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 Executive Work Plan October 2003 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 1st OCT 2003 - GUILDHALL, BATH 10AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E243

I

October 1st (moved from Sept 3rd)

Mobile phone masts - report back requested from 15 Jan Exec

Whole Executive (Councillor Darracott to lead)

Tom McBain

 

 

CT

E270

PB

Now E392 going to Nov 5th Exec

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 (Councillor Hanney to lead)

Phil Hall/Anne Feakes

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

JH

E290

KD/P

October 1st (moved from July 9th, September 3rd)

Long Term Office Accommodation. To agree the project and resource plan, further reporting and decision points, and dependancies of the project.

Whole Executive (Councillor Hanney to lead)

Charles Newall

O&S, TU, St, SU

 

JH

E75

PO/ KD

October 1st (moved from Nov '02 & July '03)

Public Convenience Strategy - 3 Phase Plan

Whole Executive (Councillor Todd to lead)

Richard Robertson

CT

E347

P

October 1st (moved from Sept 3rd and November 5th)

Council Performance Plan

Whole Executive (Councillor Darracott to lead)

Peter Rowntree

 

PR

E375

PB

October 1st

A Community Strategy for Bath & NE Somerset: Progress Update

Whole Executive (Councillor Crossley to lead)

Andy Thomas

Extensive public consultation based around Draft community Strategy, including website,distribution of packs and roadshow. Close working on Community Strategy with Local Strategic Partnership

SB

E349

P

October 1st

Environment Four Monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Clive Thomas

 

CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR OCTOBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E320

P

October

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Councillor Jon Gay

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

MY

E395

P

October

Adult & Community Learning Service: West of England Community Learning Plan Issue: to agree participation of B&NES in the consortium agreement to promote wider access and participation

Councillor Jon Gay

Jan Walker

 

The Consortium agreement

MY

E378

PO

October (moved from Sept)

Policy Statement for the Adoption Services for Bath & NE Somerset - to endorse the policy statement previously endorsed by the Exec Member for Social Services

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Gail Quinton

 

 

MY

E 314

I

October

Midsomer Norton Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Consultation responses to be considered with designation of conservation area and adoption of conservation area character appraisal as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Councillor Rosemary Todd

David McLaughlin

CT

E383

PO

October

Guidelines for Horse Related Development - Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Supplementary Planning Guidance Draft for Consultation

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Keith Goodred

 

CT

E171

PO

October

Charging Policy for Fridge Removal from Domestic Property

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Richard Robertson

CT

E280

I

October (moved from Aug, dependant on when regulations published)

Council Tax Leaflet 2004/05. The Executive Councillor will be asked to agree to introduce proposed changes in time for the 2004-05 Council Tax leaflet, including possibly the overall format

Councillor Malcolm Hanney

Gary Adams

Drawn on public consultation exercise carried out by East Riding of Yorkshire Council entitled "Public opinion on Council Tax Explanatory leaflets". Also relevant services; Communications & Marketing, Revs & Benefits

JH

E393

P

October

Consultation on New Prudential System of Local Government Finance. Response to Govt consultation on support for Local Government capital investment

Councillor Malcolm Hanney

Irene Draper

 

None

JH

E344

BV

October

Human Resources Improvement Project - the Executive Councillor will be asked to agree the HR Strategy that has been developed as a result of the Improvement project.

Councillor Malcolm Hanney/Councillor Colin Darracott

Fiona Horn

 

SB/PR

E295

I

October (moved from August/Sept - awaiting police confirmation of resource support)

Automatic Number Plate Recognition. To approve a partnership with the Police to incorporate a software system into the Council's CCTV network, which will assist in the reduction of crime and disorder. [This item appeared in Weekly list 16/2003 but no decision was made before the election so it has been put back into the Forward Plan.]

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Howard Nowell

 

CT

E93

PO

October (moved from Dec '02, Sept 03)

Housing Allocation Policy (Review)

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Jane Shayler

 

 

JA

E385

I

October

Pump Room and Assembly Rooms Catering Contracts

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

Stephen Bird

 

 

 

E335

I/KD

November (moved from Aug, Sept)

Green Park Day Centre - proposals for closure and alternative day services

Councillor Francine Haeberling

Nick Harris

 

 

JA

E394

PO

October

Adoption Allowances scheme. Issue; B&NES Adoption allowance scheme needs to be revised in line with new regs from Govt. New scheme will be more flexible and provide enhanced support in some cases where children's needs require. New scheme is supported by a specific grant within the Quality Protects programme.

