Executive Forward Plan

Bath & North East Somerset Council

January 2008 Return to List of Forward Plans

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ITEMS PREVIOUSLY LISTED IN THE FORWARD PLAN BUT NOW WITHDRAWN FOR THE REASONS STATED

E1714   Central Area Bath (Prohibition & Restriction of Waiting & Loading) (Designated Parking Places) Traffic Regulation Order Reason for Withdrawal: No Objections were received by the advertised date so the proposals will be implemented without the need for a Cabinet member decision

CABINET MEETING - 09 JANUARY 2008, 5pm

E1657   Council Performance Report for July - October 07
Council Performance Report by Cabinet Member for the period July - October 07
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Francine Haeberling) Fiona Venton Harvey
01225
396119
Cab  CX  Mon  151 Previous Council Performance Reports DT
E1676   Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring, Cash Limits and Virements - April 2007 to Nov 2007
This report presents the monitoring information for the financial year 2007/08 to the end of November 2007. It also includes a number of budget transfer requests for both revenue and capital that require Cabinet agreement or are reported for information purposes as prescribed by the Budget Management Scheme.
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Malcolm Hanney) Irene Draper
Paul Fox 01225
477468
Cab  CX  Mon  151   RS
E1686 KEY Designation of additional Air Quality Management Area(s) for Bath
The Environment Act 1995 requires that each local authority carries out a review and assessment of the air quality in their area on a regular basis.   Detailed assessment of the air quality in Bath has revealed that there are a number of locations within the city which currently exceed the Government's air quality standards.   This report is asking the Cabinet to consider declaring an Air Quality Management Area, or Areas, for those locations, which are effected.
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Charles Gerrish) Andrew Jones
01225
477557
    PR
E1727 KEY Adoption of Bath Western Riverside Supplementary Planning Document Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Charles Gerrish) Cleo Newcombe-Jones
01225
477617
ST  CX  Mon  151   PR
E1748 KEY Future of Victoria Hall, Radstock
Information report on progress
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Malcolm Hanney) Margaret Masling
01225
477005
WC   TC   Int   CX   Mon   151 Report and Minute to Cabinet 7th November 2007 RS

BATH RECREATION GROUND TRUST - 16 JANUARY 2008, 10am

E1731   Bath Recreation Ground Trust - Review of Parking Policy and Operations
A detailed review of parking and other access arrangements on the Recreation Ground
Bath Recreation Ground Trust Tony Bartlett
01225
477302
Cab  CX  Mon  151   RS
E1751   Recreation Ground Lettings Update Bath Recreation Ground Trust Jo Long
01225
477661
Cab  CX  Mon  151   RS
E1752   Strategic Update Bath Recreation Ground Trust Tony Bartlett
01225
477302
Cab  CX  Mon  151   RS

INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBER DECISIONS ANTICIPATED IN JANUARY 2008

