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Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Approval given for Councillor Bowden’s non-attendance at meetings of the authority due to ill health for a six month period up to 7th May 2020 pursuant to Section 85 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
A motion was proposed by Cllr Tindall and seconded by Cllr England;
‘This Council notes that the introduction of Universal Credit has led to a number of circumstances which have had an adverse effect on the more vulnerable members of our communities.
It further notes that it has been necessary for the County Council to foster Holiday Clubs with the provision of food in order to ensure that disadvantaged children are provided for so as to counter unhealthy holidays and social isolation.
This council recognises that a greater reliance is being placed upon Food Banks and is aware that the Dacorum Food Bank is struggling to fulfil the demands upon it.
Therefore,
· The Council asks the Cabinet to make arrangements to support the continuation of the Food Bank by working with DENS to a greater extent, and
· Given that the position of Coordinator of the Food Bank is of crucial importance, the Cabinet is further asked to make provisions in the Council's budget for 2020/2021 for financial assistance in the maintenance of this post.
· Further as a matter of urgency, the Cabinet is asked to make the necessary arrangements for the early commencement of this funding from 1st October with an appropriate financial transfer from the 2019/2020 reserves’
Vote
A recorded vote took place, full details of voting can be found in the minutes under Item 5.
Total votes for 17
Total votes against 27
Total abstaining 1
Mayor declared the motion lost
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
The following changes to committee dates were agreed:
Move Audit Committee from Wednesday 25 September to Wednesday 2 October 2019.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
The following changes to committee membership were agreed:
Ø Appointment of Councillor Rosie Sutton to the Development Management Committee
Ø Appointment of Councillor Margaret Griffiths to the Member Development Steering Group (to replace Councillor Rosie Sutton)
Ø Appointment of Councillor Goverdhan Silwal to the Standards Committee (to replace Councillor Rosie Sutton)
Appointment of Councillor Claire Hobson to the Development Management Committee
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
There were no referrals from Overview & Scrutiny.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Resolved:
That the following be approved:
30th July 2019
8CA/071/19 Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
Decision
The revised Medium Term Financial Strategy for the period 2019/20 – 2023/24, including the recommendations at Section 2 of the Strategy be approved.
8.2 CA/072/19 Dacorum Borough Statement of Community Involvement
Decision
That Council adopts the revised Statement of Community Involvement
8.3 CA/073/19 Hemel Garden Communities
Decision
The draw down from the Local Development Framework Reserve of £0.14m in 19/20 and the residual £0.235m in 20/21 in line with Table 2 - 2 Year Spending Plan be approved.
10th September 2019
8.4 CA/083/19 TREASURY MANAGEMENT OUTTURN REPORT 2018/19
Decision
The report on Treasury Management performance in 2018/19 and the Prudential Indicators for 2018/19 be accepted.
8.5 CA/084/19 Q1 BUDGET MONITORING REPORT
Decision
1. Consider the budget monitoring position for each of the above accounts (as set out in the Cabinet report);
2. Approval of the revised capital programme to move £1.5m slippage identified at Quarter 1 into financial year 2020/21 as detailed in Appendix C of the report to Cabinet;
3. Approval of supplementary revenue budgets funded by grant income. This grant income has already been received by the Council and is ring-fenced for use in specific services. Details are set out below:
· Supplementary budget funded by grant of £70k in the Benefits Administration service.
· Supplementary budget funded by grant of £100k in the Strategic Planning service.
· Supplementary budget of £62k in the Homelessness service, funded from the homelessness prevention grant currently held in reserves.
· Supplementary budget of £21k in the Partnerships service, and £18k in the Homelessness service, funded from Dacorum Partnership Reserve. This expenditure has been approved by the Dacorum Strategic Network.
4. The approval of supplementary capital budgets required to deliver several service changes as set out below:
· A capital budget of £112k to fund arena seating at Hemel Sports Centre.
· A capital budget of £36k for land transferred to the Council in lieu of a Community Infrastructure Levy contribution.
5. £130k is drawn down from the Litigation Reserve to fund the legal costs and the fine associated with the recent HAVs case.
8.6 CA/086/19 BUILDING CONTROL SERVICE
1. The Borough Council’s Building Control service is transferred to Broste Rivers Limited, holding company of Hertfordshire Building Control Limited and The Building Control (Hertfordshire) Company Ltd. on the terms set out in the Cabinet report.
2. Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive as Head of Paid Service to agree any final and outstanding technical, financial and operational matters to be concluded in effecting the proposed transfer of the Building Control service and to authorise the completion of the respective Services Agreement, Inter-Authority Agreement , Shareholder’s Agreement and Articles of Association with Hertfordshire Building Control Ltd., together with any other legal agreements and documents which are required to give effect to the transfer.
3. An increase in the Building Control revenue budget for 2020/21 of £40k p.a.
4. The draw down of £187k from reserves to fund the one off initial membership purchase, £152k and subsequent £35k set up costs of transferring the service to HBC Ltd.
5. The following Officers are confirmed to serve in regard to Broste Rivers Limited as follows: The Chief Executive (as representative of Dacorum Borough Council as shareholder; The Corporate Director (Housing & Regeneration) as Director of Broste Rivers Limited and subsidiary companies; and the Group Manager – Development Management and Planning to the Commissioning Group.
6. To pass a resolution to delegate statutory Building Control functions to one of the Building Control authorities (“LA1”).
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
None.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
None.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
1. By the Mayor:
The Mayor gave an update on his recent activities;
On 7th September attended Sunnyside Rural Trust for fundraiser; ’Give Bees a Chance which was held at Hemel Food Garden. The event was a great success.
The next day, 8th September, at Woburn Abbey, 3 of Mayor’s family members took part in triathlon and raised £580 for Sunnyside Rural Trust.
15th September attended 75th Battle of Britain commemoration at Kings Langley, excellent event showing our appreciation for those that fought in Battle in Britain.
Have attended numerous other events, including coming this evening from having opened an exhibition at Kings Langley Library.
2. By the Chief Executive:
There were no announcements from the Chief Executive.
3. By the Group Leaders:
Councillor Williams confirmed that apologies had been received from Councillors Johnson, Oguchi and Peter.
Councillor Tindall confirmed that apologies had been received from Councillors Townsend and Bowden.
4. By the Leader and Members of the Cabinet:
(Full details are in the minutes under Announcements of the Leader and Cabinet).
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
None.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Cllr Bassadone referred to Agenda item 5, advising a member of family works for DENS and she herself is a volunteer at their events.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Council
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
The minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2019 were agreed by the Members present and then signed by the Mayor.
The Council operates a Tenants Contents
Insurance scheme. Day to day administration of the scheme is
managed by Council officers. As part of the scheme, the Council
appoints a provider to supply the insurance cover. A tender
exercise has been taken to appoint this provider as current
contract arrangements are due to end in October 2019.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director (Corporate & Commercial Services)
Decision published: 19/09/2019
Effective from: 13/09/2019
Decision:
That the policy cover be placed by Aon in
conjunction with Aviva with effect from 7 October 2019, for an
initial period of 3 years with the option for a 2-year
extension.
Lead officer: Linda Dargue