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

       

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 4th FEB 2004 - GUILDHALL, BATH 10AM

           

E419

KD/ PB

February 4th

Council Budget 2004/05 Issue: to report the proposed revenue and capital budgets for 2004/05 and to recommend the budget to Council on 17th Feb 2004

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Anne Feakes/ Phil Hall

DG

 

JH

 

Added 8.10.03

 

E479

KD

February 4th

Corporate & Financial Plan 2003-2007

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Phil Hall

   

JH

 

Added 30.12.03

Going to Council 17th Feb 2004

E443

KD

February 4th

Treasury Strategy 2004/05 & Prudential Indicators To set out the Authority's proposed Treasury Mgmt Strategy for 04/05 and relevant performance indicators required by the new Prudential Code of Practice

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Irene Draper

Exec Member

 

JH

 

Added 13.11.03

 

E444

KD

February 4th

Audit Management Letter 2002/03 Issue; to note the letter and proposed action plan

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Peter Tovey

DG

 

JH

 

Amended 16.12.03

 

E404

KD

February 4th

Long Term Office Accommodation locational options

Whole Executive (Cllr Darracott to lead)

Charles Newall

   

JH

 

Added 29.9.03

 

E439

PB

Withdrawn 14.1.04 (going to March Council)

Housing Strategy Review 2003. For submission to GoSW by end of Feb 2004

Whole Executive (Cllr Pritchard to lead)

Ann Robins

   

JA

 

Added 6.11.03

 

E458

PO

February 4th

Affordable Housing Strategy for approval

Whole Executive (Cllr Pritchard to lead)

Jane Shayler

   

JA

 

Added 1.12.03

 

E406

P

Withdrawn 12.1.04 by JF

Customer Access Programme Business Case

Whole Executive (Cllr Crossley to lead)

Julia Fieldhouse

   

SB

 

Amended 12.1.04

Going to DG 22nd Dec.

E487

I

February 4th

Corporate Voluntary Sector Funding - this report contains recommendations for the funding of the Corporate Voluntary Sector organisations for 2004/05 managed through the Community Cohesion Unit.

Whole Executive

Annalise Elliott

   

JA

 

Added 13.1.04

 

E447

PB

February 4th

Early Years Development and Childcare Implementation Plan for recommendation to Council

Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead)

Philip Frankland

   

MY

EYCL O&S

Added 24.11.03

Philip looking at when it can go to O&S

E422

P

February 4th

Public Service Agreement - four monthly report. This is the first report on progress against the targets in the PSA that was agreed with the Government in August.

Whole Executive (Cllr Crossley to lead)

Pete Husband

   

PR

 

Amended 30.12.03

Moved from Dec 3rd Executive by PR. Jan 14th cancelled so shifted to Feb.

E456

P

February 4th

Council Performance report. This is the second bi-annual report summarising the Council's progress in meeting the targets agreed in its 2003-4 Performance plan.

Whole Executive (Cllr Crossley to lead)

Pete Husband

   

PR

 

Amended 30.12.03

Jan 14th cancelled so shifted to Feb.

E472

P

February 4th

Customers Four monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Sarah Berry

   

SB

 

Amended 30.12.03

Jan 14th cancelled so shifted to Feb.

E480

P

February 4th

Community Safety/Drug Action Team Four monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Jane Ashman

   

JA

 

Added 30.12.03

 

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS AND OFFICER KEY DECISIONS FOR FEBRUARY

           

E498

KD

Feb-04

Citizenship Ceremonies The Head of Democratic Services as Proper Officer for Registration will be asked to determine the principle of providing a non-statutory ceremony (as an alternative to the statutory arrangement) for those seeking British citizenship, and to determine a fee structure for such ceremonies

Head of Democratic Services as Proper Officer for Registration

Graham Russell

Chair of Council, Executive Member for Resources, Superintendent Registrar

National Immigration Nationality and Asylum Bill 2002

SB

 

Added 22.1.04

 

E408

P

Feb-04

Treasury Management Monitoring report 3rd Quarter Issue; the Executive Cllr will be asked to note the Council's investment position as at 31st Dec 2003

Councillor Malcolm Hanney

Irene Draper

   

JH

 

Added 6.10.03

 

E471

I

Feb-04

Consideration of a request from St Catherine Parish for a Traffic Regulation Order prohibiting motorised vehicular traffic from Byway open to All Traffic BA21/6 - Stony Lane, St Catherine

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Will Steel

External consultations on the proposal have been carried out with local residents, local reps of land mgmt organisations, PROW user organisations, Ward members and the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership.