E1517   Future strategy for the former Cornmarket
To make a decision in relation to the future strategy for the former Cornmarket on Walcot Street
Cllr Malcolm Hanney Tom McBain
Andy Nash
Charles Newall
01225
477966
    RS
E1547   Edward Street / Vane Street - Traffic Management Improvement
Edward St./Vane St. to be made one-way (west to east), existing residents parking bays in Vane Street rotated by 45 and 90 degrees to the kerbline
Cllr Charles Gerrish Andy Coles
Simon Thomas
01225
394276
WC  St  Int  LR  CIG  PSB   PR
E1564   Land at Roundhill Nature Reserve, Wedmore Park, Southdown
Re-designation & disposal of part for access to residential building plot
Cllrs Charles Gerrish and Malcolm Hanney Richard MacKenzie
01225 396362
WC  Int None RS
E1613   Housing & Council Tax Write-offs - over £5000
This is a list of Housing Benefit overpayments which have proven irrecoverable and require member approval to write off in accordance with Financial Regulations & Standing Orders
Cllr Malcolm Hanney Ian Savigar
01225
47 7327
Int  151 Individual case papers (Personal details are exempt) RS
E1625   Service Plan - Legal & Democratic Services
Consider 2007/08 Legal & Democratic Services Service Plan
Cllr Malcolm Hanney Vernon Hitchman
01225
395171
TU  St   VH
E1697   Review of Charging for Social Care Services - Proposal for Consultation   This is the review of charges for domiciliary care and other social care services as set out within the Financial Plan Cllr Vic Pritchard Pam Richards
Linda Frankland 01225 477969
OS SU CIG Mon 151   JA
E1705   Domiciliary Care contract awards
A tender process has been undertaken to select future domiciliary care providers and this report presents outcomes
Cllr Vic Pritchard Jo Gray
Judy Overton
01225
477941
OS  TU  SU  SP  Mon  151 None JA
E1707   To nominate a new Deputy Medical Referee
One of the Deputy Medical Referees is retiring and the Medical Referee has requested that a new Deputy Medical Referee be nominated by the Council for appointment
Cllr Charles Gerrish Andrew Reed
01225
395261
    PR
E1708   Funding for pedestrian facilities in Midsomer Norton
£40,000 funding has been earmarked from a Section 106 agreement with Tesco for the progression of the Greenway towards their store, in Midsomer Norton. However, the Greenway development has since stalled due to land ownership issues and it is recommended that £35,000 from this funding would be better spent on highway improvements on North Road.
Cllr Charles Gerrish Tasos Papaloucas
01225
394048
151 None PR
E1710   Standard Charges for Social Care Services 2008/09
Charges that are made to other councils where their service users use our day and residential services are revised each year. There are also a small number of service users that are financially assessed to pay the full charge.
Cllr Vic Pritchard Linda Frankland
01225
477969
St  Mon  151   JA
E1715   B&NES (Residents & Controlled Parking) (Off Street Parking Places)
To consider alterations to exisitng off street parking charges and to alterations to permit charges and conditions
Cllr Charles Gerrish Dorothy Miley
01225
394231
WC  Cab  Int  SU  SP  151   PR
E1718   Appointment of a replacement Council Director to the Combe Down Stone Mines Community Association (CDSMCA)
The Council established the CDSMCA to facilitate working with the community on the delivery of the CDSM project.  The constitution of the Association identifies 2 Council Directors, one of whom is a councillor.  The other Director resigned recently and a replacement is required.
Cllr David Hawkins Mary Stacey
01225
477200
WC  LR  CIG  SP  Mon  151   JB
E1719   Fees for residential and nursing care 2008/09
The Council is required to set care home fees each year
Cllr Vic Pritchard Judy Overton
01225
477915
SP   151   JA
E1720   Annual Voluntary sector funding 2008/09
The report makes recommendations for annual Voluntary sector funding
Cllr Vic Pritchard Judy Overton
01225
477915
SP  151   JA
E1724   Forest of Avon Accommodation
The Forest Of Avon Team have been occupying temporary accommodation for the past year whilst Ashton Court House is renovated. Authority is now being sought for the move back to permanent accommodation at Ashton Court in the near future.
Cllr Charles Gerrish Sue Murtagh
01225
477618
SP  Mon   PR
E1736   Refreshing the Council Logo
The Peer Review in 2006 recommended that the logo should be modernised in order to strengthen the Council's identity. As a result work has been undertaken to refresh and modernise the logo.  After developing a range of options the final choice represents some minor changes to the original, such as removing the triangles, whilst retaining the original colours. The design has been adopted as a trial in some areas.  However to formally adopt the refreshed logo a Single Member decision is required.
Cllr Francine Haeberling Jonathan Mercer
01225
477449
Cab  Int  CX  Mon  151 None DT
E1742   Review of Primary Provision in the Midsomer Norton/Westfield Area
The Cabinet Member for Children's Services is asked to consider the recommendations contained within the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel report - Review of Primary Provision in the Midsomer Norton/Westfield Area
Cllr Chris Watt Helen Hoynes
01225
395169
WC   OS   Cab   SU Children and Young People O&S Panel report - Review of Primary Provision in the Midsomer Norton/Westfield Area.
A Review of Primary Schools in the MSN/Westfield Area - A Discussion Paper
AA
E1750   Avon Frome Strategy
To approve the Avon Frome Strategy 2007-2017. This document will provide the strategic direction for the work of the partnership over the next ten years
Cllr Charles Gerrish Sue Murtagh
01225
477618
PC  TC  SP  PSB   PR

