Agenda and minutes
Venue: Lancaster Town Hall
Contact: Liz Bateson, Democratic Services - telephone (01524) 582047 or email ebateson@lancaster.gov.uk
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Minutes To receive as a correct record the minutes of Cabinet held on Tuesday, 6 September 2016 (previously circulated). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 6th September 2016 were approved as a correct record.
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Items of Urgent Business Authorised by the Leader To consider any such items authorised by the Leader and to consider where in the agenda the item(s) are to be considered. Minutes: The Chairman advised that there were no items of urgent business.
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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations by Members of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Members should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct.
Minutes: No declarations were made at this point.
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Public Speaking To consider any such requests received in accordance with the approved procedure.
Minutes:
Members were advised that there had been no requests to speak at the meeting in accordance with Cabinet’s agreed procedure. |
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Festivals and Events PDF 299 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Clifford)
Report of Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning)
Additional documents: Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Clifford)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning) which provided information for Cabinet on the impact of budget reductions to Light Up Lancaster, Vintage by the Sea and Brass Bands and clarified the Council’s overall role in respect to festivals and events in the district
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
Whilst the report covers a number of aspects of the Council’s role in relation to festivals and events in the district, specific, more detailed consideration has been given to the means by which budget reductions, ... view the full minutes text for item 22. |
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Museums Cabinet Liaison Group Terms of Reference PDF 202 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Clifford)
Report of Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning) Additional documents: Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Clifford)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning) which sought approval for the proposed terms of reference for the Museums Cabinet Liaison Group which Cabinet had agreed to establish at its meeting on 28 June 2016 (Cabinet Minute 8 refers).
Councillor Clifford proposed, seconded by Councillor Leytham:-
“That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be approved.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously: (1) That the Terms of Reference for the Museums Cabinet Liaison Group be approved as follows: This Group is a non-decision making consultative forum to assist Cabinet Members in their decision-making responsibilities.
The Group will consider and advise on redevelopment options for the City Council’s museums in the context of the district’s heritage and cultural offer for visitors and residents, providing a forum where information can be shared and feedback provided on the following:
· The results of feasibility works undertaken for specific redevelopment proposals, as agreed · Analysis of consultation and engagement with visitors, residents, staff, funders and partners · Design options and relative benefits/ constraints · Museums expenditure and income · Additional opportunities to develop the use of the City Council’s buildings linked to museums and the wider heritage and culture of the district · Management arrangements
Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning)
Reasons for making the decision:
The establishment of Cabinet Liaison Groups assists the Cabinet in the discharge of executive functions. The decision will enable the Museums Cabinet Liaison Group to contribute to the Corporate Priority of Sustainable Economic Growth and, in particular, the success measure: - “Complete a detailed feasibility study of the potential to improve the quality and sustainability of the City’s museums.”
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Canal Corridor North Dukes Capital Scheme Development PDF 318 KB (Cabinet Members with Special Responsibility Councillors Hanson & Clifford)
Report of Chief Officer (Regeneration Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Members with Special Responsibility Councillors Hanson & Clifford)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning) which advised Cabinet of progress regarding the development of the proposed Dukes capital scheme, as part of Canal Corridor North, and to consider a role for the Council as applicant and accountable body for Arts Council England funding.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
The officer preferred option is Option1.
The report proposes that the Council acts as accountable body, subject to conditions, for a Stage 1 (development phase) application to ACE for a new cultural venue in Lancaster. As part of the CCN development, this would allow plans to be developed for a creative hub for the Dukes, Ludus Dance, Lancaster University cultural and learning activities and, potentially, other cultural partners. The key issues relating to the accountable body role are detailed and discussed at Annex A. The Council has the responsibility to ensure that proposals are right for the district, ... view the full minutes text for item 24. |
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Charging for Green Waste PDF 406 KB Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hughes)
(Report of Chief Officer (Environment) Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hughes)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Environment) which set out the current position with regards to the opt-in subscription proposal for green waste collections.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
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Clean and Green Places : Weed Control PDF 210 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hughes)
Report of Chief Officer (Environment) Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hughes)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Environment) which provided Cabinet with a proposal to reintroduce cyclical weed spraying.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
Option 1 - to instruct officers to work with County to resume cyclical weed spraying for the 2017 growing season, within existing budgets. Option 2 - to instruct officers to deal with this issue in a different way. The officer preferred option is Option 1.
There is currently a ‘Public Realm Agreement’ in place with Lancashire County Council in which the latter contribute an annual amount towards the City Council’s delivery of various activities on their behalf. Such activities include grass cutting and tree/hedge maintenance but also previously included the treatment of weeds. In 2015/16 the County Council’s contribution amounted to £167K plus £16K for leaf clearance, which has subsequently been reduced to £138K in 2016/17 following a County decision to reduce their contribution. As detailed in the report, recent discussions have taken place with the County Council and cyclical weed spraying will resume in 2017/18. This will involve some redirection of funds away from other activities covered by the agreement. Any in-house operational changes for the City Council will managed within existing budgets. Councillor Hughes proposed, seconded by Councillor Leyshon:-
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously: (1) That cyclical weed spraying be reintroduced. Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Environment)
Reasons for making the decision:
The decision is consistent with the City Council’s Clean and Green Corporate Priority. The City Council has a role in ensuring that the public realm of the District is managed and maintained in the way that residents would generally want it to be. The reintroduction of cyclical weed spraying will improve the appearance of the District.
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2016/17 Budget Savings Monitoring - Update to 30 September 2016 PDF 330 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Whitehead)
Report of Chief Officer (Resources) - Report to follow Additional documents: Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Whitehead)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Resources) which provided an update on the budgeted net savings approved as part of the 2016/17 budget.
No options were presented as the report was for commenting and noting. Particular reference was made to Energy Efficiency Works, Litter Enforcement and Cashless Parking.
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That the report be noted.
Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Resources)
Reasons for making the decision:
At its meeting on 6 September 2016 Cabinet requested that updated information on the General Fund 2016/17 Approved Savings and Growth Monitoring be provided for each Cabinet meeting. |