Decisions

To consider the Car Parking Enforcement Policy

Resolved

(1)            That the report and the recommendations of the Local Government Ombudsman and the action plan to address those recommendations in so far as the same concern the enforcement of excess charges be noted.

(2)            That the revised Car Parking Enforcement Policy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved. .

To consider Howes Lane Bridge Marginal Viability HIF Funding

Resolved

(1)            That, subject to OCC completing the Marginal Viability Homes Infrastructure Fund (MV HIF) agreement, it be agreed to:

a)    enter into a “back-to-back” agreement with OCC to take on the MV HIF obligations seeking to secure funding towards the cost of the delivery of the Howes Lane infrastructure.  In addition, to use any excess grant funding (released as a result of the development funds contributing towards the cost of delivering the infrastructure) to deliver housing (subject to any legal issues being resolved and remedied);

and

b)    delegate to the Assistant Director – Growth and Economy, in consultation with the Lead Member for Economy, Regeneration and Property and the Team Leader – Non-contentious, the negotiation and completion of the agreement with OCC.

Resolved

(1)            That additional capital funding for the capital project to replace the financial management system be approved.

(2)            That the estimated revenue impact be noted.

To consider the Community Nature Plan

Resolved

(1)            That the progress of the Community Nature Plan 2018-20 be noted.

(2)            That recent government guidance relating to restoring and enhancing nature and green spaces be noted.

(3)            That the biodiversity net gain guidance (annexes to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.  

(4)            That seeking a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain through engagement with the planning process be endorsed.

(5)            That a Biodiversity in the Built Environment Good Practice Guide ‘Preservation of existing nesting sites and provision of artificial nesting sites’ (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

To consider the results of the annual customer satisfaction survey

Resolved

(1)            That the results of the survey, with particular reference to the priority service areas identified by respondents, be noted.

(2)            That it be agreed that the results and priority service areas identified will be used as part of the business and service planning process for 2020-21.

(3)            That it be agreed to continue to develop the approach of consulting and engaging with our residents, ensuring we reach as many residents as possible making use of all communication tools available to us and keeping residents up to date with progress against the business plan.

To consider the Monthly Performance, Finance and Risk Monitoring Report

Resolved

(1)            That the monthly Performance, Risk and Finance Monitoring Report be noted.