Agenda, decisions and minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2023, (previously circulated).

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2023 be signed as a correct record.

It was MOVED by Councillor McInnes, SECONDED by Councillor Hughes and,

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2023 be signed as a correct record.

Items which in the opinion of the Chair should be considered at the meeting as matters of urgency.

There was no item raised as a matter of urgency.

There was no announcement by the Chair at this meeting.

There was no petition received from a Member of the Public or the Council.

In accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules, the relevant Cabinet Member responded to one question from a Member of the Council on Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIP’s) and Devolution, lessons learned and expectations of funding.

The questioner was not present at the meeting but had been sent a copy of the response.

[NB: A copy of the question and answer is available on webpage for meeting].

Report of the Director of Finance and Public Value (DFP/24/2) on the Budget Targets for 2024/2025, attached

RESOLVED

(a) that the revenue budget targets as set out in Table 1 to be incorporated in the Draft Budget for 2024/25 be approved;

(b) that the capital programme be determined by Cabinet on 9th February 2024; and

(c) that the information related to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for 2024/25 be noted.

(Councillors Biederman, Leaver and Whitton attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Director of Finance and Public Value (DFP/24/2) seeking Cabinet support for the proposed revenue Budget Targets for services for financial year 2024/25 so they could be incorporated in the Draft Budgets to be considered in January and February. The Report had been circulated prior to the meeting in accordance with regulation 7(4) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

Senior Leadership Team had worked extensively to develop plans to manage net service costs within affordable financial targets in light of local authorities across the country continuing to face financial challenges due to high inflation and interest rates as well as demands on local service provision.

The Report provided a brief update on progress in this regard and presented the proposed service budget targets for 2024/25 totalling £743.4 million, a net increase of £43.8 million or 6.3% compared to the 2023/24 adjusted budget.

The Report highlighted that at Month 8 (November) the budget forecast was a net overspend for this year of £4.5 million which incorporated the £10 million contribution to the SEND Deficit Safety Valve reserve agreed by Cabinet in September 2023.

In terms of the Budget for 2024/25, inflationary pressures continued to be felt across the economy, local government and partners and social care was particularly impacted by increases to the national living wage. Within the proposed Service Targets, it was proposed to allow for £22.8 million in total inflationary pressures.

The National Living Wage increase also drove an inflationary impact on costs. In the Autumn Statement, the Government confirmed the National Living Wage would increase by 9.8% to £11.44 per hour, therefore the Target Budgets included £25.7 million for this.

To enable the authority to set a balanced budget, savings, alternative funding and additional income of £49.6 million had been identified. Overall, there was additional funding of £43.8 million or 6.3% for services next year.

It was not currently planned to support the proposed budget targets by using general reserve balances. In recognition of the SEND Deficit and Safety Valve considerations, it was anticipated the Council would need to set aside funds in 2024/25 – and in subsequent years in the Medium-Term Financial Plan – to increase the SEND Safety Valve Reserve. An update on the SEND position would be reflected in the proposed budget presented to Members in February 2024.

The proposed service revenue budget targets for the 2024/25 financial year were set out in the table below:

Report of the Director of Finance and Public Value (DFP/24/01), presenting the budget monitoring position at Month 8, attached.

RESOLVED

(a) that the Month 8 budget monitoring forecast position is noted;

(b) that the ongoing significant work, in line with the Sustainable and Stronger Council plan, to ensure the current projected overspend is brought back in balance by year end is noted; and

(c) that the update on the Safety Valve Intervention programme also be noted.

(Councillors Biederman, Dewhirst, Leaver and Whitton attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Director of Finance and Public Value (DFP/24/01), which presented the budget monitoring position at Month 8 (November), circulated prior to the meeting in accordance with regulation 7(4) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Cabinet noted that at its meeting in September 2023, it agreed to reduce all Directorate budgets by an apportioned share of £10 million and create a corresponding Safety Valve Support Reserve. At Month 8, £7.1 million of the £10 million had been identified as deliverable, with plans still being developed to meet the remaining £2.9 million. The Month 8 position included the current forecast level of delivery of this in year budget adjustment, with the £2.9 million included in the overall forecast overspend.

At Month 8 it was estimated that budgets would overspend by £4.5 million, comprising the £2.9 million of in-year additional savings still to be identified plus net £1.6 million in other variances. This was an improvement of £9.1 million compared to the Month 6 forecast, but it was important to note that this reported overspend excluded the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit, forecast to be £39.7 million, an increase of £2.6 million from Month 6. 

