This report presents the Park Homes Fees Policy and recommended levels of fees for approval.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the Park Homes Fees Policy and the associated initial licence fees.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the Park Homes Fees Policy and recommended levels of fees for approval.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (CSCDA).

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the Park Homes Fees Policy and the associated initial licence fees.

This report provides an update on the responses received during public consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule and to seek approval to submit the Schedule for public examination.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will note and consider the responses to consultation on the CIL Draft Charging Schedule and approve the submission of the Schedule and supporting documents for independent public examination.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the responses received during public consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule and sought approval to submit the Schedule for public examination.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of consultation responses and the requirements under the CIL Regulations (2010) as amended to ensure that the proper legal procedures have been adhered to in developing the Charging Schedule.

THE DECISION:

That the Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)     the responses to consultation on the CIL Draft Charging Schedule be agreed;

(2)     the proposed Statement of Modifications be agreed and published for comments; and

(3)     the modified Charging Schedule as set out in this report be submitted for examination.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 18 March 2014 (CA.90 - CA.103), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 18 March 2014 (CA.90 – CA.103), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report presents the final report from the Scrutiny Committee 2 the Ageing Population for consideration.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the final report from the Scrutiny Committee 2 on the Ageing Population for consideration.  Cabinet commended the Scrutiny Committee and Officers for the work undertaken carrying out this review.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the findings of Scrutiny Committee 2.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     it be acknowledged that Leisure Services and other activities for the ageing population provided by the District Council and other partners are very good but that when opportunities for improvement are presented they be explored;

(2)     the provision of more specialist leisure activities for older people be explored by the Disability Sports Officer;

(3)     provision of housing options for the ageing population, including provision of single storey dwellings, be considered by the District Council through the relevant policies as appropriate;

(4)     Voluntary Organisations be commended for the work they do in providing services and support for older people and that continued support be given to Hambleton Strollers and the Hambleton Over 50’s Forum;

(5)     it be acknowledged that current partnership working is very effective but that emphasis on the need for greater collaborative working between different agencies be encouraged and that concern be expressed about the reduction in public transport, particularly in isolated areas;

(6)     it be acknowledged that the provision of services for older people by the District Council, together with Partners and voluntary organisations, is considered by others to be best practice but will continue to be reviewed and improved if required; and

(7)     the District Council’s Older Persons’ Strategy be reviewed and updated; sufficient funding be provided for this if necessary and that the issue of combating vulnerability, isolation and loneliness remain a priority within the Strategy with particular emphasis on the need to support activities across the district.

The report seeks authority for additional consultancy input to augment the Central Northallerton Masterplan to take account of the implications of the listing of a number of buildings within the site.

In accepting the recommendations, a detailed study of the listed buildings on the prison site will be undertaken and a Heritage Partnership Agreement for the listed buildings on the former prison site will be developed.

The subject of the decision:

The report sought authority for additional consultancy input to augment the Central Northallerton Masterplan to take account of the implications of the listing of a number of buildings within the site.  The Ward Member wished to record thanks for the work undertaken in developing the Masterplan.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of discussions with the Ministry of Justice and the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act, 2013 and the implications of the listing of a number of buildings on the site.

THE DECISION:

That:

(1)     a detailed study of the listed buildings on the prison site be undertaken; and

(2)     a Heritage Partnership Agreement for the listed buildings on the former prison site be developed.

This report presents for approval the Health & Safety Intervention Plan for 2014-2016 in order to meet a requirement of the National Local Authority Enforcement Code published by the Health & Safety Executive.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the Health and Safety Intervention Plan 2014-2016.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented for approval the Health & Safety Intervention Plan for 2014-2016 in order to meet a requirement of the National Local Authority Enforcement Code published by the Health & Safety Executive.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the requirements of the National Local Authority Enforcement Code published by the Health & Safety Executive.

THE DECISION:

That the Health and Safety Intervention Plan 2014-2016 be approved.

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 item 9 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

THE DECISION:

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of the item of business at minute no CA.111 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as the Cabinet was satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

This report seeks consideration of further information in relation to the development of Bedale Gateway Car Park.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of further information in relation to the development of Bedale Gateway Car Park.  The Deputy Leader provided an update on further discussions that had taken place.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that accepting the proposal would enable officers to progress with the scheme.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Bridge Street Car Park be retained and the Auction Mart Car Park be disposed of;

(2)     the project for the construction of the Bedale Gateway Car Park be approved, subject to commencement of the Bedale By-Pass Scheme, on the land hatched and cross?hatched on the plan attached as Annex ‘B’ to the report;

(3)     a capital contribution of £400,000 be approved for a car park containing 100 spaces and 5 coach bays; and

(4)     it be agreed in principle to the compulsory purchase of the land hatched and cross-hatched on the plan attached as Annex ‘B’ to the report.