Items
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2. |
Minutes PDF 232 KB
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes
of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 04 November 2019
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3. |
Public Questions and Statements
To receive questions and statements from the
public, if any.
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4. |
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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5. |
Declarations of Interest
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
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6. |
Members' Questions
To receive oral questions from Members, if
any
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7. |
Overview & Scrutiny Matters
To consider any matters referred to the
Cabinet by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for
reconsideration by the Cabinet in accordance within the Overview
and Scrutiny Procedure Rules
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8. |
Homeless and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2019 - 2024 PDF 267 KB
Summary:
Options considered:
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The
Homeless Act 2002 requires all Local Authorities to undertake a
review of homelessness in their area and publish a Homelessness
Strategy based on its findings every 5 years.
1.
Do nothing. This option was discounted as the Act requires a review
is carried out and published every 5 years
2.
Review the homelessness within the area. This option was adopted as
it ensures the Council carries out its duties as per the Homeless
Act 2002.
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Conclusions:
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A
review of homelessness has been undertaken and the key findings
from the review of the current services have identified 5 Aims to
carry forward to improve and enhance the service.
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Recommendations:
Reasons for
Recommendations:
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Cabinet
adopt the Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy
2019-2024
To
ensure that the Councils Homelessness Strategy is reviewed and
published as determined by the Homeless Act 2002.
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LIST
OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
(Papers relied on to write the report, which do not contain
exempt information and which are not published
elsewhere)
National Drivers:
Homeless Act 2002 & The
Homelessness Code of Guidance
Localism Act (2011)
Making Every Contact Count
(2012)
The Welfare Reform Act
(2012)
The Deregulation Act
(2015)
The Care Act (2014)
Homelessness Reduction Act
(2017)
Rough Sleeping Strategy August
(2018)
Local Policies:
Housing Strategy
Tenancy Strategy
Empty Homes Policy
Housing Allocation
Scheme
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Additional documents:
Decision:
To adopt
the Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy
2019-2024
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9. |
Fees and Charges 2020-2021 PDF 207 KB
Summary:
Options considered:
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This report recommends the fees
and charges for 2020/21 that will come into effect from April
2020.
Alternatives for the individual
service fees and charges now being proposed will have been
considered as part of the process in arriving at the fees presented
within the report.
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Conclusions:
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The fees and charges as
recommended will be used to inform the income budgets for the
2020/21 budget. Approval for the fees
ahead of presenting the detailed budgets allows for implementation
of changes where applicable and also informs the 2020/21
budgets.
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Recommendations:
Reasons for
Recommendations:
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That
Cabinet agree and recommend to Full Council: a) The fees and
charges from 1 April 2020 as included in Appendix A.
b)
That Delegated Authority be given to the Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and relevant
Heads of Service, to agree those fees and charges not included
within Appendix A as required as outlined within the
report
To approve the fees and charges
as set out in the report that will be used to inform the 2020/21
budget process.
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LIST
OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
(Papers relied on to write the report, which do not contain
exempt information and which are not published
elsewhere)
Cabinet Member(s)
Cllr Eric Seward
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Ward(s) affected:
All
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Contact Officer, telephone
number and email:
Lucy Hume, 01263 516246,
lucy.hume@north-norfolk.gov
Additional documents:
Decision:
That Cabinet agree and
recommend to Full Council:
a) The fees and charges from 1
April 2020 as included in Appendix A.
b) That Delegated Authority be
given to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder for Finance and relevant Heads of Service, to
agree those fees and charges not included within Appendix A as
required as outlined within the report
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Treasury Management Half Yearly Report 2019/20 PDF 309 KB
Summary:
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This
report sets out the Treasury Management activities actually
undertaken during the first half of the 2019/20 Financial Year
compared with the Treasury Management Strategy for the
year.
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Options Considered:
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This
report must be prepared to ensure the Council complies with the
CIPFA Treasury Management and Prudential Codes.
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Conclusions:
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Treasury activities for the half year
have been carried out in accordance with the CIPFA Code and the
Council’s Treasury Strategy.
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Recommendations:
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That
the Council be asked to RESOLVE that The Treasury Management Half
Yearly Report 2019/20 is approved.
That
the Council be asked to APPROVE changes to the Counterparty
Limits.
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Reasons for Recommendation:
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Approval by Council demonstrates
compliance with the Codes.
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Cabinet
Member(s)
Eric Seward
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Ward(s) affected:
All
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Contact Officer, telephone
number and email: Lucy Hume, 01263 516246,
lucy.hume@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Decision:
That
the Council be asked to RESOLVE that The Treasury Management Half
Yearly Report 2019/20 is approved.
