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 Executive Work Plan April 2003 to July 2003

Archive of Executive Forward Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION A: 4 Month (and beyond) Forward Look List of Key Decisions and other Executive Decisions

 

 

 

 

Decision Categories

 

 

Consultation - who?

Consultation - how?

 

P Progress

 

Ward Cllr/Exec Cllr

WC/EC

 

Correspondence

C

 

I Implementation

 

Overview & Scrutiny Panel

O&S

 

Questionnaire

Qu

 

PB Policy & Budget Framework

Overview & Scrutiny Management Board

OSMB

 

Public meeting

PM

 

PO Secondary Policy

Trades Unions

TU

 

Leaflet

L

 

SB Service & Budget Plans

Parish/Town Council

PC/TC

 

Voicebox

Vb

 

BV Best Value

 

Staff

St.

 

Exhibition

Ex

 

KD Key Decision

 

Service Users

SU

 

 

 

 

 

ITALICS INDICATES NEW OR AMENDED INFORMATION

Local Residents

LR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stakeholders/Partners

S/P

 

Unless specifically indicated, the Council's Consultation policy & procedures will be followed

 

 

 

 

Other Public Sector Bodies

PSB

 

 

 

 

Ref No

Decision type

Month

Issue

Decision Maker

DG Lead

Report Author

Consultation Arrangements -

Background Papers Unless specifically indicated, the report issued at the time of decision will list the B'ground papers

Last Amended

E39

BV

April (moved from Oct 2nd, Nov, Jan, March)

Early Years Best Value Review

Councillors Tapper, Curran & Dawson

JA/MY/PR

Maurice Lindsay / Alison Delyth / Mike Carne

As set out in Consultation appendix to Executive Report

24.3.03

E62

BV

April (moved from Sept,Oct, Nov, March)

Education Access Best Value Review

Councillor Gerry Curran/Councillor Gitte Dawson

MY/PR

Alison Delyth/Fiona Horn

As set out in Consultation Appendix to Executive report

24.3.03

E255

P

April (expected Weekly list 21/3 for decision 1st April)

Annual Review of Supported Bus Services

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

Robin Spalding

7.3.03

E145

PB

April (moved from May)

Working Draft of the Best Value Performance Plan 03/04 with proposals for the process to review and amend the Plan. The decision requested is approval of the reviewing process outlined in the paper.

Councillor Gitte Dawson

PR

Jay Williams/Pete Husband

Internal HoS, Portfolio holder, O&S

Detailed performance data

7.3.03

E134

I

April (moved from March)

Annual Review of Fostering Allowances

Councillor Jane Tapper

JA

Linda Frankland

 

 

24.3.03

E256

P

April

Review of 117 Project - a review of the effectiveness, role and function of the 117 project, and proposals to regrade staff in the Project.

Councillor Jane Tapper

JA

Charlie Moat

7.3.03

E257

I

April

Community Alarm Service - the Executive Councillor will be asked to make a decision on the future management arrangements of the Community Alarm Service

Councillor Steve Hedges

JA

Steve Wakefield

7.3.03

E128

I

April (moved from February)

Scientific Services Joint Arrangement - decision to renew joint arrangement with Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils for the provision of scientific services (analysis, advice etc) from 1.4.03 to 31.3.08

Councillor Stephen Hedges

CT

Howard Nowell

 

 

24.3.03

E258

I

April

Grant awards to independent museums

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

PR

Stephen Bird

7.3.03

E91

PO

April (moved from Sept & Dec)

Tourism Company Establishment - sign off

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

CT

Bill Cotton/John Cox

Tourism Forum O&S

Shadow Board rec.s, previous Strat Cttee reports

10.3.03

E259

April

HGV Restrictions in Bath, objections to Draft Traffic Regulation Order for determination. Decision required;- amendments to schedule of proposed prohibition of use of roads in Bath by heavy commercial vehicles of over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight and authorisation of the sealing of the Order

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

Mike Widdowson

7.3.03

E260

April (expected Weekly list 11/4)

Objections to Draft Traffic Regulation Order for Prohibition of Use of Roads by Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes Maximum Gross Weight. Decision required;- determination of the TRO and authorisation of the sealing of the Order

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

Mike Widdowson

7.3.03

E251

I

April (moved from March)

Implementation of Section 74 of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991.