B&NES "Strategy for the Mgmt of motorised vehicles in the countryside", "Making the best of Byways - A Practical Guide on Managing the Use of Vehicles on Public Rights of Way"

CT

 

Added 15.12.03

 

E476

I

Feb-04

Guidelines for the Authorisation of Temporary Traffic Signs for Events

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Barbara Selby

   

CT

 

Added 18.12.03

 

E446

I

Feb-04

Bathampton Traffic Calming Issue: Approval will be sought to install speed reduction measures throughout the village of Bathampton.

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Mark Blissett

 

Bathampton Traffic Calming report; report on local exhibition

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Dec 03

E494

I

Feb-04

Lansdown Lane, Bath. Part time 20 mph zone and Puffin Crossing - approval requested

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Mike Widdowson

 

Report on public consultation

CT

 

Added 22.1.04

 

E24

PO

Feb-04

Highway Maintenance Plan - approval

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Peter Brook

WC

 

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from June, Aug, Oct and Nov 2002 and Jan '03, Nov 03 and Dec 03

E460

I

Feb-04

Mendip Hills Area of Natural Beauty - adoption of Management Plan

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Sue Murtagh

   

CT

 

Added 8.12.03

 

E384

PO

Feb-04

A Sustainable Construction Policy for Bath and North East Someset Council

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Steve Frampton

   

CT

 

Amended 15.12.03

Moved from Nov '03. RT has requested a delay on this so it can be included in the overall Sustainability Action Plan. Decision expected end Feb

E473

I

Feb-04

Adoption of Supplementary Planning Guidance regarding Horse Related Development in the Mendip Hills

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Sarah Johnston

   

CT

 

Added 17.12.03

 

E477

I

Feb-04

Charging for Discretionary Services in Planning

Councillor Rosemary Todd

David Davies

   

CT

 

Added 30.12.03

 

E478

P

Feb-04

Options for Local Plan Process and Programme

Councillor Rosemary Todd

David Davies

   

CT

 

Added 30.12.03

 

E332

P

Feb-04

Formal consultation by DEFRA (Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) on Cotswold Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) conservation board proposal

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Sue Murtagh

   

CT

 

Amended 19.1.04

Moved from Sept 03. DEFRA now expected to get the Order to us by early Dec. Moved from Jan 04 as relevant info has not come through yet

E462

I

Feb-04

Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre (BRERC) Partnership Agreement. Issue - to agree to a new agreement for another 5 years starting April 2004

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Sue Murtagh

   

CT

 

Amended 19.1.04

Moved from Jan 04. Papers are with Exec Member but decision will be taken in Feb

E438

I

Feb-04

Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance: Archaelogy in Bath & North East Somerset for adoption following incorporation of changes from public consultation

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Bob Sydes

   

CT

 

Amended 19.1.04

Moved from Dec 03 and Jan 04 as original report submitted to Exec Member requires further work

E489

I

Feb-04

Forest Business Plan for approval. Referred from Forest of Avon Joint Advisory Cttee to 4 Unitary partners for approval

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Sue Murtagh

 

Forest of Avon Jnt Advsry Ctte minutes of 7 Jan 04

CT

 

Added 19.1.04

 

E433

I

Feb-04

Applications for Voluntary Sector Funding administered by Planning Services. The report will list the applications and how they meet corporate and service criteria.

