Decisions
16/03/2023 - Review of Licensing Fees for Taxi/Private Hire and Miscellaneous Licensing ref: 1476 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Licensing Committee
Decision published: 21/03/2023
Effective from: 16/03/2023
Decision:
The Licensing Manager presented the review of Licensing Fees for Taxi/private hire and miscellaneous licensing which provides detailed budget information and proposed fee levels to enable members to consider fees for 2023/24. Licensing fees have been frozen since 2019/20 but costs have continued to rise consequently there is an average deficit of circa £80k over the period 2021/22 to 2022/23. The Licensing service aims to set fees to return to full cost recovery, but it is not proposed to seek to recover losses from previous years.
It was proposed by Councillor Hamilton-Cox, seconded by Councillor Gardiner and agreed by the majority:
“That fees increase, not by the recommended amount, but by 20% (to the nearest pound) now; and to effect a further increase in the following year with a view to achieving full cost recovery in 24/25, accepting that the fee increases may again be above inflation. The reason for the two-stage increase is to smooth the impact on the trade.”
Resolved:
That fees increase, not by the recommended amount, but by 20% (to the nearest pound) now; and to effect a further increase in the following year with a view to achieving full cost recovery in 24/25, accepting that the fee increases may again be above inflation. The reason for the two-stage increase is to smooth the impact on the trade.
14/03/2023 - Outcomes-Based Resourcing: Structure and Programme ref: 1473 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/03/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 20/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
Decision:
(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Executive that proposed the principles, structure and outline plan for the Outcomes-Based Resourcing (OBR) programme in 2023-24 to pursue an outcomes-focused approach whilst achieving sustainable long-term financial and resourcing stability.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
Option 1: Approve the proposed OBR programme and approach
Advantages
Approving the proposals will enable an outcomes-focused approach to the district’s success, whilst delivering sustainable long-term financial and resource stability.
Disadvantages
None identified in this report.
Risks
Circumstances may continue to change through the lifecycle of the programme, requiring a level of strategic flexibility and agility.
Option 2: Do not approve the proposed OBR programme and approach
Advantages
None identified in this report.
Disadvantages
Failure to take a structured and coordinated approach to strategic success and resource stability would have severe disadvantages for both the council and the Lancaster district.
Risks
As above.
The officer preferred option is Option 1. Pursuing the OBR programme will enable an outcomes-focused approach to the district’s success, whilst delivering sustainable long-term financial and resource stability.
Councillor Caroline Jackson proposed, seconded by Councillor Dowding:-
“That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be approved.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That Cabinet approves the delivery of the Outcomes-Based Resourcing (OBR) programme based on the principles and outline structure set out in the report, along with the outline Programme Plan set out in Appendix A to the report.
Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Executive
Reasons for making the decision:
The Outcomes-Based Resourcing programme represents the council’s plan for successfully delivering positive outcomes for the Lancaster district whilst achieving long-term financial and resourcing sustainability for the council. As such, this report contributes to each of the council’s strategic Priorities as set out in its core Plan 2030.
14/03/2023 - Lancaster Canal Quarter - Early Phase Housing Regeneration Proposals - Update Report ref: 1475 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/03/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 20/03/2023
Effective from: 28/03/2023
16/03/2023 - Existing Dual Drivers Licence Holder ref: 1472 For Determination
Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Licensing Committee
Decision published: 16/03/2023
Effective from: 16/03/2023
Decision:
The Committee received the report of the Licensing Officer for the purpose of determining a dual driver’s licence (Hackney Carriage and Private Hire) renewal application.
Details of the individual case and the Chair’s summary of the decision are set out in Exempt Minute No.63 in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.
Decision of the Committee:
The decision of the Committee is set out in Exempt Minute No 63.