To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 2 September 2014 (CA.22 - CA.30), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 2 September 2014 (CA.22 – CA.30), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report presents a report which analyses the work undertaken by the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee up to 31 March 2014.  An analysis of the work undertaken is attached at Appendix A to the report.

In accepting the recommendation, the report of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee will be endorsed.

The subject of the decision:

This report analysed the work undertaken by the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee up to 31 March 2014.  An analysis of the work undertaken was attached to the report.  The Portfolio Holder for Support Services made reference to the External Audit that had been carried out and that the District Council had received one of the best audits in the County.  Cabinet wished to thank the Director of Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive and all his team for all their efforts.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee’s Terms of Reference to report annually to Cabinet.

THE DECISION:

That the report of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee be endorsed.

This report provides an update on the future insurance cover for the Council; advises on the increased insurance costs and recognises that the increased costs will be met from existing budget.

In accepting the recommendation, the insurance costs as set out in Annex A at £216,180 will be accepted.

The subject of the decision:

The Council’s insurance policy expired on 1 November 2014.  This report provided an update on the future insurance cover for the Council; provided advice on the increased insurance costs and recognised that the increased costs would be met from the existing budget.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To enable insurance cover to be provided and to ensure the most cost effective cover for the Council.

THE DECISION:

That the insurance costs as set out in Annex A of the report of £216,180 be accepted.

This report requests the approval of the Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) of the Local Development Framework (LDF) for public consultation purposes.

In accepting the recommendation the draft SPD will be approved for public consultation.

The subject of the decision:

This report requested the approval of the Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) of the Local Development Framework (LDF) for public consultation purposes.  A copy of the draft version of this document was attached as an appendix to the report.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To enable consultation to take place on the draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

THE DECISION:

That the draft Supplementary Planning Document be approved for public consultation.

This report seeks consideration of an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Ingleby Arncliffe parish.

In accepting the recommendations, the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Ingleby Arncliffe parish will be approved and the necessary information will be publicised (in agreement with the North York Moors National Park Authority); Government grant funding will be passed to Ingleby Arncliffe Parish Council to cover their submitted costs of plan preparation up to £3,000; and   Government grants received by the Council will be shared net of expenses incurred on an agreed basis with the North York Moors National Park Authority based on the actual work involved.

The subject of the decision:

The Localism Act 2011 provided a new statutory regime for Neighbourhood Planning.  Regulations came into force on 6 April 2012 making legal provisions in relation to that regime and a first step in the process was the designation of a Neighbourhood Area.  This report sought consideration of the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Ingleby Arncliffe.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 for Neighbourhood Planning.

THE DECISION:

That:

(1)     the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Ingleby Arncliffe parish be agreed and the necessary information publicised (in agreement with the North York Moors National Park Authority);

(2)     Government grant funding be passed on to Ingleby Arncliffe Parish Council to cover their submitted costs of plan preparation up to £3,000; and

(3)     Government grants received by the Council be shared net of expenses incurred on an agreed basis with the North York Moors National Park Authority based on the actual work involved.

This report seeks endorsement of the refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Carthorpe.

In accepting the recommendation, the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan in Annex B of the report will be endorsed.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Carthorpe.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s legal responsibility to ensure funding is used in a way consistent with the individual S106 Agreements.

THE DECISION:

That the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans in Annex B of the report be endorsed.

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 9 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 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 items of business at minute no CA.38 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 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 provides an update on the current position regarding the negotiations for the purchase of the Northallerton Prison.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the current position regarding negotiations for the purchase of the Northallerton Prison site.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of discussions with the Ministry of Justice and to continue with the negotiations regarding the proposed purchase of the site.

THE DECISION:

That the continued negotiations for the purchase of the prison site based on the gross value set out in paragraph 2.7 of the report be supported.