Decisions

Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies, and officers.

Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information just showing officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.

For historical officer decisions before 10/11/2018 please contact: Democratic_services@bathnes.gov.uk

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Decisions published

24/11/2022 - Delegated Authority in Legal Proceedings ref: 1808    Approved

In accordance with section 2.35.5 of the Constitution the Legal Services Manager hereby delegates authority to Rebecca Jones (Deputy Team Leader) the power to:-

Institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings
by the Council.

Defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of
actions incurred during the course of their employment)
or where the Council’s interests are affected and to
negotiate settlement.

To facilitate the discharge of Council functions in so far as relevant to the role.

Decision Maker: Director of People and Policy

Decision published: 24/11/2022

Effective from: 24/11/2022

Decision:

Authority is delegated to Rebecca Jones (Deputy Team Leader) the power to:-

Institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings
by the Council.

Defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of
actions incurred during the course of their employment)
or where the Council’s interests are affected and to
negotiate settlement.

Lead officer: Shaine Lewis


23/11/2022 - Delegated Authority in Legal Proceedings ref: 1807    Approved

In accordance with section 2.35.5 of the Constitution the Legal Services Manager hereby delegates authority to Annemarie Strong (Senior Legal Advisor) the power to:-

Institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings
by the Council.

Defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of
actions incurred during the course of their employment)
or where the Council’s interests are affected and to
negotiate settlement.

The purpose of this delegation is to facilitate the efficient discharge of Council functions in the recovery of Adult Social Care debt.

Decision Maker: Director of People and Policy

Decision published: 23/11/2022

Effective from: 23/11/2022

Decision:

Authority is delegated to Annemarie Strong (Senior Legal Advisor) the power to:-

Institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings
by the Council.

Defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of
actions incurred during the course of their employment)
or where the Council’s interests are affected and to
negotiate settlement.

Lead officer: Shaine Lewis


22/11/2022 - Alexandra Park Vehicle Access Controls ref: 1805    Approved

To enable Alexandra park to be closed to vehicles overnight but allow any cars left in the park to exit without the need for further assistance. This will be achieved using bollards, signage, speed ramps, line marking and one-way traffic flow plates which will allow vehicles to exit the park once it is locked but prohibit any new vehicles entering overnight.

Decision Maker: Director of Place Management

Decision published: 22/11/2022

Effective from: 22/11/2022

Decision:

To fully approve the capital scheme to the value of £25k, funded by borrowing.

Lead officer: Paul Pearce


22/11/2022 - Park's Play Equipment ref: 1804    Approved

1.To undertake essential replacement of play equipment in parks during 2022/23 to the value of £224k as part of our rolling capital programme at locations as follows: Sandpits, Weston Rec, Spencer Drive MSN, Manor Copse Writhlington, Widcombe Bath, Corston View Bath, RVP Bath, Clandown, Calton Road Bath, Pennyquick Park

2.To fund play equipment at Sydney Gardens to the value of £176k, installed as part of the Heritage Lottery Project.

Decision Maker: Director of Place Management

Decision published: 22/11/2022

Effective from: 22/11/2022

Decision:

To fully approve £400k of funding held in the provisional capital programme for 2022/23. This is fully funded by council borrowing (£330k) and a mixture of developer contributions and grant (£70k.)

Lead officer: Paul Pearce


22/11/2022 - Housing Services Policy Updates (WL) ref: 1806    Approved

A decision to approve policy updates is requested in relation to:


enforcement and licensing,
bringing empty properties back into use, and
assistance where required to make homes suitable for safe and health independent living.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Council House Building

Decision published: 22/11/2022

Effective from: 30/11/2022

Decision:

To adopt the updated Housing Services Policies for Enforcement and Licensing, Empty Residential Properties and Decent Homes.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Chris Mordaunt