Decisions
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23/05/2023 - A Legal Matter ref: 2947 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/05/2023
Effective from: 01/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
- the recommendations are approved.
23/05/2023 - Approval of countywide Memorandum of Understanding - Co-operation on Biodiversity Net Gain through the Gloucestershire Nature and Climate Fund ref: 2946 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/05/2023
Effective from: 01/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the principle of continued co-operation on Biodiversity Net Gain through the Gloucestershire Nature and Climate Fund be approved. Whilst it will not be the only option available to developers unable to provide the required minimum 10% biodiversity uplift on-site, GNCF is designed to provide a robust off-site option for retaining developer investment in BNG within the county;
2. authority is delegated to the Cabinet member for Climate Emergency to sign the MoU on behalf of the authority.
23/05/2023 - Information Governance ref: 2944 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/05/2023
Effective from: 01/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
The following policies are adopted, with effect from 01 June 2023:
1. Information Governance Framework
2. Data Protection Policy
3. Data Protection Impact Assessment Policy
4. Anonymisation and Pseudonymisation Policy
5. Data Quality Policy
6. Data Retention Policy
23/05/2023 - Air Quality Action Plan ref: 2943 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/05/2023
Effective from: 01/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the draft Air Quality Action Plan attached be approved;
2. the Bureau Veritas Air Quality Action Plan be approved;
3. the Bureau Veritas Modelling Study be approved.
23/05/2023 - Application for designation of a Neighbourhood Forum ref: 2945 Recommendations Approved
To approve the designation the Hester’s Way Neighbourhood Development Forum as neighbourhood forum as defined by the Localism Act 2011.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/05/2023
Effective from: 01/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the designation of the Hesters Way Neighbourhood Development Forum as neighbourhood forum for the Hesters Way Neighbourhood Development Forum Area be approved;
2. The Director of Community & Economic Development will formally write to Hesters Way Neighbourhood Development Forum to recommend that they consider reviewing the designated Neighbourhood Area to fully assess the impacts of the future boundary changes, including engagement with Benhall & The Reddings and Springbank ward councillors.
Lead officer: Alexander Bethell
25/05/2023 - To allocate Coronation Fund grants ref: 2952 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities
Decision published: 25/05/2023
Effective from: 08/06/2023
Decision:
To allocate Coronation Fund grants as follows:
1. Vision 21: £1200
Wildlife Shelters and Homes to Maintain and Enhance Cheltenham's Biodiversity
2. Nowans Community Trust (Lives of Colour): £3000
Culture Fest 2023
3. Up Hatherley Parish Council: £2175
Village Hall – creation of communal outside space
4. Leckhampton Rovers Football Club: £2000
Burrows Outdoor Seating Area
5. Cheltenham Paint Festival: £2000
Cheltenham Paint Festival 2023
6. Springbank Community Group CiC: £1250
Springbank Coronation Street Party
7. Friends of Sandford Parks (FOSP): £2000
Fitness in the Park - all-weather fitness equipment.
8. Cheltenham is Growing CIC: £1250
Community Growing project to support the food pantries and food network
9. Benhall Residents' Association: £2250
Little Libraries and Bulbs for Biodiversity - freestanding weatherproof boxes for books, puzzles, tools, and litter picking equipment.
10. 10th Cheltenham Scout Group: £2250
Transforming Scout Hut into Community Hub
11. Gas Green Youth and Community Centre: £1500
Replacement of kitchen appliances.
12. Charlton Kings Parish Council: £550
Lynch Lane Coronation Pond project
13. Cheltenham Midsummer Fiesta: £1775
Midsummer Fiesta 2023
14. Cheltenham Alliance for Race Equity: £2064
My Voice schools competition
15. SPJARA (St Philip & St James Area Residents' Association) : £1000
Bath Road Environmental Improvement
16. The Bottle of Sauce: £2000
Creation of the Bottle of Sauce Canteen Arts & Performance Space
17. Friends of Elmfield: £1750
Living Cheltenham - supply pollinator friendly plants, bird & bat boxes, tub pond kits & wildlife identification to the community.
TOTAL: £30,014
Lead officer: Helen Down
19/05/2023 - To appoint Low Carbon Estates to undertake project management of delivery of the SALIX EVO project at Leisure@ ref: 2941 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy Section 151 Officer - Gemma Bell
Decision published: 19/05/2023
Effective from: 19/05/2023
Decision:
To appoint Low Carbon Estates to undertake project management of the delivery of the SALIX EVO project at Leisure@Cheltenham, to upgrade the heating system to a ground and air source heat pump in line with the funding application made to government.
Lead officer: Gemma Bell
19/05/2023 - To award contract for recruitment of Senior Planning Policy Officer for a period of 3 months ref: 2940 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Community & Economic Development - Tracey Birkinshaw
Decision published: 19/05/2023
Effective from: 19/05/2023
Decision:
To award a contract to recruitment consultancy Carrington West for planning policy support for a Senior Planning Policy Officer for a period of 3 months.
Lead officer: Tracey Birkinshaw
19/05/2023 - To close Town Centre East Car Park on 29th and 30th July for some redecoration as part of Cheltenaham paint Festival ref: 2939 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets (Deputy Leader)
Decision published: 19/05/2023
Effective from: 19/05/2023
Decision:
To close Town Centre East Car park on 29th and 30th July 2023 so that some of the walls can be painted with murals as part of Cheltenham Paint Festival.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
17/05/2023 - Local Lettings Plan ref: 2938 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Local Lettings Plan.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing
Decision published: 17/05/2023
Effective from: 26/05/2023
Decision:
To approve the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Local lettings Plan for publication.
Lead officer: Martin Stacy
11/05/2023 - Ground Floor Office Refurbishment-Municipal Offices ref: 2936 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy Section 151 Officer - Gemma Bell
Decision published: 16/05/2023
Effective from: 11/05/2023
Decision:
Award a contract to Ardagh Management Ltd to refurbish meeting rooms Pittville, Montpellier & Sherborne, situated on the ground floor of the Municipal Offices.
23/05/2023 - Ratification of Gloucestershire Nature and Climate Fund Memorandum of Understanding ref: 2906 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 17/03/2023
Effective from: 23/05/2023
Decision:
Ratification of countywide Memorandum of Understanding – Co-operation on Biodiversity Net Gain through the Gloucestershire Nature and Climate Fund.
Lead officer: Mike Redman