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, 20th March 2018 (previously circulated). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 20th March 2018 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 a request to speak at the meeting from a member of the public in accordance with Cabinet’s agreed procedure, as set out in Cabinet Procedure Rule 2.7, with regard to Agenda item 11. Ms Muschamp addressed Cabinet with regard to the Executive Team: Roles and Structure report (Minute 96refers).
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Depot Security - White Lund CCTV PDF 216 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 sought approval to introduce a new CCTV and access control system to White Lund Depot.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
The officer preferred option was to approve and deliver the new CCTV and access control system. Improving and modernising the security arrangements at White Lund Depot will help futureproof arrangements, increase coverage and offer significant annual revenue savings.
Councillor Hughes proposed, seconded by Councillor Warriner:-
“That the recommendations, as set out in the report, be approved.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously: (1) That approval be given to the use of the Invest to Save reserve to fund the one-off installation costs of a new CCTV and access control system at White Lund Depot. (2) That the Chief Officer (Resources) be authorised to update the General Fund Capital Programme and Revenue Budget to include the associated costs/savings arising from this proposal. Officers responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Environment) Chief Officer (Resources)
Reasons for making the decision:
The decision is consistent with the City Council’s aim of being a Smart District and the implementation of this new technologically advanced public CCTV system will improve the management of the depot and provide ongoing revenue savings.
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Morecambe & Heysham Public Spaces Protection Order 2018 PDF 244 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hughes)
Report of Chief Officer (Health & Housing).
Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hughes)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) which sought approval to make a Public Spaces Protection Order covering areas of Morecambe & Heysham.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
Option 1 is the preferred officer option, and has the support of the Community Safety Partnership and the local community.
The making of a Public Spaces Protection Order covering the designated area of Morecambe & Heysham, as set out at Appendix A to the report should enable the better policing of this public space and bring relief to local residents.
Councillor Hughes proposed, seconded by Councillor Clifford:-
“That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be approved.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That the making of a Public Spaces Protection Order covering the designated areas of Morecambe & Heysham, as set out at Appendix A appended to the minutes, be approved. Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Health & Housing)
Reasons for making the decision:
The introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order supports two of the priorities of the Community Safety Partnership, Violence against the Person and Anti-Social Behaviour and is consistent with the City Council’s priorities of Clean, Green and Safe Places and Community Leadership. The performance of the Public Spaces Protection Order will be reported to both the Community Safety Partnership and to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.
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Fixed Penalty Notice Enforcement Charges for Fly Tipping & Waste Related Offences PDF 278 KB (Cabinet Members with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner & Hughes)
Report of Chief Officer (Health & Housing)
Additional documents: Minutes: (Cabinet Members with Special Responsibility Councillors Warriner & Hughes)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) to establish Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) enforcement for fly tipping and specific other waste related offences and set the levels for fixed penalty charges.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
The officer preferred recommendation is Option 2 - that the level of charge for ... view the full minutes text for item 94. |
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(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Report of Chief Officer (Health & Housing) Additional documents: Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) which sought approval to re-purpose Morecambe Bus Station as a youth hang-out area, helping to meet young people’s needs to congregate socially and at the same time positively addressing anti-social behaviour in an area of need.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
The officer recommendation is Option 1, subject to residual risk being deemed as acceptable (i.e. medium risk) and the financial implications being in line with those identified within this report. It is expected that the potential risks as highlighted can be successfully managed through careful monitoring and intervention by the Council’s ASB team in conjunction with other partner agencies such as the Poulton neighbourhood PCSO team. A review would be undertaken in due course, to evaluate the initiative’s success. ... view the full minutes text for item 95. |
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The Assistant Chief Executive, Chief Officer (Resources), Chief Officer (Environment) & Chief Officer (Health & Housing) left the meeting at this point. |
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Executive Team: Roles and Structure PDF 332 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Blamire)
Report of Chief Executive Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Blamire)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Executive to consider a revised structure for the Executive Team and give approval for the Chief Executive to commence formal consultation. The Chief Executive explained the rationale for the proposed restructure was to ensure that the right senior management and corporate structure was in place to progress the City Council’s ambitious plans.
Details of the proposed restructure were set out in an appendix, which was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972. At this point it became necessary to refer to the exempt Appendix and it was moved by Councillor Clifford, seconded by Councillor Pattison and resolved unanimously:
Resolved unanimously:
That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business, on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of that Act.
The press and public were excluded from the meeting at this point.
Cabinet asked a number of questions to which the Chief Executive responded.
Councillor Clifford proposed, seconded by Councillor Warriner:-
“That the recommendations, as set out in the report, be approved.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That Cabinet agree to proceed with a consultation with Chief Officers and other parties for changes to the senior management structure.
(2) That Personnel Committee be invited to consider the approaches in relation to recruitment and appointments to the proposed new structure.
(3) That it be noted that a report will be presented to Cabinet following conclusion of the consultation.
Officers responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Executive
Reasons for making the decision:
A need to restructure the senior team was identified in August 2015 by the previous Chief Executive but rejected at the time as Cabinet felt the new Chief Executive should consider and agree any structural changes. The Council has developed highly ambitious plans in its draft Council Plan for enhancing the economy, environment, neighbourhoods and communities’ wellbeing. The decision will enable a consultation to be undertaken to allow for a structure to be put in place to progress the City Council’s ambitious agenda moving forward. |