Agenda and decisions
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. The quorum for Cabinet is 3 members.
Additional documents: Decision: Apologies were received from Councillors Claire Bloomer, Joe Harris and Tony Dale. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from Members and Officers, relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Decision: There were no declarations of interest from Members. |
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To approve the minutes of the previous meeting of Cabinet on 25 July 2024.
The exempt minutes at item 16 can be taken as read unless Cabinet wishes to discuss the content (in private session). Additional documents: Decision: The minutes of the Cabinet meeting on 25 July 2024 were considered as part of the document pack.
There were no amendments to the minutes.
Cabinet took the exempt minutes as read.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 25 July 2024 be approved as a correct record.
Voting Record
4 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstention, 3 Absent/Did not vote |
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Leader's Announcements To receive any announcements from the Leader of the Council. Additional documents: Decision: The Deputy Leader made the following announcements:
· The shocking outcome of the Grenfell Tower inquiry was noted and the failures through the various public bodies. It was noted that public institutions should always seek to serve the public. · The Deputy Leader wished to congratulate all of those residents participating in the Olympics and Paralympics.
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Public Questions To deal with questions from the public within the open forum question and answer session of fifteen minutes in total. Questions from each member of the public should be no longer than one minute each and relate to issues under the Cabinet’s remit. At any one meeting no person may submit more than two questions and no more than two such questions may be asked on behalf of one organisation.
The Leader will ask whether any members of the public present at the meeting wish to ask a question and will decide on the order of questioners.
The response may take the form of: a) a direct oral answer; b) where the desired information is in a publication of the Council or other published work, a reference to that publication; or c) where the reply cannot conveniently be given orally, a written answer circulated later to the questioner. Additional documents: Decision: There were no public questions. |
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Member Questions No Member Questions have been submitted prior to the publication of the agenda.
A Member of the Council may ask the Leader or a Cabinet Member a question on any matter in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the Cotswold District. A maximum period of fifteen minutes shall be allowed at any such meeting for Member questions.
A Member may only ask a question if: a) the question has been delivered in writing or by electronic mail to the Chief Executive no later than 5.00 p.m. on the working day before the day of the meeting; or b) the question relates to an urgent matter, they have the consent of the Leader to whom the question is to be put and the content of the question is given to the Chief Executive by 9.30 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
An answer may take the form of: a) a direct oral answer; b) where the desired information is in a publication of the Council or other published work, a reference to that publication; or c) where the reply cannot conveniently be given orally, a written answer circulated later to the questioner. Additional documents: Decision: There were no Member Questions. |
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Issue(s) Arising from Overview and Scrutiny and/or Audit and Governance To receive any recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee or to consider any matters raised by the Audit and Governance Committee. Additional documents: Decision: There were no recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and no issues arising from the Audit and Governance Committee. |
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Purpose To advise Cabinet of the current NPPF consultation and agree proposals for submission of a consultation response on behalf of the Council.
Recommendations That Cabinet resolves to: 1. Delegate the submission of the Council response to the Interim Forward Planning Lead in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services. Additional documents: Decision: The purpose of the report was to advise Cabinet of the current NPPF consultation and agree proposals for submission of a consultation response on behalf of the Council.
The Chair noted the revised recommendation for this item which read as follows:
Agree to delegate the submission of the Council’s response to the Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services (a delegated decision meeting has been scheduled for 12 September 2024 at 4pm).
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services, Councillor Juliet Layton proposed the recommendations to Cabinet.
The Interim Forward Planning Lead addressed Cabinet and answered questions on the content of the report.
The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Juliet Layton and seconded by Councillor Lisa Spivey.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet, AGREED as amended 1. To delegate the submission of the Council’s response to the Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services (a delegated decision meeting has been scheduled for 12 September 2024 at 4pm.
Voting Record
5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstention, 3 Absent/Did not vote |
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Community Infrastructure Levy and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace Spending 2024 Purpose For Cabinet to review officer recommendations on external bids for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (Cotswold Beechwoods SAC) funds held by the Council.
Recommendations That Cabinet resolves to: 1. Agree to fund the following bids: · Bid 1 – Kemble to Steadings Greenway (Sustrans) · Bid 2 – Cirencester to Kemble Cycle Link (GCC) · Bid 3 – Bourton-on-the-Water Interchange Hub (GCC) · Bid 4 – Footpath in Moreton-in-Marsh (GCC) · Bid 5 – The Forum Interchange Hub (GCC) · Bid 7 – Sherborne Big Nature, Better Access (National Trust) 2. Note bid 6 – Moreton-in-Marsh Transport Hub / Interchange and Station Improvement Works (MiM TC/GWR) and encourage resubmission once the issues raised at paragraph 8.3 have been resolved.
Additional documents: Decision: The purpose of the report was to review officer recommendations on external bids for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (Cotswold Beechwoods SAC) funds held by the Council.
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services, Councillor Juliet Layton proposed the recommendations with an additional recommendation which read:
Agree to fund bid 3 – Bourton-on-the-Water Interchange Hub (GCC) on the understanding that the funds for the bus stop ‘opposite the War Memorial’ will not be released until an agreement is reached between GCC and Bourton-on-the-Water PC on the final design and layout.
