This report seeks approval of the revised Environmental Health Enforcement Strategy and Policy v5.0.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the revised Environmental Health Enforcement Strategy and Policy v5.0 be adopted.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the Environmental Health Enforcement Strategy and Policy.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of changes to national codes of practice and legislation.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the revised Environmental Health Enforcement Strategy and Policy be approved and adopted.

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 8 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 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.39 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 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 consideration of the Environmental Health Service Review.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of the Environmental Health Service Review.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure that the structure of the service was efficient and effective.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the proposed Environmental Health restructure be agreed; and

(2)     the redundancy and pension costs amounting to £123,792 be paid from the One-Off Fund as detailed within paragraph 4.2 and 4.3 of the report.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 6 September 2016 (CA.22 - CA.36), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 6 September 2016 (CA.22 – CA.36), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

In June 2016 Cabinet agreed to re-invest windfall savings back into the community and create another one-off ‘Making a Difference’ community grants scheme.  This report seeks consideration of the recommendations from each of the five decision making panels made up of elected Members from each of the sub-areas.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the proposals as detailed in Annex A of the report.

The subject of the decision:

In June 2016 Cabinet agreed to re-invest windfall savings back into the community and create another one-off ‘Making a Difference’ community 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 proposals detailed in Annex A of the report be approved.

This report explores the possibility of making a range of car parking improvements, including provision for electric cars across the District.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will endorse the scope of the feasibility study with a further report presenting the results to Cabinet.

The subject of the decision:

This report explored the possibility of making a range of car parking improvements, including provision for electric cars, across the District.  It was thought that a feasibility study was needed to take the exploratory work forward and Members were being asked to scope the feasibility work.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposals for the exploratory work were suitable to take the feasibility work forward.

THE DECISION:

That the scope of the feasibility study be endorsed subject to the results being brought back to Cabinet.

This report presents the Hambleton Local Plan Preferred Options Document for approval for consultation purposes.    A copy of the document is attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the Hambleton Local Plan Preferred Options Document for public consultation for a period of six weeks.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the Hambleton Local Plan Preferred Options document for approval for consultation purposes.

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 the Preferred Options Document be approved for public consultation for a period of six weeks.

Declaration of Interest

Councillor B Phillips declared a personal interest as the land owner of a piece of land which had been considered for inclusion within the Preferred Options document.  As no discussion took place regarding the allocations, Councillor Phillips remained in the meeting and took part in the discussion and voting on this item.