To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 7 February 2017 (CA.64 - CA.76), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 7 February 2017 (CA.64 – CA.76), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record, subject to Minute CA.64 being amended to read £100,000.

This report provides an update on the recent grant funding allocated through the Community Housing Fund to Yorkshire and Humberside including the allocation for Hambleton; outlines what work has been done sub regionally and locally in anticipation of arrival of the grant and seeks approval for the pooling arrangements that have been agreed in principle by the Housing Board.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will agree to pool £5,858 of its Community Housing grant allocation for 2016/17 and the Council will act as banker on behalf of the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Partnerships.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the recent grant funding allocated through the Community Housing Fund to Yorkshire and Humberside including the allocation for Hambleton.  The report outlined what work had been done sub regionally and locally in anticipation of arrival of the grant and sought approval for the pooling arrangements that had been agreed in principle by the Housing Board.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the decision for Hambleton to hold the pooled funding was appropriate as the Council already acted as banker for all the Housing partnership funds and employed the team of Rural Housing Enablers and the Housing Strategy Manager.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     Cabinet agrees to pool £5,858 of its Community Housing grant allocation for 2016/17; and

(2)     the Council acts as banker on behalf of the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Partnership.

This purpose of this report provides an update on the current status of the Bedale Gateway Car Park project and seeks approval to pause the project for further evaluation.

In accepting the recommendation, the project will be paused to understand the economic impact of the opening of the relief road on Bedale and review the options available to progress the project.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the current status of the Bedale Gateway Car Park project and sought approval to pause the project for further evaluation.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the decision to pause the project was essential to enable officers to identify options for enabling the development of the car park, including links to other potential development opportunities, potential development partner(s) and funding opportunities.

THE DECISION:

That the Bedale Gateway Car Park project be paused to understand the economic impact of the opening of the relief road on Bedale and to review the options available to progress the project.

This report seeks approval for changes to the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy which was approved by Cabinet in December 2015.  The amendments aim to ensure that the contamination of the recyclate is controlled and that revenues from the sale of the recycled materials are maximised as prices for recycled materials recover.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the amended Waste Collection Policy as set out in Annex of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for changes to the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy which was approved by Cabinet in December 2015.  The amendments aimed to ensure that contamination of the recyclate was controlled and that revenues from the sale of the recycled materials was maximised as prices for recyclate materials recover.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the amendments to the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy were necessary to deal with contamination of the recyclates.

THE DECISION:

That the amended Waste Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report be approved.

This report seeks endorsement of the refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Great Broughton.

In accepting the recommendation, the refreshed Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Great Broughton 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 Great Broughton.

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 Great Broughton attached at 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 8 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 item of business at minute no CA.83 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 consideration of a proposal to purchase land for a permanent car parking solution for the Evolution workspace.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of a proposal to purchase a site for a permanent car parking solution for the Evolution workspace and sought approval for officers to enter into negotiations to buy land for this purpose.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposed land purchase would provide a permanent car parking solution for the Evolution Workspace.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     approval be given for officers to commence negotiations to purchase the land currently owned and operated by Greens Farm Supplies for the development of a permanent car park for the Evolution Workspace; and

(2)     the Chief Executive be given delegated authority to select the requisite number of spaces.