Agenda and minutes

                                                                                         (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 7^th February 2011 were approved as a correct record of the decisions taken.

None declared.

Report number PLA872 by the Economic Development Portfolio Holder.        (Enclosure)

Decision:

To approve the Local Investment Plan, attached at appendix 1 to report PLA872 for the Peterborough Partial Housing Market Area as the basis for development of a delivery plan with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) subject to the following wording amendment on page 34 bullet point 5 under Actions Planned to read:

Development of single point of access to give enhanced service provision, efficiency savings and community access

Considerations/Reasons for decision:

1)            Report PLA872 from the Portfolio Holder Economic Development

2)            The Peterborough Partial LIP provides a strategic framework detailing partner priorities and principles for investment in growth, housing and regeneration for South Kesteven, South Holland and Rutland.

3)            The LIP reinforces existing funding priorities and does not create any additional financial commitments over and above current approved capital programmes.

4)            The LIP is not a fixed plan and will be subject to an annual review to take into account changing policy context as well as to reflect wider stakeholders’ priorities.

5)            Comments made by Cabinet Members at the meeting.

6)            Comments made by the Service Manager Planning Policy and Partnerships at the meeting.

Other Options considered:

An alternative option would be not to approve the LIP. However, it is not felt that this would be an appropriate course of action as it could place the authority in a weak position in terms of accessing HCA support and future investment from other partners will be based on an understanding of clearly identified local priorities.

Report number TSE0057 by the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance and Housing.                                                                                         (Enclosure)

Decision:

To approve the new Tenancy Agreement as appended to report TSE0057.

Considerations/Reasons for decision:

1)        Report TSE0057 from the Portfolio Holder Corporate Governance and Housing.

2)        Representations made during the consultation period.

3)        The need to have a Tenancy Agreement that reflects the current law and best practice and sets out the Councils obligations as landlord and the rights and responsibilities of its tenants.

4)        Comments made by the Portfolio Holder Corporate Governance and Housing.

5)        Comments made by the Acting Head of Housing and Neighbourhoods.

6)        Comments made by the Monitoring Officer.

Other options considered:

To carry on with the current Tenancy Agreement, however it is vital that the agreement in place reflects the current law and best practice.  The new Tenancy Agreement will allow the Council to effectively manage its housing stock.

Portfolio Holder Healthy Environment:  Councillor John Smith

Decision:

To approve the amendments to the Passport to Leisure Scheme as shown within report AFM148.

Decisions CO60, CO61 and CO62 as made on 7^th March can be implemented on 16^th March unless subject to call-in by the Scrutiny Committee Chairman or any five Members of the Council from any political groups.