mart and Bridge Street Car Parks in Bedale.

Relevant Ward(s): Bedale Ward

14.

THIRSK TOURIST INFORMATION

This report provides information of the intention to renew the lease on 93A Market Place, the location of Thirsk Tourist Information.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

15.

SUPPORTING HOUSING DELIVERY

This report seeks consideration of a request regarding financial assistance.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

16.

STAFF LIAISON

At the last meeting in June Cabinet supported a number of measures relating to the pay award for 2013/14, the grading structure, training and car leasing which were intended to confirm the Council's commitment to positive staff relations. These were implemented using the Chief Executive's delegated powers. This report asks Cabinet to support other related matters connected with staff liaison and make recommendations to Council accordingly.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

17.

DISPOSAL OF SURPLUSLANDAND BUILDINGS

This report asks Cabinet to agree the disposal of surplus non-operational land owned by the Council. Consideration was deferred at the last meeting to allow individual Members to comment. Where comments have been received these are included in the report.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards