Decisions

This report recommends the replacement of the microphone system  in the Council Chamber SK House Grantham with new digital Auditel devices. This solution also includes an electronic voting system.

This report recommends the replacement of the microphone system  in the Council Chamber SK House Grantham with new digital Auditel devices. This solution also includes an electronic voting system.

Decision

That Cabinet approve the inclusion of rent convergence in the Housing Revenue Account rent setting proposals from 1 April 2027.

Reasons for the decision

It was recommended that Cabinet approve the inclusion of rent convergence in the rent setting proposals from 1 April 2027 due to additional income that would be generated. which would support the HRA in meeting the financial challenges it was facing.

Other options considered

The Council could have chosen to set rent below the levels set out in the rent standard but this would have had an impact on the resources available to invest in the existing housing stock and the future financial resilience of the HRA.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the amendments to Appendix C - Private Sector Housing Approach to Investigation and Enforcement of the Corporate Enforcement.

2.    Delegate authority to the Assistant Director: Leisure, Culture and Place, in consultation with the portfolio holder, to reformat Appendix C to ensure it is as user friendly as possible.

Reasons for the decision

To ensure that South Kesteven District Council met its statutory function and was compliant with associated statutory guidance.

Other options considered

None – statutory guidance had been published alongside new duties under the Renters Rights Act 2025 that the Local Authority must follow and enforce.

Decision

That Cabinet note the review of the delivery of the Corporate Plan 2024-2027.

Reasons for the decision

This summary report delivered a strategic overview of the first year of the Corporate Plan and offered assurance to residents and Members on our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

Other options considered

The Overview & Scrutiny Committees (OSCs) lead on performance monitoring and scrutiny. Therefore, performance could purely be reported to the respective OSC. Whilst offering focused scrutiny in line with the Committee remits, the individual OSCs would be unable to assess the Council’s performance overall. This report provided an accessible and strategic overview of overall delivery for 2024/25. Detailed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for Q4 2025/26 would be presented to the OSCs over the Q2 2025/26 committee cycle.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the acceptance of the grant award of £909,278 for the delivery of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026/27.

2.    Approve the Council’s proposed delivery approach for the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) for 2026/27 as set out in this report.

3.    Approve the proposed eligibility criteria and operating principles for crisis payments.

4.    Approve the delegation to the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing of any operational decisions and associated expenditure required to deliver the CRF scheme in accordance with the approved scheme framework, government guidance and allocated budget (as detailed in paragraph 2.17 of the report)

Reasons for the decision

The DWP expected authorities to commence delivery of the scheme from 1 April 2026 and submit a delivery plan by 1 July 2026. Joint working had been in place between Lincolnshire County Council, District Councils and support organisations during all stages of the Household Support Fund. It was recognised that a joint approach to this level of support would achieve the desired outcomes as set out in the framework and guidance.

Other options considered

The ‘do nothing’ option was discounted as the funding had been provided, and the requirement of the funding was to provide residents with support during times of crisis.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1.    Commission a feasibility study in order to identify additional parking capacity in Stamford.

2.    Approve a new single charge of £3 at the Cattlemarket car park Stamford Monday to Thursday to encourage greater usage.

3.    Instruct officers to undertake the necessary steps pursuant to the introduction of a maximum 3 hour free parking limit at all Council Pay and Display car parks for blue badge holders.

4.    Agree to amend the Parking Order to reduce the parking limitation periods at SKDC car parks in Bourne town centre to the following: South Street – up to 12 hours

Burghley Street – up to 3 hours

Corn Exchange – up to 3 hours (excluding authorised parking)

5.    Agree to review and update the current waiting times at all other Council operated car parks across the District to ensure they remain appropriate for the usage requirements.

6.    Agree to a review of the controlled parking arrangements across the District following a six month implementation period.

7.    Delegate to the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Property and Public Engagement the establishment of a new season ticket offer for Cattle Market car park (Stamford) following changes to the daily parking charges.

Reasons for the decision

Making greater use of the available capacity meant the Council would better serve the needs of local residents and businesses.

The current disabled parking policy was not consistent with an ambition to ensure that where parking capacity was limited, an equitable offer was established.

Implementation of controlled parking measures in Bourne was recommended to limit parking periods, support turnover of spaces to increase footfall for local businesses and ensure regular visible enforcement of parking to ensure proper use of space provision.

Other options considered

Taking no action was not an option due to the ongoing parking pressures and issues identified at specific locations and car parks across the district.

To seek approval for the grant of a lease for a period of 25 years for identified areas within South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Trent Road Grantham, NG34 7XQ.

To grant a lease for a period of 25 years for identified areas within South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Trent Road Grantham, NG34 7XQ.