Decisions

1.   That it be determined that the land at Whitebank Close, Hasland, as shown in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report, is no longer required for athletic purposes.

2.   That the intention to appropriate the land at Whitebank Close, Hasland for planning purposes, pursuant to Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972, be approved.

3.   That a consultation be carried out on the intention to appropriate the land at Whitebank Close, Hasland on the terms set out in the officer’s report and in accordance with Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972.

4.   That a further report be presented to the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing detailing representations received to enable the Cabinet Member to make a final decision on whether or not to appropriate the land.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposals to enable enforcement of the provisions of sections 34 and 34(2A) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, as outlined in the officer’s report, be approved.

2.   That the fixed penalty level of £250 be adopted.

3.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be granted delegated authority to introduce and carry out the new powers.

4.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing be granted delegated authority to authorise the appropriate officers to issue fixed penalty notices under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   Illegally disposed of waste is a significant blight on local environments, a source of pollution, a potential danger to public health and a hazard to wildlife.

2.   Illegally disposed of waste has wider links with criminal activities, imposes avoidable costs on the public purse and draws money away from other priorities.

3.   The intention is that the level of the new fixed penalty will act as a deterrent to residents using unauthorised or unregulated waste carriers.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposed sport and leisure fees and charges, as outlined in Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved and implemented from 1 April, 2019.

2.   That the proposals for concessionary charges, as outlined in Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved.

3.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be authorised to apply appropriate fees and charges to new activities that are introduced during the period 1 April, 2019 through 31 March, 2020.

4.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be authorised to adjust the agreed fees and charges to maximise promotional opportunities in order to stimulate usage, support the retention of customers and respond to external market forces.

REASON FOR DECISION

To set the fees and charges for sport and leisure activities and facilities with effect from 1 April, 2019.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy be approved.

2.   That the Private Sector Housing Fees and Charges Policy be approved.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To ensure that the Council is able to recover legitimately incurred costs for housing enforcement as set out in the Housing Act 2004.

2.   To ensure that the Council can meet its obligations that all properties let as residential dwellings and those in private ownership throughout the Borough are of good quality and are well managed.

3.   The Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy is designed to help deliver the Council’s priorities identified in the Council Plan.

1.   That the Local Government and Regulatory Law Manager be authorised to agree with the highway authority, and enter into on behalf of the Council, a dedication agreement to permit cycling along the specified cycle route (or if appropriate a route similar to this) through Queen’s Park, subject to necessary restrictions.

2.   That the use of the route be monitored and any necessary works and or signage be undertaken to overcome any justified safety issues that arise.