Decisions

2.1    Cabinet approved and agreed to re-sign the revised Memorandum of Co-operation, which is attached at Appendix 1 to this report, with the proviso that it will be reviewed once the Shadow Council for West Northamptonshire is in place.

Cabinet:

2.1       Agreed to Disposal of the Property, known as Rectory Farmhouse, by way of auction to achieve the best price reasonably obtainable for the area outlined in red on the plan at Annex 1;

2.2       Authorised the appointment of Auctioneers to dispose of the property in accordance with s.123 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended);

2.3       Delegated authority to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, Chief Finance Officer and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise to finalise the terms of the disposal.

2.1       Cabinet endorsed the review of policies in the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

2.1        Cabinet approved the first stage of the Four Waterside Masterplan proposal (the feasibility study) which sets the principles and the approach that will be taken to deliver a mixed-use development site on a key site located on the edge of Northampton Town Centre.

2.2        Cabinet noted the need for a development appraisal, which when complete will be referred back to Cabinet for consideration along with delivery advice setting out the most appropriate procurement strategy to secure a development partner or partners for thesite.

To ask Cabinet to endorse and adopt the Northampton Economic Growth Strategy, and the associated Action Plan.

B  To update Cabinet on the latest financial monitoring position for 2019/20 and approve any revenue or capital budget changes if necessary (not aware of any at the moment).

B  To ask Cabinet to approve the purchase of Beaumont House (an empty office block that   is being converted to a residential scheme of 60 apartments), under a turnkey arrangement, for use as temporary accommodation for homeless households.

B  To seek Cabinet approval to the disposal of shops.  The shops are currently held primarily for the provision of services to the community in the areas of NN3 & NN4.  Cabinet will be considering the terms of the disposal.

B  To ask Cabinet to approve an increase in the level of fixed penalty for domestic duty of care from £200 to £300, to bring NBC in line with neighbouring authorities

B  To ask Cabinet to confirm the Article 4 Direction for houses in multiple occupation, for parts of the borough not covered by a Direction.  A Consultation Statement will accompany the Cabinet report