Councillor Jon Wareing was invited to address Cabinet regarding Bid 3 as a District Councillor and a Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Councillor.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Juliet Layton and seconded by Councillor Mike McKeown.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet 1. AGREED to fund the following bids: · Bid 1 – Kemble to Steadings Greenway (Sustrans) · Bid 2 – Cirencester to Kemble Cycle Link (GCC) · Bid 3 – Bourton-on-the-Water Interchange Hub (GCC) · Bid 4 – Footpath in Moreton-in-Marsh (GCC) · Bid 5 – The Forum Interchange Hub (GCC) · Bid 7 – Sherborne Big Nature, Better Access (National Trust) 2. AGREED to fund bid 3 – Bourton-on-the-Water Interchange Hub (GCC) on the understanding that the funds for the bus stop ‘opposite the War Memorial’ will not be released until an agreement is reached between GCC and Bourton-on-the-Water PC on the final design and layout. 3. NOTED bid 6 – Moreton-in-Marsh Transport Hub / Interchange and Station Improvement Works (MiM TC/GWR) and encourage resubmission once the issues raised at paragraph 8.3 have been resolved.
Voting Record
5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstention, 3 Absent/Did not vote
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Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/24 Purpose To notify Cabinet of the Infrastructure Funding which provides an overview of all Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section106 monies collected, held and spent. As well as setting out the Council’s recovery policy in regards to unpaid CIL debts.
Recommendations That Cabinet resolves to: 1. Note publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2. Agree to the CIL Recovery Policy.
Additional documents:
Decision: The purpose of the report was to notify Cabinet of the Infrastructure Funding which provides an overview of all Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section106 monies collected, held and spent. As well as setting out the Council’s recovery policy in regards to unpaid CIL debts.
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services introduced the report and outlined the reports contents.
The Infrastructure Delivery Lead answered questions from Cabinet Members.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Juliet Layton and seconded by Councillor Mike Evemy.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet 1. NOTED publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement.
2. AGREED to the CIL Recovery Policy.
Voting Record
5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstention, 3 Absent/Did not vote
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Service Performance Report 2024-25 Quarter One Purpose To provide an update on progress on the Council’s priorities and service performance.
Recommendations That Cabinet resolves to: 1. Note overall progress on the Council priorities and service performance for 2024-25 Q1. Additional documents:
Decision: The purpose of the report was to provide an update on progress on the Council’s priorities and service performance.
RESOLVED: Cabinet NOTED overall progress on the Council priorities and service performance for 2024-25 Q1.
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Financial Performance Report 2024-25 Quarter One Purpose This report sets of the initial budget monitoring position for the 2024/25 financial year.
Recommendations That Cabinet resolves to: 1. Review and notes the financial position set out in this report. 2. Agree to the recommendation in paragraph 8.3 that Cabinet continue to review in-year opportunities with Publica and Ubico to mitigate the forecast financial position. Additional documents: Decision: The purpose of the report was to set out the initial budget monitoring position for the 2024/25 financial year.
The Chair as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Councillor Evemy introduced the report.
The Deputy Chief Executive and S.151 Officer also addressed the details of the report.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy.and seconded by Councillor Paul Hodgkinson.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:
1. Review and NOTED the financial position set out in this report.
2. AGREED to the recommendation in paragraph 8.3 that Cabinet continue to review in-year opportunities with Publica and Ubico to mitigate the forecast financial position.
Voting Record
5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstention, 3 Absent/Did not vote
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Decision taken under Urgency Powers - Productivity Plan Purpose To report to Cabinet on a decision taken by the Chief Executive Officer under urgency powers.
Recommendation That Cabinet resolves to: 1. Note the decision taken as set out in Annex A. Additional documents:
Decision: The purpose of the report was to notify Cabinet on a decision taken by the Chief Executive Officer under urgency powers.
The Chair, Councillor Evemy introduced the report on behalf of the Leader of the Council in his absence.
There were no comments on this item from Cabinet.
RESOLVED: Cabinet NOTED the decision taken. |
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Schedule of Decisions taken by the Leader of the Council and/or Individual Cabinet Members To note the decisions taken by the Leader and/or Individual Cabinet Members. Additional documents: Decision: The purpose of the report was to receive the decisions taken by the Leader of the Council and/or individual Cabinet Members.
RESOLVED: Cabinet NOTED the schedule of decisions. |
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Matters exempt from publication If Cabinet wishes to exclude the press and the public from the meeting during consideration of any of the items on the exempt from publication part of the agenda, it will be necessary for Cabinet to pass a resolution in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4(2)(b) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 on the grounds that their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in specific paragraphs of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Cabinet may maintain the exemption if and so long as, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Additional documents: Decision: Cabinet did not enter private session. |
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Exempt minutes from the meeting of Cabinet on 25 July 2024 Decision: Cabinet agreed the exempt minutes as part of agenda item 3 and therefore did not discuss them in private session. |