Minutes for EXECUTIVE meeting, Feb 9 2010, 9.30AM

<div class="mgLinks"> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgMeetingAttendance.aspx?ID=2988" class="external" title="Link to attendance details for the meeting of EXECUTIVETuesday, 9 February 2010 9.30 a.m.">Attendance Details</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=3013&T=0" class="external" title="Link to agenda frontsheet pdf file">Agenda Frontsheet PDF 108 KB </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgChooseDocPack.aspx?ID=3013" class="external" title="Link to agenda reports document pack">Agenda reports pack PDF 2 MB </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=675&T=9" class="external">Supplementary Papers - Item 9 PDF 275 KB </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=676&T=9" class="external">Supplementary Papers - Item 10 PDF 269 KB </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=677&T=9" class="external">Supplementary Papers - Item 11 PDF 759 KB </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=679&T=9" class="external">Supplementary Papers - Item 12 PDF 338 KB </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=824&T=9" class="external">Chairman's Briefing Note PDF 532 KB </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=3013&T=2" class="external" title="Link to printed decisions pdf file">Printed Decisions PDF 77 KB </a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=3013&T=1" class="external" title="Link to printed minutes pdf file">Printed minutes PDF 150 KB </a> </li> </ul> </div><div class="mgContent"> Venue: Council Chamber, Priory House, Monks Walk, Shefford Contact: Devina Lester  0300 300 4036 Items Note No. Item <a name="AI18240"></a>163. Apologies for Absence <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To receive apologies for absence. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   There were no apologies for absence.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18241"></a>164. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12740" title="Link to document 'Minutes' pdf file" class="external">Minutes PDF 144 KB </a> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 12 January 2010.   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   RESOLVED:   The minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2010 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18417"></a>165. Declarations of Interest <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To receive from Members declarations and the nature thereof in relation to:-   (a)    Personal Interests in any Agenda item   (b)    Personal and Prejudicial Interests in any Agenda item     </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   (a) Personal Interests:-     None.   (b) Personal and Prejudicial Interests:-     None.       </div> </div> <a name="AI18418"></a>166. Chairman's Announcements <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To receive any announcements and matters of communication from the Chairman. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Chairman, on behalf of the Executive, conveyed her best wishes to Barbara Morris, Assistant Director Legal and Democratic Services / Monitoring Officer for a speedy recovery.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18243"></a>167. Disclosure of Any Exempt Information <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To consider proposals, if any, to deal with any item likely to involve disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph(s) of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 prior to the exclusion of the press and public. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive noted that Agenda Item No 18, Toy Box Sandy – Ground Lease was likely to involve disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that the press and public would be excluded from the meeting during its consideration.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18419"></a>168. Petitions <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To consider any petitions received in accordance with the Scheme of Public Participation set out in Annex 2 of Part A4 of the Constitution. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   There were no petitions presented to the Executive.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18420"></a>169. Public Participation <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To deal with general questions and statements from members of the public in accordance with the scheme of public participation set out in Appendix A to the Public Participation Scheme.   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   In accordance with the Scheme of Public Participation the Executive received a statement from Mr Andrew Hicks in connection with Agenda Item No 10, Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 (Minute E/09/172 below refers).   </div> </div> <a name="AI17716"></a>170. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12722" title="Link to document 'Review and refresh of the Local Area Agreement' pdf file" class="external">Review and refresh of the Local Area Agreement PDF 108 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=17899" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 170.">View the background to item 170.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The report proposes that the Executive supports the process that has been put in place to refresh the Local Area Agreement (LAA). </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12723" class="external" title="Link to document 'LAA Review and refresh - Appendix A' pdf file">LAA Review and refresh - Appendix A, item 170. PDF 88 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive recommends to full Council:- (a)       the revised LAA target being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 152 working age people on out of work benefits as detailed in paragraph 12 of this report. (b)       the revised LAA targets being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 154 Net additional homes provided as detailed in paragraphs 13 and 14 of this report. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Mrs Tricia Turner, Chairman of the Executive and Leader of the Council setting out proposed changes to the Local Area Agreement (LAA).   (NOTE: A copy of the report had been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   The Executive was advised that the Council, as the Accountable Body for the Local Area Agreement, had a statutory duty to refresh the LAA annually. The refresh followed a light touch review of the existing LAA conducted by the Government Office for the East of England (GO-East), following closely on from the Comprehensive Area Assessment. It was noted that the review report being produced by GO-East would be available in early February 2010.   Members were informed that the LAA was entering the final year of its three year duration and the scope to alter the existing agreement this time round was relatively limited. As a result of negotiation, an amendment to two indicators that were frozen in 2009 due to the effects of the economic recession were proposed in respect of NI 152 Working age people on out of work benefits and NI 154 Net additional homes provided.  It was noted that GO-EAST had confirmed that the proposed amendments were acceptable and that following approval by the full Council on 25 February 2010 the refreshed LAA document would be submitted to GO-East by the 12 March 2010 for formal sign-off by the Secretary of State.   Reason for decisions: Central Bedfordshire Council is the Accountable Body for the Local Area Agreement. The refreshed LAA therefore needs to go to full Council on the 25 February 2010, enabling it to then be submitted to the Government Office for the East of England (GO-East) on the 12 March. GO-East will then on the 17 March 2010 send it to the Secretary of State for formal sign off.   RECOMMENDED:   1.            That the revised Local Area Agreement (LAA) target being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 152 working age people on out of work benefits, as detailed in paragraph 12 of the submitted report, be approved.   2.         That the revised LAA targets being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 154 Net additional homes provided, as detailed in paragraphs 13 and 14 of the submitted report, be approved.   </div> </div> <a name="AI17363"></a>171. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12744" title="Link to document '3rd Quarter Budget Management 2009/10' pdf file" class="external">3rd Quarter Budget Management 2009/10 PDF 102 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=17645" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 171.">View the background to item 171.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To consider the quarterly Budget Monitoring Report and agree the latest position.   (Report circulated separately)       </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12743" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix A1 A2' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix A1 A2, item 171. PDF 9 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12753" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix B' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix B, item 171. PDF 9 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12746" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Monitoring - Appendix C' pdf file">Budget Monitoring - Appendix C, item 171. PDF 26 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12747" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix D' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix D, item 171. PDF 5 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12748" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix E' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix E, item 171. PDF 16 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12752" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix F' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix F, item 171. PDF 12 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12750" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix G' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix G, item 171. PDF 6 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12754" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix H' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix H, item 171. PDF 14 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive be recommended to:- (a)       Note the latest budget projections for the year and the continuing work to bring expenditure into line with budget for 2009/10 (b)       approve the virements as set out in paragraph 26 (c)        Approve the remodelled use of the PFI reserve (d)       Approve the new grant allocations as set out in paragraphs 15 and 39 (e)       Agree to a further review of earmarked reserves. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive received a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources on the budget position as at 31 December 2009.   Reason for decisions: To report to Members that robust budget monitoring has been undertaken since day one to ensure spend was delivered to budget and that resources have been allocated appropriately.    