To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 14 March 2017 (CA.77 - CA.83), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 14 March 2017 (CA.77 – CA.83), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report presents the Scrutiny Committee’s report on the Policy Review on Health and Safety for consideration.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the final report from the Scrutiny Committee on the Policy Review on Health and Safety for consideration.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the findings of the Scrutiny Committee.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the secondment agreement with North Yorkshire County Council to assist in providing a specialist and competent Health and Safety advice for the Council is effective and fit for purpose;

(2)     the current arrangements for implementing and monitoring Health and Safety Management within the Council are satisfactory;

(3)     consideration be given to the inclusion of previous data within the service specific Health and Safety Action Plans to assist in monitoring progress; and

(4)     consideration be given to providing feedback to Members on the progress of service specific Health and Safety Plans as this is not currently provided to Scrutiny Committee.

This report presents the Scrutiny Committee’s report on the Policy Review on Civil Parking Enforcement for consideration.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the final report from the Scrutiny Committee on the Policy Review on Civil Parking Enforcement for consideration.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the findings of the Scrutiny Committee.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     it be noted that the current arrangements for Civil Parking Enforcement are effective and fit for purpose;

(2)     consideration be given to providing more feedback on CPE to Members;

(3)     when considering options for future CPE delivery, this should include consideration of bringing the service back in-house; 

(4)     updates be provided to the Committee on the positon regarding the future delivery of the service as and when necessary; and

(5)     additional training be provided for Civil Parking Enforcement Officers in respect of customer relations.

This report seeks approval to continue to fund the External Funding Officer.

In accepting the recommendation, the post of External Funding Officer within the Business and Economy Team will be extended for a further 2 years to October 2019 and funding of £20,276 in 2017/18, £40,730 in 2018/19 and £21,390 in 2019/20 will be approved from the Economic Development Fund to fund the salary and on costs associated with the post.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for further funding for the External Funding Officer and extend the post for a further two years to October 2019.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that extension of the post would continue to support the Council’s priority Supporting Economic Growth by securing external funding and investment to deliver projects identified in the Council’s Economic Strategy.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the post of External Funding Officer within the Business and Economy Team be extended for a further 2 years to October 2019; and

(2)     funding of £20,276 in 2017/18, £40.730 in 2018/19 and £21,390 in 2019/20 be approved from the Economic Development Fund to fund the salary and on costs associated with the post.

This report presents the Hambleton Local Plan Alternative Sites and Greenspaces document for approval and consultation purposes.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the Additional Sites and Greenspace document for public consultation for a period of six weeks commencing on 24 April 2017.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the Hambleton Local Plan Alternative Sites and Greenspaces Document for approval for consultation purposes.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To enable the Local Plan Alternative Sites and Greenspace Documents to be subject to a six week period of consultation commencing on 21 April 2017.  The responses to the consultation and the Preferred Options consultation will inform the preparation of the draft Local Plan for Cabinet approval in Autumn 2017.

THE DECISION:

That the Additional Sites and Greenspace documents be approved for public consultation for a period of six weeks commencing on 21 April 2017.

This report requests the approval of the Draft Sessay Conservation Area Appraisal Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation purposes.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve a form consultation on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal SPD, which includes consultation on a proposed Conservation Area boundary.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the draft Sessay Conservation Area Appraisal Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation purposes.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the duties within the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

THE DECISION:

That the draft Sessay Conservation Area Appraisal Supplementary Planning Document, including consultation on a proposed Conservation Area boundary, be approved for formal consultation.

This report provides an update on the current position and seeks authority to promote the final plans with key stakeholders for implementation.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve that the Council promotes the improvement schemes with North Yorkshire County Council, land owners and other key stakeholders and that the Council will work with key stakeholders to secure funding for implementation of the schemes.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on improving connections between Northallerton High Street and the Prison site and sought authority to promote the final plans with key stakeholders for implementation.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that ensuring strong linkages between the redeveloped prison site and the High Street to maximise their economic potential supported the Council’s Vibrant Market Town theme of its Economic Development priority

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Council promotes the improvement schemes with North Yorkshire County Council, land owners and other key stakeholders; and

(2)     the Council works with key stakeholders to secure funding for implementation of the schemes.

Declaration of Interest

Councillor P R Wilkinson declared a personal non-pecuniary interest as he is appointed by the Authority as a Director of the Prison Site Development Board and he left the room prior to discussion and voting on the above item.

This report seeks approval for the revised Settlement Hierarchy which will form the spatial approach in the emerging Local Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the revised Settlement Hierarchy set out in the Audit of Facilities and Services report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the revised Settlement Hierarchy which would form the spatial approach in the emerging Local Plan.  In Spring 2016 the Council undertook an audit of facilities and services within each of the settlements within the Settlement Hierarchy.  The results of the audit were input into a database which generated a sustainability score for each settlement.  A full copy of the Audit of Village Services was attached at Annex A of the report.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Settlement Hierarchy forms the basis of the spatial strategy for the new Local Plan.

THE DECISION:

That the revised Settlement Hierarchy set out in the Audit of Facilities and Services report be approved.

This report seeks approval for the Hambleton District Council Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan for 2017 to 2022.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the Hambleton Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan; feasibility and viability analysis will be undertaken on proposed strategic employment sites to inform the development of the Local Plan and a review of progress will be conducted in consultation with the Deputy Leader which will be undertaken during 2018/19 and used to inform an Inward Investment Action Plan for 2019 onwards and which will be reported to Cabinet.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Hambleton District Council Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan for 2017 to 2022 attached at Annex A of the report.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet gave approval in November 2016 for the Business and Economy Team to develop an Inward Investment Plan for consideration by Cabinet.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Hambleton Inward Investment Strategy and Action Plan be approved;

(2)     feasibility and viability analysis be undertaken on proposed strategic employment sites to inform the development of the Local Plan; and

(3)     a review of progress, which should include measuring performance against Key Performance Indicators, be conducted with the Deputy Leader during 2018/19 and used to inform an Inward Investment Action Plan for 2019 onwards which will be reported to Cabinet.