Items
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13. |
Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from
Councillor S Doyle
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14. |
Minutes of the Previous Meeting  PDF 85 KB
Minutes:
The minutes of the meeting held on
18th June 2015 were approved and signed as a correct
record.
(Moved by
Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor S Claymore)
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Declarations of Interest
To receive any
declarations of Members’ interests (pecuniary and
non-pecuniary) in any matters which are to be considered at this
meeting.
When Members are
declaring a pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in respect of which
they have dispensation, they should specify the nature of such
interest. Members should leave the room
if they have a pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in respect of
which they do not have a dispensation.
Minutes:
There were no Declarations of Interest.
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16. |
Question Time:
To answer questions from members of the public
pursuant to Executive Procedure Rule No. 13
Minutes:
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17. |
Matters Referred to the Cabinet in Accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules
Minutes:
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18. |
Locality Commissioning - Emotional Wellbeing services for children and young people in Tamworth PDF 53 KB
(The Report of the Leader of the Council)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Report of the Leader of the Council
informing Cabinet of the second ‘Improving Wellbeing in
Tamworth Commissioning’ exercise and providing Cabinet with a
financial statement on Council and partner Funding for Locality Commissioning was
considered.
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RESOLVED :
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That Cabinet
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noted the decision to award the
contract, in line with the Council’s financial guidance with
details of successful tender; and
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noted the current financial
position with regard to Council and partner funding for Locality
Commissioning.
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(Moved by
Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard)
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19. |
Planned Upgrade to Corporate Server Infrastructure PDF 27 KB
(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for
Operations and Assets)
Minutes:
The Report of the Portfolio Holder for
Operations and Assets advising Cabinet of the current situation
following withdrawal of Microsoft support for software versions in
use at Tamworth Borough Council and seeking the approval of the
release of contingencies to support this essential activity was
considered.
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RESOLVED:
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That Cabinet approved the release of
£35k from the Specific Contingency budget to support vendor
demand during this essential server upgrade.
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(Moved by
Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor D Cook)
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20. |
Devolution, Decentralisation and Collaboration (Options for a Combined Authority) PDF 50 KB
(The Report of the Chief Executive)
Minutes:
The Report of the Chief Executive advising
Members on the current position in relation to the new
Government’s developing policy on devolution, growth and
combined authorities and in particular, the emerging proposals for
the West Midlands and seeking Members endorsement for the actions
taken to date by the Chief Executive and for delegated authority
for the Leader (or his nominated deputy) and the Chief Executive to
engage in discussions on behalf of the Council on the Combined
Authority, devolution and public sector reforms options so that any
formal proposals can be considered by the Council at the earliest
opportunity was considered.
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RESOLVED:
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That
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Members endorsed the actions of the Chief
Executive in engaging in the initial discussions with the West
Midlands Metropolitan Boroughs and the Chairs of the Greater
Birmingham, Black Country and Coventry Local Enterprise
Partnerships;
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Cabinet approved the Council continuing to
explore the opportunity to deliver it’s agreed objectives for
growth and economic prosperity through its current membership of
both the GBSLEP and the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent LEP and
potentially through a Devolution Deal with the West Midlands
Combined Authority and Government;
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Cabinet authorised the Chief Executive Officer
in conjunction with the Leader/Portfolio Holder to engage in
discussions with partners on Combined Authorities and Devolution
Deal options;
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the Council seek assurance that any new entity
created to support devolution will not be to the detriment of
existing relationships with LEPs;
and
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the Chief Executive
report key stage progress to Cabinet in addition to the agreed
cross party briefings.
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(Moved by
Councillor S Claymore and seconded by Councillor D Cook)
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21. |
Compulsory Purchase Order for land and property on the Kerria regeneration site PDF 37 KB
(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Economy
and Education)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Economy
and Education setting out for Cabinet the current position in
relation to the acquisition of land and property assets on
Kerria site and setting out the land
and property asset acquisitions required for the regeneration site
and seeking full approval for the making of a Compulsory Purchase
Order in respect of remaining interests in the Estate land was
considered.
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RESOLVED:
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That Cabinet
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noted the current
position of land and property asset acquisitions on the
Kerria regeneration site;
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2.
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approved the making
of a Compulsory Purchase Order or Orders under Section 226(1)(a) of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of acquisition of
all remaining outstanding interests and any new rights (if
required) under Section 13 of the Local Government and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 in the Kerria Estate;
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agreed that the
Director of Assets and Environment will negotiate the acquisition
of all remaining interests and rights in land shown single edged
black at Appendix 1 in advance of and alongside the making
of the Compulsory Purchase Order(s) if
voluntary negotiations are unsuccessful as well as to agree costs
and/or compensation relating to the land edged black or the CPO
payable as a result of giving effect to the above
recommendations;
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agreed to authorise
the Director of Assets and Environment to make/initiate any
appropriate agreements/applications/licences under the Highways Act
1980 (including but not limited to Section 38 and/or Section 278
Agreements) and to submit an application under Section 247 of the
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to stop up any highway within
the area edged black at Appendix 1 as is or are necessary for the
Kerria Scheme; and
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agreed that delegated authority be given to the Solicitor to the
Council in consultation with the Director of Assets and Environment
to take all necessary steps to give effect to the above
recommendations including (but not limited to) execution of
documents as required to secure the making, confirmation and
implementation of the Compulsory Purchase Order and presentation at any Public Local Inquiry
including the service of notices to give effect thereto including
High Court Enforcement Officer’s notices and (if granted
power to do so by the Secretary of State) to confirm the Compulsory
Purchase Order and to complete acquisitions of land and rights
within the area shown edged black at Appendix 1.