RESOLVED:   1.         That the latest budget projections for the year and the continuing work to bring expenditure into line with budget for 2009/10, as detailed in the submitted report, be noted.   2.         That approval be given to the virements set out in paragraph 26 of the             submitted report.   3.         That the remodelled use of the PFI reserve, as detailed in the      submitted report, be approved.   4.         That approval be given to the new grant allocations as set out in           paragraphs 15 and 39 of the submitted report.   5.         That agreement  be given to a further review of earmarked           reserves.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18190"></a>172. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12755" title="Link to document 'Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15' pdf file" class="external">Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 PDF 95 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18244" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 172.">View the background to item 172.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To recommend a Capital Programme to Council for approval.    (Report circulated separately)   [NOTE: Members are asked to retain the report circulated separately for consideration at Council on 25 February 2010]   </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12756" class="external" title="Link to document 'Capital Programme 201011 Exec 9 Feb 10 Final' pdf file">Capital Programme 201011 Exec 9 Feb 10 Final, item 172. PDF 67 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12936" class="external" title="Link to document 'OSC Comments on Items 10 & 11' pdf file">OSC Comments on Items 10 & 11, item 172. PDF 105 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive recommends the Council to:- (a)       Approve the Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 (b)       Approve the reserve list of schemes to go forward in the event of slippage or new capital receipts (c)        Note the future resourcing issues and risks associated with the delivery of a robust capital programme beyond 2011/12 (d)       Approve the Housing Revenue Capital Programme. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   Prior to consideration of the report, and in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Public Participation, the Executive received a statement from Mr Andrew Hicks, a member of the Clophill Parish Action Sub-Committee urging the Executive to include the £75K for the Old Church (St Mary’s) Clophill in the 2010/11 Capital Programme to assist with building a lodge for a resident warden. The Executive was advised that the building works were part of a much wider project with EEDA and the development of the Greensand Ridge Walk.  Mr Hicks explained that the money from the Council would enable further funding to be raised, including from English Heritage. The local Members contributed their perspectives on the project   The Executive then considered the report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Resources setting out the proposed programme for 2010/11 to 2014/15 including the associated funding arrangements.  Attention was drawn to two minor corrections to the report and a report from the Chairman of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, containing the comments and observations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, that had been circulated with the Chairman’s Briefing Note.    (Note: A copy of the report had been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   Introducing the report, the Portfolio Holder explained that the provisional 2010/11 programme agreed in February 2009, plus the additional slippage from the legacy authorities had created serious financial challenges for the Council over the next three years and had raised expectations about the overall size of the programme. The proposed Capital Programme 2010/11 had therefore been comprehensively reviewed and prioritised against agreed criteria, and proposals for an affordable and sustainable programme were put forward for the approval of Council. It was noted that there had also been a change in approach with no slippage assumed to balance the programme.   The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources then tabled revised recommendations as follows:-     That the Executive recommends the Council to:-     (1) Approve the Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 now submitted, subject to:-:       (a) all borrowing associated with the Capital Programme  being kept to  the minimum necessary, with a target of achieving at least a 20% reduction in borrowing; and       (b) reducing the value of the scheme known as ‘ICT Infrastructure’ in the 2010/11 starts by £247,000 and substituting it, to the same value, with the scheme known as ‘Timberlands / Chiltern Way Travellers Site’ from the reserve listing.     (2) Note the future resourcing issues and risks associated with the delivery of a robust Capital Programme beyond 2011/12.     (3) Approve the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme as set out at Appendix F.     (4) Agree therefore, having taken account of the comments of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee:-       (a) that a further review of the Capital Programme should be undertaken at the end of the first quarter of the next financial year with the objective of minimising the borrowing impact during 2011/12;       (b) that as part of the review referred to in (a) above:-         (i  ...  <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgAi.aspx?ID=18190" class="external" title="Link to view the full item text for item 172., Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15"> view the full minutes text for item 172.</a> </div> </div> <a name="AI18188"></a>173. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12760" title="Link to document 'Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget 2010/11 to 2014/15' pdf file" class="external">Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget 2010/11 to 2014/15 PDF 136 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18245" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 173.">View the background to item 173.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To recommend a Medium Term Financial Plan to Council for approval.    (Report circulated separately)   [NOTE: Members are asked to retain the report circulated separately for consideration at Council on 25 February 2010]     </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12761" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix A - Medium term Financial Plan Five Year Summary v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix A - Medium term Financial Plan Five Year Summary v3, item 173. PDF 6 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12762" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix A(ii) - Medium Term Financial Plan annual Summaries 1011 to 1415 v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix A(ii) - Medium Term Financial Plan annual Summaries 1011 to 1415 v3, item 173. PDF 19 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12763" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix B - Service narratives v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix B - Service narratives v2, item 173. PDF 84 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12764" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix B(ii) Budget By Build and AD v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix B(ii) Budget By Build and AD v2, item 173. PDF 9 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12765" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix B(iii) Budget By AD by subjective v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix B(iii) Budget By AD by subjective v2, item 173. PDF 10 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12766" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix C Robustness of Estimates Final' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix C Robustness of Estimates Final, item 173. PDF 82 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12767" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix D - Finance Settlement (including ABG and specific grants) v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix D - Finance Settlement (including ABG and specific grants) v3, item 173. PDF 22 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12782" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix E(i) - Council Tax Base parish comparisons 0910 1011' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix E(i) - Council Tax Base parish comparisons 0910 1011, item 173. PDF 20 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12769" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix E(ii) - Council Tax Rates and Yields v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix E(ii) - Council Tax Rates and Yields v2, item 173. PDF 29 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12770" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix F(i) - Base Budget Pressures' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix F(i) - Base Budget Pressures, item 173. PDF 12 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12771" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix F(ii) - Unavoidable Pressures v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix F(ii) - Unavoidable Pressures v3, item 173. PDF 32 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12772" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix G(i) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Greens' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix G(i) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Greens, item 173. PDF 35 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12773" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix G(ii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Ambers v4' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix G(ii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Ambers v4, item 173. PDF 36 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12774" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix G(iii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Reds v7' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix G(iii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Reds v7, item 173. PDF 33 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12775" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix H - Growth Proposals v4' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix H - Growth Proposals v4, item 173. PDF 37 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12776" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix I HRAs' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix I HRAs, item 173. PDF 57 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12777" class="external" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix I - HRA' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix I - HRA, item 173. PDF 11 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive recommends to Council to:- (a)       Agree the Revenue Budget for 2010/11 and the Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 to 2014/15 (b)       Note the Council Tax Base as set out in Appendix A (c)        Agree a Band D Council Tax of:             £1,308.33 for residents in the north of Central Bedfordshire             £1,344.15 fpr residents in the south of Central Bedfordshire (d)       Agree the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan set out in Appendxi I (e)       In the event of the final HRA rent/subsidy determination being amended authority is delegated to the Portfolio Holder in consultation with the Director of Social Care, Health and Housing to amend the rent increase accordingly. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive received a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources proposing the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 to 2014/15 and the Council Tax increase for 2010/11, with indicative figures for future years. Attention was drawn to a number of typographical amendments to the report and a report from the Chairman of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, containing the comments and observations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committees, that had been circulated with the Chairman’s Briefing Note.    (NOTE:  A copy of the report had been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources then tabled revised recommendations as follows:-     1. That the comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees be noted.   2. That the Executive recommends the Council to:-     (a) Agree the Revenue Budget for 2010/11 and the Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 to 2014/15 as set out in Appendix A.     (b) Note the requirement to achieve targeted efficiency savings of £12.074M and instruct the Corporate Management Team to implement these savings, or to propose compensatory savings, where any specific proposal now identified cannot be delivered.     (c) Note the Council Tax Base as set out in Appendix E.     (d) Agree a Band D Council Tax of:-       (i) £1,308.33 for residents in the north of Central Bedfordshire (ie: within the area of the former Mid Bedfordshire District Council as listed in Appendix E (i)); and       (ii) £1,344.15 for residents in the south of Central Bedfordshire (ie: within the area of the former South Bedfordshire District Council as listed in Appendix E (i)).     (e) Approve the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan set out in Appendix I.     (f) Agree, to delegate authority to the Portfolio holder, in consultation with the Director of Social Care, Health and Housing to amend the rent increase accordingly, in the event of the final HRA rent/subsidy determination being amended.     (g) Agree that, having taken into account the views of the Corporate  Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, that any additional savings being identified, over and above those already included within the Revenue Budget now submitted:-       (i) should be separately identified;       (ii) should not be retained within the service budget within which the savings originated, but should be returned to reserves and the original service budget adjusted accordingly; and       (iii) should not be utilised without the approval of the Executive.   The Portfolio Holder introduced the revised recommendations and explained that recommendation 2(b) above had been added in order to achieve targeted efficiency savings of £12.074M.  It was clarified that in instructing the Corporate Management Team (CMT) to implement the savings, where any specific proposal identified could not be delivered, CMT would  propose compensatory savings to the Executive.  As an example, the Chief Executive pointed out that the outcome of certain consultation processes could not be pre-empted.   In response to a Member question, the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources confirmed that the purpose of  ...  <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgAi.aspx?ID=18188" class="external" title="Link to view the full item text for item 173., Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget 2010/11 to 2014/15"> view the full minutes text for item 173.</a> </div> </div> <a name="AI17700"></a>174. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12787" title="Link to document 'Asset Management Plan' pdf file" class="external">Asset Management Plan PDF 70 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=17900" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 174.">View the background to item 174.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To agree the Asset Management Strategy and Plan.   (Report circulated separately)     </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12788" class="external" title="Link to document 'AMP - Appendix A' pdf file">AMP - Appendix A, item 174. PDF 204 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12962" class="external" title="Link to document 'AMP - FINAL VERSION' pdf file">AMP - FINAL VERSION, item 174. PDF 205 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive Committee adopt the Asset Management Plan as its approach to management of its assets. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources proposing an Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Council for the period 2009/11.  It was noted that a revised AMP had been circulated with the Chairman’s Briefing Note that replaced the version circulated with the main agenda.   The Portfolio Holder advised Members that the Council’s property assets would play a key role in supporting and enabling the delivery of improved public services. The AMP took into account the Council’s Medium Term Property Strategy 2009/12 and provided a framework for the use of the Council’s assets in the most efficient, effective and economic way possible. In response to a question about allotments on land at Beeston, Councillor Jones explained that the AMP would enable the Council to consider whether the land was potentially classed as surplus and whether it could be released for that purpose.   Reason for decision: The Asset Management Plan sets out the principles which provide the platform from which the Council’s priorities will be delivered   RESOLVED:   That the Asset Management Plan, as attached to the Chairman’s Briefing Note, be approved as Central Bedfordshire Council’s approach to management of its assets.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18183"></a>175. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12724" title="Link to document 'Let's Rent - Housing Option' pdf file" class="external">Let's Rent - Housing Option PDF 93 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18264" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 175.">View the background to item 175.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The report proposes that the Executive endorse an innovative private sector housing option that allows households a choice to access a regulated private sector home, with all requisite support mechanisms for tenancy sustainment,  if required.   </div> </div> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.         That the Executive supports and endorses this innovative Housing Option. 2.         That the “Let’s Rent” scheme will be formally launched in March 2010. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Rita Drinkwater, Portfolio Holder for Housing proposing an innovative private sector housing option that allowed households in Central Bedfordshire with access to a regulated private sector home, with all requisite support mechanisms for tenancy sustainment, if required.   It was noted that the Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee had considered the proposals at its meeting on 5 November 2009 and had asked that its support for the Scheme be reported to the Executive.   Reason for decision: So that the diverse housing needs of customers can be met across Central Bedfordshire, whilst increasing customer choice and control and promoting high quality sustainable homes.   RESOLVED:   That the “Let’s Rent” innovative Housing Option scheme, as detailed  in the submitted report, be endorsed for formally launching in March 2010.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18189"></a>176. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12725" title="Link to document ''Transforming People's Lives' - Transforming Care and Support Through Personalisation' pdf file" class="external">'Transforming People's Lives' - Transforming Care and Support Through Personalisation PDF 94 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18368" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 176.">View the background to item 176.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The report proposes a response to the national Putting People First concordat and local transformation plans which will improve performance, be financially sustainable and result in better outcomes for local people </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12726" class="external" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - appendix 1' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - appendix 1, item 176. PDF 72 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12727" class="external" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - appendix 2' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - appendix 2, item 176. PDF 35 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12728" class="external" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - appendix 3' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - appendix 3, item 176. PDF 83 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12729" class="external" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 4' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 4, item 176. PDF 353 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12742" class="external" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 5' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 5, item 176. PDF 11 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.         That the Executive approves the adoption of Putting People First, the national strategy, and supports the local draft vision statement for ‘Transforming People’s Lives’ so consultation with stakeholders can commence. 2.         That the executive supports the proposed local partnership approach and governance arrangements as detailed in paragraphs 21 – 26 of the report. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Mrs Hegley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health proposing a response to the national “Putting People First” concordat and local transformation plans which would improve performance, be financially sustainable and result in better outcomes for local people.   The Portfolio Holder explained that Putting People First was launched by the Government in December 2007 which set the direction for adult social care over the next ten years. The changes would be a key element of the Council’s transformation programme and would be developed in partnership with NHS Bedfordshire; especially the personal health budget initiatives. ‘Transforming People’s Lives’, the name of the programme for Central Bedfordshire, would give people more choice and control over how care and support was provided. The proposals included earlier involvement with customers through preventative services rather than waiting until critical intervention was needed.   