Decisions
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03/09/2020 - The Victoria Hotel Assets of Community Value ref: 1750 Approved
On 16th July 2020 , Bath & North East
Somerset Council received a nomination under Section 89 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) to list The Victoria
Hotel, Bath.
The nomination was submitted by Victoria Community Group.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 03/09/2020
Decision:
The Victoria Hotel, Bath was successfully
nominated for listing as an Asset of Community Value. The Register
was updated on the councils website.
Lead officer: David Trethewey
12/01/2021 - The Inn, Freshford Assets of Community Value ref: 1748 Approved
On 24th November 2020, Bath & North East
Somerset Council received a nomination under Section 89 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) to list The Ring O Bells,
Compton Martin.
The nomination was submitted by Compton Martin Parish
Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 12/01/2021
Decision:
The Ring O Bells, Compton Martin was
successfully nominated for listing as an Asset of Community Value.
The Register was updated on the councils website.
Lead officer: David Trethewey
09/07/2021 - Trinity Methodist Church and Church Hall, Westfield Assets of Community Value ref: 1746 Approved
On 5th May 2021, Bath & North East
Somerset Council received a nomination under Section 89 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) to list Trinity Methodist
Church and Church Hall, Westfield.
The nomination was submitted by Westfield Parish Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 09/07/2021
Decision:
Trinity Methodist Church and Church Hall,
Westfield was successfully nominated for listing as an Asset of
Community Value. The Register was updated on the councils
website.
Lead officer: David Trethewey
09/07/2021 - Trinity Methodist Church & Centre Radstock Assets of Community Value ref: 1745 Approved
On 1st June 2021, Bath & North East
Somerset Council received a nomination under Section 89 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) to list Trinity Methodist
Church & Centre – Radstock.
The nomination was submitted by Radstock Town Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 09/07/2021
Decision:
The Trinity Methodist Church & Centre
– Radstock was successfully nominated for listing as an Asset
of Community Value. The Register was updated on the councils
website.
Lead officer: David Trethewey
04/05/2022 - Chew Stoke Village Shop Assets of Community Value ref: 1744 Approved
On 9th February 2022, Bath & North East
Somerset Council received a nomination under Section 89 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) to list Chew Stoke
Village Shop.
The nomination was submitted by Chew Stoke Parish
Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 04/05/2022
Decision:
The Chew Stoke Village Shop was not successful
as an nomination for listing as an Asset of Community Value. The
Register was updated on the councils website.
Lead officer: Cherry Bennett
20/07/2022 - Household Support Fund from 1 April 2022 (WL) ref: 1743 Approved
To delegate responsibility to the S151
Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic
Development and Resources, on how the Household Support Fund for
2022 and subsequent periods should be allocated.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Council House Building
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 29/07/2022
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees to delegate responsibility for decisions on how the Council’s Household Support Fund grant allocation should be used, to the S151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources, including subsequent iterations of the scheme and similar grants.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Damien Peak
23/12/2020 - The Approach Golf Course, Bath Assets of Community Value ref: 1749 Approved
26th October 2020, Bath
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 23/12/2020
Decision:
The Approach Golf Course, Bath was
successfully nominated for listing as an Asset of Community Value.
The Register was updated on the councils website.
Lead officer: David Trethewey
15/02/2021 - The Inn, Freshford Assets of Community Value ref: 1747 Approved
On 15th December 2020, Bath & North East
Somerset Council received a nomination under Section 89 of the
Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”) to list The Inn,
Freshford.
The nomination was submitted by Freshford Parish Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director (People)
Decision published: 21/07/2022
Effective from: 15/02/2021
Decision:
The Inn, Freshford was successfully nominated
for listing as an Asset of Community Value. The Register was
updated on the councils website.
Lead officer: David Trethewey
14/07/2022 - Health & Social Care - New Governance Arrangements ref: 1737 Approved
Outline of implications for B&NES of
introduction of the Integrated Care System
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To agree that the Council participates in the Integrated Care System (ICS) for Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire and to ensure appropriate representation on the various committees which make up the ICS.
(2) To request the Leader of the Council to make the appropriate nominations for councillors to sit on the committees making up the ICS.
(3) To authorise the Chief Executive Officer to nominate Officers (including himself) to:
· Sit on the Integrated Care Board and to represent the Council on said Board including the making of decisions that require financial expenditure on the part of the Council provided such expenditure is within budgets agreed by Full Council; and
· Sit on the sub-committee of the Integrated Care Board established to make placed-based decisions as may be required to ensure that the Council is appropriately and fully represented in accordance with the constitutional documents of said sub-committee.
(4) To agree the overall governance arrangements set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Will Godfrey
14/07/2022 - Youth Justice Plan 2022-23 ref: 1736 Approved
This Plan is required in accordance with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and sets out the multi-agency commitment and work to prevent youth offending.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
To recommend approval of the Youth Justice Plan to full Council, conditional on satisfactory confirmation of the budget.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sally Churchyard
14/07/2022 - Revenue and Capital Outturn 2021/22 ref: 1738 Approved
The report presents the revenue and capital
outturn for financial year 2021/22.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To note the revenue budget outturn on budget position for 2021/22, after allowing for carry forwards and transfers to reserves.
(2) To approve the revenue carry forward proposals listed in the tables in paragraph 3.30 of the report.
