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SECTION A: 4 Month (and beyond) Forward Look List of Key Decisions and other Executive Decisions                      
                 
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING WED 2ND JUNE 2004 - CANCELLED              
                 
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING 30th JUNE 2004 - REINSTATED              
                 
E425 KD June 30th South & Central Bath School Review Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead) Bruce Austen     MY   24.5.04  
E482 P June 30th Priority Access Point - Review of Operating Times Whole Executive (Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins to lead) Barbara Selby Relevant groups   PR   24.5.04 Arose from answer to qu at Council 20.11.03 and originally part of Peter Metcalfe's commitment at Exec in Sept 2002. As of 16.04.04, this has been requisitioned to full Exec by Cllr Todd so moved from March 04 to Sept 04.
E113 P/KD June 30th Bristol/Bath to South Coast Study  Whole Executive (Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins to lead) Barbara Selby/ Rab Smith  O&S Area wide    PR   28.4.04 Moved from Jan '03, Jan 04 & March 04. Final approval is taking longer than scheduled due to large number of Study members.
E602 KD June 30th Southgate Re-development Whole Executive (Cllr Darracott to lead) Tom McBain/ Malcolm Grainger     JH   Added 24.5.04  
E583 KD June 30th Capital Programme Review - required by Council 25th March and to report back to Council Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead) Phil Hall   Council 25th March 2004 papers JH   24.5.04  
E601 I June 30th Transfer of budget for staff transferred to Customer Services Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead) Colleen Quinn/ Richard Hartill     SB   Added 24.5.04  
E566 P June 30th Leisure 4 monthly performance report Whole Executive Peter Rowntree     PR   24.5.04  
E578 P June 30th Customer 4 monthly performance report Whole Executive Julia Field-house     SB   24.5.04  
E593 P June 30th Education Four Monthly Performance report Whole Executive Mike Young     MY   24.5.04  
E594 P June 30th Environment Four Monthly Performance report Whole Executive Ian Gillian                             SB   24.5.04  
E584 P June 30th Resources Four Monthly Performance report Whole Executive  Peter Munday     JH   24.5.04  
E606 P June 30th Social Services Four Monthly Performance report Whole Executive Jane Ashman     JA   24.5.04  
E607 P June 30th Community Safety Four Monthly Performance report Whole Executive Jane Ashman     JA   24.5.04  
                 
INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR JUNE 2004              
                 
E17 I Jun-04 Central Area parking zone - seek approval to formally advertise the changes to the traffic regulation order Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Dorothy Miley     PR   Amended 8.10.03 Has slipped from Oct & Nov 2002 June, Sept & Oct 2003.  DM now advises (Oct 03) that this on hold until next financial yr.
E174 P/KD Jun-04 Tour buses - options for their management Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Barbara Selby Statutory   PR   20.10.03 Moved from July then Sept 03
E467 P Jun-04 Transportation Capital Programme - agree Annual Progress report on spending Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Rab Smith/ Gilly Otlet     PR   Added 15.12.03  
E496 PO Jun-04 Strategy for Horse Riders.  Strategy will enlarge network of safe routes Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Gilly Otlet/Will Steel Riding gps, PROW Liaison Gp, Police, PCs, libraries, WCs   PR   Added 22.1.04  
E570 PO Jun-04 Proposed Community Transport Scheme.  This report recommends introducing a new Community Transport Scheme for Midsomer Norton and Radstock subject to clarification from the Countryside Agency regarding financial contributions during the first and second year of the scheme. Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Emma George/ James Willcock Details will be set out in the report   PR   Added 13.4.04  
E579 I Jun-04 Consider an objection from the Courthouse Filling Station in order to resolve safety issues with regard to pedestrian crossings at the Upper Bristol Road/Windsor Bridge Road signal controlled junction in Bath Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Mike Dunwell EC   PR   Added 28.4.04  
E598   Jun-04 Proposed 20mph speed limit, Freshford - consideration of objections. A 20mph speed limit for Freshford village and a 7.5 tonne weight limit (covering slightly larger area of Freshford, Sharpstone and Park Corner) was originally included in 03/04 approved Traffic & Safety Works Progmme. The consultation and public advert of 20mph scheme was carried out in 03/04.  However, due to extended consultation, it has been necessary to carry works over into 04/05 Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Neil Terry Public consultation exercise held in Freshford Village Hall with Traffic Engineers.  Also emergency servs and other interested bodies. 2003/04 and 2004/05 Traffic and Safety Works Programme PR   Added 20.5.04  
E343 P Jun-04 Central Area Parking Zone -consideration of objections to advertised proposed changes to TROs (linked to E17) Councillor Sir Elgar Jenkins Dorothy Miley     PR   20.5.04 Linked to E17 - is the second part. Moved from Jan 04, and March 04
E448 BV Jun-04 Property Improvement Project.  The Executive Councillor will be asked to approve the Action Plan arising from the Improvement project which focusses upon customer services. Councillor Colin Darracott Richard Long/ Fiona Horn     JH   28.4.04 Moved from May to June.  Was also entered as E345 (duplicate) which has been deleted.
E506 KD Jun-04 New Policy for the Conduct of Civil Weddings and Transitional Arrangements - to agree an alternative arrangement to the present approved premises licensing for the conduct of all civil weddings (and other civil ceremonies) Councillor Malcolm Hanney Graham Russell as Proper Officer for Regis-tration Local hoteliers/ Conference Cabinet & Chambers of Commerce General Register Office Guidance SB   10.5.04 Moved from March to April.  Expected Govt guidance only just rec'd (4th March).
E591 P Jun-04 Capital Programme Update 2004/05 Councillor Malcolm Hanney Peter Tovey     JH   Added 10.5.04  
E581 I Jun-04 Commercial Estate - waiver of rent Councillor Malcolm Hanney Ian Crook     JH   Added 10.5.04  
E582 I Jun-04 Commercial Estate - write-off of debt Councillor Malcolm Hanney Ian Crook     JH   Added 10.5.04  
E93 PO Jun-04 Homeseekers Policy Review.                   [This was originally listed for full Exec.  Cllr Pritchard is now satisfied that sufficient consultation has been undertaken with Members with a particular interest to address their concerns so will take it as a single Member decision] Councillor Vic Pritchard Mischi Wilk Members, Registered Social Landlords, SUs   JA   12.5.04 In order to undertake a meaningful review of the Housing Allocation/Homeseekers Policy, the Policy needed to have been in operation for reasonable period. As a result of problems in implementing the IT system needed to support the operation of the Policy, it's 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, Sept & Oct 03, Feb 04, May 04, June 2nd 04. Will now be single Member decision
E557 I Jun-04 Housing Capital Programme - 2004/2005 Councillor Vic Pritchard Colin Keane     JA   25.5.04 Moved from April 04
E597 I Jun-04 Norton Radstock Public realm management.  The proposal is to employ at dedicated community warden for Norton Radstock Town Centres Councillors Rosemary Todd and Colin Darracott Bill Cotton     SB   Added 18.5.04  
E178 PO Jun-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 PR   20.5.04 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. Moved from March 04
E562   Jun-04 The issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices for litter dropping.  The report propses that permission is given to initiate enforcement action for the offence of dropping litter Councillors Rosemary Todd and Vic Pritchard Trevor Cumm-ings Relevant exec members and Managers of teams involved   PR Not seen previous-ly by O&S 18.5.04 Moved from April 04 to June 04
E49 P Jun-04 Combe Down Stone Mines - Project Funding and Insurance Strategy for Phase 2, for recommendation to Council Councillor Colin Darracott Mary Stacey     Interim Director IG   20.5.04 Moved back from Undated section
E599 I Jun-04 Formation of a Sub-Regional Partnership - a new sub-regional partnership between the 4 UAs of Bristol City, B&NES, South Glos and N Som and other partners is proposed. Councillor Paul Crossley Bill Cotton     SB   24.5.04  
E580 KD Has been in WL - awaiting June decision Primary School Meals Price Increase Councillor Jonathan Gay Tony Parker     MY   Added 4.5.04  
E427 P Jun-04 Asset Management Forum recommendations Councillor Jonathan Gay Chris Kavanagh Asset Mgmt Forum   MY   Added 10.10.03  
                 
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING 5th JULY 2004 - GUILDHALL, BATH 10AM            
                 
E572 KD July 5th Report on Swainswick CE Primary School focussing on the extent to which the school serves its local community and the impact such a closure would have on the community Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead) Bruce Austen Swainswick School   MY   Added 14.4.04  
E603 KD July 5th Results of the consultation on Parkside closure Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead) Bruce Austen     MY   Added 24.5.04  
E604 KD July 5th Results of the consultation on St Swithin's closure Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead) Bruce Austen     MY   Added 24.5.04  
E605 KD July 5th Results of the review of two potential sites for a new school in Keynsham Whole Executive (Cllr Gay to lead) Bruce Austen     MY   Added 24.5.04  
E577 KD July 5th Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan Revised Deposit Draft 2003 - Response to Representations.  To respond to representations made on the Local Plan last year and consider whether further pre-Inquiry changes should be made.  Council Executive to make recommendations to Council 15th July. Whole Executive (Cllr Todd to lead) Keith Goodred Public consultation at Issues rep't and Deposit Draft stages.2003 Revised Deposit stage provided an opportunity for comment on changes made to the 2002 Deposit Draft.  All unresolved objections are to be considered at a Public Local Inquiry starting in December 2004. Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan including minerals & waste policies Deposit Draft 2002 and Revised Deposit Draft 2003. SB   Added 22.4.04  
E521 KD July 5th Final Report of the Inspection of Older People's Services carried out by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) Whole Executive (Cllr Haeberling to lead) Jane Ashman     JA   Added 12.2.04  
E413 P July 5th Revenue and Capital Budget Outturn 4th Quarter Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead) Irene Draper/ Anne Feakes     JH   28.4.03 Moved from May 5th and June 2nd as not ready.  This item now incorporates E585 cash limits as well - Anne is combining all into same report.  Anne will brief Irene (It can't shift earlier to June 30th).
                 
INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR JULY 2004              
                 
E449 BV Jul-04 School Standards Improvement Project Councillors Jonathan Gay & Colin Darracott Fiona Horn     MY   Added 24.11.03  
E180 PO Jul-04 Street Lighting Materials in historic areas Councillor Rosemary Todd Peter Brook/ Keith Showering Going out for consultation in Oct   PR   Amended 22.1.04 Moved from Sept 02, Nov 02, Feb 03 and Dec 03.  Further inclusions required with development of this policy.
E596 I Jul-04 Corporate Telephone Contact centre Business Case Councillor Paul Crossley Tracey Long Feasibility has been to HoS, DG and BISDG. Business case (with final agreed CRM solution) consultation with happen in June and go to DG end June   SB   Added 14.5.04  
E600 I Jul-04 Approval to establish 5 pilot advisory groups for youth projects; Timeout, Youth Democracy Project (DAFBY), Radstock Youth Project, Midsomer Youth Project and Odd Down Youth Centre. Councillor Paul Crossley Gareth Jones     MY   Added 24.5.04  
E428 P Jul-04 Asset Management Forum recommendations Councillor Jonathan Gay Chris Kavanagh Asset Mgmt Forum   MY   Added 10.10.03  
                       
                 
INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR AUG 2004              
                 
E410 P Aug-04 Treasury Management Monitoring report 1st Quarter                                                                      Issue; the Executive Cllr will be asked to note the Council's investment position as at 30th June 2004 Councillor Malcolm Hanney Irene Draper     JH   Added 6.10.03  
E429 P Aug-04 Asset Management Forum recommendations Councillor Jonathan Gay Chris Kavanagh Asset Mgmt Forum   MY   Added 10.10.03  
                 
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING 1ST SEPTEMBER 2004 - MSN              
                 
E458 PO Sept 1st Affordable Housing Strategy for approval.  Following Exec 4 Feb 04, more work requested. Whole Executive (Cllr Pritchard to lead) Jane Shayler     JA EYCL Panel 26 Jan 04 10.5.04 Moved from May 5th & June 2nd - Date for Members Workshop is late May; the Strategy will then go back to O&S and then Exec.
E586 KD Sept 1st Financial Planning Process 2004/05 onwards.  To review process, suggest new one or changes to old, look at future prospects.  For recommendation to Council if any changes to Policy & Budget Framework required. Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead) Phil Hall DG, all Servs and Tus   JH RCS O&S Added 10.5.04  
E414 P Sept 1st Capital Monitoring report 1st Qtr                    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   Added 6.10.03  
E587 P Sept 1st Summary Revenue Budget Monitoring 2004/05. To report new yr (04/05) forecast over and under spends to end June 04 and recommend any recovery action depending upon position. Whole Executive (Cllr Hanney to lead) Anne Feakes DG   JH   Added 10.5.04  
E499 P Sept 1st 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) PR P,T,E&S O&S 14 Oct '03 Amended 10.2.04 Rab Smith is waiting for Peter Metcalfe's comments before proceeding - moved from Jan 14th & Feb 4th and March 3rd 04 Changed number 26Jan due to duplication with E477 (Early Years). Moved from April 7th by Gilly Otlet on 15.3.04
E398 PO Sept 1st 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 June '03, drft Strategy sent to 100 consultees inc taxi op, appro Council officers, neighbouring LAs, parish Cls, libraries & other local spec int & access groups. Copies also sent to Reg'l Assembly and GOSW.  All B&NES Cllrs also consulted & their views have been consid'd.     PR   20.4.04 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 and Vic early March. As at 15 March 04, strategy to be re-drafted so moved from April to May Exec.  Moved to Sept Exec
E564 PO Sept 1st Heritage Services Long Term Business Strategy.  The report will set out arrangements for a new way of working in order to gain access to investment capital to ensure the long term environmental and commercial sustainability of the Council Executive's heritage assets. Whole Executive (Cllr O'Flaherty to lead) Stephen Bird External consultant, O&S Panel, Director's Group, Heads of Service Group Heritage Services Business Plan 2004-2007 to Exec Member for Tourism, Leisure & Culture April 2004 PR   Added 13.4.04  
                       
                 
INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR SEPT 2004              
                 
E592 PO Sep-04 Fair Access to Care - review of eligibilty criteria for adult care services. Councillor Francine Haeberling Pam Richards     JA   Added 11.5.04  
E384 PO Sep-04 A Sustainable Construction Policy for Bath and North East Someset Council Councillor Rosemary Todd Steve Frampton     To be advised   11.5.04 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.  Moved to April, and then June
  PO Sep-04 Streetscape Manual.  The Executive Member will be asked for permission to go out to external consultation. Councillor Rosemary Todd Stephen George     SB   Added 13.5.04  
E79 PO KD Sep-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   PR   20.5.04 Moved from December 02 and March 04
                 
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING 6TH OCTOBER 2004 - KEYNSHAM TOWN HALL            
                 
E549 PO Oct 6th Draft Licensing Policy Whole Executive (Cllr Pritchard to lead) Andrew Jones      JA   10.5.04 Government guidance and regulations have been expected since last September - still awaited. Moved from May Exec and June Exec
                 
INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS FOR OCT 2004