This report provides the Quarter 1 update at 30 June 2014 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2014/15 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2014/15 schemes is attached at Annex A to the report, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that it approves the net increase of £150,354 in the Capital Programme to  £2,802,190 as detailed at Annex B and in the Capital Programme attached at Annex A; the increase of capital expenditure of £100,354, funded from capital reserves; the increase of capital expenditure of £50,000, funded from external Section 106 funding; agree the funding allocation to the Capital Programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report and agree 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 2014 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2014/15 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2014/15 schemes was attached at Annex A to 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:-

(1)     the net increase of £150,354 in the Capital Programme to  £2,802,190 as detailed at Annex B and in the Capital Programme attached at Annex A;

(2)     the increase of capital expenditure of £100,354, funded from capital reserves;

(3)     the increase of capital expenditure of £50,000, funded from external Section 106 funding;

(4)     the funding allocation to the Capital Programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1; and

(5)     the treasury management and prudential indicators at Annex E.

This report provides an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve funds at the end of June 2014.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that it approves the budget decrease at paragraph 3.2 of the report by £227,821 to £7,241,329 and approves the allocation from the One-Off Fund at paragraph 6.6 of the report of £302,129.

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 2014.

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:

(1)        the budget decrease at paragraph 3.2 by £227,821 to £7,241,329; and

(2)        the allocation from the one-off fund at paragraph 6.6 of £302,129.

This report provides an update on the revised Council Plan for 2014/15.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the revised Council Plan 2014/15, which will be used to monitor the Council’s performance from Quarter 2 onwards, be approved.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the revised Council Plan for 2014/15.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the changes to the Council structure in April 2014.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the revised Council Plan 2014/15, which will be used to monitor the Council’s performance from Quarter 2 onwards, be approved.

This report seeks consideration of the programme of work on the Local Development Framework (LDF) Partial Plan Review.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Partial Plan Review be progressed as set out in Annex A of the report to provide informal planning policy guidance with updated evidence, to be used in Development Management decision taking; a new Local Plan be produced to fully replace the LDF and a report be brought back to Cabinet and Council to agree a revised Local Development Scheme setting out the work programme, resources and timetable for a full scale plan review.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of the programme of work on the Local Development Framework (LDF) Partial Plan Review.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the review of the Local Development Framework was a priority as some policies were being viewed as out-of-step with needs of the District or inconsistent with national policy.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the Partial Plan Review be progressed as set out in Annex A of the report to provide informal planning policy guidance with updated evidence, to be used in Development Management decision taking;

(2)     a new Local Plan be produced to fully replace the Local Development Framework; and

(3)     a report be brought back to Cabinet and Council to agree a revised Local Development Scheme setting out the work programme, resources and timetable for a full scale plan review.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 15 July 2014 (CA.12 - CA.21), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 15 July 2014 (CA.12 – CA.21), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This reports provides an update in relation to the Council Performance 2014/15 (Quarter 1).

In accepting the recommendation, the progress made against the Council Plan as detailed within Annex A will be endorsed and all future performance reports will be submitted to Scrutiny Committee for consideration.

The subject of the decision:

The Council Plan set out the direction for the Council until May 2015 and had been updated to reflect changes to community needs.  It showed the Council’s goals and gave measurable outcomes.  The Council’s approach to performance management was designed to ensure that priorities were effectively implemented, monitored and managed to achieve real improvements in the quality of life in the local community.  This report provided details on progress against the Council’s priorities and information on actions to address under performance.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To review the Council’s performance against the refreshed Council Plan key priorities to ascertain whether performance was on target and being managed.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     progress made against the Council Plan as detailed in Annex ‘A’ of the report be endorsed; and

(2)     future performance reports be submitted to the Scrutiny Committee for consideration.

This report seeks authority to negotiate with the Ministry of Justice on the value and potential Council purchase of Northallerton Prison.  The report also seeks agreement of how the potential purchase should be handled and what further reports are required.

In accepting the recommendations, authority will be given to the Chief Executive to negotiate for the purchase of the Northallerton Prison Site; a valuer will be appointed to act as the Council’s agent and £25,000 will be budgeted for this from the Economic Development Fund and there will be further reports to Cabinet for decisions on the gross value and net value of the site.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought authority to negotiate with the Ministry of Justice on the value and potential Council purchase of Northallerton Prison.  The report also sought agreement of how the potential purchase should be handled and what further reports were required.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Ministry of Justice had a Government imposed deadline for disposal of the site by the end of March 2015 and had instructed its agents to make preparations to market the site.  However, it had agreed to hold off putting the site on the market in order to allow time for negotiations with the Council.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     authority be given to the Chief Executive to negotiate for the purchase of the Northallerton Prison site;

(2)     a valuer be appointed to act as the Council’s agent and £25,000 be budgeted for this from the Economic Development Fund; and

(3)     there be further reports to Cabinet for decisions on the gross value and net value of the site.

This report provides information on the introduction of a revised pay and display tariff to apply in the Applegarth Short Stay Car Park in Northallerton.

In accepting the recommendation, the 1 hour free parking at the Applegarth Short Stay Car Park will be approved and the loss of income for 2014/15 of £94,640 will be funded from the Economic Development Fund.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the introduction of a revised pay and display tariff to apply in the Applegarth Short Stay Car Park in Northallerton.  The Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Finance informed Cabinet that the proposed date for the commencement of the new tariff had been brought forward to 1 October 2014 and that the projected loss of income of £94,640 was for a 12 month period.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the introduction of the revised pay and display tariff in the Applegarth Short Stay Car Park in Northallerton would support the Council’s priorities by putting customers first and providing access to high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of the communities and supporting local economic growth.

THE DECISION:

That it be approved that the 1 hour free parking at the Applegarth Short Stay Car Park be introduced with effect from 1 October 2014 and it be noted that the loss of income for a 12 month period will be a maximum of £94,640 which will be funded from the Economic Development Fund.

This report seeks endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans for Rudby, Well, Bagby and Balk, Husthwaite and the refreshed plans for  Bedale and Stokesley.

In accepting the recommendation, the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans attached at 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 Plans for Rudby, Well, Bagby and Balk, Husthwaite and the refreshed plans for  Bedale and Stokesley.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

There was a legal responsibility upon the Council to ensure that this funding was used in a way consistent with the individual Section 106 Agreements.

THE DECISION:

That the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans attached at annex B of the report be endorsed.