Decisions

To note and agree to the use of the new powers allowing the Council to impose civil penalties as summarised in Section 2 of this report.

(1) To approve the Civil Penalties Policy as attached at appendix 1 to the report.

(2) To delegate authority to the Senior Specialist Advisor (Housing Standards) in consultation with Legal Services to agree the sum of civil penalties to be issued on a case by case basis in accordance with the proposed policy with the reviewing Officer to be the Housing Needs and Standards Lead.

(Non-key decision):

That Cabinet agree in principle to an access audit being undertaken, subject to a detailed scope being developed including resourcing requirements.

Report to look at enabling the supply of homes for homeless families.

(Key decision):

(1) To note the plan set out in the report, as to how the Council proposes to reduce the increased cost of temporary accommodation.

(2) To agree delegated authority for the Director of Regeneration & Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet member for housing, to enter into Head & Underleases with Eastbourne Homes Investment Company Limited.

To receive and approve annual management report and interim review.

Recommended to Council (Budget and policy framework):

(1) To agree the annual Treasury Management report for 2018/19.

(2) To approve the 2018/19 prudential and treasury indicators detailed in the report.

To consider and approve the council’s medium term financial strategy.

(Key decision):

To note the background to the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2019/20 and to approve the approach outlined in the report.

To update Members on the Council’s performance against Corporate Plan priority actions, performance indicators and targets over Q4 2018/19 period.

Includes end of year financial outturn.

(Key decision)

(1) To note the achievements and progress against Corporate Plan priorities for 2018/19, as set out in part A of the report.

(2) To agree changes to the Council’s performance indicators for 2019/20, as recommended by the Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 10 June 2019.

(3) To agree the General Fund, HRA and Collection Fund financial performance for 2018/19, as set out in part B of the report.

(4) To approve the transfer from/to reserves as set out at appendix 4 to the report.

(5) To approve the amended capital programme as set out at appendix 5 to the report.

Revised rules, requiring Full Council approval

Recommended to Council (Budget and Policy Framework):

To review the draft Financial Procedure Rules in advance of them being submitted to Full Council for approval.

To waive contract procedure rules to allow the urgent replacement of the 3G all-weather pitch surface at Downs Leisure Centre.

(Key decision):

That Cabinet waive the requirement in the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules to go out to tender. The reasons for the waiver are set out in paragraphs 1.1 to 1.4 of the exempt report.

The Examination Inspector has recommended that a number of modifications should be made to the Local Plan Part 2 in order to make it ‘sound’. Cabinet is sought to publish these modifications for a 6 week period for public representations to be made and to authorise the Director of Regeneration and Planning to submit these modifications, together with any duly made representations, to the examination. 

(Key decision):

(1) To publish the main modifications to Local Plan Part 2 (Appendix 1 of the report) and associated sustainability appraisal for a period of six weeks to enable public representations to be made;

(2) To authorise the Director of Regeneration & Planning to submit the main modifications, together with any duly made representations, to the Examination Inspector following the consultation period;

(3) To authorise the Director of Regeneration & Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning, to agree any minor modifications to the Local Plan Part 2 in order to aid its practical application for decision-making.

Following a resolution made at Full Council, 26 November 2018, a cross-party task and finish group was convened to conduct a review of council services with regards to climate change adaptation and mitigation. Four meetings were held between January and April 2019.

The report outlines the review process and makes recommendations for service delivery.

(Key decision):

(1) To agree the proposed recommendations set out at appendix one to the report.

(2) To agree funding of £5,000 for the provision of a drinking water tap at Lewes skate park subject to final design being signed off by the Leader of the Council.

(3) To request that the Scrutiny Committee set up a Panel to scrutinise the implementation of the recommendations set out at appendix one to the report.

To ratify the appointment of Arun District Council to the Greater Brighton Economic Board.

(Key decision):

(1) To ratify the appointment of Arun District Council to the Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB) and Greater Brighton Economic Joint Committee (GBEJC), subject to formal agreement of Arun District Council.

(2) To note that Arun District Council’s appointment is dependent on all the local authorities represented on the Board approving its appointment.

(3) To agree other proposed changes within the Heads of Terms of the Greater Brighton Economic Board as detailed in paragraph 2.16 of the report.

Consideration of the freehold disposal of Market Tower to Lewes Town Council.

(Key decision):

(1) To agree in principle to the disposal of the freehold of Market Tower and 2 Fisher Street to Lewes Town Council.

(2) To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration and Planning in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Growth to agree the final disposal terms subject to:

(i) a red book valuation undertaken by a qualified person for both assets, and

(ii) further legal due diligence and exploration of the potential for including restrictive covenants controlling the future use of the properties and overage clauses enabling the Council to share in any future increase in value in the properties realised after the properties have been sold. The scope of the delegation to the Director to include the potential for disposal at an under value in accordance with circular 06/03 where it is considered that this will help to secure the promotion or improvement of the economic, social or environmental well-being of the Council’s area.

(3) To authorise the Director of Regeneration and Planning on consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Growth to undertake all actions required to complete the disposal of the properties above including authorising completion of legal documentation.

(4) To note that a further report will be submitted to Cabinet in the Autumn of 2019 setting out the Council’s approach and policy towards community assets.

To consider and approve the council’s medium term financial strategy.

(Key decision):

To note the background to the medium term financial strategy for 2019/20 and approve the approach outlined in the report.

To update Members on the Council’s performance against corporate plan priority actions, performance indicators and targets over the quarter 4 2018/19 period.

(Non-key decision):

(1) To note progress and performance for quarter 4 as well as the overall performance for 2018/19 and to note comments made by the Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 27 June 2019.

(2) To agree the 2019/20 performance measures.

Revised rules, requiring Full Council approval.

Recommended to Council (Budget and policy framework):

To review the draft Financial Procedure Rules before they are submitted to Council for approval.

This report will outline the activities being delivered in 2019/20 and an overview of activities in 2018/19 matched against the Lewes Tourism Strategy

(Non-key decision):

(1) To approve continued implementation of the Strategic Tourism Vision and Action Plan (2018-2021)

(2) To approve activities carried out to date.

To update the Cabinet on ongoing developments of affordable housing on Council land, and seek additional approvals required. Also to seek approval for development of infills projects.

(Key decision):

(1) To approve an increase in the General Fund Capital Programme budget for the scheme from £2.2m to £2.9m, with the additional £700,000 to be funded from Right to Buy Receipts.

(2) To report an amendment to a waiver previously approved to the Contract Procurement Rules (CPR), as set out in paragraph. 2.4.1(a) of CPR to allow the direct selection of a main contractor, due to the bespoke nature of the product required and time restrictions.