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

Andrew Turner

 

 

11.3.03

E267

I

April

Chew Magna Conservation Area Character Appraisal - the Executive Councillor will be asked to agree minor revisions to the Chew Magna conservation area character appraisal following public consultation and to agree its adoption as Supplementary Planning Guidance

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

David McLaughlin

 

 

24.3.03

E284

I

April

Paulton Conservation Area and Conservation Area character appraisal - the Executive Councillor will be asked to agree the proposed Paulton conservation area and conservation area character appraisal as Supplementary Planning Guidance for public consultation during May and June 2003.

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

David McLaughlin

 

 

24.3.03

E287

I

April

Sydney Gardens Traffic Scheme, Bath - the report will make final recommendations for the scheme following extensive public consultation. The Executive Member will be invited to approve the scheme.

Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

David Anderson

 

 

24.3.03

E136

I

April (moved from March)

Kiosk Strategy - this report asks the Executive Member to extend the pilot scheme and to consider options for funding.

Councillor Gitte Dawson

SB

Julia Fieldhouse

 

 

7.3.03

E261

I

April (expected Weekly list 28/3)

Customer Access Programme; allocation of £75k to phase 1 of the project to streamline the telephone service, from the Financial Plan allocated to the programme for 2003/04

Councillor Gitte Dawson

SB

Julia Fieldhouse

 

 

7.3.03

E263

KD

April

Comprehensive Performance Assessment. The Executive Councillor will be asked to approve the CPA

Councillor Paul Crossley

PR

Peter Rowntree

 

 

13.3.03

E264

PO

April (expected Weekly list 21/3 for decision 1st April)

Disability Equality Policy - the Executive Councillor will be asked to ratify the amended policy which will form part of the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy

Councillor Jane Tapper

JA

Annalise Elliot

 

 

13.3.03

E265

I

April (expected Weekly list 21/3 for decision 1st April)

Admission Arrangements 2004-05 Academic Year. This report asks the Exec Member to agree a change to the Admissions Criteria and approve the admission arrangements for the academic year 2004-05

Councillor Gerry Curran

MY

Kevin Amos

 

 

13.3.03

E78

BV

April (moved from Dec, March)

Planning Services Best Value Review

Councillors Metcalfe, Symonds and Dawson

CT/PR

David Davies/Fiona Horn

As set out in Consultation appendix to Executive report

7.3.03

E230

P

April

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Councillor Gerry Curran

MY

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

 

16.12.02

E231

April (moved from March)

Forest of Avon - draft Supplementary Planning Guidance for consultation (was part of E83).

Councillor Roger Symonds

CT

Sue Murtagh

Forest Advisory Cttee

13.3.03

E278

PO

April (moved from Sept 02)

Conference Centre Feasibility - a feasibility study into the possibility of a Conference Centre in Bath, commissioned by the Council on behalf of the B&NES Initiative. This has been reported to the Initiative and a draft report prepared for a single Member decision. The proposal is that the matter be referred to the proposed Tourism Compnay to undertake further investigations as this will fit into their emerging Work Plan, which includes a review of conferencing services.

Councillor Roger Symonds

CT

John Cox

Initiative for B&NES

DTZ Conference Study

18.3.03

E279

PO

April (moved from July & Sept 02)

Employment Land Study - this is looking at the future economic requirements for B&NES in relation to land and buildings over the next 10 years. The final draft Employment Land Study has now been received and is on the agenda for the next Local Plan Project group on 25th March for consideration alongside potential employment land policies prior to report to the Executive Members.

Councillor Roger Symonds/Councillor Peter Metcalfe

CT

John Cox

 

Roger Tyms consultancy report

18.3.03

E124

P

April (moved from February)

District Audit Management Letter - to receive the Management letter and endorse actions

Councillor Paul Crossley

JH

Pete Tovey

RCS O&S Panel (1st April), DG

13.3.03

E160

KD

April (moved from October)

Eastfield and Sedgemoor Road Hostels. The report seeks authorisation for 100% of the proceeds from the sale of both these hostels to be re-invested in services for people with mental health problems and in services for people with learning difficulties.