CABINET MEETING - 06 FEBRUARY 2008, 5pm (Budget) - Please note change of date

E1685   Financial Plan 2008/09-2010/11, Budget & Council Tax 2008/09
To agree and set the Council's 3 year financial plan and recommend the 2008/09 Council Tax to Budget Council
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Malcolm Hanney) Anne Feakes
Paul Fox 01225
477468
TU  Cab  Int  CX  Mon  151   RS
E1734   Bath & North East Somerset Council Corporate Plan 2008-2011 Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Malcolm Hanney) David Trethewey    
  01225  396353
TU  Cab  Int  CX  Mon  151   RS
E1743   Report on a finding on maladministartion causing injustice
To report a finding by the Local Government Ombudsman of maladministration causing injustice to an individual, in respect of mental health aftercare services, by the Council
Cllr Vic Pritchard Vernon Hitchman
Amanda Brookes
01225
395172
CX   151 Report on an investigation into complaint no 06/B/16774 against Bath and North East Somerset Council VH

INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBER DECISIONS ANTICIPATED IN FEBRUARY 2008

E1034   Cotswolds AONB Conservation Board Funding Agreement
Provision of ongoing funding for the Cotswolds AONB, through an agreement with the newly formed Cotswolds Conservation Board set up under the powers of the countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Cllr Charles Gerrish Sue Murtagh
01225 477618
Cab    PR
E1665   Treasury Management Monitoring Report to 31st December 2007
This report gives details of performance against the Council's Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Plan 2007/08 for the first 9 months of 2007/08
Cllr Malcolm Hanney Gary Adams 01225 477107
151 Treasury Management Strategy & Annual Investment Plan 2007/08 RS
E1678   Grants to Voluntary Arts Organisations 2008-2009
The report covers: (1) One Year Small Project Grants 2008-9; (2) Three Year Grants to Key Strategic Organisations 2008-11: Year 1 2008-9 and indicative funding for Years 2 and 3 (2009-11)
Cllr Charles Gerrish Ann Cullis  
    01225 396455
TC; Int; SU; SP; 151 Arts Development Strategy 2008-2011 PR
E1723 KEY Waste Treatment and/ or Disposal Contract Tender
The award of a 5 to 8 year contract for the treatment and/or disposal of residual waste in Bath and North East Somerset
Cllr Charles Gerrish Sarah Alder
01225
394187
Int   Mon   151   PR
E1732   Financial implications of concessionary bus travel scheme
To consider the budgetary implications of the introduction of the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007
Cllr Charles Gerrish Andy Strong
Adrian Clarke
01225
395223
Cab  Mon  151   PR
E1738   Policy and Partnership Determination of Voluntary Sector Grants (under £5000) 2008-2009
To allocate the funding for small grants under £5000 for Policy and Partnership April 2008-9
Cllr Vic Pritchard Pat Francis
01225
477290
Cab  SU  SP  PSB  Mon None RS
E1741   Fostering Allowances Annual Review
Annual review of fostering and related allowances
Cllr Chris Watt Charlie Moat
01225
477914
Mon   151   AA
E1744 KEY School Term and Holiday Dates 2009-10
To agree the school term and holiday dates for the 2009-10 school year
Cllr Chris Watt Kevin Amos
01225
39 5202
TU  St  Int  SU  LR  SP  Mon  151   AA
E1745   Response to Ofsted Annual Inspection of the Council's Fostering Service
The report details the outcome of this Inspection and the actions taken to respond to any statutory requirements and good practice recommendations
Cllr Chris Watt Maurice Lindsay
01225
396289
OS   TU   St   Int   SU   SP None AA
E1746   Report on the development of Integrated Youth Support Services in Bath and North East Somerset
This report details the actions taken to establish Integrated Youth Support Services and progress made thus farin line with the national Youth Matters agenda
Cllr Chris Watt Maurice Lindsay
01225
396289
OS   TU   St   Int   SU   YC   CIG   SP   PSB   Mon   151 None AA

