This report provides an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve fundst at the end of June 2015.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the budget increase at paragraph 3.2 of the report by £585,060 to £7,503,340; the budget movements at paragraph 3.10 of the report of £262,430 which overall have nil effect on the budget which are in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations and the allocation from the one-off fund at paragraph 6.5 of the report of £44,269.

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 2015.

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 that Council approves:-

(1)     the budget increase at paragraph 3.2 of the report by £585,060 to £7,503,340;

(2)     the budget movements at paragraph 3.10 of the report of £262,430 which overall have nil effect on the budget which are in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations; and

(3)     the allocation from the one-off fund at paragraph 6.5 of the report of £44,269.

This report provides the Quarter 1 update at 30 June 2015 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2015/16 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2015/16 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 recommends to Council the net increase of £796,579 in the Capital Programme to  £41,026,866 as detailed in Annex ‘B’ of the report and also in the Capital Programme attached at Annex ‘A’ of the report; the increase of capital expenditure is funded from earmarked reserves at £1,336,579, where £952,079 is funded from capital receipts, £374,500 from the Economic Development Fund and £10,000 from the Computer Fund; the increase of capital expenditure £385,000, funded from external contributions; the funding allocation to the Capital Programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report; that temporary short term borrowing can occur if the need arises, in relation to the investment in the loan to Broadacres in order to assist in the Treasury Management of the Council’s cash flow as detailed in paragraph 5.4 of the report 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 2015 on the progress of the capital programme 2015/16 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2015/16 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 that Council approves:-

(1)     the net increase of £796,579 in the Capital Programme to  £41,026,866 as detailed in Annex ‘B’ and also in the Capital Programme attached at Annex ‘A’ of the report;

(2)     the increase of capital expenditure is funded from earmarked reserves at £1,336,579, where £952,079 is funded from capital receipts, £374,500 from the Economic Development Fund and £10,000 from the Computer Fund;

(3)     the increase of capital expenditure £385,000, funded from external contributions;

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

(5)     that temporary short term borrowing can occur if the need arises, in relation to the investment in the loan to Broadacres in order to assist in the Treasury Management of the Council’s cash flow as detailed in paragraph 5.4 of the report; and

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

This report seeks approval to a new Council Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the new Council Plan.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of a new Council Plan 2015 to 2019.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the statutorily obligation for the Council to have an active Council Plan.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the new Council Plan 2015 to 2019.

This report concerns the adoption of the Size, Type and Tenure of New Homes Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).  Annex ‘A’ of the report contains the amended version of the SPD following public consultation.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the revised SPD be adopted and that the need to review the SPD is considered following completion of the Strategic Housing Market Assessment and the publication of any new government guidance regarding Starter Homes.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval and recommended the adoption of the Size, Type and Tenure of New Homes Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).  Annex ‘A’ of the report contained the amended version of the SPD following public consultation.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Size, Type and Tenure of New Homes Supplementary Planning Document would assist in the provision of housing that would better meet the needs of the District’s population, including affordable housing which would sustain the vibrancy of communities and support economic growth by providing homes for the workforce.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the revised Size, Type and Tenure of New Homes Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) be adopted; and

(2)     the need to review the SPD be considered following completion of the Strategic Housing Market Assessment and the publication of any new Government guidance regarding Starter Homes.

This report seeks approval of the process for the establishment of a Business Improvement District and provides information of the roles and responsibilities as defined by The Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the process for establishing a Business Improvement District and the charging mechanism set out in paragraph 5.1 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the process for the establishment of a Business Improvement District and provided information of the roles and responsibilities as defined by The Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Business Improvement Districts must be established in accordance with the Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the process for establishing a Business Improvement District and the charging mechanism as set out in paragraph 5.1 of the report.

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 item 13 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 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 item of business at minute no CA.25 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 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 land at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the current position regarding land at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold. 

Paragraph 4.4 of the report was updated at the meeting regarding the date of the termination of the present lease.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the transfer of land at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold would be in the interests of the social, economic or environmental wellbeing of the area.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the land hatched on the plan attached to the report, excluding the Crabmill Lane Car Park, be transferred to the Galtres Centre Management Committee for a peppercorn, subject to the clauses referred to in paragraph 4.3, 4.4 (as amended) and 6.1 of the report;

(2)     the sum of £75,000 be transferred with the land to come from the one-off fund; and

(3)     the Council agrees to the other requests contained in paragraph 3.3.1 to 3.3.5 of the report.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 7 July 2015 (CA.7 - CA.18), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 7 July  2015 (CA.7 – CA.18), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report seeks consideration of a recommendation from Scrutiny Committee in respect of the Annual Review Report for 2015.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will consider the contents of the Annual Review Report 2014/15 prior to publication.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of a recommendation from Scrutiny Committee in respect of the Annual Review Report for 2015.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the recommendations of Scrutiny Committee.