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Jane Briggs

   

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Dec 03

E455

PO

Feb-04

Heritage Services Room Hire Policy

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

Stephen Bird

   

PR

 

Amended 15.12.03

 

E492

I

Feb-04

Bath Tourism Plus - Tourism Services Contract To give delegated authority to the Head of Sustainability & Economic Development to complete a Tourism Services Contract with Bath Tourism Plus

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

John Cox

Local Tourism Industry, Bath Tourism Plus Board, Legal, Finance, Personnel, Prop Servs

Rept to Exec Member 9th April 2003

CT

CIP O&S 7th April '03

Added 22.1.04

 

E248

PO

Feb-04

LEA Accessibility Strategy

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Richard Brock

   

MY

 

Added 1.12.03

Has been re-entered into the Plan, from Outstanding Items section

E486

I

Feb-04

Education Budget Allocations The distibution of resources to target priorities will need to be made to allow school budget allocations to be made in due course. The allocation of resources will be dependent on the resources allocated to the Education service by the Council Executive

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Richard Morgan

Consultation with schools through the schools forum has been ongoing over the last few months

None

MY

 

Added 12.1.04

 

E483

I

Feb-04

Secondary SEN Budget Allocations The formula for funding secondary schools for pupils with statements of SEN has been reviewed and wholesale amendments will need to be adopted. The new formula has been established through working groups and consultation with secondary schools is occurring

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Richard Morgan

Consultation with schools has occurred over the last few months and ends on Jan 23rd '04

Consultation document - 'Mainstream Additional Funding'

MY

 

Added 12.1.04

 

E488

I

Feb-04

Budget and Programme for Radstock Renaissance

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Stephen Sheppard

Asset Mgmt Forum

 

MY

 

Added 19.1.04

 

E324

P

Feb-04

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

 

MY

 

Added 16.6.03

 

E490

I

Feb-04

Voluntary Sector Grants for Play

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Michael Follett

   

MY

 

Added 22.1.04

 

E485

I

Feb-04

Education Funding to Voluntary Organisations involved in the promotion of positive racial relationships. Five vol orgs have re-applied for continued funding from Education for the financial year beginning April 2004. These organisations support the Authority in its duty to promote positive racial relationships and to deal with racial incidents.

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Nick Lacey

   

MY

 

Amended 22.1.04

 

E336

KD

Feb-04

Home Care Service - proposals for a new way of working

Councillor Francine Haeberling

Nick Harris

   

JA

Nov-03

Amended 19.1.04

Moved from Oct '03, Dec '03, Jan '04

E491

I

Feb-04

Corporate Voluntary Sector Funding Programme 2004/2005

Councillor Paul Crossley

Annalise Elliott/ Cordelia Johnney

   

JA

 

Added 22.1.04

 

E130

KD

Feb-04

Combe Down Stone Mines - Submission of the Stabilisation Scheme to Treasury - English Partnerships timetable for submission is summer 2003.

Councillor Colin Darracott

Mary Stacey

Planning Cttee 18th June then the Treasury

 

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from March 5th 03 into Undated section then to Feb 04

E46

PO

Feb-04

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

 

Amended 22.1.04

Norton Radstock Town Centres Link Group met mid-Sept to ask for another opportunity to comment on the Plan. Moved from July, Sept, Nov & Dec '02 & Sept '03. JM moved to Feb on 22.1.04 as papers with Colin D from Nov 03

E452

I

Feb-04

Voluntary Sector Funding 2004-7

Councillors Francine Haeberling and Vic Pritchard

Judy Overton

   

JA

 

Amended 22.1.04

 

E369

I

Feb-04

Voluntary Sector Grants. To determine voluntary sector grant allocation 2004-5 - these are primarily for the provision of welfare benefits advice services

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Howard Nowell

   

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Jan single Member decision and back!

E368

PO

Feb-04

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

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Andrew Jones

   

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Nov 03 and Jan 04

E93

PO

Feb-04

Housing Allocation Policy (Review)

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Jane Shayler

   

JA

 

Amended 22.1.04

In order to undertake a meaningful review of the Housing Allocation/Homeseekers Policy, the Policy needed to have been in operation for a reasonable period. As a result of problems in implementing the IT system needed to support the operation of the Policy, it has only recently been in operation long enough to inform a meaningful review. The review is now underway and we have undertaken initial consultation with the Registered Social Landlord partners. Moved from Dec 02 and Sept and Oct 03

E475

 

Feb-04

Bath Bar Charter

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Howard Nowell

   

CT

 

Added 22.1.04

Was down for Jan 14th Exec which was cancelled. BBC Group launching its charter on 26 Jan 04

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 3rd MAR 2004 - MSN COMMUNITY CENTRE

           

