Decisions

Decisions published

11/11/2020 - Implementation of the Council Motion on `Black Lives Matter' ref: 1048    For Determination

To set out proposals for a the establishment of a Commission to review race relations and a review of statues, monuments and plaques in the City connected with the slave trade.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)  the correspondence between the City Council and the Ambassador of the United States of America be welcomed

 

(2)  the Terms of Reference for the Gloucester Commission to review Race Relations be endorsed

 

(3)  the Terms of Reference for the review of monuments, statutes and plaques within Gloucester be endorsed

 

(4)  a budget of up to £5,000 to be approved to support this work.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Anne Brinkhoff


11/11/2020 - Proposals to set up Local Governance Arrangements to Distribute Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Funding in Gloucester ref: 1054    For Determination

To consider governance arrangements of the local CIL allocation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)          the establishment of a Member led Task and Finish Group be approved to establish the criteria for allocating the Neighbourhood Funding element of Community Infrastructure Levy to be chaired by the Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy, and

 

(2)          authority be delegated to the Head of Place in consultation with the Head of Communities and the Cabinet Members for Planning and Housing Strategy, and Communities and Neighbourhoods to approve individual allocations in accordance with the criteria identified at (1) above.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Evans


11/11/2020 - Response to the Environment and Climate Action Group's Report ref: 1049    For Determination

To receive the Local Nature Partnerships Environment and Action Group Report
Cabinet Member for Environment.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that the actions identified in section 7 of the report are taken forward by the City Council as its response to the ECAG report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Meyrick Brentnall


11/11/2020 - Revocation of Planning Briefs and Supplementary Planning Documents ref: 1055    For Determination

To revoke and withdraw from publication redundant planning documents previously adopted or approved by Council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RECOMMENDED to Councilthat the documents as set out in Table 1 of the report are revoked and withdrawn from publication.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Claire Haslam


11/11/2020 - Asset Based Community Development Policy ref: 1051    For Determination

To review the ABCD Policy.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that the Asset Based Community Development Policy be adopted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ruth Saunders


11/11/2020 - Community Wellbeing Engagement Update ref: 1052    For Determination

To update Cabinet on the activity of the Engagement Officers in the Community Wellbeing Team.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that the community engagement work undertaken by the Community Wellbeing Team, particularly using Asset Based Community Development and strengths-based working, be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Leanne Purnell


11/11/2020 - Waste, Street Scene and Grounds Maintenance Services Options Report ref: 1050    Item Called In

Following consideration of an options report on 17 June 2020, to receive an update report and make any necessary decisions arising from the agreed way forward.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)  the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review is received and noted

 

(2)  the option to commence a formal procurement on the open market is not taken forward for the reasons set out in 2.0.6 through 2.0.9 of the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review, in line with Cabinet Resolution (6) of 15 July 2020

 

(3)  the option to bring services back in-house is not taken forward for the reasons set out in 2.0.10 of the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review and elsewhere in this report

 

(4)  the option to extend the Amey contract is either;

(a)   Not taken forward for the reasons set out in this report and 2.0.14 of the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review, or

(b)   A decision is deferred until 31 January 2021 at the latest to provide the opportunity for an offer to be finalised by the new owners

 

(5)  the option to have the services delivered by Ubico from 1 April 2022 is maintained as a preferred option, subject to further developing and refining of the detailed cost model and mobilisation plan

 

(6)  a full financial and legal appraisal of the remaining model(s) is undertaken

 

(7)  delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director (after consultation with the Cabinet Lead for the Environment) to implement these decisions.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


11/11/2020 - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) - Six Monthly Report ref: 1056    For Determination

To request that Members review and update the Council's procedural guidance on RIPA.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that the six monthly update on the use of RIPA powers be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jon Topping


11/11/2020 - Armed Forces Community Covenant Update ref: 1053    For Determination

To update Cabinet on the work done by Gloucester City Council to support current and ex-service personnel as part of the Gloucestershire Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 11/11/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

RESOLVED that work undertaken to support current and ex-service personnel as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to the Covenant be endorsed.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ruth Saunders