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2. |
Minutes PDF 246 KB
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes
of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 29 June 2023.
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3. |
Public Questions and Statements
To receive questions and statements from the
public, if any.
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4. |
Declarations of Interest PDF 721 KB
Members are asked at this stage to declare any
interests that they may have in any of the following items on the
agenda. The Code of Conduct for Members requries that declarations
include the nature of the interest and whether it is a disclosable
pecuniary interest (see attached guidance and flowchart)
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5. |
Items of Urgent Business
To determine any other items of business which
the Chairman decides should be considered as a matter of urgency
pursuant to Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972
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6. |
Members' Questions
To receive oral questions from Members, if
any
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7. |
Recommendations from Overview & Scrutiny Committee
To consider any recommendations referred to
the Cabinet by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for
consideration by the Cabinet in accordance within the Overview and
Scrutiny Procedure Rules.
There were no
recommendations made to Cabinet at the meeting of the Overview
& Scrutiny Committee on 12th July.
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8. |
Recommendations from Cabinet Working Parties
The following recommendations were made to
Cabinet by the Planning Policy & Built Heritage Working
Party:
Meeting of 10th July 2023:
Resolved to
recommend to Cabinet:
Agenda Item 6
– Local Plan Update – Examination Process
That
delegated authority be given to the Planning Policy Manager in
consultation with the Planning Portfolio Holder and Chairman of the
Planning Policy & Built Heritage Working Party to respond to
the Inspectors questions prior to and during the Examination
hearings.
Meeting of 7th August 2023:
Resolved to
recommend to Cabinet:
Agenda Item 6: Holt
Neighbourhood Plan
That
having been subject to successful local referendum;
1a. The
Holt Neighbourhood Plan be made (brought into force) as part of the
statutory Development Plan for North Norfolk in accordance with
section 38A(4) of the Planning and
Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) on the 25th August
2023;
1b. The
issuing of the Decision Statement required under Regulation 19 of
the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended)
in order to bring to the attention of the qualifying body, the
people who live, work and or carry out business in the
Neighbourhood Plan Area is delegated to the Assistant Director of
Planning in conjunction with the Planning Policy Team
Leader;
2.
Acknowledge that the required consequential amendments to the
adopted policies map and the required minor consequential changes
to the referendum version of the neighbourhood plan through
delegated powers to the Planning Policy Team Leader
Agenda Item 7:
Horning Knackers Wood – updated Joint Position Statement
To
authorise the Assistant Director of Planning (in consultation with
the Planning Policy Team Leader) as signatory to the updated Joint
Position Statement (JPS) and incorporation of any minor changes as
a result of Environment Agency or other Local Planning Authority
sign off process.
Agenda Item 8: Emerging
Local Plan
That, as soon as reasonably practical, weight is given to the
emerging Plan policies in line with para 48 of the NPPF as detailed
in appendix 1 of the report to the committee.
Agenda Item 9:
Adoption of Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document
1.
That the Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning
Document is adopted.
2.
That the Planning Policy Manager, in consultation
with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, is authorised to make any
presentational or typographical amendments to the Coastal
Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document prior to it being
published.
Agenda Item 10:
North Walsham Development Brief Public Consultation
That
the draft version of the North Walsham West Development Brief be
used as a basis for a period of public consultation.
Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
To approve the following recommendations made
by the Planning Policy & Built Heritage Working Party:
10th July 2023:
Local Plan Update –
Examination Process
That delegated authority be
given to the Planning Policy Manager in consultation with the
Planning Portfolio Holder and Chairman of the Planning Policy &
Built Heritage Working Party to respond to the Inspectors questions
prior to and during : Examination
hearings.
