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Decisions published

01/12/2020 - Concessions Policy update ref: 1452    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 01/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2020

Effective from: 07/12/2020

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the information provided by service areas on the implementation of the Corporate Concessions Policy be noted.

 

2.    That the continued use of the existing Corporate Concessions Policy be approved.

 

3.    That the Service Director – Corporate, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, be granted delegated authority to approve minor amendments to the Corporate Concessions Policy between the formal review periods.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

 

1.    To ensure a consistent approach to concessions within discretionary services while retaining the flexibility needed to achieve the Council’s social and legal obligations, as well as its commercial needs.

 

2.    To improve accessibility to our events and performances.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Katy Marshall


01/12/2020 - Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Renewal of the Public Spaces Protection Order ref: 1455    Recommendations Approved

To renew the Public Spaces Protection Order for the Town Centre.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 01/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2020

Effective from: 07/12/2020

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the responses received from the consultation on the Public Spaces Protection Order Chesterfield (No1) (relating to restricting alcohol consumption), Public Spaces Protection Order Chesterfield (No2) (relating to other anti-social behaviour controls) and related issues, be acknowledged and noted.

 

2.    That the Public Spaces Protection Order Chesterfield (No1) (relating to restricting alcohol consumption) and the Public Spaces Protection Order Chesterfield (No2) (relating to other anti-social behaviour controls) be continued with effect from 15 December, 2020 for a period of three years.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

 

1.    The current Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) were considered and approved by Cabinet on 10 October, 2017, following a Cabinet report regarding the potential for the PSPO being considered on 25 July, 2017. This report outlined the legislative background and evidence that supported the restrictions and the scope of two PSPOs to restrict alcohol consumption and other anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Chesterfield town centre.

 

2.    The current PSPOs came into effect from the 15 December, 2017. The PSPO can only be in place for a maximum of three years before it is required to be renewed, consequently this report seeks approval to renew the existing orders. There is no limit on the number of times that Orders can be renewed if the need is still present.

Wards affected: Brockwell; Holmebrook; St. Leonard's;

Lead officer: Ian Waller


01/12/2020 - Review of the Statement of Licensing Policy ref: 1454    Recommmend Forward to Council

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 01/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

That it be recommended to Full Council that the Statement of Licensing Policy be approved.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION

 

1.    In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, the Statement of Licensing Policy must be published every five years. The last edition was published in January 2016.

 

2.    In order that the revised Statement of Licensing Policy be presented to Full Council for approval to enable publication in January, 2021.

Lead officer: Emma Marriott


01/12/2020 - Local Council Tax Support Scheme ref: 1453    Recommmend Forward to Council

To gain approval for the Local Council Tax Support scheme to apply in 2021/22.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 01/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

That it be recommended to Full Council that:

 

1.    Approval be given to continue with the current Local Council Tax Support scheme for 2021/22. The scheme is based on The Council Tax Reduction Scheme England Regulations 2012 amended to reflect the following local decisions concerning the key principles of the scheme:

·      For those of working age the maximum amount of Council Tax that will be eligible for reduction is 91.5% of their full Council Tax Liability;

·      The Council continues its policy of disregarding war pensions for the purposes of calculating income in respect of the Local Council Tax Support scheme;

·      The ‘taper’, i.e. the rate at which support is withdrawn as income increases be maintained at 20%.

2.    The Chief Finance Officer, in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Business Transformation and Customers, be granted delegated authority to update the 2021/22 scheme to reflect such up-ratings of premiums, allowances and non-dependent deductions as may be determined by the Department of Work and Pensions, and for other minor technical changes which may be required.

 

3.    The current local council tax discounts which were originally implemented in 2013/14, as outlined in paragraph 4.4 of the officer’s report, be continued.

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS

 

To ensure that the Council can continue to operate a localised scheme providing council tax support from April 2021.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helen Fox


25/11/2020 - Representatives on Outside Bodies, Joint Committees, Other Bodies and Charities - 2020/2021 (GV000L) ref: 1456    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Governance

Made at meeting: 25/11/2020 - Cabinet Member for Governance

Decision published: 25/11/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

That the schedule of appointments of representatives to outside bodies for 2020/21, attached at Appendix A to the report, be confirmed.


23/11/2020 - Cemetery Bench Policy ref: 1451    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 29/11/2020

Decision:

* RESOLVED:

 

1.    That the Policy, as attached to the report, be approved and adopted by the Cemeteries Office.

 

2.    That a fee of £200.00 be added to the Cemetery Fees and Charges described as “Permit to Install Memorial Bench”.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ross Fawbert


18/11/2020 - Review of Licence and Registration Fees 2021/22 (LC000) ref: 1450    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Made at meeting: 18/11/2020 - Licensing Committee

Decision published: 20/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

* That a 3% increase in licence and registration fees and charges as detailed in the report for 2021/22 be approved with effect from 1 April, 2021.


18/11/2020 - Review of Statement of Licensing Policy (LC000) ref: 1449    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Made at meeting: 18/11/2020 - Licensing Committee

Decision published: 20/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

* That the Statement of Licensing Policy be approved for submission to Cabinet on 1 December, 2020 and full Council on 16 December, 2020 for their determination and approval.


18/11/2020 - Minutes ref: 1448    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Made at meeting: 18/11/2020 - Licensing Committee

Decision published: 20/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

Minutes of Licensing Committee Meeting held on 30 September, 2020 signed by the Chair as a correct record.


18/11/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 1447    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Made at meeting: 18/11/2020 - Licensing Committee

Decision published: 20/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

Councillors Bellamy and Blakemore.


18/11/2020 - Declarations of Members' and Officers' Interests relating to items on the agenda ref: 1446    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Made at meeting: 18/11/2020 - Licensing Committee

Decision published: 20/11/2020

Effective from: 18/11/2020

Decision:

None.