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16/09/2019 - Strategic Acquisition

To ask Cabinet to agree the approach for making strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions will either enable the regeneration of key sites in the town centre or will generate a commercial return for the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Kevin Langley

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Town Centre Masterplan/Future High Street

B  To ask Cabinet to agree the principles and approach set out within the Town Centre Masterplan

 

B  For cabinet to note the timescales and next steps as part of the Future High Street Fund business case development

 

B  To ask cabinet to approve funding required in order to develop the business case for the Future High Street Fund submission

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Kevin Langley

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - DRAFT Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2019-2022

To ask Cabinet to adopt the countywide strategy.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Chief Executive - George Candler

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Sixfields - Update on Enforcement

To Update Cabinet on the enforcement activity to date and to seek approval to a funding agreement for the liquidation stream of the enforcement

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Francis Fernandes - Borough Secretary & Monitoring Officer

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


16/09/2019 - Public Spaces Protection Order - Jeyes Jetty

To request for Jeyes Jetty to be closed under the Public Spaces Protection order due to the evidence provided via consultation with partners and the public.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Phil Harris

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Review of Public Spaces Protection Order 2017

B  The purpose of the report is to ask Cabinet to approve a 12 week consultation period for the new PSPO3 and also to approve the renewal of PSPO’s 1 (expires 31 March 2020) and 2 (expires 7 January 2021) for a further 3 years.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Chief Executive - George Candler

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Policy Update

B  To update Cabinet on the outcome of the present inspection by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office

 

B  To request that Cabinet approves the updated RIPA Policy

 

B  To delegate authority to the Borough Secretary and Monitoring Officer to update the policy to add names of authorising officers once appointed and make changes to the policy which are required by changes to the law

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Francis Fernandes - Borough Secretary & Monitoring Officer

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Regeneration and redevelopment of Berkeley House and St Mary's Court, Spring Boroughs

B  To ask Cabinet to approve the regeneration and redevelopment of Berkeley House and St Mary’s Court to provide affordable housing.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Phil Harris

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/09/2019 - Designation of an Enhanced Additional HMO Licensing Scheme

B  To ask Cabinet to approve the designation of an enhanced Additional HMO Licensing Scheme that will operate for five years and come into effect on 1 February 2019

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Phil Harris

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Borough Wide Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation

B  To ask Cabinet to approve the public consultation on the introduction of a Borough Wide Article 4 Direction.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Peter Baguley

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


16/09/2019 - Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Policy Documents

To ask Cabinet to approve the updated museum policy documents for the purposes of Museum Accreditation. Policy documents are:

 

·         Access Policy

·         Collections Development Policy

·         Documentation Policy

·         Collections Care and Conservation Policy

 

Policy documents are a required element of the form part of submission to Arts Council England for the museums re-accreditation process.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2019

Lead officer: Marion Goodman

Notice of decision: 16/09/2019


11/09/2019 - Corporate Performance. All Measures and Outturn report Quarter 1 - 1 April 2019 - 30 June 2019 ref: 1624    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

2.1  Cabinet reviewed the contents of the performance report (Appendix 1) and recommended actions to be taken to address any issues arising.

 

2.2  Cabinet agreed that the Annual Performance Report will be presented in June of each year to the Audit Committee.

 


11/09/2019 - Finance Monitoring - Period 4 ref: 1623    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

2.1            Cabinet noted the contents of the report and noted that future reports will set out the actions being taken by Corporate Management Board (CMB) to address issues arising.

2.2            Cabinet noted the amendments to the capital programme as set out at paragraph 3.5.1.

2.3            Cabinet approved the draft Medium Term Financial Strategy as set out at appendix 1, and adopted the strategic principles therein.

 


11/09/2019 - Update on the Grant of Property Leases and Management Agreements to Northampton Leisure Trust (Unity Leisure) ref: 1625    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

2.1 Cabinet:

 

a) Approved the termination of the existing Management Agreement between the Council and Northampton Leisure (Unity Leisure) dated 31st March 2011 and attached as appendix 1 to facilitate the completion of the proposed lease arrangements with the Trust.

 

b) Delegated authority to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager, the Borough Secretary and Head of Finance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Enterprise to complete the necessary leases.

 

c) Authorised officers to negotiate and agree terms and conditions in the said lease arrangements to ensure as far as possible the continuing provision of the requisite leisure services to the public in the three leisure centres now being managed and controlled by the Trust, but which do not fall foul of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

 

d) Noted that by moving to lease arrangements, that will involve the Council losing substantial control over the delivery of leisure facilities in Northampton.

 

e) Approved bringing further reports to future meetings of the Cabinet on any issue arising which the officers concerned consider needs further discussion and decision by Cabinet before completion of the new lease arrangements.

 

f) Approved seeking any further external legal advice deemed necessary to conclude the transaction.


11/09/2019 - Investment Acquisition Opportunity ref: 1626    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019


11/09/2019 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - IMPACT OF THE MOVE OF THE UNIVERSITY ref: 1621    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

2  Cabinet noted the report and recommendations.


11/09/2019 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - HOMELESSNESS AND ROUGH SLEEPERS ref: 1620    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

2  Cabinet noted the report and recommendations.


11/09/2019 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - EVALUATION OF OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY REPORTS ref: 1622    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 11/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

2  Cabinet noted the report and recommendations.