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

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the budget increase at paragraph 3.2 by £468,260 to £7,386,540; the budget movements at paragraph 3.10 of £71,570 which overall have nil effect on the budget which are in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations; the allocation from the One-off Fund at paragraph 6.3 of £108,194; the allocation from the Repairs and Renewal Fund at paragraph 6.6 of £13,000 and the allocation from the Economic Development Fund at paragraph 6.2 of £1,619,348.

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 September 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 to Council:-

(1)     the budget increase at paragraph 3.2 of the report by £468,260 to £7,386,540;

(2)     the budget movements at paragraph 3.10 of the report of £71,570 which overall have nil effect on the budget which are in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations;

(3)     the allocation from the one-off fund at paragraph 6.3 of the report of £108,194;

(4)     the allocation from the Repairs and Renewal Fund at paragraph 6.6 of the report of £13,000; and

(5)     the allocation from the Economic Development Fund at paragraph 6.2 of the report of £1,619,348.

This report provides the Quarter 2 update at 30 September 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 as Annex A of the report, together with the relevant update on the progress of each scheme.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the net decrease of £23,832,028 in the Capital Programme to £17,194,828 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 £2,210,750, where £690,750 is funded from capital receipts and £1,520,000 from the Economic Development Fund; the increase of capital expenditure £6,748 is funded from external contributions; the funding allocation to the capital programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 and the Treasury Management and prudential indicators at Annex ‘E’ of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided the Quarter 2 update at 30 September 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 to Council:-

(1)     the net decrease of £23,742,028 in the Capital Programme to  £17,284,838 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 £2,300,750, where £780,750 is funded from capital receipts and £1,520,000 from the Economic Development Fund;

(3)     the increase of capital expenditure £6,748 is funded from external contributions;

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

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

A Local Development Scheme is required under Section 15 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011).  This report sets out the timetable for the production of the Local Development Documents which make up the Council’s Local Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Local Development Scheme be approved for publication.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented a Local Development Scheme for approval and publication.  The Local Development Scheme set out a timetable for the production of the Local Development Documents which made up the Council’s Local Plan.  The Local Development Scheme would be made publically available and kept up-to-date.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

A Local Development Scheme (LDS) was required under Section 15 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011).

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the Local Development Scheme be approved for publication.

This report advises on the implications of the Hambleton decision making in light of the High Court’s decision regarding the Ministerial Statement of November 2014 and the related changes to national policy in respect of the provision of affordable housing and infrastructure.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will recommend that Council withdraws the policy to implement the lower threshold triggering the requirement for affordable housing and tariff style contributions on sites of six or more units in ‘designated rural areas’ which was adopted in July 2015.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided advice on the implications for Council decision making in light of the High Court’s decision regarding the Ministerial Statement of November 2014 and the related changes to National Policy in respect of the provision of affordable housing and infrastructure.  The report recommended withdrawal of the Council’s policy to implement the lower threshold triggering the requirement for affordable housing and tariff style contributions on sites of six or more units in ‘designated rural areas’ which was adopted in July 2015.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the High Court’s decision and to comply with the requirements of Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the withdrawal of the Council’s policy to implement the lower threshold triggering the requirement to make cash payments towards the provision of affordable housing on schemes of six and ten units for those parts of the District that are Designated Rural Areas.

This report seeks approval for the adoption of the Hambleton Housing Strategy Action Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Hambleton Housing Strategy Action Plan be approved, reviewed annually and progress against the Action Plan reported to the York North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Partnership when requested.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the adoption of the Hambleton Housing Strategy Action Plan.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that adoption of the Hambleton Housing Strategy Action Plan would ensure delivery of the York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Housing Strategy.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the Housing Strategy Action Plan 2015-2021 be adopted;

(2)     the Action Plan be reviewed annually; and

(3)     progress against the Action Plan be reported to the York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Housing Partnership when requested.

This report seeks approval of the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy in support of the Waste Strategy which was approved by Council in April 2015.  The aim of the policy is to ensure that the waste and recycling services operate efficiently and effectively.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Waste Collection Policy as set out in Annex A of the report be adopted.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy in support of the Waste Strategy which had been approved by Council in April 2015.  The aim of the policy was to ensure that the waste and recycling services operated efficiently and effectively.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy would ensure that the waste and recycling services would operate efficiently and effectively.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the Waste Collection Policy as set out in Annex A of the report be adopted.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 6 October 2015 (CA.31 - CA.34), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 6 October 2015 (CA.31 – CA.34), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

On 17 March 2015 Council approved the production of a new Local Plan to replace the Local Development Framework (Minute CA.76 refers).  Work is well underway on the preparation of the new plan and this presents the Issues and Options document attached at Annex ‘A’ for approval for consultation, which is the first stage in the formal process.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the Issues and Options document for public consultation for a period of six weeks.

The subject of the decision:

On the 17 March 2015 Council approved the production of a new Local Plan to replace the Local Development Framework (Minute CA.76 refers).  Work was well underway on the preparation of the new Plan and this report presented the Issues and Options document for approval for consultation, this was the first stage in the formal process.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 which set out the requirements in relation to Plan preparation.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves the Issues and Options Document for public consultation for a period of six weeks commencing on 11 January 2016.

This report presents the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Easingwold for approval.

In accepting the recommendation, the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Easingwold will be approved.

The subject of the decision:

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

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 Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans in Annex B of the report be endorsed.

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 12 on the grounds that it involves 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.45 on the grounds that it 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 seeks approval to allocate further funds from the Economic Development Fund towards the Dalton Bridge and Highway Scheme.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the allocation of further funds from the Economic Development Fund towards the Dalton Bridge and Highway scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The allocation of further funds would ensure that the detailed design phase for the proposed highway scheme could be progressed.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     a grant of £102,691 be approved from the Economic Development Fund to be given to the Dalton Businesses to ensure the detailed design phase can be progressed; and

(2)     the grant award be subject to:-

          (i)      the businesses acting as the Client for the delivery of the design phase;

          (ii)      the business committing £17,210 of Section 106 funding;

          (iii)     the businesses committing to acquire the land for the construction of the bridge and highway scheme at a cost of £49,000;

          (iv)    a formal contractual arrangement being in place for the holding of the acquired land the sole purpose of which is to allow delivery of the Dalton Bridge and Highway Scheme.