7th August
2023:
Holt Neighbourhood
Plan
That having been subject to
successful local referendum;
1a. The Holt Neighbourhood Plan
be made (brought into force) as part of the statutory Development
Plan for North Norfolk in accordance with section 38A(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act
2004 (as amended) on the 25th August 2023;
1b. The issuing of the Decision
Statement required under Regulation 19 of the Neighbourhood
Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) in order to bring
to the attention of the qualifying body, the people who live, work
and or carry out business in the Neighbourhood Plan Area is
delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning in conjunction with
the Planning Policy Team Leader;
2. Acknowledge that the
required consequential amendments to the adopted policies map and
the required minor consequential changes to the referendum version
of the neighbourhood plan through delegated powers to the Planning
Policy Team Leader
Horning Knackers Wood –
updated Joint Position Statement
To authorise the Assistant
Director of Planning (in consultation with the Planning Policy Team
Leader) as signatory to the updated Joint Position Statement (JPS)
and incorporation of any minor changes as a
result of Environment Agency or other Local Planning
Authority sign off process.
Emerging Local Plan
That, as soon as reasonably
practical, weight is given to the emerging Plan policies in line
with para 48 of the NPPF as detailed in appendix 1 of the report to
the committee.
Adoption of Coastal Adaptation
Supplementary Planning Document
That the Coastal Adaptation
Supplementary Planning Document is adopted.
That the Planning Policy Manager,
in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning is
authorised to make any presentational or typographical amendments
to the Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document prior to
it being published.
Agenda
Item 10: North Walsham Development Brief Public
Consultation
That the draft
version of the North Walsham West Development Brief be used as a
basis for a period of public consultation.
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9. |
Delegated Decisions PDF 131 KB
Executive Summary
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This
report details the decisions taken under delegated powers from
March to August 2023.
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Options considered
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Not applicable – the
recording and reporting of delegated decisions is a statutory
requirement.
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Consultation(s)
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Consultation is not required as
this report and accompanying appendix is for information only. No
decision is required and the outcome cannot be changed as it is
historic, factual information.
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Recommendations
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To receive
and note the report and the register of decisions taken under
delegated powers.
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Reasons for recommendations
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The
Constitution: Chapter 6, Part 5, sections 5.1 and 5.2 details the
exercise of any power or function of the Council where waiting
until a meeting of Council or a committee would disadvantage the
Council. The Constitution requires that any exercise of such powers
should be reported to the next meeting of Council, Cabinet or
working party (as appropriate)
Section 2.1 sets out the
requirements regarding the reporting of conditional delegated
decisions.
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Background papers
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Signed delegated decision
forms.
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Links
to key documents:
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Corporate Plan:
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N/A
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Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS)
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N/A – information report
only
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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N/A
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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No
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Has the public interest test
been applied
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Yes – no exempt information
is included.
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Details of any previous
decision(s) on this matter
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Dates of any Cabinet decisions
providing delegated authority are included in the attached
appendix.
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Additional documents:
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10. |
Budget Monitoring Period 4 2023 - 2024 PDF 802 KB
BUDGET MONITORING P4 2023/24
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Executive Summary
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This
report summarises the budget monitoring position for the revenue
account, capital programme and reserves statement to the end of
July 2023.
The
overall position at the end of July 2023 shows a £3,905,574
underspend for the current financial year on the revenue account,
this is however currently expected to deliver a full year overspend
of £25,000.
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Options considered
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Not applicable
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Consultation(s)
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Cabinet Member
Section 151 officer
Budget Managers
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Recommendations
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It
is recommended that Cabinet:
1)
Note the contents of the report and the current
budget monitoring position.
Recommend the following to Full Council:
2)
That a new capital budget of £0.050m is added
to the capital programme to fund repair works to the Marrams
Footpath, with funding coming from the Council’s Capital
Receipts.
3)
That a new capital budget of £0.370m is added
to the capital programme to demolish and rebuild the Public
Conveniences at Albert Street, Holt with £0.120m to be funded
from an insurance claim and £0.250m to be funded from the
Council’s Capital Receipts.
4)
That a new capital budget of £1.040m is added
to the capital programme in respect of the Local Authority Housing
Fund.