Most Directorates had evidenced the ability to maintain a forecast balanced position, meet budgeted savings, and take onboard the additional in year savings linked to the safety valve programme, demonstrating strong financial management.

There were however risks within Children and Young People’s Futures with increasing numbers of complex placements and continued pressure associated with excessive agency costs. Work was ongoing to address this at pace.

The table at section 2 of the Report summarised the Month 8 forecast position by directorate, excluding the Dedicated Schools Grant forecast overspend. The agreement to reduce all Directorate budgets by an apportioned share of £10 million and create a Safety Valve Support Reserve was outlined in section 2.2 with a corresponding table detailing the current forecast level of delivery, as at Month 8. The Report then outlined how the delivery of the additional savings was being addressed, but specific examples included recovery of client contributions, pricing control, capitalisation of IT equipment, holding vacancies open and / or delaying recruitment where possible, capitalisation of pothole patch expenditure for patches greater than 0.5m2 and additional income streams.

In summary, Integrated Adult Social Care services were forecast to overspend by £3.1 million, an increase of £2.2 million from Month 6. Children and Young People’s Futures services were forecasting an overspend of £8.8 million, a decrease of just under £0.5 million from Month 6. 

At Month 8, the Climate Change, Environment and Transport directorate was forecasting an underspend of just over £1 million, increasing by £575,000 from Month 6. Public Health, Communities and Prosperity were forecasting an underspend of £369,000 and Corporate Services an underspend of £610,000.

Non-service items, which included capital  ...  view the full minutes text for item 454.

Report of the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport (CET/24/1) seeking approval for Devon’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy, attached.

An Impact Assessment has been prepared for Members at the meeting, is attached and available at - https://www.devon.gov.uk/impact/devon-electric-vehicle-charging-strategy-impact-assessment-november-2022/

The Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Committee had considered this matter at its meeting on 16th November 2023 and had RESOLVED (minute 137) that the Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to Report (CET/23/85) be supported and commended to Cabinet.

RESOLVED

(a) that the adoption of the Devon Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy, provided in Appendix I of the Report, be approved; and

(b) that the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highway Management and the Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport to make minor amendments to the Strategy.

(Councillors Biederman, Dewhirst and Whitton attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport (CET/24/1) which sought approval for Devon’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy, circulated prior to the meeting in accordance with regulation 7(4) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Cabinet noted that the Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Committee had considered this matter at its meeting on 16th November 2023 and had RESOLVED (minute 137) that the Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to Report (CET/23/85) be supported and commended to Cabinet. The Committee had further questioned whether the Strategy built on lessons learnt from the Rapid Charging Devon project and whether the national grid had capacity to accommodate the ambitions of the Strategy and Officers were able to provide assurance that both these issues had been addressed in the Strategy.

The Strategy was contained in Appendix I to the Report. In line with the climate emergency and the publication of theDevonCarbon Plan, the decarbonisation of on-roadtransportation was a crucial part. However, it was recognised that as a rural County,manyDevonresidents and businesses continued to rely on carsand vansfor daily needs. The Strategy forecasted that by 2033,the number ofelectricvehicles in Devon was expectedtoexceed the number of petrol/diesel vehicles for thefirst time, yet a key barrier was the availabilityof suitablecharginginfrastructure.

The Strategy set out an evidence-based approach to rolling out charging infrastructure across the County and removing some of the barriers that were hindering the uptake of electric vehicles.

A summary of the aims and recommendations of the Devon Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy were set out in the covering report (with the full Strategy at Appendix 1).

The Devon Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy aimed to:

·       Reduce carbon emissions in Devon;

·       Accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in Devon, within the context of an overall shift away from the use of the private car;

·       Help ensure that the transition to electric vehicles was accessible for all and equitable;

·       Maximise the social value and community benefits associated with the transition to electric vehicles;

·       Maximise the contribution electric vehicles could make to the local economy, including through increased tourism;

·       Contribution to the Council’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality for its own operations by 2030.

These aims strongly alignedwith the ambitions of Devon County Council’s Strategic Planinresponding totheclimate emergencyandthe objectives of the Devon Carbon Plan.

The Strategy also outlined 12 recommendations enabling it to deliver against its aims such as accelerating chargepoint deployment to promote electric vehicle uptake and focussing on residential charging. Also, to follow best practice design principles and leverage private sector funding but retain control through a concessionary approach, seek national funding to support chargepoint aspirations, leverage scale through Devon-wide funding applications and procurement, lead on local district  ...  view the full minutes text for item 455.

Report of the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport (CET/24/2) on the South West Exeter Housing Infrastructure Fund Project update and Alphington enhancements scheme, attached.