Councillor Francine Haeberling

Charlie Moat

 

 

JA

E279

PO

October (moved from July, Sept '02, April, July, Aug & Sept '03)

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 Colin Darracott

John Cox

Roger Tyms consultancy report

CT

E400

I

October

Treatment of Proceeds from Disposal of Open Space adjacent to Lyncombe Annexe. The report proposes that proceeds from the sale of surplus land be used to meet costs arising from a project to develop a Parks and Green Spaces Plan

Councillors Nicole O'Flaherty, Colin Darracott and Malcolm Hanney

Matthew Smith

Director of Resources, Ward Cllrs

PR

E17

I

October (moved from Oct, Nov, June & Sept)

Central Area parking zone - seek approval to formally advertise the changes to the traffic regulation order

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Rab Smith

 

 

CT

E301

P

Going directly to Council

Overview & Scrutiny In-depth review - Alternatives to the Use of Bed and Breakfast as temporary accommodation for families and young people. A response to the recommendations and an Action Plan as to how these will be implemented (if accepted).

Councillor Vic Pritchard

 

 

O&S Panel final report - went to Council 20.3.03

JA

E302

P

Going directly to Council

Overview & Scrutiny In-depth review - Works on Milsom Street and Green Street. A response to the recommendations and an Action Plan as to how these will be implemented (if accepted).

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins and Councillor Rosemary Todd

O&S Panel final report - went to Council 20.3.03

CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 5th NOV 2003 - MSN COMMUNITY CENTRE 2PM

 

 

 

E401

KD

November 5th

Review of the Parish Sweeping Scheme Issue: This report proposes that the Parish Sweeping Scheme be revised, following a full review of the existing scheme and consultation with Parish Councils

Whole Executive (Cllr Todd to lead)

Matthew Smith

Parish Councils Director of Resources

CT

E392

KD/PB

November 5th

Draft Corporate Plan, for recommendation to Council

Whole Executive (Councillor Hanney to lead)

Phil Hall

 

 

E396

P

November 5th

Implementing Electronic Government Statement 3 Issue: This will be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. This is a mandatory return that summarises the Council's progress towards its 2005 target of 100% e-enablement of services.

Whole Executive (Councillor Crossley to lead)

Austin Warren

Directors and Heads of Service

SB

E281

I

November 5th (moved from Sept 3rd - depends on passage of LG Bill)

Council Tax on Second Homes and Empty Properties - implementing the proposed changes in LG Bill in B&NES and setting out policy for allocating the proceeds.

Whole Executive (Councillor Hanney to lead)

Anne Feakes/Ian Savigar

Extensive consultation and publicity outside the Council.O&S.

JH

E109

P

November 5th (moved from Jan, June & Sept)

Norton Radstock SRB Places & Spaces Project - Adopt Manual

Whole Executive

Mel Clinton

SRB Board + Stakeholders

CT

E377

I

November 5th (moved from October 1st)

Walcot Street Wall Repairs and Maintenance. To secure funding to carry out repairs to the Walcot St wall to the rear of 1-12 The Paragon

Whole Executive (Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins to lead)

Stephen Budd

 

To be included in later report

JH

E376

PB

November 5th

A Community Strategy for Bath & NE Somerset: Revisions to Draft

Whole Executive (Councillor Crossley to lead)

Andy Thomas

Extensive public consultationbased around Draft community Strategy, including website,distribution of packs and roadshow. Close working on Community Strategy with Local Strategic Partnership

SB

E364

P

November 5th (moved from Oct 1st)

2002-2003 Customer Complaints Report

Whole Executive (Councillor Crossley to lead)

Peter Rowntree

None

None

PR

E386

P

November 5th

Resources Four-monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Peter Munday

 

JH

E350

P

November 5th

Culture & Leisure 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Peter Rowntree

PR

E351

P

November 5th

Customer 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Sarah Berry

 

SB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR NOVEMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E368

PO

November

Air Quality Management Plan. To amend the Council's Air Quality Management Plan following public consultation.

