Decisions
Decision records have been maintained since October 2010 when the system was implemented. For details of specific decisions taken before this time please contact Democratic Services.
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21/01/2021 - To extend the appointment of Trowers and Hamlins LLP for the provision of legal services (via the NHS framework) to support the delivery of the Golden Valley Development ref: 1470 Recommendations Approved
To extend the appointment of Trowers and Hamlins LLP for the provision of legal services (via the NHS framework) to support the delivery of the Golden Valley Development. Extension in principle to post legal agreement with a preferred development partner and potentially into 2022 for on-going legal support, but currently to a spending cap of £150k from current position (i.e. starting from 1st Feb 2021) .
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Cyber and Safety
Decision published: 02/02/2021
Effective from: 10/02/2021
Lead officer: Sandra West
22/01/2021 - Allocation of unallocated homelessness prevention funding ref: 1464 For Determination
Decision Maker: Lead Commissioner Housing-Martin Stacy
Decision published: 22/01/2021
Effective from: 22/01/2021
Decision:
To allocate a total of £241,941 currently unallocated MHCLG homelessness prevention funding as follows:
1. £166,941 to Cheltenham Borough Homes’ Housing Options Service for the period 2021/22;
2. £49,000 towards the costs of Cheltenham Borough Council’s Housing Strategy & Enabling Officer post for a further 2 years from April 2021;
3. £26,000 to support the provision of intensive housing support services for rough sleepers with complex needs living in independent housing, for a period of 12 months from April 2021.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
20/01/2021 - To update the CBC volunteer policy with information on one-off volunteering ref: 1463 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Healthy Lifestyles
Decision published: 20/01/2021
Effective from: 20/01/2021
Lead officer: Louise Forey
19/01/2021 - To approve changes to the Local Lettings Plan for the Veteran housing scheme at Jupiter House, Swindon Rd, Cheltenham (incorporating 6 and 8 Brunswick Street) ref: 1462 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Housing
Decision published: 20/01/2021
Effective from: 19/01/2021
Lead officer: Caroline Sutcliffe
20/01/2021 - To extend the Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme to 31 March 2021 ref: 1461 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Finance and Assets
Decision published: 20/01/2021
Effective from: 28/01/2021
Decision:
NHS Test and Trace provided funding for a national “Standard” Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme and a Discretionary scheme, both to be in place between 12 October 2020 and 31 January 2021.
On 13 October 2020 Cabinet approved the Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme and authorised the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, to extend the scheme beyond 31 January 2021, in line with Government direction and subject to funding being available.
Confirmation has been received from NHS Test and Trace that both schemes will be extended to 31 March 2021. Additional funding has been made available for the discretionary scheme and will be provided for the standard scheme as required.
Lead officer: Jayne Gilpin
19/01/2021 - Award of contract to design and deliver the new build housing scheme at 320 Swindon Road, Cheltenham ref: 1460 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Housing
Decision published: 19/01/2021
Effective from: 27/01/2021
Decision:
To award the contract to WSP to act as the Multi-Disciplinary consultancy team to design and deliver the new build housing scheme at 320 Swindon Road, Cheltenham, over 2 phases
Lead officer: Dominic Stead
15/01/2021 - To enter into a Conditional Local Growth capital funding agreement relating to the Growth Hub Network with Gloucestershire Country Council for funding to deliver the Minster Innovation Exchange project ref: 1459 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Managing Director - Place and Growth - Tim Atkins
Decision published: 18/01/2021
Effective from: 15/01/2021
Wards affected: Lansdown;
Lead officer: Tim Atkins
15/01/2021 - Application for a grant from the Football Foundation ref: 1458 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Planning-Tracey Crews
Decision published: 15/01/2021
Effective from: 15/01/2021
Decision:
To apply for a grant of £435,000 to the Football Foundation. If successful, the council will be required, through One Legal, to enter into an agreement with the funding provider. If successful, further decision making will be required in line with the consultation.
02/12/2020 - Pro-active enforcement of planning controls for temporary buildings and structures ref: 1457 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Environment - Mike Redman
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 02/12/2020
Decision:
To delegate authority from the Director of Environment to the Head of Planning for the specific purpose of proactive enforcement of planning controls as they apply to the erection of temporary buildings and structures during Covid-19 until 21 May 2021.
To take a proactive approach to the enforcement of planning controls as they apply to the erection of temporary buildings and structures during Covid-19.
Lead officer: Mike Redman