CABINET MEETING - 05 MARCH 2008, 5pm

E1658   Council Performance Report for October 07 - January 08
Council Performance Report by Cabinet Member for the period October 07 - January 08
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Francine Haeberling) Fiona Venton Harvey
01225
396119
Cab  CX  Mon  151 Previous Council Performance Reports DT
E1677   Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring, Cash Limits and Virements - April 2007 to January 2008
This report presents the first monitoring information for the Authority as a whole for the financial year 2007/08 to the end of January 2008. The report also includes a number of budget transfer requests for both revenue and capital that require Cabinet agreement or are reported for information purposes as prescribed by the Budget Management Scheme.
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Malcolm Hanney) Irene Draper
Paul Fox 01225
477468
Cab  CX  Mon  151   RS
E1709   Feasibility Study to increase the number of secondary co-educational places in Bath
This report considers the issues concerning a possible change of status for Oldfield & Culverhay schools from single sex to co-educational status.
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Chris Watt) Chris Kavanagh
01225
395149
WC  OS  St  Int  SU  SP  PSB  CX  Mon  151 Review of a Secondary Education in B&NES - EYCL O&S Panel - Dec 2006 AA
E1722 KEY Bath & North East Somerset Core Strategy Options Consultation
Consideration of development and planning policy options for public consultation as part of the preparation of the statutory Core Strategy
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Charles Gerrish) Simon de Beer
01225
477616
WC   PC   TC   Cab   LR   SP   CX   Mon   151 Core Strategy Launch Documenmt September 2007 PR
E1725 KEY Draft Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document
Cabinet to agree a draft Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning (SPD) Document for public consultation
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Charles Gerrish) Simon de Beer
01225
477616
WC   PC   TC   Cab   Int   LR   CIG   SP   PSB   CX   Mon   151 Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan 2007, Circular 5/05 - Planning Obligations PR
E1737 KEY Integration - next steps: Governance and Leadership Arrangements
The report will set out proposals for the next steps in delivering joint governance and leadership arrangements to support integration
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Francine Haeberling) Jane Ashman
01225
477810
TU  St  CX  151 Report to Council 14th Sept 2006: Local Authority and Primary Care Trust Partnership JA
E1740   Local Development Scheme Review
The LDS is the Council's statutory prorgamme for the preparation of planning policy deocuments, such as the Core Strategy.  The previous review took place in April 2007 and this review is prompted in part by a change to Government legislation
Cabinet (Lead Member: Cllr Charles Gerrish) Simon de Beer
01225
477616#
CX  Mon  151   PR

INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBER DECISIONS ANTICIPATED IN MARCH 2008

E1641 KEY Transport Innovation Fund
Take decision on extent of Bath and North East Somerset involvement with TIF project
Cllr Charles Gerrish Joy Jefferys
01225
394446
CX  Mon  151 Executive Summary Demand Management Options PR
E1706 KEY Childcare Sufficiency Report and Childcare Sufficiency Strategy
The Childcare Act 2006 instructs local authorities to assess the local childcare market and to secure sufficient childcare for working parents. 
Cllr Chris Watt Philip Frankland
01225
394330
SU  LR  SP Draft report will be made available on the public website, in libraries, offices and other contact points AA
E1735 KEY Disability Discrimination Act - Access to Corporate Properties 2008/09
Report recommending a programme of works and allocation of capital sums regarding access to Council buildings
Cllr Malcolm Hanney Grahame Gerrard
01225
477850
SU  Mon  151 None RS
E1739 KEY Exhibition, room hire and franchise charges for Bath and North East Somerset Library Service 2008/9
Proposed revised charges for library exhibition, room bookings and franchise rates for 2008
Cllr Charles Gerrish June Brassington
01225
396424
TU  St  Int  SU  CIG  SP  151 Bath Library exhibition room hire report Sept 2007 PR
E1747   Care Matters implementation plan
Plans to implement the Care Matters agenda to improve outcomes for children in care, including implementation of the Children and Young Persons Bill 2007 when this becomes law in 2008
Cllr Chris Watt Charlie Moat
01225
477914
TU   St   Mon   151   AA
E1749   Applications for Environmental and  Heritage Voluntary Sector Funding 2008 2009
The reportprovides details of applications for built heritage and environmental funding administered  by Planning Services received from "not for profit groups" for the year 2008-2009
Cllr Charles Gerrish Jane Briggs
01225
477579
St   PR

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