Agenda and minutes

No apologies for absence were received.

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The minutes of the meeting held 11 May 2009 were confirmed as a correct record of the meeting.

Councillor Smith declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 6 – Revision to Bourne Town Centre Redevelopment Supplementary Planning Guidance, due to him being a member of a club which meets within that area.

Report number ENV436 by the Healthy Environment Portfolio Holder.

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Decision:

1.)   That the contents of the Food Law Enforcement Plan document for 2009/10 be approved and adopted by the Cabinet on behalf of the Council.

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report ENV 436 by the Portfolio Holder for Healthy Environment.

2.)   The plan has been produced in the format recommended by the FSA, which facilitates comparison and future audit by the FSA.

3.)   Endorsement by the Communities Policy Development Group.

Other options considered:

1.)   The Council has a legal duty to approve a food law enforcement plan.

Report numberCHSC018 by the Corporate Governance and Housing Portfolio Holder.

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Decision:

1.)   To note Report CHSC 018 by the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance and Housing.

2.)   That more detailed financial information be collated and brought back before Cabinet at the next meeting.

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report CHSC 018 by the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance and Housing.

2.)   Comments made by the Director of Tenancy Services regarding the options proposed.

3.)   Comments made by the Section 151 Officer with regard to possible financial burdens each options might create.

4.)   Comments made by the Service Manager of Housing Solutions with regard to the potential to join the Peteborough Homes scheme together with South Holland District Council, and the possible benefits.

(11.26am – Councillor Smith left the room having declared a personal and prejudicial interest.)

Report number PLA758 by the Economic Portfolio Holder.

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Decision:

1.)   That the revised Bourne Town Centre Redevelopment Supplementary Planning Guidance be adopted.

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report PLA 758 by the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development.

2.)   Representations received as a result of a public consultation period.

3.)   Comments made by the Service Manager, Planning Policy regarding the response to the representations made.

Other options considered:

1.)   Do not adopt the revised SPG – the reasons for proposing revisions to the SPG were explored in the previous report to Cabinet (report PLA 748).  It is considered that this remains an appropriate course of action. 

2.)   The concerns raised by the representations have been assessed (as set out in the appendix to the report), however, it is considered that these are either already adequately covered by the SPG or raise matters that can be dealt with as part of the process of bringing forward a development scheme.

(11.30am – Councillor Smith re-entered the meeting.)

Report number PLA759  by the Economic Portfolio Holder.

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Decision:

1.)   That the Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal be formally adopted.

2.)   That the recommended boundary changes be approved.

3.)   To delegate authority to the Corporate Head of Sustainable Communities in conjunction with the economic Development Portfolio Holder to approve minor amendments to the appraisal and appraisal maps if required.

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report PLA 759 by the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development.

2.)   The appraisal contributes to the priority themes of Quality Living and Good for Business.

3.)   Representations received as a part of a six week public consultation.

Other options considered:

1.)   The council is required by Section 72 of the 1990 Act to produce character appraisals and to publish proposals for their management. This is the first Conservation Area appraisal document produced for Grantham which contains a comprehensive analysis of its special architectural and historic character since it was designated in 1970. Previous documents produced in 1970 and 1985, following a boundary revision, do not contain sufficient information to provide a basis for sustainable planning decisions which will preserve and enhance the character of the Conservation Area.

2.)   Not to amend the boundary. However, this would constitute a missed opportunity to include areas which are of sufficient architectural quality to merit protection and would positively contribute to the overall character of the Conservation Area and to exclude detrimental areas as set out in Section 3 of the report. These alterations will ensure that the boundary is robust and justifies its status as an area of special historic and architectural importance.

Report CHFCS45 by the Resources and Assets Portfolio Holder.

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Decision:

1.)   To recommend to Council the approval of the following Supplementary Estimates in respect of the following:

a)     General Fund – Capital Programme of £4.589M 2009/10

b)     General Fund Revenue estimate increase of £180k

c)     Supplementary estimate for LABGI Income be approved for £193,849.62 and this be used to support economic development related initiatives, in line with Council priorities. The details of this be delegated to the Corporate Head of Sustainable Communities and the Economic Development Portfolio Holder

d)     Housing Revenue Account – Capital Programme of £4.631M for 2009/10 and £5.425m for 2010/11 (appendix B)

e)     Housing Revenue Account – Revenue increase of £654K

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report CHFCS 45 by the Portfolio Holder for Resources and Assets.

2.)   The Council approved the Capital and Revenue budgets, in respect of the financial year 2009/10, at it’s meeting on 2 March 2009.  Since that time there have been a number of proposals that will have an impact of the budget framework. 

3.)   Comments made by Cabinet Members and the Corporate Head of Finance and Customer Service regarding a number of new bids and slippages from the 2008/09 capital programme that were proposed for inclusion into the 2009/10 programme.

4.)   Comments made by Cabinet Members and the Corporate Head of Finance and Customer Service regarding the Local Authority Business Growth Incentive (LABGI), and how any initiatives undertaken as a result should be in line with Council priorities.