A short DVD was played to the Executive which showed real life experiences of how the personalisation approach to care and support actually transformed people’s lives.   Members, in supporting the enabling proposals that would improve the quality of life for local people, noted that as the strategy developed, further reports would be brought back to the Executive, including details of the financial implications of the approach. In terms of the proposed governance arrangements, the Portfolio Holder agreed to look at the scope for strengthening the Overview and Scrutiny role as the strategy moved forward.   Reason for decisions: Central Bedfordshire Council is required to respond to the national Putting People First concordat and develop local transformation plans which will improve performance, be financially sustainable and result in better outcomes for local people.   RESOLVED:   1.         That the Executive approves the adoption of Putting People First, the national strategy, and supports the local draft vision statement for ‘Transforming People’s Lives’ so consultation with stakeholders can commence.   2.         That the proposed local partnership approach and governance arrangements, as detailed in paragraphs 21 – 26 of the submitted report, be supported.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18185"></a>177. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12731" title="Link to document 'Electricity Supply Contract for Streetlighting' pdf file" class="external">Electricity Supply Contract for Streetlighting PDF 80 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18242" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 177.">View the background to item 177.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To approve the recommendations for re-tendering the streetlighting electricity supply contract.   </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12732" class="external" title="Link to document 'Streetlighting - Appendix A' pdf file">Streetlighting - Appendix A, item 177. PDF 47 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.         That Executive endorse the proposal that Central Bedfordshire Council uses the Central Buying Consortium’s flexible energy contract for electricity supplies to streetlighting for the period October 2010-2012 on a “Purchase within Period” basis. 2.         That Executive give delegated powers to the Director of Sustainable Communities to accept tender prices for an interim 6 month fixed price contract for the period April – September 2010. 3.         That future tender decisions for streetlighting electricity supply are delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities to take in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Safer and Stronger Communities and Corporate Resources. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor David McVicar, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities proposing that the Council use the Central Buying Consortium’s flexible energy contract for electricity supplies to streetlighting for the period October 2010-2012.  The report also sought approval for future tender decisions for streetlighting electricity supply to be delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Safer and Stronger Communities and Corporate Resources.   The Portfolio Holder proposed a further recommendation that in exercising the delegations referred to in his report, that due regard should be had to the Council’s carbon reduction aspirations.   Reason for decisions: To ensure the Council procures electricity supplies for streetlighting at competitive rates and according to recommended best practice for local government.   RESOLVED:   1.         That approval be given to Central Bedfordshire Council using the Central Buying Consortium’s flexible energy contract for electricity supplies to streetlighting for the period October 2010-2012 on a “Purchase within Period” basis.   2.         That the Director of Sustainable Communities be given delegated authority to accept tender prices for an interim 6 month fixed price contract for the period April – September 2010.   3.         That future tender decisions for streetlighting electricity supply be delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Safer and Stronger Communities and Corporate Resources.   4.         That in exercising the delegations referred to in resolutions 1 to 3 above, due regard shall be had to the Council’s carbon reduction aspirations.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18186"></a>178. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12733" title="Link to document 'The Gambling Act 2005 - Gambling Policy' pdf file" class="external">The Gambling Act 2005 - Gambling Policy PDF 77 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18247" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 178.">View the background to item 178.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To recommend the adoption of the Policy for the Gambling Act 2005.   </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12734" class="external" title="Link to document 'Gambling Act Appendix A' pdf file">Gambling Act Appendix A, item 178. PDF 636 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12735" class="external" title="Link to document 'Gambling Act Appendix B' pdf file">Gambling Act Appendix B, item 178. PDF 355 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12736" class="external" title="Link to document 'Gambling Act - Appendix C' pdf file">Gambling Act - Appendix C, item 178. PDF 57 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive:- 1.         Endorses the Gambling Act 2005, ‘Statement of Principles’ policy now submitted. 2.         Recommends that Council:- (a)       adopt the Gambling Act 2005, ‘Statement of Principles’ policy; and (b)       delegate authority to undertake any necessary minor amendments to the policy, prior to publication, to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities.   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor David McVicar, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities proposing a Statement of Principles Policy under the Gambling Act 2005.   (NOTE: A copy of the report has been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   The Portfolio Holder advised the Executive that the Council, as the licensing authority, was required under the Gambling Act 2005 to adopt a ‘Statement of Principles’ policy every three years in line with statutory dates.  Due to the transition to a Unitary Authority, the Council was required to ensure the policy was in place by the 1 April 2010.   The report advised that the policy must promote the three licensing objectives: ·        Preventing gambling from being a source of crime, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime. ·        Ensuring that gambling was conducted in a fair and open way.   ·        Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.   The Executive noted that the draft policy had been endorsed by the Licensing Committee on 13 January 2010. It was also noted that two responses had been received to the consultation which supported the policy.   Reason for decisions: So that the ‘Statement of Principles’ policy required by the Gambling Act 2005 can go to Full Council on the 25 February 2010 for adoption.   RECOMMENDED:   1.            That the Gambling Act 2005, ‘Statement of Principles’ policy, as attached to the submitted report, be adopted.   2.            That delegated authority be given to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, to undertake any necessary minor amendments to the policy prior to its publication.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18257"></a>179. <a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12927" title="Link to document 'Forward Plan' pdf file" class="external">Forward Plan PDF 157 KB </a> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To receive the Forward Plan for the period 1 March 2010 to 28 February 2011. (to follow) </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Forward Plan for the period 1 March 2010 to 28 February 2011 was received.   </div> </div> <a name="AI18655"></a>180. Exclusion of Press and Public Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> RESOLVED:   That under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 the Press and Public were excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that consideration of the item was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act.     </div> </div> 18  <a name="AI18281"></a>181. Toy Box Nursery Sandy - Ground Lease <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/modgov/mgReasonsRestricted.aspx?ID=12737&OID=18281&OT=A&RPID=2115123&BM=AI18281" class="external" title="Link to reasons restricted for item 181."> View the reasons why item 181. is restricted</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The report proposes the replacement of the existing ground lease with Toy Box Nursery.   </div> </div> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That a 60 year lease with five yearly rent reviews be granted to Toy Box Nurseries at a rent of £4,000 in the first year rising to £10,000 in the fifth year and that:- (a)       the existing lease be terminated; (b)       additional fencing to be built, relocated and the existing gate relocated at the Council’s expense.  Any amendment to the design of the fence to be agreed by the parties. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources seeking agreement to the termination of the existing ground lease with Toy Box Nursery at a site at Sandy Upper School and proposals for its replacement.  The proposals included additional and replacement of some fencing to enable the school grounds to be secured and to provide independent access to the nursery.   Reason for decision: To enable the nursery to be financially viable, meet current demands, have its own access and provide security for the school site.   RESOLVED:   That a ground lease be granted to Toy Box Nurseries Limited to occupy a site at Sandy Upper School on the terms detailed in the submitted report subject to:-   (a)       the termination of the existing lease; and   (b)       additional fencing being built and relocated and the existing gate relocated at the Council’s expense.  Any amendment to the design of the fence to be agreed by all parties. </div> </div> <div class="mgHelpLine"> </div> </div> 2010-04-06T01:12:37+01:00

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27333 Attendance Details Agenda Frontsheet PDF 108 KB Agenda reports pack PDF 2 MB Supplementary Papers - Item 9 PDF 275 KB Supplementary Papers - Item 10 PDF 269 KB Supplementary Papers - Item 11 PDF 759 KB Supplementary Papers - Item 12 PDF 338 KB Chairman's Briefing Note PDF 532 KB Printed Decisions PDF 77 KB Printed minutes PDF 150 KB Venue: Council Chamber, Priory House, Monks Walk, Shefford Contact: Devina Lester  0300 300 4036 Items Note No. Item 163. Apologies...