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(Moved by
Councillor S Claymore and seconded by Councillor D Cook)
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Compulsory Purchase Order for land and property at the Tinkers Green regeneration site PDF 37 KB
(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Economy
and Education)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Economy
and Education setting out for Cabinet the current position in
relation to the acquisition of land and property assets on Tinkers
Green regeneration site and setting out the land and property asset
acquisitions required for the regeneration site and seeking full
approval for the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order in respect
of remaining interests in the Estate land was considered.
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RESOLVED:
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That Cabinet
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noted the current position of land and
property asset acquisitions on the Tinker’s Green
regeneration site;
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approved the making
of a Compulsory Purchase Order under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 in respect of
acquisition of all remaining outstanding interests and any new
rights (if required) under Section 13 of the Local Government and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 in the Tinkers Green Estate
(shown edged black on the plan at Appendix 1) to facilitate
redevelopment for housing purposes;
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agreed to authorise the Director of Assets and Environment
to negotiate the acquisition of all remaining interests and rights
in land shown single edged black at Appendix 1 in advance of and
alongside the making of the Compulsory Purchase Order if voluntary
negotiations are unsuccessful as well as to agree costs and/or
compensation relating to the land edged black or the CPO payable as
a result of giving effect to the above recommendations;
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agreed to authorise the
Director of Assets and Environment to make/initiate any appropriate
agreements/applications/licences under the Highways Act 1980
(including but not limited to Section 38 and/or Section 278
Agreements) and to submit an application under section 247 of the
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to stop up any highway within
the area edged black at Appendix 1 as is or are necessary for the
Tinkers Green Scheme; and
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agreed to give
delegated authority be given to the Solicitor to the Council in
consultation with the Director of Assets and Environment to take
all necessary steps to give effect to the above recommendations
including (but not limited to) execution of documents as required
to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the
Compulsory Purchase Order and
presentation at an Public Local Inquiry including the service of
notices to give effect thereto including High Court Enforcement
Officer’s notices and (if granted power to do so by the
Secretary of State) to confirm the Compulsory Purchase Order and to
complete acquisitions of land and rights within the area shown
edged black at Appendix 1.
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(Moved by Councillor S Claymore seconded by Councillor R
Pritchard)
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23. |
Exclusion of the Press and Public
To consider excluding the Press and Public
from the meeting by passing the following resolution:-
“That in
accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Executive
Arrangements) (Meeting and Access to Information) (England)
Regulations 2012, and Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act
1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the
consideration of the following business on the grounds that it
involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in
paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act and the public
interest in withholding the information outweighs the
public interest in disclosing the
information to the public”
At the time this agenda is published no
representations have been received that this part of the meeting
should be open to the public.
Minutes:
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RESOLVED:
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That members of the press and
public be now excluded from the meeting during consideration of the
following item on the grounds that the business involves the likely
disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part
1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as
amended).
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24. |
Review of Council Owned Sheltered and Extra Care Housing
(The Report of the Portfolio
Holder for Housing and Waste Management)
Minutes:
The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Waste
Management updating Cabinet on findings from
the Sheltered Housing Review following cessation of Staffordshire
County Council (SCC) funding - c£249k - from 31st
March 2015 and cumulatively c£268k from 31st March
2016 was considered.
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RESOLVED:
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That Cabinet endorsed the recommendations as
contained in the report
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(Moved by
Councillor M Thurgood and seconded by Councillor D Cook)
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Thanks were expressed by the Leader for the
work the teams have put in to the report.
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25. |
Service Charges for Council Owned Stock
(The Report of the Portfolio
Holder for Housing and Waste Management)
Minutes:
The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Waste
Management outlining the implications of
introducing service charges to tenants and leaseholders in the
Council’s own stock. Independent
support has been engaged and the professional opinion of the
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) referenced throughout. The
evidence and data, supporting service charges is comprehensive and
where relevant is included in this report highlighting the key
decisions for Cabinet, namely:-
- Options for
introducing service charges including reference to both an economic
impact assessment and equality impact assessment
- Benefits and risks of
introducing either fixed or variable charges
- Proposed methodology
for charging including de-pooling and capping
- Proposed twin track
approach for tenants and leaseholders recognising that the
contractual position is different
- Route map and summary
timescales for implementation including statutory consultation
arrangement
- Inextricable links
with proposed business modelling for sheltered housing which will
detail an option around enhance housing management which is
effectively a service charge
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RESOLVED:
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That Cabinet endorsed the recommendations as
contained in the report
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(Moved by
Councillor M Thurgood and seconded by Councillor D Cook)
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