An Impact Assessment has been prepared for Members at the meeting, is attached and can be found at - https://www.devon.gov.uk/impact/south-west-exeter-housing-infrastructure-fund-hif/

RESOLVED

(a) that the progress on the South West Exeter Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) projects be noted;

(b) that the HIF package of Alphington village enhancements, Exeter, as shown in Appendix 3 of the Report, for construction at an estimated cost of £486,000, be approved;

(c) that the advertisement of any necessary Traffic Regulation Orders be agreed and approve the making and sealing of the order if no objections are received; and

(d) that the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highway Management and Local Member, to make minor amendments to the scheme, as required.

(Councillors Connett, Leaver and Whitton attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport (CET/24/2) on the South West Exeter Housing Infrastructure Fund Project update and Alphington enhancements scheme, circulated prior to the meeting in accordance with regulation 7(4) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Cabinet noted that as set out in previous Cabinet reports, South West Exeter was a strategic allocation of 2,500 dwellings and 21.5 hectares of employment land within the administrative areas of Teignbridge District Council and Exeter City Council. It was a complex site, with a number of constraints including a key arterial road (the A379), proximity to the Exe Estuary Special Protection Area, difficult topography and multiple land ownership and the development required a significant amount of infrastructure to enable it to come forward.

The infrastructure to be delivered included, four signal junctions on the A379, realignment of Chudleigh Road, Devon Hotel roundabout upgrade, Alphington enhancements, school access road, pedestrian / cycle bridge, suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANGS), new electricity substation, community building to include a GP surgery and southern spine road.

The Report updated on the progress with infrastructure developments including the delivery of two new signal junctions, the new pedestrian / cycle bridge and opening of the first phases of the SANGS. Works had also started on site in September 2023 for the third signal junction as well as improvements to the Devon Hotel roundabout. Planning permission had been granted for the new community building and GP surgery. The impact of this had seen over 250 dwellings completed, including over 60 affordable homes, and over 400 further dwellings currently under construction.

An initial consultation was carried out on proposals for enhancements in Alphington from December 2021 to January 2022 to address concerns about impacts of additional development traffic travelling through the village. From this, a consultation report had been produced and could be viewed at  https://www.devon.gov.uk/swexeter/documents-and-plans/highway-works  

An additional consultation was held in July 2023 and the Report summarised the views received could be viewed in Appendix 2. On this feedback, the Report recommended progressing the enhancements shown in Appendix 3 (proposals 1, 2c, 4, 5 and 6) at an estimated cost of £486,000.

Other opportunities were presented within the consultation which were not recommended to be taken forward due to the overwhelming lack of local support and more limited wider benefits, which are shown in Appendix 2 (proposals 2a, 2b and 2d, proposal 3 and 7).

The scheme was well aligned to a range of the Strategic Plan priorities by prioritising sustainable travel to encourage more sustainable lifestyles and giving people opportunity to increase their physical activity. The table at section 7 of the Report summarised how the proposals would impact achievement of relevant Strategic Plan actions according to a seven-point scale.

The Cabinet noted that the HIF funding was a capital grant to the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 456.

Report of the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport (CET/24/3) seeking approval for three Devon Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP), attached.

The plans are attached as;

Appendix I – Heart of Teignbridge LCWIP

Appendix II - Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam LCWIP

Appendix III – Exeter LCWIP

Three Impact Assessments have been prepared for the attention of Members at the meeting, which are attached and also available at;

Ø   Teignbridge Local Cycling and Walking Plan - Impact Assessment (devon.gov.uk)

Ø   Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan - Impact Assessment (devon.gov.uk)

Ø   Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan - Impact Assessment (devon.gov.uk)

RESOLVED

(a) that the adoption of the Heart of Teignbridge Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, provided in Appendix I, be approved;

(b) that the adoption of the Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, provided in Appendix II, also be approved;

(c) that the adoption of the Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, provided in Appendix III, be agreed; and

(d) that the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highway Management, to make minor amendments to the Plans.

(Councillors Connett, Dewhirst, Leaver and Whitton attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport (CET/24/3) seeking approval for three Devon Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP), circulated prior to the meeting in accordance with regulation 7(4) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

The plans were attached as;

Appendix I – Heart of Teignbridge LCWIP

Appendix II - Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam LCWIP

Appendix III – Exeter LCWIP

The Council’s current Strategy for active travel infrastructure, the Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy, had been approved by Cabinet in 2015. Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) were a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements at the local level and the framework was set out in the Government’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, which formed an important part of Government’s strategy to increase the number of active travel trips. They were also an important tool in realising the Government’s Gear Change vision but were an important part of local authorities making the case for future active travel funding, whether through securing external grants or in negotiations with developers.