<div class="mgLinks"> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgMeetingAttendance.aspx?ID=2988" title="Link to attendance details for the meeting of EXECUTIVETuesday, 9 February 2010 9.30 a.m.">Attendance Details</a></li> <li><a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=3013&T=0" title="Link to agenda frontsheet pdf file">Agenda Frontsheet <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 108 KB </a> </li> <li><a href="mgChooseDocPack.aspx?ID=3013" title="Link to agenda reports document pack">Agenda reports pack <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 2 MB </a></li> <li><a href="mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=675&T=9">Supplementary Papers - Item 9 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 275 KB </a></li> <li><a href="mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=676&T=9">Supplementary Papers - Item 10 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 269 KB </a></li> <li><a href="mgConvert2Pdf.aspx?ID=677&T=9">Supplementary Papers - Item 11 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf 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abbr="No">No.</th> <th scope="col" abbr="Item">Item</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18240"></a>163.</td> <td> Apologies for Absence <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To receive apologies for absence. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   There were no apologies for absence.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18241"></a>164.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12740" title="Link to document 'Minutes' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Minutes <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 144 KB </a> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 12 January 2010.   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   RESOLVED:   The minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2010 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18417"></a>165.</td> <td> Declarations of Interest <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="qwidth:375.3pt;q-margin-left:-3.6pt;border-collapse:collapse;mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" cellpadding="0"> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-row-margin-left:3.6pt"> <td style="mso-cell-special:placeholder;border:none;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm">   </td> <td style="qwidth:371.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> To receive from Members declarations and the nature thereof in relation to:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1"> <td style="qwidth:375.3pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> (a)    Personal Interests in any Agenda item   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes"> <td style="qwidth:375.3pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> (b)    Personal and Prejudicial Interests in any Agenda item   </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:none"></td> <td style="border:none"></td> </tr> </table>   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   <table class="MsoNormalTable" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" cellpadding="0"> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes"> <td style="qwidth:31.45pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> (a) </td> <td style="qwidth:378.95pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Personal Interests:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1"> <td style="qwidth:30.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:380.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> None.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:2"> <td style="qwidth:31.45pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> (b) </td> <td style="qwidth:378.95pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Personal and Prejudicial Interests:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:3;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;mso-row-margin-right:1.45pt"> <td style="qwidth:31.45pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2">   </td> <td style="qwidth:377.5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> None.   </td> <td style="mso-cell-special:placeholder;border:none;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm">   </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:none"></td> <td style="border:none"></td> <td style="border:none"></td> <td style="border:none"></td> </tr> </table>   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18418"></a>166.</td> <td> Chairman's Announcements <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To receive any announcements and matters of communication from the Chairman. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Chairman, on behalf of the Executive, conveyed her best wishes to Barbara Morris, Assistant Director Legal and Democratic Services / Monitoring Officer for a speedy recovery.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18243"></a>167.</td> <td> Disclosure of Any Exempt Information <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To consider proposals, if any, to deal with any item likely to involve disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph(s) of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 prior to the exclusion of the press and public. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive noted that Agenda Item No 18, Toy Box Sandy – Ground Lease was likely to involve disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that the press and public would be excluded from the meeting during its consideration.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18419"></a>168.</td> <td> Petitions <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To consider any petitions received in accordance with the Scheme of Public Participation set out in Annex 2 of Part A4 of the Constitution. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   There were no petitions presented to the Executive.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18420"></a>169.</td> <td> Public Participation <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To deal with general questions and statements from members of the public in accordance with the scheme of public participation set out in Appendix A to the Public Participation Scheme.   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   In accordance with the Scheme of Public Participation the Executive received a statement from Mr Andrew Hicks in connection with Agenda Item No 10, Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 (Minute E/09/172 below refers).   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI17716"></a>170.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12722" title="Link to document 'Review and refresh of the Local Area Agreement' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Review and refresh of the Local Area Agreement <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 108 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=17899" title="Link to issue details for item 170.">View the background to item 170.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The report proposes that the Executive supports the process that has been put in place to refresh the Local Area Agreement (LAA). </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12723" title="Link to document 'LAA Review and refresh - Appendix A' pdf file">LAA Review and refresh - Appendix A, item 170. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 88 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive recommends to full Council:- (a)       the revised LAA target being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 152 working age people on out of work benefits as detailed in paragraph 12 of this report. (b)       the revised LAA targets being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 154 Net additional homes provided as detailed in paragraphs 13 and 14 of this report. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Mrs Tricia Turner, Chairman of the Executive and Leader of the Council setting out proposed changes to the Local Area Agreement (LAA).   (NOTE: A copy of the report had been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   The Executive was advised that the Council, as the Accountable Body for the Local Area Agreement, had a statutory duty to refresh the LAA annually. The refresh followed a light touch review of the existing LAA conducted by the Government Office for the East of England (GO-East), following closely on from the Comprehensive Area Assessment. It was noted that the review report being produced by GO-East would be available in early February 2010.   Members were informed that the LAA was entering the final year of its three year duration and the scope to alter the existing agreement this time round was relatively limited. As a result of negotiation, an amendment to two indicators that were frozen in 2009 due to the effects of the economic recession were proposed in respect of NI 152 Working age people on out of work benefits and NI 154 Net additional homes provided.  It was noted that GO-EAST had confirmed that the proposed amendments were acceptable and that following approval by the full Council on 25 February 2010 the refreshed LAA document would be submitted to GO-East by the 12 March 2010 for formal sign-off by the Secretary of State.   Reason for decisions: Central Bedfordshire Council is the Accountable Body for the Local Area Agreement. The refreshed LAA therefore needs to go to full Council on the 25 February 2010, enabling it to then be submitted to the Government Office for the East of England (GO-East) on the 12 March. GO-East will then on the 17 March 2010 send it to the Secretary of State for formal sign off.   RECOMMENDED:   1.            That the revised Local Area Agreement (LAA) target being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 152 working age people on out of work benefits, as detailed in paragraph 12 of the submitted report, be approved.   2.         That the revised LAA targets being proposed by Central Bedfordshire Council for National Indicator 154 Net additional homes provided, as detailed in paragraphs 13 and 14 of the submitted report, be approved.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI17363"></a>171.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12744" title="Link to document '3rd Quarter Budget Management 2009/10' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">3rd Quarter Budget Management 2009/10 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 102 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=17645" title="Link to issue details for item 171.">View the background to item 171.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To consider the quarterly Budget Monitoring Report and agree the latest position.   (Report circulated separately)       </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12743" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix A1 A2' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix A1 A2, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 9 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12753" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix B' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix B, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 9 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12746" title="Link to document 'Budget Monitoring - Appendix C' pdf file">Budget Monitoring - Appendix C, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 26 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12747" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix D' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix D, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 5 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12748" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix E' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix E, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 16 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12752" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix F' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix F, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 12 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12750" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix G' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix G, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 6 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12754" title="Link to document 'Budget Managment - Appendix H' pdf file">Budget Managment - Appendix H, item 171. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 14 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive be recommended to:- (a)       Note the latest budget projections for the year and the continuing work to bring expenditure into line with budget for 2009/10 (b)       approve the virements as set out in paragraph 26 (c)        Approve the remodelled use of the PFI reserve (d)       Approve the new grant allocations as set out in paragraphs 15 and 39 (e)       Agree to a further review of earmarked reserves. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive received a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources on the budget position as at 31 December 2009.   