E447

P

March 3rd

Progressing the 20 Year Vision Issue; this report presents the programme for the next stage of development of the Council's 20 Year Vision, following consideration of the consultation responses, the background and proposed way forward by the P,T,E&S O&S Panel on 14 Oct '03

Whole Executive (Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins to lead)

Rab Smith/ Gillian Otlet

The proposed 20 Year Visions and Values document, produced by Halcrow, was consulted upon by a wide range of key stakeholders. Future work will involve focussed consultation

O&S rept 14 Oct '03; 20 Year Vision (Halcrow, June '02); Local Transport Plan 2000; Local Plan Deposit Draft 2002; Jnt Replacemt Structure Plan (Sept 02)

CT

P,T,E&S O&S 14 Oct '03

Amended 12.1.04

Rab Smith is waiting for Peter Metcalfe's comments before proceeding - moved from Jan 14th & Feb 4th

E398

PO

March 3rd

Taxi Strategy Issue; This strategy sets out a series of objectives to continue to encourage safety, work to enhance provision of facilities and encourage greater uptake of taxis as part of the Council's social inclusion work.

Whole Executive (Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins to lead)

Andrew Jones/ John Dowding/Gillian Otlet

In June '03, the drft Strategy was sent to 100 consultees inc taxi operators, appro Council officers, neighbouring LAs, parish Cls, libraries and other special interest and access groups in the area. Copies also sent to Regional Assembly and GOSW. All B&NES Cllrs also consulted & their views have been consid'd.

 

CT

 

15.1.04

Moved from Nov 03 to Feb 04 by G Otlet. The move of responsibility for this transferring from Licensing to Transport Planning has meant some changes are needed, and further consultation therefore needs to take place. Changed from single Member to full Exec at request of Leader. Steve Howell liaising with Sir E.

E72

PO

March 3rd

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

 

17.12.03

Moved from Sept & Nov '03, and Jan 04. This is a community/RDA led initiative which has a revised timetable following community workshops and a proposal to seek RDA funding for a six month workplan. The intention is to develop a community plan and partnership proposals for Norton Radstock and surrounding areas for consultation early next year. Funding from RDA expected w/c 17.12.03 so deferred to March 04

E412

P

March 3rd

Capital Monitoring report 3rd Quarter Issue; To note the current position of spend and resources and to approve revisions to the programme

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Irene Draper

   

JH

 

Amended 12.1.04

Moved from Feb 4th as not ready

E484

I

March 3rd

Acquisition of land in vicinity of By Brook, Bathford, for public footbridge

Whole Executive (Cllrs Sir Elgar Jenkins and Hanney to lead)

Nick Jeanes

   

CT

 

Added 8.1.04

 

E418

P

March 3rd

Summary Revenue Budget Monitoring 2003/04 Issue: to report 03/04 forecast over and underspends to end Dec 2003 - Exec to note and/or recommend any recovery action depending on position

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Anne Feakes

   

JH

 

Added 6.10.03

 

E466

I

March 3rd

Local Transport Plan Capital Programme 2004/2005

Whole Executive (Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins to lead)

Rhys Davies

   

CT

 

Amended 6.1.04

Moved from Feb 4th

E387

P

March 3rd

Resources Four-monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Peter Munday

   

JH

 

Added 9.9.03

 

E390

P

March 3rd

Environment Four Monthly Performance report

Whole Executive

Clive Thomas

   

CT

 

Amended 15.12.03

Moved from Jan 14th as postponed at DG

E423

P

March 3rd

Leisure 4 monthly performance report

Whole Executive

Peter Rowntree

   

PR

 

Amended 30.12.03

 

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR MARCH

             

E314

I

Mar-04

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

 

Amended 19.1.04

Moved from Oct 03, and Jan 04. As at 19.1.04 - low response received to consultation; further measures are being considered to assess what community wants.

E151

PO

Mar-04

SPG Windows - The Executive Councillor will be asked to adopt as Supplementary Planning Guidance (to the Local Plan) a guidance note on "The replacement of Windows in Historic Properties"

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Tony Crouch

S

Rpt to PT&E

CT

 

23.10.03

Moved from August then Sept 02

E461

I

Mar-04

Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty - adoption of Management Plan

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Sue Murtagh

   

CT

 

Amended 19.1.04

Moved from Feb 04. Consultation has raised need for changes.