The Council had so far completed three LCWIPs: Heart of Teignbridge (HoT), Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam (BBN), and Exeter which had involved a technical, evidence-based approach to identify the challenges and develop prioritised routes, followed by public consultation and endorsement of the document by the relevant Highways and Traffic Orders Committee. Section 5 of the Report described how subsequent minor changes to the draft plans had been approved in accordance with HATOC resolutions and all three plans had been endorsed by respective HATOC meetings.

The LCWIP documents sought to outline the future walking and cycling infrastructure priorities in their respective areas over the next 10 to 20 years. They were ambitious, transformational plans aimed at substantially increasing walking and cycling levels across Devon as well as supporting the climate crisis and health and wellbeing.

The walking and cycling proposals in the respective geographies of the Heart of Teignbridge (covering Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton and Kingskerswell); Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam, and Exeter were considered the most strategically important, building upon existing established active travel networks and with greatest potential to attract developer funding due to the scale of growth planned in the localities.

The Heart of Teignbridge LCWIP (Appendix I) set out walking and cycling proposals along five key corridors, which included Newton Abbot Town Centre, Kingsteignton, Buckland and Milber, Wolborough and  Kingskerswell and Torbay as well as additional proposals to improve active travel provision within the NA1 Houghton Barton and NA3 Wolborough strategic site allocations.

The Barnstaple with Bideford and Northam (BBN) LCWIP (Appendix II) set out four walking and six cycling proposals in Barnstaple, Bideford, and Northam which included Alexandra Street (Barnstaple), Barbican Road and Queen Street (Barnstaple), Yelland to Barnstaple, Roundswell to Pilton (Barnstaple), Whiddon Valley to Barnstaple and Landkey  ...  view the full minutes text for item 457.

The following Notices of Motion submitted to the County Council by the following Councillors have been referred to the Cabinet in accordance with Standing Order 8(2) for consideration, to refer it to another Committee or make a recommendation back to the Council:

(a)  Gaza Crisis - Councillor Dewhirst

(b)  Box Shifting – Councillor Adams

(c)  Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) findings on Special Educational Needs and the Role of Scrutiny -   Councillor Bailey 

(d)  Hospiscare Funding - Councillor Atkinson   

(e)  Humanitarian Emergency in Gaza’ - Councillor Atkinson   

(f)    Austerity and Cuts to Local Government Funding - Councillor Atkinson  

(g)  Devon Residents Deserve Clean Rivers and Beaches - Councillor Leaver

(a) Gaza Crisis - Councillor Dewhirst

RESOLVED that Council be recommended to:

(a) support the Government in its efforts to find a ceasefire solution in this situation;

(b) express solidarity with the innocent people directly affected by the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza;

(c) pay tribute to the humanitarian aid workers who remain committed to their work, despite the dangers to their health and their lives; and

(d) continue to work with the Devon and Cornwall Police and local communities to ensure Devon’s residents are safe.

(b) Box Shifting – Councillor Adams

RESOLVED that County Council asks the Director of Finance and Public Value to liaise with the Districts in Devon, as the billing authorities in the County for business rates, to explore whether there is a concern around the scale of empty property rates relief in Devon and assess whether the practice of ‘box shifting’ is an issue locally. This will inform any further information and recommendations to the Cabinet Member for Finance for further consideration.

(c) Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) findings on Special Educational Needs and the Role of Scrutiny -   Councillor Bailey 

RESOLVED that the County Council supports the independence of Scrutiny in carrying out the important role of critical friend challenge whilst recognising the importance of taking an evidence-based approach to work programming and asks the Chairs and Vice Chairs Committee to consider if the current approach to incorporating Local Government Ombudsman reports is as comprehensive as it needs to be.

(d) Hospiscare Funding - Councillor Atkinson   

RESOLVED that in line with the LGA guidance to local authorities on EoLC, Council ask the Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Committee and / or the Health and Wellbeing Board to review the recommendations and:

(a) explore the quality of end-of-life care in the area, on an annual basis, including how end of life care and support is experienced by different communities in their area;

(b) seek assurance that key responsibilities under the Care Act are being delivered and also that processes, such as those around NHS Continuing Health Care, are effective and person-centred; and

(c) consider whether there is a role for an elected member end of life care champion role to raise the profile of end-of-life care across the council and with partners.

(e) Humanitarian Emergency in Gaza’ - Councillor Atkinson   

RESOLVED that Council be recommended to:

(a) support the Government in its efforts to find a ceasefire solution in this situation;

(b) express solidarity with the innocent people directly affected by the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza;

(c) pay tribute to the humanitarian aid workers who remain committed to their work, despite the dangers to their health and their lives; and

(d) continue to work with the Devon and Cornwall Police and local communities to ensure Devon’s residents are safe.