Reason for decisions: To report to Members that robust budget monitoring has been undertaken since day one to ensure spend was delivered to budget and that resources have been allocated appropriately.    RESOLVED:   1.         That the latest budget projections for the year and the continuing work to bring expenditure into line with budget for 2009/10, as detailed in the submitted report, be noted.   2.         That approval be given to the virements set out in paragraph 26 of the             submitted report.   3.         That the remodelled use of the PFI reserve, as detailed in the      submitted report, be approved.   4.         That approval be given to the new grant allocations as set out in           paragraphs 15 and 39 of the submitted report.   5.         That agreement  be given to a further review of earmarked           reserves.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18190"></a>172.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12755" title="Link to document 'Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 95 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18244" title="Link to issue details for item 172.">View the background to item 172.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To recommend a Capital Programme to Council for approval.    (Report circulated separately)   [NOTE: Members are asked to retain the report circulated separately for consideration at Council on 25 February 2010]   </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12756" title="Link to document 'Capital Programme 201011 Exec 9 Feb 10 Final' pdf file">Capital Programme 201011 Exec 9 Feb 10 Final, item 172. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 67 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12936" title="Link to document 'OSC Comments on Items 10 & 11' pdf file">OSC Comments on Items 10 & 11, item 172. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 105 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive recommends the Council to:- (a)       Approve the Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 (b)       Approve the reserve list of schemes to go forward in the event of slippage or new capital receipts (c)        Note the future resourcing issues and risks associated with the delivery of a robust capital programme beyond 2011/12 (d)       Approve the Housing Revenue Capital Programme. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   Prior to consideration of the report, and in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Public Participation, the Executive received a statement from Mr Andrew Hicks, a member of the Clophill Parish Action Sub-Committee urging the Executive to include the £75K for the Old Church (St Mary’s) Clophill in the 2010/11 Capital Programme to assist with building a lodge for a resident warden. The Executive was advised that the building works were part of a much wider project with EEDA and the development of the Greensand Ridge Walk.  Mr Hicks explained that the money from the Council would enable further funding to be raised, including from English Heritage. The local Members contributed their perspectives on the project   The Executive then considered the report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Resources setting out the proposed programme for 2010/11 to 2014/15 including the associated funding arrangements.  Attention was drawn to two minor corrections to the report and a report from the Chairman of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, containing the comments and observations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, that had been circulated with the Chairman’s Briefing Note.    (Note: A copy of the report had been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   Introducing the report, the Portfolio Holder explained that the provisional 2010/11 programme agreed in February 2009, plus the additional slippage from the legacy authorities had created serious financial challenges for the Council over the next three years and had raised expectations about the overall size of the programme. The proposed Capital Programme 2010/11 had therefore been comprehensively reviewed and prioritised against agreed criteria, and proposals for an affordable and sustainable programme were put forward for the approval of Council. It was noted that there had also been a change in approach with no slippage assumed to balance the programme.   The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources then tabled revised recommendations as follows:-     <table class="MsoTableGrid" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;mso-yfti-tbllook:480;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" cellpadding="0"> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes"> <td style="qwidth:426.1pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="5"> That the Executive recommends the Council to:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (1) </td> <td style="qwidth:357.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> Approve the Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15 now submitted, subject to:-:   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:2"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (a) </td> <td style="qwidth:330.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> all borrowing associated with the Capital Programme  being kept to  the minimum necessary, with a target of achieving at least a 20% reduction in borrowing; and   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:3"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (b) </td> <td style="qwidth:330.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> reducing the value of the scheme known as ‘ICT Infrastructure’ in the 2010/11 starts by £247,000 and substituting it, to the same value, with the scheme known as ‘Timberlands / Chiltern Way Travellers Site’ from the reserve listing.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:4"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (2) </td> <td style="qwidth:357.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> Note the future resourcing issues and risks associated with the delivery of a robust Capital Programme beyond 2011/12.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:5"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (3) </td> <td style="qwidth:357.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> Approve the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme as set out at Appendix F.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:6"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (4) </td> <td style="qwidth:357.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> Agree therefore, having taken account of the comments of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:7"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (a) </td> <td style="qwidth:330.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> that a further review of the Capital Programme should be undertaken at the end of the first quarter of the next financial year with the objective of minimising the borrowing impact during 2011/12;   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:8"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (b) </td> <td style="qwidth:330.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> that as part of the review referred to in (a) above:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:9"> <td style="qwidth:41.4pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (i  ...  <a href="mgAi.aspx?ID=18190" title="Link to view the full item text for item 172., Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15"> view the full minutes text for item 172.</a> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18188"></a>173.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12760" title="Link to document 'Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget 2010/11 to 2014/15' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget 2010/11 to 2014/15 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 136 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18245" title="Link to issue details for item 173.">View the background to item 173.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To recommend a Medium Term Financial Plan to Council for approval.    (Report circulated separately)   [NOTE: Members are asked to retain the report circulated separately for consideration at Council on 25 February 2010]     </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12761" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix A - Medium term Financial Plan Five Year Summary v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix A - Medium term Financial Plan Five Year Summary v3, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 6 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12762" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix A(ii) - Medium Term Financial Plan annual Summaries 1011 to 1415 v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix A(ii) - Medium Term Financial Plan annual Summaries 1011 to 1415 v3, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 19 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12763" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix B - Service narratives v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix B - Service narratives v2, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 84 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12764" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix B(ii) Budget By Build and AD v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix B(ii) Budget By Build and AD v2, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 9 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12765" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix B(iii) Budget By AD by subjective v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix B(iii) Budget By AD by subjective v2, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 10 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12766" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix C Robustness of Estimates Final' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix C Robustness of Estimates Final, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 82 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12767" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix D - Finance Settlement (including ABG and specific grants) v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix D - Finance Settlement (including ABG and specific grants) v3, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 22 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12782" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix E(i) - Council Tax Base parish comparisons 0910 1011' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix E(i) - Council Tax Base parish comparisons 0910 1011, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 20 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12769" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix E(ii) - Council Tax Rates and Yields v2' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix E(ii) - Council Tax Rates and Yields v2, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 29 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12770" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix F(i) - Base Budget Pressures' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix F(i) - Base Budget Pressures, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 12 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12771" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix F(ii) - Unavoidable Pressures v3' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix F(ii) - Unavoidable Pressures v3, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 32 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12772" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix G(i) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Greens' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix G(i) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Greens, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 35 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12773" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix G(ii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Ambers v4' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix G(ii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Ambers v4, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 36 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12774" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix G(iii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Reds v7' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix G(iii) - Efficiencies Service Reductions - Reds v7, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 33 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12775" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix H - Growth Proposals v4' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix H - Growth Proposals v4, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 37 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12776" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix I HRAs' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix I HRAs, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 57 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12777" title="Link to document 'MTFP - Appendix I - HRA' pdf file">MTFP - Appendix I - HRA, item 173. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 11 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive recommends to Council to:- (a)       Agree the Revenue Budget for 2010/11 and the Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 to 2014/15 (b)       Note the Council Tax Base as set out in Appendix A (c)        Agree a Band D Council Tax of:             £1,308.33 for residents in the north of Central Bedfordshire             £1,344.15 fpr residents in the south of Central Bedfordshire (d)       Agree the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan set out in Appendxi I (e)       In the event of the final HRA rent/subsidy determination being amended authority is delegated to the Portfolio Holder in consultation with the Director of Social Care, Health and Housing to amend the rent increase accordingly. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive received a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources proposing the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 to 2014/15 and the Council Tax increase for 2010/11, with indicative figures for future years. Attention was drawn to a number of typographical amendments to the report and a report from the Chairman of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, containing the comments and observations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committees, that had been circulated with the Chairman’s Briefing Note.    (NOTE:  A copy of the report had been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources then tabled revised recommendations as follows:-     <table class="MsoTableGrid" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;mso-yfti-tbllook:480;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" cellpadding="0"> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 1. </td> <td style="qwidth:384.95pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> That the comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees be noted.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 2. </td> <td style="qwidth:384.95pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="3"> That the Executive recommends the Council to:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:2"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (a) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Agree the Revenue Budget for 2010/11 and the Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 to 2014/15 as set out in Appendix A.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:3"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (b) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Note the requirement to achieve targeted efficiency savings of £12.074M and instruct the Corporate Management Team to implement these savings, or to propose compensatory savings, where any specific proposal now identified cannot be delivered.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:4"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (c) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Note the Council Tax Base as set out in Appendix E.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:5"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (d) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Agree a Band D Council Tax of:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:6"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (i) </td> <td style="qwidth:329.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> £1,308.33 for residents in the north of Central Bedfordshire (ie: within the area of the former Mid Bedfordshire District Council as listed in Appendix E (i)); and   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:7"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (ii) </td> <td style="qwidth:329.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> £1,344.15 for residents in the south of Central Bedfordshire (ie: within the area of the former South Bedfordshire District Council as listed in Appendix E (i)).   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:8"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (e) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Approve the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan set out in Appendix I.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:9"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (f) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Agree, to delegate authority to the Portfolio holder, in consultation with the Director of Social Care, Health and Housing to amend the rent increase accordingly, in the event of the final HRA rent/subsidy determination being amended.   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:10"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (g) </td> <td style="qwidth:356.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" colspan="2"> Agree that, having taken into account the views of the Corporate  Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, that any additional savings being identified, over and above those already included within the Revenue Budget now submitted:-   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:11"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (i) </td> <td style="qwidth:329.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> should be separately identified;   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:12"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (ii) </td> <td style="qwidth:329.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> should not be retained within the service budget within which the savings originated, but should be returned to reserves and the original service budget adjusted accordingly; and   </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:13;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes"> <td style="qwidth:41.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:28.8pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt">   </td> <td style="qwidth:27.0pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> (iii) </td> <td style="qwidth:329.15pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> should not be utilised without the approval of the Executive. </td> </tr> </table>   The Portfolio Holder introduced the revised recommendations and explained that recommendation 2(b) above had been added in order to achieve targeted efficiency savings of £12.074M.  It was clarified that in instructing the Corporate Management Team (CMT) to implement the savings, where any specific proposal identified could not be delivered, CMT would  propose compensatory savings to the Executive.  As an example, the Chief Executive pointed out that the outcome of certain consultation processes could not be pre-empted.   In response to a Member question, the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources confirmed that the purpose of  ...  <a href="mgAi.aspx?ID=18188" title="Link to view the full item text for item 173., Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget 2010/11 to 2014/15"> view the full minutes text for item 173.</a> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI17700"></a>174.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12787" title="Link to document 'Asset Management Plan' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Asset Management Plan <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 70 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=17900" title="Link to issue details for item 174.">View the background to item 174.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To agree the Asset Management Strategy and Plan.   (Report circulated separately)     </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12788" title="Link to document 'AMP - Appendix A' pdf file">AMP - Appendix A, item 174. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 204 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12962" title="Link to document 'AMP - FINAL VERSION' pdf file">AMP - FINAL VERSION, item 174. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 205 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive Committee adopt the Asset Management Plan as its approach to management of its assets. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources proposing an Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Council for the period 2009/11.  It was noted that a revised AMP had been circulated with the Chairman’s Briefing Note that replaced the version circulated with the main agenda.   The Portfolio Holder advised Members that the Council’s property assets would play a key role in supporting and enabling the delivery of improved public services. The AMP took into account the Council’s Medium Term Property Strategy 2009/12 and provided a framework for the use of the Council’s assets in the most efficient, effective and economic way possible. In response to a question about allotments on land at Beeston, Councillor Jones explained that the AMP would enable the Council to consider whether the land was potentially classed as surplus and whether it could be released for that purpose.   Reason for decision: The Asset Management Plan sets out the principles which provide the platform from which the Council’s priorities will be delivered   RESOLVED:   That the Asset Management Plan, as attached to the Chairman’s Briefing Note, be approved as Central Bedfordshire Council’s approach to management of its assets.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18183"></a>175.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12724" title="Link to document 'Let's Rent - Housing Option' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Let's Rent - Housing Option <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 93 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18264" title="Link to issue details for item 175.">View the background to item 175.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The report proposes that the Executive endorse an innovative private sector housing option that allows households a choice to access a regulated private sector home, with all requisite support mechanisms for tenancy sustainment,  if required.   </div> </div> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.         That the Executive supports and endorses this innovative Housing Option. 2.         That the “Let’s Rent” scheme will be formally launched in March 2010. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Rita Drinkwater, Portfolio Holder for Housing proposing an innovative private sector housing option that allowed households in Central Bedfordshire with access to a regulated private sector home, with all requisite support mechanisms for tenancy sustainment, if required.   It was noted that the Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee had considered the proposals at its meeting on 5 November 2009 and had asked that its support for the Scheme be reported to the Executive.   Reason for decision: So that the diverse housing needs of customers can be met across Central Bedfordshire, whilst increasing customer choice and control and promoting high quality sustainable homes.   RESOLVED:   That the “Let’s Rent” innovative Housing Option scheme, as detailed  in the submitted report, be endorsed for formally launching in March 2010.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18189"></a>176.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12725" title="Link to document ''Transforming People's Lives' - Transforming Care and Support Through Personalisation' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">'Transforming People's Lives' - Transforming Care and Support Through Personalisation <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 94 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18368" title="Link to issue details for item 176.">View the background to item 176.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The report proposes a response to the national Putting People First concordat and local transformation plans which will improve performance, be financially sustainable and result in better outcomes for local people </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12726" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - appendix 1' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - appendix 1, item 176. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 72 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12727" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - appendix 2' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - appendix 2, item 176. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 35 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12728" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - appendix 3' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - appendix 3, item 176. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 83 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12729" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 4' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 4, item 176. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 353 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12742" title="Link to document 'Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 5' pdf file">Transforming People's Lives - Appendix 5, item 176. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 11 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.         