5)
That the current Provision of Temporary
Accommodation Budget is increased by £0.178m to £0.983m
for 2023/24 following receipt of the Local Authority Housing Fund
grant.
6)
That a capital budget of £1.458m be added to
the capital programme for the Rural England Prosperity Fund
expenditure and £0.266m be added to the capital programme for
the UK Shared Prosperity Fund expenditure as shown in paragraph 4.7
and note that this will be funded by external funding.
7)
That a capital budget of £14.610m be added to
the capital programme as shown in paragraph 4.8 and note that the
project will be funded by external funding.
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Reasons for recommendations
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To
update members on the current budget monitoring position for the
Council.
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Background papers
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Finance system budget
monitoring reports
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Wards
affected
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All
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Cabinet member(s)
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Cllr Lucy Shires
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Contact Officer
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s151 Tina Stanley,
Tina.stankley@north-norfolk.gov.uk
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Links
to key documents:
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Corporate Plan:
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Budgets set to support the
Corporate Plan objectives.
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Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS)
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Budget process in line with
MTFS
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Service Budgets set in line with
the council policies and strategies,
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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no
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Has the public interest test
been applied
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Not an exempt item
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Details of any previous
decision(s) on this matter
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N/A
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Additional documents:
Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
To recommend to Full Council:
1)
That a new capital budget of £0.050m is added
to the capital programme to fund repair works to the Marrams
Footpath, with funding coming from the Council’s Capital
Receipts.
2)
That a new capital budget of £0.370m is added
to the capital programme to demolish and rebuild the Public
Conveniences at Albert Street, Holt with £0.120m to be funded
from an insurance claim and £0.250m to be funded from the
Council’s Capital Receipts.
3)
That a new capital budget of £1.040m is added
to the capital programme in respect of the Local Authority Housing
Fund.
4)
That the current Provision of Temporary
Accommodation Budget is increased by £0.178m to £0.983m
for 2023/24 following receipt of the Local Authority Housing Fund
grant.
5)
That a capital budget of £1.458m be added to
the capital programme for the Rural England Prosperity Fund
expenditure and £0.266m be added to the capital programme for
the UK Shared Prosperity Fund expenditure as shown in paragraph 4.7
and note that this will be funded by external funding.
6)
That a capital budget of £14.610m be added to
the capital programme as shown in paragraph 4.8 and note that the
project will be funded by external funding.
Reason for the decision:
To
update members on the current budget monitoring position for the
Council.
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11. |
Debt recovery Report 2022 - 2023 PDF 183 KB
DEBT
RECOVERY REPORT 2022-23
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Executive Summary
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Options considered
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To leave the write off limits
as they currently are allowing team leaders to write off up to
£2k and the Revenues Manger up to £10k or to increase
these to a higher figure.
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Consultation(s)
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Your report must include
details of any internal or external consultation processes
undertaken. If consultation has not been necessary – state,
why
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Recommendations
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This
is a recommendation to Full Council.
- To
approve the annual report giving details of the Council’s
write-offs in accordance with the Council’s Debt Write-Off
Policy and performance in relation to revenues
collection.
- To
approve the suggested changes to the delegated authority as shown
in appendix 2 for write offs.
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Reasons for recommendations
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Recommendations to approve the annual report giving details of
the Council’s write-offs in accordance with the
Council’s Debt Write-Off Policy and performance in relation
to revenues collection and the suggested delegated authorisation
changes to ensure the Council seeks best use of its
staff resources and manages the finances to ensure best value for
money.
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Background papers
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Corporate Debt Management and
Recovery Policy Appendix 1, Debt Write Off Policy Appendix 2 and
Enforcement Agent Code of Practice and Enforcement Agent
Instructions Appendix 3.
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Links
to key documents:
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Corporate Plan:
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List here which corporate plan
priorities (if any) that your proposals are linked to
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Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS)
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Maximises Income of
revenues.
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Corporate Debt Management and
Recovery Policy and Debt Write Off Policy
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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Yes.