THE DECISION:

That the Annual Review Report 2014/15 be commended.

This report provides information on the current position with the Local Growth Deal funding secured from the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP); the current position of the North Northallerton development; the potential risks to delivery and seeks approval to sign the funding agreement with the LEP.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will agrees to enter into the funding agreement with the LEP to secure the £6m Local Growth Deal monies for the NNDA Link Road and Bridge subject to a legal agreement with the Developer Consortium that acceptably mitigates the financial risk to the Council and the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, being satisfied that the developers are able to deliver the project.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the current position with the Local Growth Deal funding secured from the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP); the current position of the North Northalleton development; the potential risks to delivery and sought approval to sign the funding agreement with the LEP.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure the viability and delivery of the project.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet agrees to enter into the funding agreement with the LEP to secure the £6m Local Growth Deal monies for the NNDA Link Road and Bridge subject to:-

(1)     agreement in principle to enter a legal agreement with the Developer Consortium that acceptably mitigates the financial risk to the Council; and

(2)     the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, being satisfied that the developers are able to deliver the project.

This report identifies and recommends the amount of CIL receipts to be dedicated towards the prioritised CIL funded infrastructure schemes for North Northallerton as set out in the Regulation 123 List (Annex ‘A’).

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve that the CIL from the planning application for the North Northallerton Development be made “in kind” through the construction of the Link Road and Bridge up to the value of the shortfall in funding subject to the Council agreeing to accept “in-kind” contributions; any CIL remaining after the contribution to the Link Road and Bridge be paid as a financial contribution and put towards the primary school and sports village; a significant proportion of all available CIL receipts (excluding the current North Northallerton application) made to the Council in the period 7 April 2015 - to 31 March 2018 (to a maximum of £2 million) be allocated to the North Northallerton Primary School and Sports Village and there be an annual review (or as required) of these CIL funding arrangements to ensure that they remain appropriate.

The subject of the decision:

This report identified and recommended the amount of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) receipts to be dedicated towards the prioritised CIL funded infrastructure schemes for North Northallerton as set out in the Regulation 123 List (Annex ‘A’ of the report).

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Community Infrastructure Levy would be required to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the North Northallerton development.  The Council would need to follow the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended) to ensure that the proper legal procedures continued to be adhered to in implementing the Charging Schedule.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the CIL from the planning application for the North Northallerton Development be made “in kind” through the construction of the Link Road and Bridge up to the value of the shortfall in funding, subject to the Council agreeing to accept “in-kind” contributions;

(2)     any CIL remaining after the contribution to the Link Road and Bridge be paid as a financial contribution and put towards the primary school and sports village;

(3)     a significant proportion of all available CIL receipts (excluding the current North Northallerton application) made to the Council in the period 7 April 2015 - to 31 March 2018 (to a maximum of £2million) be allocated to the North Northallerton Primary School.

(4)     there be an annual review (or as required) of these CIL funding arrangements to ensure that they remain appropriate.

At Cabinet on the 7 July 2015, the Authority agreed to offer a secured loan of up to £1.5m on commercial terms to the businesses at Dalton for the purpose of financing the Dalton Highway and Bridge Scheme and repaid for through business rates growth.  This report seeks approval for the Dalton Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID), seeks agreement that the £1.5m loan is funded from the Economic Development Fund Reserve and seeks approval for expenditure from the Economic Development Fund to cover the cost of legal fees in setting up the loan agreement.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve, subject to the Council adopting a policy in relation to BIDs, that the principle of establishing the Dalton Bridge Business Improvement District is approved; the Council waives the administration charges to collect the new BID levy; the BID ballot be run by Election Services; the loan of up to £1.5m is funded from the Economic Development Fund; and the legal costs associated with the loan agreement of approximately £20,000 are funded from the Economic Development Fund.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Dalton Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID), agreement that the £1.5m loan be funded from the Economic Development Fund Reserve and sought approval for expenditure from the Economic Development Fund to cover the cost of legal fees in setting up the loan agreement.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Business Improvements Districts (England) Regulations 2004.

THE DECISION:

That, subject to the Council adopting a policy in relation to BIDs:-

(1)     the principle of establishing the Dalton Bridge Business Improvement District be approved;

(2)     the Council waives the administration charges to collect the new BID levy;

(3)     the BID ballot be run by Election Services;

(4)     the loan of up to £1.5m be funded from the Economic Development Fund; and

(5)     the legal costs associated with the loan agreement of approximately £20,000 be funded from the Economic Development Fund.