That the Executive approves the adoption of Putting People First, the national strategy, and supports the local draft vision statement for ‘Transforming People’s Lives’ so consultation with stakeholders can commence. 2.         That the executive supports the proposed local partnership approach and governance arrangements as detailed in paragraphs 21 – 26 of the report. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Mrs Hegley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health proposing a response to the national “Putting People First” concordat and local transformation plans which would improve performance, be financially sustainable and result in better outcomes for local people.   The Portfolio Holder explained that Putting People First was launched by the Government in December 2007 which set the direction for adult social care over the next ten years. The changes would be a key element of the Council’s transformation programme and would be developed in partnership with NHS Bedfordshire; especially the personal health budget initiatives. ‘Transforming People’s Lives’, the name of the programme for Central Bedfordshire, would give people more choice and control over how care and support was provided. The proposals included earlier involvement with customers through preventative services rather than waiting until critical intervention was needed.   A short DVD was played to the Executive which showed real life experiences of how the personalisation approach to care and support actually transformed people’s lives.   Members, in supporting the enabling proposals that would improve the quality of life for local people, noted that as the strategy developed, further reports would be brought back to the Executive, including details of the financial implications of the approach. In terms of the proposed governance arrangements, the Portfolio Holder agreed to look at the scope for strengthening the Overview and Scrutiny role as the strategy moved forward.   Reason for decisions: Central Bedfordshire Council is required to respond to the national Putting People First concordat and develop local transformation plans which will improve performance, be financially sustainable and result in better outcomes for local people.   RESOLVED:   1.         That the Executive approves the adoption of Putting People First, the national strategy, and supports the local draft vision statement for ‘Transforming People’s Lives’ so consultation with stakeholders can commence.   2.         That the proposed local partnership approach and governance arrangements, as detailed in paragraphs 21 – 26 of the submitted report, be supported.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18185"></a>177.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12731" title="Link to document 'Electricity Supply Contract for Streetlighting' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Electricity Supply Contract for Streetlighting <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 80 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18242" title="Link to issue details for item 177.">View the background to item 177.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To approve the recommendations for re-tendering the streetlighting electricity supply contract.   </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12732" title="Link to document 'Streetlighting - Appendix A' pdf file">Streetlighting - Appendix A, item 177. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 47 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.         That Executive endorse the proposal that Central Bedfordshire Council uses the Central Buying Consortium’s flexible energy contract for electricity supplies to streetlighting for the period October 2010-2012 on a “Purchase within Period” basis. 2.         That Executive give delegated powers to the Director of Sustainable Communities to accept tender prices for an interim 6 month fixed price contract for the period April – September 2010. 3.         That future tender decisions for streetlighting electricity supply are delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities to take in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Safer and Stronger Communities and Corporate Resources. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor David McVicar, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities proposing that the Council use the Central Buying Consortium’s flexible energy contract for electricity supplies to streetlighting for the period October 2010-2012.  The report also sought approval for future tender decisions for streetlighting electricity supply to be delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Safer and Stronger Communities and Corporate Resources.   The Portfolio Holder proposed a further recommendation that in exercising the delegations referred to in his report, that due regard should be had to the Council’s carbon reduction aspirations.   Reason for decisions: To ensure the Council procures electricity supplies for streetlighting at competitive rates and according to recommended best practice for local government.   RESOLVED:   1.         That approval be given to Central Bedfordshire Council using the Central Buying Consortium’s flexible energy contract for electricity supplies to streetlighting for the period October 2010-2012 on a “Purchase within Period” basis.   2.         That the Director of Sustainable Communities be given delegated authority to accept tender prices for an interim 6 month fixed price contract for the period April – September 2010.   3.         That future tender decisions for streetlighting electricity supply be delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Safer and Stronger Communities and Corporate Resources.   4.         That in exercising the delegations referred to in resolutions 1 to 3 above, due regard shall be had to the Council’s carbon reduction aspirations.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18186"></a>178.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12733" title="Link to document 'The Gambling Act 2005 - Gambling Policy' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">The Gambling Act 2005 - Gambling Policy <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 77 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=18247" title="Link to issue details for item 178.">View the background to item 178.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To recommend the adoption of the Policy for the Gambling Act 2005.   </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12734" title="Link to document 'Gambling Act Appendix A' pdf file">Gambling Act Appendix A, item 178. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 636 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12735" title="Link to document 'Gambling Act Appendix B' pdf file">Gambling Act Appendix B, item 178. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 355 KB </a> </li> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12736" title="Link to document 'Gambling Act - Appendix C' pdf file">Gambling Act - Appendix C, item 178. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 57 KB </a> </li> </ul> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That the Executive:- 1.         Endorses the Gambling Act 2005, ‘Statement of Principles’ policy now submitted. 2.         Recommends that Council:- (a)       adopt the Gambling Act 2005, ‘Statement of Principles’ policy; and (b)       delegate authority to undertake any necessary minor amendments to the policy, prior to publication, to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities.   </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor David McVicar, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities proposing a Statement of Principles Policy under the Gambling Act 2005.   (NOTE: A copy of the report has been circulated with the Executive agenda to all Councillors.)   The Portfolio Holder advised the Executive that the Council, as the licensing authority, was required under the Gambling Act 2005 to adopt a ‘Statement of Principles’ policy every three years in line with statutory dates.  Due to the transition to a Unitary Authority, the Council was required to ensure the policy was in place by the 1 April 2010.   The report advised that the policy must promote the three licensing objectives: <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:8.8pt; margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:36.8pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-18.0pt; qline-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:36.0pt"> ·        Preventing gambling from being a source of crime, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime. <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:8.8pt; margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.8pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:left; text-indent:-18.0pt;qline-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.8pt left 108.0pt"> ·        Ensuring that gambling was conducted in a fair and open way.   <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:8.8pt; margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.8pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:left; text-indent:-18.0pt;qline-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.8pt left 108.0pt"> ·        Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.   The Executive noted that the draft policy had been endorsed by the Licensing Committee on 13 January 2010. It was also noted that two responses had been received to the consultation which supported the policy.   Reason for decisions: So that the ‘Statement of Principles’ policy required by the Gambling Act 2005 can go to Full Council on the 25 February 2010 for adoption.   RECOMMENDED:   1.            That the Gambling Act 2005, ‘Statement of Principles’ policy, as attached to the submitted report, be adopted.   2.            That delegated authority be given to the Director of Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, to undertake any necessary minor amendments to the policy prior to its publication.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18257"></a>179.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=12927" title="Link to document 'Forward Plan' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Forward Plan <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 157 KB </a> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   To receive the Forward Plan for the period 1 March 2010 to 28 February 2011. (to follow) </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Forward Plan for the period 1 March 2010 to 28 February 2011 was received.   </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell"></td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18655"></a>180.</td> <td> Exclusion of Press and Public Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> RESOLVED:   That under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 the Press and Public were excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that consideration of the item was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act.     </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgFootnoteMarkerCell">18 </td> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI18281"></a>181.</td> <td> Toy Box Nursery Sandy - Ground Lease <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgReasonsRestricted.aspx?ID=12737&OID=18281&OT=A&RPID=2115123&BM=AI18281" title="Link to reasons restricted for item 181."> View the reasons why item 181. is restricted</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The report proposes the replacement of the existing ground lease with Toy Box Nursery.   </div> </div> Decision:<div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> That a 60 year lease with five yearly rent reviews be granted to Toy Box Nurseries at a rent of £4,000 in the first year rising to £10,000 in the fifth year and that:- (a)       the existing lease be terminated; (b)       additional fencing to be built, relocated and the existing gate relocated at the Council’s expense.  Any amendment to the design of the fence to be agreed by the parties. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1">   The Executive considered a report from Councillor Maurice Jones, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources seeking agreement to the termination of the existing ground lease with Toy Box Nursery at a site at Sandy Upper School and proposals for its replacement.  The proposals included additional and replacement of some fencing to enable the school grounds to be secured and to provide independent access to the nursery.   Reason for decision: To enable the nursery to be financially viable, meet current demands, have its own access and provide security for the school site.   RESOLVED:   That a ground lease be granted to Toy Box Nurseries Limited to occupy a site at Sandy Upper School on the terms detailed in the submitted report subject to:-   (a)       the termination of the existing lease; and   (b)       additional fencing being built and relocated and the existing gate relocated at the Council’s expense.  Any amendment to the design of the fence to be agreed by all parties. </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="mgHelpLine"> </div> </div>

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