Decisions

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the proposal to establish three new posts to manage the Staveley Town Deal together with associated budgets, as set out in section 4.13 of the officer’s report, be approved.

2.    That the role to be played by the council as the Accountable Body for the Towns Fund, as set out in section 4.3 of the officer’s report, be noted.

3.    That the Council makes a direct financial contribution towards the costs of programme management, as set out in section 7 of the officer’s report, to be and funded from the retained business rates from Markham Vale Enterprise Zone.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To ensure that adequate resources are put in place to successfully manage a significant multi-year capital programme.

*RESOLVED –

1.      That it be recommended to Full Council:

a)   That the proposed Organisational Development Strategy, as attached at Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved.

b)   That funding be allocated from the Service Improvement Reserve to support the establishment of two fixed term posts, for a two-year period, to support delivery of the Organisational Development Strategy and its associated Delivery Plan.

2.      That the proposed Corporate Project Management Framework, as attached at Appendix B of the officer’s report, be approved.

3.      That, subject to full Council approval of the required funding, two fixed term posts be established, the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for which are attached at Appendix C of the officer’s report. 

4.      That a further report be brought to a future Joint Cabinet and Employment & General Committee meeting to approve the final Organisational Development Delivery Plan and any associated resourcing requirements.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

The recommendations are made in order to achieve:

·      Continued successful delivery of Council Plan priorities

·      Effective prioritisation and use of resources

·      Increased organisational capability and capacity

·      Further growth of the Council’s positive culture and ‘can do’ approach

·      Delivery of efficiencies and financial savings

·      Increased organisational resilience

·      Increased maturity in planning and delivery activities

·      Continuous improvement and innovation

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the proposed Private Sector Housing Action Plan be approved and two new posts be established within the Private Sector Housing Team.

2.    That the Private Sector Housing Renewal Policy (2021-2024) be approved.

3.    That the Service Director – Housing be granted delegated authority to agree minor adjustments to the Renewal Policy and Action Plan between formal review periods.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.    To allow the Private Sector Housing Team to help more vulnerable tenants living in owner-occupied and private rented accommodation within the borough.

2.    To enable the Council to offer financial assistance (other than Disabled Facilities Grants) to vulnerable homeowners which will allow them to continue to live independently in their own, warm and safe homes.

*RESOLVED –

That it be recommended to the Standards and Audit Committee:

1.    That the supporting documents to the officer’s report, attached at Appendices 1, 2 and 3, be approved and the Annual Governance Statement be signed by the Leader and Chief Executive.

2.    That a further review of Council compliance with of the Code of Corporate Governance be undertaken in 12 months’ time.

3.    That progress with regard to the issues and future challenges identified in the Annual Governance Statement be monitored by the Corporate Leadership Team.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.    To enable the Cabinet and the Standards and Audit Committee to monitor compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance.

2.    To comply with the requirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.

3.    To support the maintenance of sound governance arrangements within the Council.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme Addendum (April 2021) for Chesterfield Borough Council be approved and implemented.

2.    That the Service Director – Digital, HR and Customer Services, in conjunction with the Service Director – Economic Growth and the Cabinet Member for Business Transformation and Customers, be granted delegated authority to complete regular reviews of the scheme, ensuring Grant funds are fully utilised for the benefit of local businesses.