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Andrew Jones

 

 

CT

E388

I

November

CCTV Monitoring Contract - to enter into a 5 year contract from January 2004 for 24 hour monitoring of the Council's CCTV network

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Amy Harris

 

 

CT

E321

P

November

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

MY

E310

P

November

Review of the Heritage Services Business Plan

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

Richard Hartill

 

 

PR

E335

I/KD

November (moved from Aug, Sept)

Green Park Day Centre - proposals for closure and alternative day services

Councillor Francine Haeberling

Nick Harris

 

 

JA

E336

KD

November (moved from Oct)

Home Care Service - proposals for a new way of working

Councillor Francine Haeberling

Nick Harris

 

JA

E313

P

November (moved from July, Aug, Sept)

Midsomer Norton Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Draft conservation area and character appraisal as Supplementary Planning Guidance to be approved for consultation.

Councillor Rosemary Todd

David McLaughlin

 

CT

E384

PO

November

A Sustainable Construction Policy for Bath and North East Someset Council

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Steve Frampton

CT

E386

PO

November

Room Hire Policy

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

Stephen Bird

 

CT

E24

PO

November (moved from June, August, Oct, Nov '02 and Jan '03)

Highway Maintenance Plan - approval

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Peter Brook

WC

 

CT

E397

PO

November

Bus Information Strategy

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Gillian Otlet

 

 

CT

E398

PO

November

Taxi Strategy

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Gillian Otlet

 

 

CT

E46

PO

November (moved from July, Sept, Nov & Dec '02 & Sept '03)

Radstock & Midsomer Norton Town Centre Action Plan: agree plan. To note that the Sustainability and Economic Development Service has produced a town centre action plan for Radstock and Midsomer Norton, agreed by the local town centre link group, which sets out what the Council will be doing to support the town centres this year and in future years.

Councillor Colin Darracott

Mel Clinton

S

 

CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 3rd DEC 2003 - GUILDHALL, BATH 5.30PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E370

P

December 3rd

A Review of the Primary Schools in the Keynsham Area

Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead)

Bruce Austen

 

 

MY

E403

PB

December 3rd

Asset Management Plan Statement of Priorities

Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead)

Chris Kavanagh

 

MY

E399

P

December 3rd

Climbie Inquiry - update on progress on Action Plan arising from the audit of practice recommendations

Whole Executive (Cllr Haeberling to lead)

Maurice Lindsay

 

JA

E352

P

December 3rd

Community Safety 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Jane Ashman

 

 

JA

E353

P

December 3rd

Social Services 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Jane Ashman

 

 

JA

E354

P

December 3rd

Transport 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Clive Thomas

 

 

CT

E355

P

December 3rd

Education 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Mike Young

 

 

MY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR DECEMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E322

P

December

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Councillor Jon Gay

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

MY

E180

PO

December (moved from Sept 02, Nov 02 and Feb 03)

Street Lighting Materials in historic areas

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Peter Brook/Keith Showering

Going out for consultation in Oct

CT

E178

PO

December (moved from Sept '02 & Jan '03)

Land Drainage flooding problems - strategy (responds to a request from the Environment Agency for the Council's intentions)

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Peter Brook

Environment Agency

None at present

CT

E177

P

December (moved from June, July 02 and Feb 03)

Twerton Footbridge - renewal options. Footbridge over Avon at Twerton requires replacement - consideration to be given to replacement with a cycle/footway bridge

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Peter Brook

LR PC WC

 

CT

E391

BV/ SB/ KD

December (moved from Sept '02)

Following the Best Value Review and Inspection of Transportation, Members tasked officers with developing a 'Business case' for the actions required in the review. This will identify the resources required to bring about improvements to the service in line with the Audit Commission's recommendations.

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Steve Howell

TUs, St.

CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 14th JAN 2004 - KEYNSHAM TOWN HALL 10AM

 

 

 

 

E72

PO

January 14th (moved from Sept & Nov '03)

Market & Coastal Towns Initiative

Whole Executive (Cllrs Rosemary Todd and Colin Darracott to lead)

Mel Clinton

Community

MACTI Consultation report, draft Action Plan, draft Partnership Arrangemts

CT

E389

P

January 14th

Housing & Supported Living Four Monthly Performance report

Whole Executive

Jane Ashman

 

 

JA

E390

P

January 14th

Environment Four Monthly Performance report

Whole Executive

Clive Thomas

 

 

CT