Decisions

To consider options for the future of the Markets Service in Gloucester

RESOLVED that:

(1)  The Indoor Market will continue to operate from the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester

(2)  Proposals for investment in the refurbishment of the Indoor Market are developed for inclusion in the Council’s Capital Programme

(3)  The Corporate Director is given delegated authority to undertake a  procurement exercise to secure a suitable contractor(s) to operate and manage appropriate elements of the City’s Markets Service and to enter into contractual arrangements as necessary in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy

(4)  Cherry and White Market Traders are offered alternative pitches/stalls in the City prior to the commencement of the public realm works in Kings Square and that consideration is given to the future Markets offer on the redeveloped Kings Square site.

to advise members of the appraisal of the Emergency Accommodation and Housing Service Transformation

RESOLVED that: 

(1)          the high level of demand for temporary housing and the challenge posed in securing a necessary level of supply be noted

(2)       a more flexible use of DHP having regard to relevant legislation be welcomed

(3)       authority be delegated to the Head of Communities, in conjunction with the Head of Policy and Resources (S151 Officer), Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning and One Legal to approve: –

                              i.         Any feasible options to acquire, either independently or with partners, more suitable temporary accommodation, and

                            ii.         The development and implementation of an incentive scheme that will  provide better access to the private rented sector

(4)       current service improvement measures to assist in reducing our use of temporary accommodation be noted.

(5)       regular reports be made to Cabinet as appropriate

RESOLVED that:

(1)  The new enforcement powers contained within the Housing Act 2004, as amended by the Housing & Planning Act 2016, be adopted;

(2)  Note that the new enforcement powers will enable the council to serve notices imposing civil penalties of up to a maximum of £30,000 in respect of a range of housing offences, and

(3)  Delegated authority be provided to the Head of Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning and the Council Solicitor to develop and implement a detailed Policy & Procedure in respect of the imposition of Civil  Penalties

To sign a written special resolution for shareholders

Amendment to approved interment charges for 2018-19 because they did not include a 2.5% increase on the previous year’s charges. Corrected charges are:

INTERMENT FEE (exempt from VAT)                          2017-18         2018-19

Still-born child or child whose age at time
of death did not exceed 3 months
(to a depth not exceeding 5ft)                                         £67.00           £69.00
Child who at the date of death had
exceeded 3 months but had not attained
his/her 17th birthday(to a depth not
exceeding 5ft) £240.00 £246.00

Person who at the date of death attained                        £690.00        £708.00
his/her 17th birthday (to a depth not
exceeding 5ft)                                                                       

Person who at the date of death attained                        £995.00      £1,020.00
his/her 17th birthday (to a depth not
exceeding 7ft)

Extra depth 7ft - 9ft                                                          £435.00      £446.00

Coffin or Casket exceeding 7ft 2"long                             £965.00      £990.00
or 32" wide – additional cost of shoring

Coffin or Casket exceeding 7ft 2" long                             £287.50     £295.00
or 32" wide – additional cost shoring in
a re-opened grave (space next door not lost)