That the Council be asked to
APPROVE changes to the Counterparty Limits.
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11. |
MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY - 2020/21 TO 2023/24 PDF 233 KB
Summary:
Options considered:
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This report presents an updated
Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for the period 2020/21 to
2023/24. The strategy has been updated to support the Corporate
Plan for the period 2019 to 2022.
The MTFS has been refreshed in
the year and provides an updated financial projection in support of
the 2020/21 budget process.
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Conclusions:
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The financial position for
2020/21 is currently showing a small surplus with deficits in
future years. The MTFS identifies the key themes and priorities for
the Council in seeking to reduce the forecast budget
gap.
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Recommendations:
Reasons for
Recommendations:
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It is
recommended that:
1)
Members consider and
note:
a)
The current high level financial
forecast for the period 2020/21 to 2023/24;
b)
The current capital funding
forecasts;
2)
Members consider and recommend to Full
Council:
a)
The revised reserves statement as
included at Appendix 2 to the financial strategy.
To refresh the Medium Term
Financial Strategy in line with the Corporate Plan and to inform
the detailed budget work for 2020/21.
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LIST
OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW
(Papers relied on to write the report, which do not contain
exempt information and which are not published
elsewhere)
2019/20 Budget report and in year budget monitoring
reports.
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Cabinet Member(s)
Cllr Eric Seward
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Ward(s) affected
All
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Contact Officer, telephone
number and email: Duncan Ellis, Head of Finance and Assets, 01263
516330, duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Additional documents:
Decision:
1)
Members consider and note:
a)
The current high level financial forecast for the
period 2020/21 to 2023/24;
b)
The current capital funding forecasts;
2)
Members consider and recommend to Full
Council:
a)
The revised reserves statement as included at
Appendix 2 to the financial strategy.
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Announcement of Award Decision for Waste & Related Services Contract PDF 253 KB
Summary:
Options considered:
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Having followed an EU procurement process, two compliant bids
have been assessed against the award evaluation criteria. This
report recommends the award of the contract and makes
recommendation in respect of the costed option of food waste and
other provisional items.
Options considered include whether it was viable to introduce a
food waste collection service from first commencement
date.
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Conclusions:
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There is a statutory duty to provide waste collections and to
separately collect recycling. The award
of this contract for waste and recycling collection will ensure the
statutory duty is met.
The
procurement has been undertaken jointly with Breckland Council and King’s Lynn and West
Norfolk Borough Council as a single contact covering the three
Councils
A
full OJEU procurement process has been followed for this
procurement and all legal obligations have been met. External legal support was provided by Bevan
Brittan for the procurement and preparation of the
contract.
A
costed option has been obtained for the introduction and delivery
of food waste collections.
The
award of contract must be to the most economically advantageous
tender.
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Recommendations:
Reasons for
Recommendations:
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- That the most economically advantageous tender
for the contract for the provision of waste and related services
submitted by Bidder B is accepted, subject to formal contract and
satisfactory conclusion of the statutory standstill
time.
- Cabinet do not approve the implementation of a
food waste collection at service implementation.
- That Cabinet delegate authority to the Head of
Environmental Health, to implement provisional items in relation to
clinical waste collections and garden waste
disposal.
To
ensure the continued delivery of waste and recycling collections,
other collections services, street cleansing and grounds
maintenance services across the district. Bidder B offers the most
economically advantageous tender.
The
additional cost implications of introducing a food waste collection
service make it unviable at first Commencement date.
Provisional items within the contract allow for the smooth
running of the contract and options to secure the most cost
effective delivery method. To provide sufficient flexibility for
the effective management of the contract implementation in respect
of provisional items, relating to clinical waste collection and
garden waste disposal, should be delegated to the Head of
Environmental Health
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Cabinet Member(s)
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Nigel Lloyd, Environment
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Contact Officer, telephone number and email:
Steve
Hems, Head of Environmental Health, 01263 516182, steve.hems@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Additional documents:
Decision:
- That the most economically advantageous tender for the contract
for the provision of waste and related services submitted by Bidder
B is accepted, subject to formal contract and satisfactory
conclusion of the statutory standstill time.
- Cabinet do not approve the implementation of a food waste
collection at service implementation.
- That Cabinet delegate authority to the Head of Environmental
Health, to implement provisional items in relation to clinical
waste collections and garden waste disposal.
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13. |
Exclusion of Press and Public
To pass the following resolution:
“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 _ of Part I ofSchedule 12A (as amended) to the
Act.”
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14. |
Private Business
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