(f) Austerity and Cuts to Local Government Funding - Councillor Atkinson

RESOLVED that County Council be recommended to respond to the consultation on the Provisional Settlement for 2024/25  ...  view the full decision text for item 458.

(a) Gaza Crisis - Councillor Dewhirst

(Councillor Dewhirst attended in accordance with Standing Order 8 and Councillors Leaver and Whitton in accordance with 25(2) and spoke to this item).

The wording of the motion is outlined below.

Council condemns the awful terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel on 7th October.

Council is horrified by the scenes of violence in relation to all individuals who reside in the area in the weeks and days since, in particular the devastating humanitarian situation and the potential effect on the residents of Devon.

Council supports the implementation of international law, which means targeting terrorists, not civilians, and ensuring that innocent citizens do not pay the price.

Council expresses its concern at the UK Government’s failure to attempt to ensure that the Israeli government and its military adhere to the requirements of international law and the UK Government’s refusal to publish legal advice it has received in relation to the conflict.

Council further calls for the international community to revisit UN Resolution 242, supporting a long term, peaceful, two-state solution for both Israel and Palestine.

Council also believes:

·       Essential supplies of aid, water, food, medicine and electricity must continue to be provided to Gaza.

·       The UK Government must, with others, work for a lasting ceasefire to:

o   A - Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and

o   B - Allow for an intensive period of diplomacy to realise a political solution, aimed at achieving two states and a lasting peace.

Council accordingly resolves to:

·       Ask the UK Government to work towards a lasting ceasefire.

·       Note with deep concern the severe reverberations of this crisis in the UK, with Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian communities all fearing and grieving, and condemns the rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia since 7^th October. This could have the potential to affect our communities in Devon.

·       Thank community leaders for the role they are playing in reducing tensions at this sensitive and difficult time.

·       Call upon community leaders and public figures to act responsibly and work to bring communities together at this sensitive time.

·       Recognise the role Devon & Cornwall Police are playing at the current time in supporting communities in Devon.

Members considered the Officer’s factual briefing note on the matter (LDS/24/2) which referred to the history of Devon’s people and communities working together to address suffering, the distress caused by ongoing conflict and loss of lives and the importance of good relations between Devon’s people and communities at times of international tension to maintain community cohesion.

The Cabinet considered the recommendation before them, and the actions proposed and already undertaken and any other relevant factors:

It was MOVED by Councillor Hart, SECONDED by Councillor McInnes, and

RESOLVED that Council be recommended to:

(a) support the Government in its efforts to find a ceasefire solution in this situation;

(b) express solidarity with the innocent people directly affected by the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza;

(c) pay tribute to the humanitarian aid workers who remain committed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 458.

In accordance with the Council's Public Participation Rules, the Leader responded to one question from a member of the public on the residential status of a DCC Councillor.

The questioner was not present in the meeting therefore a copy of the question and answer would be sent direct to them.

Minutes of the bodies shown below are circulated herewith for information or endorsement as indicated therein (i.e. any unstarred minutes):

[NB: Minutes of County Council Committees are published on the Council’s Website:

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the following be endorsed and any recommendations to Cabinet therein be approved:

Devon Education Forum – 22 November 2023

It was MOVED by Councillor Hart, SECONDED by Councillor McInnes, and

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the following be endorsed and any recommendations to Cabinet therein be approved:

Devon Education Forum – 22 November 2023

The Register of Decisions taken by Members under the urgency provisions or delegated powers is available on the website in line with the Council’s Constitution and Regulation 13 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.  The decisions taken and associated information can be found here.

The Registers of Decisions taken by Members under the urgency provisions or delegated powers were available for inspection, in line with the Council’s Constitution and Regulation 13 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012. Decisions taken by Officers under any express authorisation of the Cabinet or other Committee or under any general authorisation within the Council’s Scheme of Delegation set out in Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Cabinet is requested to review the list of forthcoming business (previously circulated) and to determine which items are to be defined as key and/or framework decisions and included in the Plan from the date of this meeting.

The Forward Plan is available on the Council's website.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Cabinet reviewed the Forward Plan and determined those items of business to be defined as key and framework decisions and included in the Plan from the date of this meeting onwards reflecting the requirements of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Cabinet reviewed the Forward Plan and determined those items of business to be defined as key and framework decisions and included in the Plan from the date of this meeting onwards reflecting the requirements of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.