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MINUTES - To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 19 March 2013 (CA.73 - CA.81), previously circulated.

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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Overview and Scrutiny

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SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 1 - POLICY REVIEW - BUSINESS FRIENDLY COUNCIL

This report presents the final report from the Scrutiny Committee 1 on the Business Friendly Council policy review for consideration.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

Resources Management

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CAPITAL 2012/13 MONITORING REPORT - LATEST POSITION

This report provides an update on the progress of the Capital Programme 2012/13.  A full schedule of schemes is shown in Annex A, together with the relevant update on the progress of each scheme.

In accepting the recommendation, the position to date against the Capital Programme for 2012/13 will be noted.  The Capital Outturn 2012/13 will be presented to Members at July Cabinet.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

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INGS LANE TRAVELLERS' SITE - ACTION PLAN

This report sets out a plan to deal with the existing unauthorised developments at Ings Lane and to stop new breaches involving residential uses in order to prevent circumstances with the site becoming worse.  A plan of the site is included as Annex 1 of the report.

In accepting the recommendations, the proposed strategy at Annex 2 of the report for dealing with current and apprehended breaches of planning control at Ings Lane will be approved; the Council will apply to the Court for an injunction to prevent unauthorised residential uses on the areas identified in the strategy and ?25,000 will be allocated for implementing actions 1 to 3 in the strategy from the ???one-off??? fund.

Relevant Ward(s): Broughton & Greenhow Ward

Policy and Strategy

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ARTICLE 4 DIRECTIONS AT EASINGWOLD AND NORTHALLERTON

A report to Cabinet on 12 February 2013 recommended the making of two Article 4(1) Directions to remove permitted development rights in areas of Spring Street and Uppleby in Easingwold and South Parade, Hatfield Road, Thirsk Road, Boston Avenue and Grammar School Lane in Northallerton.  This report seeks consideration of the representations made and whether to confirm the Directions.

In accepting the recommendations, the two Article 4(1) Directions for the areas defined at Annex A of the report in Easingwold and Northallerton will be confirmed to remove permitted development rights on elevations fronting a highway, waterway or public open space; the Secretary of State, occupiers and owners of dwellinghouses in the area covered by the Direction will be notified in accordance with the regulations.

Relevant Ward(s): Easingwold and Northallerton Wards

Policy Implementation

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EQUALITIES POLICY

This report presents the proposed Equalities and Diversity Policy for the Council for approval.

In accepting the recommendation, Council will be recommended to approve the Equalities and Diversity Policy.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

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PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, SPORT AND RECREATION ACTION PLANS

This report  seeks endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans for Alne.

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

Relevant Ward(s): Tollerton Ward