E178

PO

Mar-04

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

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Sept '02 & Jan '03 & Dec 03. Delay on this is due to the delay by the Environment Agency and central government on the future arrangements and funding. News expected soon.

E79

PO KD

Mar-04

Coach Strategy - consultation response to draft strategy - Following discussions with the Executive Member, a revised draft plan is being prepared prior to undertaking targeted consultations. The results of these will establish the timetable necessary for formal decision making.

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Barbara Selby

WC

 

CT

 

12.11.03

Moved from December 02.

E113

P/KD

Mar-04

A36/A46 Study outcomes.

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Barbara Selby/ Rab Smith

O&S Area wide

 

CT

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Jan '03 and Jan 04. As at 22.1.04, Final approval is taking longer than scheduled due to large number of Study members.

E325

P

Mar-04

Asset Management Forum recommendations

Councillor Jonathan Gay

Chris Kavanagh

Asset Mgmt Forum

 

MY

 

Added 16.6.03

 

E305

I

Mar-04

Community Safety Budget

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Inge Shepherd

   

JA

 

Added 8.5.03

 

E90

PO

Mar-04

Housing Enforcement & Prosecution Policy - this was delayed by a significant housing reorganisation that occurred earlier this year

Councillor Vic Pritchard

Graham Sabourn/Lesley Mower-Hill

   

JA

 

Amended 22.1.04

Moved from Dec '02, and Autumn '03, and Dec 03

E310

P

Mar-04

Review of the Heritage Services Business Plan

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

Richard Hartill

   

PR

 

Amended 15.12.03

 

E481

SB

Mar-04

Service Plan - Adult and Commissioning (Social and Housing Services

Councillor Francine Haeberling

Pam Richards

Internal with staff and mgrs

 

JA

 

Added 30.12.03

 

E482

P

Mar-04

Priority Access Point - Review of Operating Times

Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins

Barbara Selby

Relevant groups

 

CT

 

Added 6.1.04

Arose from answer to qu at Council 20.11.03

E493

I

Mar-04

Grants to Voluntary Arts Organisations

Councillor Nicole O'Flaherty

Ann Cullis

 

Arts Dev'ment Strategy 01/04

MY

 

Added 22.1.04

 

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 7th APR 2004 - GUILDHALL, BATH 10AM

           

E424

KD

April 7th

North & Central Bath School Review

Whole Executve (Cllr Gay to lead)

Bruce Austen

   

MY

EYCL O&S Contributor session 9.3.04

Amended 12.11.03

This review will begin as soon as schools come back after Xmas. Moved from March 04 to April so that it could be heard in Bath.

E421

P

April 7th

PSA (Public Service Agreement) Performance report - report on progress against the targets in the Public Service Agreement

Whole Executive (Cllr Crossley to lead)

Peter Husband

   

PR

 

Added 8.10.03

 

E154

P

April 7th

Potential Changes to Planning legislation processes following Green Paper

Whole Executive (CllrTodd to lead)

David Davies

   

CT

   

Moved from Oct '02 to April '03. Difficult to estimate timewise as Govt keep changing the programme. Best guess is April 04

E442

P

April 7th

Business Improvement Partnership Annual Service Review 2003/04 & Business Improvement Service Programme 2004/05

Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead)

Phil Hall

DG, Tus

 

JH

Resources O&S April '04

Amended 13.1.04

Moved from Feb 4th by Phil Hall

E464

PO

April 7th

The development of an Integrated Regional Strategy for the South West. The report will update the Exec on the progress made by the South West Regional Assembly in preparing an Integrated Regional Strategy.

Whole Executive (Cllr Todd to lead)

Andy Thomas

 

"Trends and Challenges for the South West"

SB

Corp Issues & Partnerships O&S Panel 12 Feb or 11 March

Added 8.12.03

 

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR APRIL

               

E75

KD

Apr-04

Public convenience Strategy - 3 phase plan. This issue went to P,T,E&S O&S Panel on 21st Nov '03. Their report has been submitted to the Exec Member. Executive decision awaited.

Councillor Rosemary Todd

Richard Robertson