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Has the public interest test
been applied
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Yes.
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Details of any previous
decision(s) on this matter
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September 2022, 2021/22, Debt
Report.
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Additional documents:
Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
- To
approve the annual report giving details of the Council’s
write-offs in accordance with the Council’s Debt Write-Off
Policy and performance in relation to revenues
collection.
- To
approve the suggested changes to the delegated authority as shown
in appendix 2 for write offs.
Reason for the decision:
To approve the annual report
giving details of the Council’s write-offs in accordance with
the Council’s Debt Write-Off Policy and performance in
relation to revenues collection and the suggested delegated
authorisation changes to ensure the Council seeks
best use of its staff resources and manages the finances to ensure
best value for money.
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12. |
Cromer Phase 2 and Mundesley Coastal management Schemes PDF 461 KB
Executive Summary
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The detailed design
for the Schemes is now completed, the consenting process and
further funding is progressing. We are in the process of reviewing
the Construction Phase Proposal.
This report is to give
an update on the Schemes as well as recommending next
steps.
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Options considered
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Option 1 - Do not proceed: This option
would cease all progression of work and inform funding bodies to
reallocate funds to other priorities.
The communities of Cromer and Mundesley would not benefit from the
coastal protection afforded by the schemes. Such an option would not deliver the intent of the
Shoreline Management Plan policies for these locations. Option Discounted.
Option 2 - Seek protection measures further to the
proposal: This option would seek to delay
delivery in order to seek to raise further funds for additional
protection measures. This could
inadvertently lead to the loss of the government grant and damage
to the localities in the intervening years of seeking to make
further arrangements. Given the current economic environment, if we
were to delay these schemes any further, the costs of supplies and
materials will continue to increase requiring significantly more
funding from the Environment Agency. Option Discounted.
Option 3 - Continue with proposed scheme:
This option would see the continuation of the scheme
as proposed, seeking to maximise on protection to communities and
assets. Funding for the proposed scheme
is available now including some funding from the EA to cover
inflation costs. Recommended Option.
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Consultation(s)
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In October 2018 both
the Cromer Phase 2 and Mundesley Coastal Management Schemes went to
Cabinet and were granted support for the schemes to go
ahead:
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support the approach outlined in progressing the
delivery of the Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme
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endorse
the approach outlined in progressing the delivery of
the Cromer Coast Protection Scheme Phase 2.
In February 2022 both
the schemes returned to Cabinet for the below approvals:
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Support the continued approach of the Mundesley and
Cromer Phase 2 Coastal Management Schemes.
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Support of the appointment of Mott MacDonald to
complete detailed design and consenting via the Dynamic Purchasing
System and additional scope identified to complete the supporting
Environmental Impact Assessments.
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Approve construction via the Local Authority SCAPE
framework.
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Approve the submission of applications for consents
and licences
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Delegate to Director of Place and Climate Change
with Portfolio Holder consultation to approve quotations, tenders,
funding applications, access agreements and contractual
appointments/variations to allow for timely progression of the
schemes.
A communication and
publicity plan has been put in place for these schemes, which
outlines the ongoing and future communications with stakeholders
and communities.
The communication plan
includes all the following groups:
1)
Monthly officer working group meetings
2)
Monthly Major Project Board meetings
3)
Local Liaison Group meetings - key
milestones
4)
Town and Parish Council meetings - key
milestones
5)
Statutory Bodies and Public Consultation for Marine
Management Organisation (MMO) and Planning Licences –
ongoing
6)
Public Drop-In sessions held (7th and 8th March
2023)
7) ...
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Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
To recommend to Full Council:
That Cabinet recommend that
full Council:
1)
Confirm its continued support for the approach being
taken in the delivery of the Mundesley and Cromer Phase 2 Coastal
Management Schemes.
2)
Delegate the authority to Director of Place and
Climate Change, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to
approve quotations, tenders, funding applications, access
agreements and contractual appointments/variations. This is so the
schemes can continue to progress in a timely manner.
