Meeting documents
Cabinet
Wednesday, 4th November, 2009
Democratic Services |
Your ref: |
|
Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1LA |
Our ref: |
CRS |
Telephone: (01225) 477000 main switchboard |
Date: |
23 October 2009 |
Direct Lines - Tel: (01225) 394942 Fax: (01225) 394439 |
E-mail: |
|
Web-site - http://www.bathnes.gov.uk |
To: All Members of the Cabinet
Councillor Francine Haeberling - Leader Councillor Malcolm Hanney - Resources and Deputy Leader Councillor Vic Pritchard - Adult Social Services and Housing Councillor Terry Gazzard - Development and Major Projects Councillor Charles Gerrish - Customer Services Councillor Chris Watt - Children's Services Councillor David Hawkins - The Council as Corporate Trustee |
Chief Executive and other appropriate officers |
Press and Public |
Dear Member,
Cabinet: Wednesday 4th November 2009
You are invited to attend a meeting of the Cabinet to be held on Wednesday 4th November 2009 at 5:00pm in the Council Chamber, Guildhall, High Street, Bath.
The agenda is set out overleaf.
Yours sincerely
Col Spring
for Chief Executive
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The decisions taken at this meeting of the Cabinet are subject to the Council's call-in procedures. Within 5 clear working days of publication of decisions, at least 10 Councillors may signify in writing to the Chief Executive their wish for a decision to be called-in for review. If a decision is not called-in, it will be implemented after the expiry of the 5 clear working day period.
If you need to access this agenda or any of the supporting reports in an alternative accessible format please contact Democratic Services or the relevant report author whose details are listed at the end of each report.
This agenda and all accompanying reports are printed on recycled paper |
NOTES:
1. Inspection of Papers: Any person wishing to inspect Minutes, reports, or a list of the background papers relating to any item on this Agenda should contact Col Spring who is available by telephoning Bath 01225 394942 or by calling at the Riverside Offices, Keynsham (during normal office hours).
2. Public Speaking at Meetings: The Council has a scheme to encourage the public to make their views known at meetings. They may make a statement relevant to what the meeting has power to do. They may also present a petition or a deputation on behalf of a group. Advance notice is required not less than two full working days before the meeting (this means that for meetings held on Wednesdays, notice must normally be received in Democratic Services by 4.30pm the previous Friday but Bank Holidays will cause this to be brought forward).
The public may also ask a question to which a written answer will be given. Questions must be submitted in writing to Democratic Services at least two full working days in advance of the meeting (this means that for meetings held on Wednesdays, notice must normally be received in Democratic Services by 4.30pm the previous Friday but Bank Holidays will cause this to be brought forward). If an answer cannot be prepared in time for the meeting it will be sent out within five days afterwards. Further details of the scheme can be obtained by contacting Col Spring as above.
3. Details of Decisions taken at this meeting can be found in the minutes which will be published as soon as possible after the meeting, and also circulated with the agenda for the next meeting. In the meantime details can be obtained by contacting Col Spring as above.
Appendices to reports are available for inspection as follows:-
Public Access points - Riverside - Keynsham, Guildhall - Bath, Hollies - Midsomer Norton, and Bath Central, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton public libraries.
For Councillors and Officers papers may be inspected via Political Group Research Assistants and Group Rooms/Members' Rooms.
4. Attendance Register: Members should sign the Register which will be circulated at the meeting.
5. THE APPENDED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY AGENDA ITEM NUMBER.
6. Emergency Evacuation Procedure
When the continuous alarm sounds, you must evacuate the building by one of the designated exits and proceed to the named assembly point. The designated exits are sign-posted.
Arrangements are in place for the safe evacuation of disabled people.
7. Officer Support to the Cabinet
Cabinet meetings will be supported by the Director's Group.
8. Recorded votes
A recorded vote will be taken on each item.
Cabinet - Wednesday 4th November 2009
in the Council Chamber, Guildhall, High Street, Bath
A G E N D A
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
2. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
The Chair(person) will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out under Note 6.
3. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972
To receive any declarations from Members/Officers of personal or prejudicial interests in respect of matters for consideration at this meeting. Members who have an interest to declare are asked to:
a) State the Item Number in which they have the interest;
b) The nature of the interest;
c) Whether the interest is personal, or personal and prejudicial.
Any Member who is unsure about the above should seek advice from the Monitoring Officer prior to the meeting in order to expedite matters at the meeting itself.
5. TO ANNOUNCE ANY URGENT BUSINESS AGREED BY THE CHAIR(PERSON)
6. QUESTIONS FROM PUBLIC AND COUNCILLORS
At the time of publication, no items had been submitted.
7. STATEMENTS, DEPUTATIONS OR PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC AND COUNCILLORS
At the time of publication, no items had been submitted.
8. MINUTES: WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2009
To be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
9. CONSIDERATION OF SINGLE MEMBER ITEMS NOW REQUISITIONED TO CABINET
This is a standard agenda item, to cover any reports originally placed on the Weekly list for single Member decision making, which have subsequently been the subject of a Cabinet Member requisition to the full Cabinet, under the Council's procedural rules.
10. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REFERRED BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY BODIES
This is a standing agenda item (Constitution rule 21, part 4D - Executive Procedure Rules) for matters referred by Overview and Scrutiny bodies. The Chair(person) of the relevant Overview and Scrutiny body will have the right to attend and at the discretion of the Leader to speak to the item, but not vote.
11. SINGLE MEMBER CABINET DECISIONS TAKEN SINCE PREVIOUS CABINET MEETING
This report lists the Cabinet member decisions, sorted by Lead decision maker
12. JOINT WASTE CORE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT
The Joint Waste Core Strategy is now being brought before Cabinet and is being considered by the other three Unitary Authorities in the sub-region to enable it to progress through the next steps leading to Examination and receipt of a binding Inspector's report. The strategy will be considered at the Full Council on 19th November. Consultation on the submission document will provide a further opportunity for public involvement in the emerging Waste Core Strategy, the primary purpose of which is to identify locations for the development of strategic waste facilities for both commercial and municipal use.
Note: Appendices A and B of this report are large documents, so copies have been placed on deposit at the Council's public inspection points and in political Group Rooms. They may also be seen on the Council's website.
The Committee Administrator for this meeting is Col Spring who can be contacted on (01225) 394942.