Councillor Jane Tapper and Councillor Rosemary Todd

JA

Nick Harris

 

 

24.3.03

E268

P

April

Internal Audit Plan 2003/04 & Terms of Reference

Councillor Rosemary Todd

JH

Jeff Wring

RCS O&S Panel (1st April), DG

13.3.03

E236

P

April

Housing and Supported Living 4-monthly performance report

Councillor Jane Tapper/Councillor Gitte Dawson

JA

Jane Ashman

18.3.03

E237

P

April

Community Safety and Drug Action team 4-monthly performance report

Councillor Jane Tapper/Councillor Gitte Dawson

JA

Jane Ashman

18.3.03

E242

P

To be re-allocated

Transport 4-monthly performance report

Whole Executive

CT

Clive Thomas

21.1.03

 

NO COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING IN MAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

E230

P

May

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Executive Councillor for Education

MY

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

16.12.02

E89

BV

May (moved from Oct,Dec, March)

Education Support Services for Children & Young People Best Value Review

Councillor Gerry Curran/Councillor Gitte Dawson

MY/PR

Gail Quinton / Fiona Horn

As set out in Consultation appendix to Executive Report

7.3.03

E201

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Commercial Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

PR

Dave Thompson

 

 

19.3.03

E202

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Communications and Marketing Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

SB

Eric Britton

 

 

19.3.03

E204

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Corporate Projects Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

SB

Louise Tester

 

 

19.3.03

E205

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Democratic, Electoral and Registration Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

SB

Graham Russell

 

 

19.3.03

E206

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Direct Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

PR

Matthew Smith

 

 

19.3.03

E207

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Emergency Management Unit Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

CT

Gordon Hector

 

 

19.3.03

E208

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Environmental and Consumer Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Community Safety, Housing & Consumer Services and Executive Councillor for Economic Development and Environment

CT

Howard Nowell

 

 

19.3.03

E209

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Heritage Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Tourism, Leisure & Culture

PR

 

 

 

19.3.03

E210

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Housing & Supported Living Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Community Safety, Housing & Consumer Services and Executive Councillor for Social Services

JA

Jane Shayler

 

 

19.3.03

E211

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Human Resources Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

SB

William Harding

 

 

19.3.03

E212

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Information Development Service Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

JH

 

 

 

19.3.03

E213

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Leisure Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Tourism, Leisure & Culture

PR

John Howey

 

 

19.3.03

E214

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Library and Information Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Tourism, Leisure & Culture

SB

Julia Fieldhouse

 

 

19.3.03

E215

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Planning Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Transportation and Planning Policy

CT

David Davies

 

 

19.3.03

E216

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Legal Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

JH

Vernon Hitchman

 

 

19.3.03

E217

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Property Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Customer Satisfaction, Best Value

JH

Tom McBain

 

 

19.3.03

E219

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Revenues and Benefits Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

JH

Ian Savigar

 

 

19.3.03

E220

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Adult Care & Commissioning Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Social Services

JA

Nick Harris

 

 

19.3.03

E221

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Children and Families Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Social Services

JA

Maurice Lindsay

 

 

19.3.03

E222

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Strategic Resource Planning and Business Services Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Resource Planning and Support Services

JH

Phil Hall

 

 

19.3.03

E223

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Sustainability and Economic Development Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Economic Development and Environment

CT

Bill Cotton

 

 

19.3.03

E224

SB

May (moved from January at request of Executive)

Transportation Access and Waste Management Service Plan

Executive Councillor for Transportation and Planning Policy and Executive Councillor for Economic Development and Environment

CT

Carol Tunnard

 

 

19.3.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E37

P

June 4th (moved from Feb and March)

Long Term Office Accommodation - the report will cover; analysis of office needs, critical analysis of current office stock, economic impacts of office changes, options analysis and recommendations, archive filing.

Whole Executive for recommendation to Council

JH

Charles Newall

O&S 27.11.02

 

10.2.03

E120

PB

June 4th (moved from Feb 5th)

B&NES (Best Value) Performance Plan

Whole Exec for recommendation to Council

PR

Angela Parratt

As set out in Consultation appendix to Executive Report

Draft summary plan in January

09.01.03

E266

PB

June 4th

Draft Community Strategy

Whole Executive (for recommendation to Council?)

PR

Louise Tester

 

 

13.3.03

E269

P

June 4th

Revenue Budget Cash Limits and Virements - approval sought for new year (2003/04) virements and altered cash limits

Whole Executive

JH

Anne Feakes

Usual areas - service accountants, HOS etc

13.3.03

E270

PB

June 4th

Financial Planning Process 2004/05 onwards. To agree process, parameters & timetable for 2004/08. To full Council if any changes to Policy & Budget Framework.

Whole Executive

JH

Phil Hall/Anne Feakes

DG, all services and Tus may be required. RCS O&S Panel (prior to decision being made)

E198

PO