3)
Approve increases in the delegated financial
authority for the Director of Place and Climate Change (up to
£1 million), for the Assistant Director of Place and Climate
Change (up to £500,000) and for the Project Manager (up to
£100,000) for these two schemes
only.
4)
Approve an increase to the value of the Cromer and
Mundesley coastal protection schemes from £6.476m (approved
by full Council on 1 March 2023) to £25m within the Capital
Programme. This is subject to securing
the additional grant funding of £18.524m for the scheme from
the Environment Agency (EA).
5)
Approve the descoping of the schemes if the grant
funding secured from the EA is less than the Council has applied
for so that expenditure will be fully met by the total grant to be
awarded by the EA.
Reasons for the decision:
To enable continued and timely
progression for the Mundesley and Cromer Phase 2 Coastal Management
Schemes.
An increase to the delegated
financial authority is required as the payments made to contractors
and suppliers will be of large value due to the size of the
schemes. The increased authority levels will enable invoices to be
paid promptly and in accordance with the contractual terms and
conditions.
Full Council need to approve
all additions to the Capital Programme, in accordance with the
Constitution. Whilst additional grant has been applied for from the
EA, which if successful would bring the total value of the two
schemes up to £25m, the Council may not be successful in
securing the full amount. If this is the case then approval for the
schemes to be scaled back is sought in advance to reduce any delays
in delivery of the two schemes.
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13. |
North Norfolk Sustainable Communities Fund Annual Report 2022-2023 PDF 266 KB
Executive Summary
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The current focus of the North
Norfolk Sustainable Communities Fund (NNSCF) is to support
priorities in the Corporate Plan 2019 – 2023 in relation to
Quality of Life, Climate, Coast and the Environment
This report provides an
overview of the NNSCF in the last financial year
2022/23.
The new Corporate Plan 2023
– 2027 identifies Developing Our Communities as a priority.
There is a stated commitment within this priority to continue to
deliver the Sustainable Communities Fund focussing on community
activities for all.
In order to ensure that the
NNSCF is aligned to the priorities and commitment in the new
Corporate Plan a review of the focus and funding of the NNSCF is
required.
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Options considered
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The overview of the NNSCF for
the financial period 2022 – 2023 is for information
only.
The Corporate Plan 2023 –
2027 commits to continue to deliver the NNSCF. A review of the
NNSCF is needed to ensure it achieves this commitment. This will
include the identification of finance to support the
fund.
A commitment has been made to
continue the NNSCF. To ensure the fund is appropriately financed
and is focussed on meeting the current and emerging needs of
communities a review of the NNSCF is essential.
Following a review of the NNSCF
a further report will be submitted to Cabinet. This will identify a
range of options which could include:
- Not continuing with
the NNSCF
- Changing the focus of
the NNSCF
- Reducing total NNSCF
budget
- Reducing maximum
grant
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Consultation(s)
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Initial discussion with
Assistant Directors Karen Hill and Rob Young.
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Recommendations
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Cabinet to receive the report
and note the contribution that the NNSCF makes on Council
priorities in respect of Quality of Life and Climate, Coast and
Environment.
To approve a review of the
NNSCF to ensure the achievement of the focus identified in the
Corporate Plan 2023 – 2027.
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Reasons for recommendations
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To ensure the NNSCF reflects
the Developing Communities priorities in the Corporate Plan 2023
– 2027.
To ensure the fund is
appropriately financed and is focussed on meeting the current and
emerging needs of communities
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Background papers
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N/A
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Wards
affected
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All wards
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Cabinet member(s)
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Cllr. Tim Adams
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Contact Officer
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Sonia Shuter Early Help &
Prevention Manager
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Links
to key documents:
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Corporate Plan:
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Developing Communities
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Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS)
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Unknown until review is carried
out.
