This report provides the quarter 1 update at 30 June 2017 on the progress of the capital programme 2017/18 and the treasury management position.  A full schedule of the capital programme 2017/18 schemes is attached at Annex A of the report, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the net increase of £1,249,252 in the capital programme to £16,877,580 as detailed in Annex B and also in the capital programme attached at Annex A of the report; that the increase of capital expenditure is funded from earmarked reserves at £1,249,252 where £162,798 is funded from capital receipts and £176,978 is from the Economic Development Fund and £909,476 is from external grants/contributions; the funding allocation to the capital programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 and the treasury management and prudential indicators at Annex E of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided the Quarter 1 update at 30 June 2017 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2017/18 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2017/18 schemes was attached at Annex A of the report, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2003 and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Prudential Code and the CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the net increase of £1,249,252 in the Capital Programme to £16,877,580 as detailed in Annex ‘B’ and also in the Capital Programme attached at Annex ‘A’ of the report be approved;

(2)     the increase of capital expenditure is funded from earmarked reserves at £1,249,252, where £162,798 is funded from capital receipts, £176,978 is from the Economic Development Fund and £909,476 is from external grants/contributions be approved;

(4)     the funding allocation to the Capital Programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 of the report be approved;

(5)     the Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators at Annex ‘E’ of the report be approved.

This report provides an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve funds at the end of June 2017.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the budget remains at £7,210,600; the allocation from the one-off fund of £114,769 and the total amount of £75,368 as detailed within paragraph 6.3 of the report and note that the Economic Development Fund remaining balance to be allocated at paragraph 6.4 of the report is £831,432.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve funds at the end of June 2017.

Cabinet asked a number of questions on the ‘Making a Difference’ grants scheme and sought clarification regarding the policy in relation to the grant fund criteria and timescales.  In addition confirmation was sought as to if the balance brought forward from 2016/17 of £52,030 was unallocated at 31 March 2017 and if so it should be returned to the One-Off Fund.  It was agreed that these details would be circulated to Members for information.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with S25 of the Local Government Act 2003 regarding setting a balanced budget and monitoring the financial position throughout the year.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the budget remains at £7,210,600 as detailed at paragraph 3.3 of the report;

(2)     the allocation from the One-Off Fund at paragraph 6.7 of the report of £114,769 be approved; and

(3)     the total amount of £75,368 as detailed at paragraph 6.3 of the report be approved and it be noted that the Economic Development Fund remaining balance to be allocated as detailed at paragraph 6.4 of the report is £831,432.

This report seeks approval for the declaration of an Air Quality Management Area for Bridge Street in Bedale due to nitrogen dioxide concentrations above the UK air quality objective.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the area in Bridge Street Bedale is designated as an Air Quality Management Area.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the declaration of an Air Quality Management Area for Bridge Street in Bedale due to nitrogen dioxide concentrations above the UK air quality objective.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Council must fulfil its statutory duty and declare the Air Quality Monitoring Area or risk sanctions from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.  The declaration is by Order which had been approved by the Legal Department.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the area in Bridge Street, Bedale is designated as an Air Quality Management Area.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 7 July 2017 (CA.6 - CA.12), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 7 July 2017 (CA.6 – CA.12), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report seeks consideration of a new staff development programme, seeks authority for the costs to be incurred in its implementation and seeks agreement to a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the allocation of £130,000 for the Coaching and Leadership Diploma/Master’s degree and a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the creation of a new staff development programme, sought authority for the costs to be incurred in its implementation and a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the implementation of the coaching and leadership development programme would be of benefit to those staff with managerial and/or supervisory responsibilities to develop their skills.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves:-

(1)     the allocation of £130,000 for the Coaching and Leadership Diploma/Master’s degree; and

(2)     a waiver of the Council’s Procurement Procedure Rules.

This report presents a report which analyses the work undertaken by the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee up to 31 March 2017.  An analysis of the work undertaken is attached at Appendix A.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will endorse the report of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an analysis of the work undertaken by the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee up to 31 March 2017.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

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

THE DECISION:

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

This report proposes changes to the Council’s Housing Assistance Policy, which was approved by Cabinet on 13 December 2016, to widen the scope of the Disabled Facilities Grant section and to include a remit to explore external funding opportunities to improve the thermal efficiency of private sector homes.  The revised policy will be subject to consultation.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the policy changes for consultation and a further report to be submitted to Cabinet.

The subject of the decision:

This report set out proposed changes to the Council’s Housing Assistance Policy and sought approval for consultation.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s statutory duty to provide Disabled Facilities Grants to eligible households.

THE DECISION:

That the policy changes be approved for consultation and a further report be submitted to Cabinet.

This report seeks endorsement of a refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Danby Wiske.

In accepting the recommendation, the refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Danby Wiske attached at Annex B of the report will be approved.

The subject of the decision:

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

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 refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Danby Wiske attached at Annex B of the report 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 items 11 and 12 on the grounds that they involve 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 nos CA.22 and CA.23 on the grounds that they 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 information on the sale of land on Darlington Road.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the sale of land on Darlington Road.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s Constitution.

THE DECISION:

That the sale of 0.183 hectares (0.452 acres) of land on Darlington Road to be noted.

This report provides information on the sale of land on Leeming Bar Business Park, Plot 5.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the sale of land, Leeming Bar Business Park, Plot 5.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s Constitution.

THE DECISION:

That the sale of 0.89 hectares (2.21 acres) of land at Leeming Bar Business Park, Plot 5 to Bid 2 be noted.