This report seeks approval of the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report.  The original policy attached at Annex B of the report was approved in December 2016 and updated in August 2017 following the introduction of the new recycling service and the planned introduction of Garden Waste charging.  The policy now requires further updates to clarify the service the Authority now provides and to reduce confusion to the public.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report be adopted.

The subject of the decision:

This reports sought consideration of the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy.  The original policy had been approved in December 2015 and updated in September 2016 following the introduction of the new recycling service and the introduction of Garden Waste charging.  The Policy required further updating to clarify the service provided and to reduce confusion to the public.  The updated policy incorporated the three strikes policy for contaminated recycling bins.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The revised policy continued to support the aims and objectives in the Council Plan under the Caring for the Environment Priority.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report be adopted.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 10 April 2018 (CA.58 - CA.63), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 10 April 2018 (CA.58 – CA.63), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

The Home Office has written to the Chief Executives of all North Yorkshire Local Authorities seeking agreement to participate in the national Asylum Dispersal Scheme as part of a national push to widen dispersal.  This request is not to be confused with the Government’s programme for resettlement of Syrian Refugees, who are not classed as ‘asylum seekers’ and for whom completely separate arrangements have been made.  This report seeks consideration of this request.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will support and participate in the North Yorkshire Asylum Seekers Dispersal scheme, subject to the conditions as set out in Annex A of the report.

The subject of the decision:

The Home Office had written to the Chief Executives of all North Yorkshire Local Authorities seeking agreement to participate in the national Asylum Dispersal Scheme as part of a national push to widen dispersal.  This request was not to be confused with the Government’s programme for resettlement of Syrian Refugees, who were not classed as ‘asylum seekers’ and for whom completely separate arrangements had been made.  This report sought consideration of this request.

Alternative options considered:

Cabinet considered that there was insufficient information provided in the report to make a decision on participation within the Asylum Dispersal Scheme.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet requested further clarification regarding a number of issues, particularly around the infrastructure that was required to successfully accommodate asylum seekers including the support mechanisms that would be available; accessibility to services and facilities they may require; and expertise they may need such as interpreters and clarification of the costs to the Council and funding.  Assurance was also sought that any risks had been identified and assessed.

THE DECISION:

That consideration of the request to participate in the North Yorkshire Asylum Seekers Dispersal scheme be deferred for the provision of further information and the additional clarification on the issues raised by Cabinet, and that a further report be submitted to a future meeting of Cabinet.

This report seeks consideration of the recommendations of the ‘Making a Difference’ grants scheme panels as detailed within Annex A of the report.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the grants proposed in Annex A of the report.

The subject of the decision:

In February 2018 Cabinet agreed to allocate £125,000 from the One-Off Fund for the 2018/19 ‘Making a Difference Grants’ scheme.  This report sought consideration of the recommendations from each of the five decision making panels made up of Elected Members from each of the sub-areas.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the recommendations from the panels supported the Council’s priorities and adhered to the principles of the grants programme which would make a difference to the quality of life for the residents of Hambleton.

THE DECISION:

That the grants proposed in Annex A of the report be approved.

This report seeks consideration of a refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Stillington Area Parish.

In accepting the recommendation, the refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Stillington Area Parish 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 Stillington.

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 Stillington attached at Annex B of the report be approved.