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Corporate Plan 2023 -
2027
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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No
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Has the public interest test
been applied
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Exempt
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Details of any previous
decision(s) on this matter
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Cabinet Report 2020 –
Recommended renaming the fund from the Big Society Fund to the
North Norfolk Sustainable Communities Fund. Refocussed to align
with Corporate Plan Priorities 2019 – 2023.
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Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
To approve a review of the
NNSCF to ensure the achievement of the focus identified in the
Corporate Plan 2023 – 2027.
Reason for the
decision:
To ensure the NNSCF reflects
the Developing Communities priorities in the Corporate Plan 2023
– 2027.
To ensure the fund is
appropriately financed and is focussed on meeting the current and
emerging needs of communities
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14. |
Cedars, North Walsham - Completion of Refurbishment Update PDF 394 KB
Executive Summary
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The refurbishment of
The Cedars building formed part of the Historic England North
Walsham Heritage Action Zone programme and during the refurbishment
phase marketing of the property was undertaken seeking lease
proposals as outlined to Cabinet 03 October 2022.
As refurbishment of
The Cedars building is now complete, it is proposed to move forward
with a mix of private and public sector lettings as detailed in the
exempt Appendix. Officers will continue
with the marketing of the remaining vacant space, through seeking
to secure additional tenants.
With The Cedars
building refurbishment complete, a further review of the
opportunities for other parts of the site continues and an options
paper will be prepared once the outcome of Historic England’s
Statutory List review, has been completed.
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Options considered
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1.
Sale of the building – discounted due to grant
conditions.
2.
Lease of the whole building to a single occupier
– no such interest received
3.
Lease of individual rooms within The Cedars building
to multiple occupiers – course of action being
taken
A further paper
outlining options for the balance of The Cedars site and adjoining
land accessed from Hall Lane, to be prepared in due course
following Historic England completing a review of the listing of
The Cedars property.
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Consultation(s)
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Consultation will be
undertaken with respect to options for the balance of The Cedars
site.
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Recommendations
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It is recommended that
Cabinet:-
1.
Notes the completion of the refurbishment works to
The Cedars building as part of the North Walsham Heritage Action
Zone programme.
- Confirms the letting
of rooms within The Cedars building as detailed in the exempt
appendix, with authority delegated to the Asset Strategy Manager to
complete the licence agreements, with details of tenants being made
public once licences are complete.
- Requests that the
Asset Strategy Manager continues to advertise and seek tenants for
the remaining space within the building with delegated authority to
agree tenants in consultation with the finance and assets portfolio
holder.
- Receives a further
report detailing options for the balance of The Cedars site and
adjoining land off Hall Lane to the north once the outcome of the
Historic England Statutory List review is known.
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Reasons for recommendations
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To advise Members of
the completion of refurbishment works to The Cedars building as
part of the North Walsham Heritage Action Zone Programme and in the
sound management of the Council’s property
portfolio.
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Background papers
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Exempt
Appendix
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Wards
affected
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North Walsham Market
Cross
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Cabinet member(s)
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Cllr L Shires, Cllr P
Heinrich
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Contact Officer
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Renata Garfoot, Asset
Strategy Manager.
Renata.Garfoot@north-norfolk.gov.uk
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Links
to key documents:
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Corporate
Plan:
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Our greener
future
Investing in our local
economy and infrastructure
A strong responsible and
accountable Council
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Medium Term Financial
Strategy (MTFS)
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The letting of the
property will generate rental income that will support the Council
in delivery of services to the community. Additional income budgets
and expenditure budgets to cover the repairs and maintenance of the
property will need to be included in the MTFS going
forwards.
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
- Confirms the letting
of rooms within The Cedars building as detailed in the exempt
appendix, with authority delegated to the Asset Strategy Manager to
complete the licence agreements, with details of tenants being made
public once licences are complete.
- Requests that the
Asset Strategy Manager continues to advertise and seek tenants for
the remaining space within the building with delegated authority to
agree tenants in consultation with the finance and assets portfolio
holder.
