Decisions

*RESOLVED –

That the proposal to develop a Commemorations Policy, which establishes the key principles for commemoration activity delivered or supported by Chesterfield Borough Council, be approved to provide a single route and process for the consideration of commemoration proposals submitted to the council.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To improve access to information about current commemorations

within Chesterfield Borough and to shape future plans.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (Dog Control) 2021, as set out in Appendix 3 of the officer’s report, be approved and that the following restrictions be included:

·      Dogs on leads (at named locations, e.g. around the lake at Holmebrook Valley Park).

·      Dogs excluded all year (at named locations e.g. children’s play areas and the cricket pitch at Queens Park)

·      Dog excluded for some of the year (at named locations e.g. football pitches between September and May).

·      Dogs on lead by direction (applies to all publicly accessible spaces across the Borough).

·      Fouling to be picked up (applies to all publicly accessible spaces across the Borough).

2.    That, in addition to the restrictions mentioned above, the following restrictions be approved:

·      The extension of the bird nesting season by one month either end of March – July to February - August and to keep dogs on leads during this time at nature reserves such as Norbriggs Flash.

·      To include the play area at Badger Recreational ground when that play area is re-instated.

·      To include the relocated play area at Somersall Park which was moved from the previous location (included in the 2018 PSPO).

·      To include the football pitches at Hady playing field, Highfield Park, Holmebrook Valley Park, Inkersall Green, Poolsbrook playing field, Stand Road and Thistle Park with flexibility to accommodate those pitches that have either been temporarily removed and/or pitches that have changed size/orientation and/or pitches that may be reinstated in the future.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.    To enable the continued investigation and enforcement of dog fouling and dog-related issues in parks and open spaces.

2.    To minimise dog related issues in parks, open spaces and publicly accessible land thereby contributing to making Chesterfield a cleaner and safer town and improving the quality of life for residents.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the draft Vision Master Plan, the associated supporting material and approach for public consultation be approved.

2.    That the Service Director – Economic Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Town Centres and Visitor Economy, be granted delegated authority to make amendments and corrections to the draft Vision Master Plan and associated supporting material to make it ready for public consultation.

3.    That following the public consultation, the final draft version of the Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield Vision Master Plan and project delivery plan be presented to Cabinet for further consideration and approval.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.    To enable consultation to be undertaken on the draft Vision Master Plan in accordance with the Council’s published Statement of Community Involvement and Communications and Engagement Strategy.

2.    To allow for minor amendments prior to consultation to finalise the consultation material.

3.    To inform the final draft version of the master plan following consultation and development of the project delivery plan for future Cabinet consideration.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That Chesterfield Borough Council enter into a new five-year agreement with Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited for the joint promotion and delivery of an annual Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield and that the agreement be subject to a review clause at year 3.

2.    That the Chief Executive and Property, Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to agree the final details of the licence agreement between Chesterfield Borough Council and Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.    To secure the future of the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket for the next 5 years.

2.    To enable Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited to agree with the English and Welsh Cricket Board by Autumn of each calendar year the hosting of a Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park Cricket Ground, Chesterfield, comprising First Class County Championship, One-Day Cup and / or Twenty 20 (T20) cricket matches.

*RESOLVED –

That the Chesterfield Railway Station Masterplan, attached at Appendix 1 of the officer’s report, be approved as the council’s preferred regeneration strategy for the land around Chesterfield Railway Station.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To progress with the regeneration of the land around Chesterfield Railway Station, including progressing the Station Link Road, and to deliver the outputs in jobs growth required by LEP funding.

*RESOLVED –

That it be recommended to Full Council that:

1.    The position of the General Fund Revenue account at the close of month two of the financial year 2021/22 and the updated medium-term financial plan, as outlined in sections 4.2 and 4.5 of the officer’s report, be noted.

2.    The changes to the medium-term financial plan, as outlined in sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.5 of the officer’s report, be approved.

3.    The funding for the posts outlined in paragraph 4.3.9 of the officer’s report be approved.

4.    The repurposing of the provision outlined in paragraph 4.4.5 of the officer’s report be approved.

5.    The updated General Fund Capital Programme outlined in section 4.6 of the officer’s report be approved.

6.    The proposals for financing the General Fund Capital Programme outlined in section 4.6 of the officer’s report be approved.

7.    The position of the Housing Revenue Account Revenue and Capital budgets at the close of month two of the financial year 2021/22, as outlined in section 4.7 of the officer’s report, be noted.

8.    The funding request outlined in section 4.7.1 of the officer’s report be approved.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To actively manage the Council’s finances in the current financial year and forecast forward the emerging budget position to future financial years.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the progress report on the levels of receipts achieved through the Community Infrastructure Levy be noted.

2.    That the award proposals for the strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding for 2020, as outlined in Appendix 2 of the officer’s report, be approved.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To ensure that Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) expenditure takes place in accordance with the CIL Expenditure Strategy so that CIL investment supports planned growth, sustainable development and Chesterfield’s continued vitality.