- Receives a further
report detailing options for the balance of The Cedars site and
adjoining land off Hall Lane to the north once the outcome of the
Historic England Statutory List review is known.
Reason for the decision:
To advise Members of the
completion of refurbishment works to The Cedars building as part of
the North Walsham Heritage Action Zone Programme and in the sound
management of the Council’s property portfolio.
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15. |
Rocket House Building, Cromer - Repairs, Maintenance and Energy Improvement Works PDF 202 KB
Rocket House Building, Cromer - repairs, maintenance and energy
improvement works
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Executive Summary
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The
Rocket House building is a multi-let property with community
facilities on Cromer East Promenade that now requires substantial
repairs, maintenance and energy improvement works to ensure a
sustainable future for the building.
Officers have considered a range of options seeking to provide
best value to the Council and to continue providing accommodation
to the existing tenants, along with retention of the public toilets
and lift.
This
public report places in the public domain the likely need for
further investment in this building, but due to issues of
commercial sensitivity relating to tenant leases, and the need to
procure a programme of works in the building, much of the detail is
included in an exempt appendix.
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Options considered
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As listed in the
exempt Appendix A
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Consultation(s)
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Coastal Team, Property
Services/Car Parks, Eastlaw, Climate & Environmental
Policy
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Recommendations
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That
Cabinet
1.
Considers the options detailed in the exempt
appendix A and advises officers as to which is the preferred
option, or priority of options and
2.
Requests a further report to be presented in due
course on the preferred option or options.
.
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Reasons for recommendations
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To respond to the need
for essential repairs, maintenance and energy improvement works to
the building.
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Background papers
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Background papers are
exempt:
Exempt
Appendix
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Wards
affected
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Cromer Town and
Suffield Park
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Cabinet member(s)
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Cllr L Shires, Cllr H
Blathwayt, Cllr A Varley, Cllr L Withington
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Contact Officer
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Renata Garfoot, Asset
Strategy Manager Renata.garfoot@north-norfolk.gov.uk
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Links
to key documents:
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Corporate
Plan:
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Our greener
future
Developing our
communities
Investing in our local
economy and infrastructure
A strong responsible and
accountable Council
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Medium Term Financial
Strategy (MTFS)
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A capital budget of
£1,000,000 has been allocated as part of the annual budget
setting process to address the maintenance issues of this
asset.
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Asset Management Plan 2018
- 22
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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Yes
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Has the public
interest test been applied
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Exempt information –
commercially sensitive data.
This report and appendices
are to be treated as exempt for the following reason:
Information in this
report and appendices involves the likely disclosure of exempt
information as defined in paragraph 3, Part 1 of schedule 12A (as
amended) to the Local Government Act 1972.
These paragraphs
relate to:
3.
Information relating to the financial or business
affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding
that information)
The public interest in
maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in
disclosure for the following reasons:
Paragraphs 3 The documents
contain information relating to the business affairs of third
parties and of the Council, and it is considered that those
interests in withholding the information outweigh the public
interest in disclosure.
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Details of any
previous decision(s) on this matter
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None
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Additional documents:
Decision:
Decision
RESOLVED
1.
To consider the options detailed in the exempt
appendix A and to advise officers as to which is the preferred
option, or priority of options following a further confidential
briefing on the technical issues affecting the site and
building.
2.
To request a further report to be presented to
Cabinet in due course on the preferred option or
options.
Reason for
the Decision:
To
respond to the need for essential repairs, maintenance and energy
improvement works to the building.
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16. |
Exclusion of Press and Public
To pass the following
resolution:
a.
That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government
Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the
following item of business on the grounds that they involve the
likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3
& 5 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as
amended) to the Act.”
b.
That the public interest in maintaining the
exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosure for the
following reasons:
Agenda Item Numbers
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Paragraphs of Part 1 Schedule
12A
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14
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3
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15
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3
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Information relating to the
financial or business affairs of any particular person (including
the authority holding that information). The appended reports
contain commercially confidential information.
Additional documents:
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