(3) To approve that all other over budgets are written-off as an exception to the Budget Management Rules for 2021/22.
(4) To approve the transfer of £4.03m to corporate earmarked reserves, the breakdown of which is detailed in paragraph 3.31 of the report.
(5) To note the revenue virements for 2021/22 reported for information in Appendix 2(i) of the report.
(6) To note the reserve positions and the use of flexible capital receipts shown in paragraphs 3.40-3.43 of the report.
(7) To note the outturn position of the 2021/22 capital programme in paragraph 3.52, and the funding outlined in paragraph 3.54 of the report.
(8) To approve the capital rephasing and write-off of net underspends as listed in Appendix 3 of the report. This reflects the outturn spend position on projects against final budgets as detailed in Appendix 4(ii) of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Webb
14/07/2022 - Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring, Cash Limits and Virements – April to June 2022 ref: 1739 Approved
This report presents the financial monitoring information for the Authority as a whole for the financial year 2022/23, using information available as at the end of June 2022.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To note the 2022/23 revenue budget position (as at the end of June 2022).
(2) To note the revenue virements listed for information only in Appendix 3(i) of the report.
(3) To note the capital year-end forecast detailed in paragraph 3.21 of the report.
(4) To note the changes in the capital programme including capital schemes that have been agreed for full approval under delegation listed in Appendix 4(i) of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Webb
14/07/2022 - Quarter 4 year end 2020/21 Corporate Performance report ref: 1742 Approved
To consider the Corporate Performance Report for Quarter 4 (year-end) for 2020/21.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To note progress on the delivery of key aspects of the Council’s service delivery, details of which are highlighted in section 3.6 and Annex 1 of the report.
(2) To note the level of service activity for 2021/22 highlighted in the infographic presentation at Annex 2 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Steve Harman
14/07/2022 - Treasury Management Outturn report 2021/22 ref: 1740 Approved
To note the Treasury Management Outturn Report.
Approved at Council, as set out in the recommendations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To note the Treasury Management Report to 31 March 2022, prepared in accordance with the CIPFA Treasury Code of Practice.
(2) To note the Treasury Management Indicators to 31 March 2022.
Lead officer: Jamie Whittard
14/07/2022 - Treasury Management Performance Report to 30th June 2022 ref: 1741 Approved
This report gives details of performance
against the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy Statement
2022/23 for the first three months of 2022/23.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To note the Treasury Management Report to 30 June 2022, prepared in accordance with the CIPFA Treasury Code of Practice.
(2) To note the Treasury Management Indicators to 30 June 2022.
Lead officer: Jamie Whittard
14/07/2022 - Bath Clean Air Plan Annual Report 2021 ref: 1735 Approved
To provide a summary of the performance of the Bath CAZ (Clean Air Zone) in 2021 and consideration of future options.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/07/2022
Effective from: 23/07/2022
Decision:
(1) To note the Annual report and the ongoing progress which has been made towards achieving reductions in nitrogen dioxide levels both within and on the boundary of the CAZ, which has been realised by the scheme increasing the proportion of compliant, less polluting vehicles driving in and around the city.
(2) To note the continued performance of the CAZ against the scheme’s financial model, ensuring it covers its costs of operation and avoids placing an additional burden on the Council and local taxpayers. In addition, note that surplus revenue is now being targeted towards sustainable transport projects as laid out in the full business case for the scheme.
(3) To note the statement from the Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) on their assessment of the scheme towards achieving success with the Ministerial Directions which have been served upon the council.
(4) In line with recommendation 3 of E3322 and Minute 1.5 of E3326, to note that further work to develop and implement a local nitrogen dioxide objective level will be continued.
(5) To recommend that officers explore options for enhancing the capability to monitor particulate matter pollution within Bath and North East Somerset.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Cathryn Brown, Chris Major
14/07/2022 - Vehicle Procurement ref: 1734 Approved
To fully approve £1.895m for the
procurement of vehicles to replace end of life units in 2021/22,
using electric alternatives where available, in line with the
Council’s Climate Emergency. This project will ensure that
the Council’s fleet continues to be managed effectively and
efficiently using vehicles and plant built to the latest standards
and regulations regarding safety and emissions, operating with
greater climate efficiency and meeting the changing requirements of
the evolving services.
These replacement vehicles and plant are for key frontline services
such as the collection of waste and recycling, and maintenance of
parks and open spaces. There are several specialist vehicles and
plant along with some standard replacements. The vehicles will all
be fitted with the latest specification of engines leading to
reduced emissions and better fuel efficiency. Stop/Start technology
and electric vehicles will also be considered for the
non-specialist vehicles reducing our carbon footprint. The
replacement of the vehicles allows each team to step back and
assess what are the best vehicles to achieve their required
outcomes through changing service demands and not just replace on a
'like for like' basis.
Decision Maker: Director of Place Management
Decision published: 14/07/2022
Effective from: 14/07/2022
Decision:
The 2022/23 capital programme agreed at
February 2021 cabinet has a provisional capital allocation of
£1.548m for the Asset & Vehicle Replacement Programme and
£0.2m for Green Vehicle Replacement. £146k of capital
receipts are also held where vehicles no longer fit for service
have been sold.
Decision to fully approve capital budget of £1.895m from
provisional to fully approved.
Lead officer: Kate Hobson
14/07/2022 - S106 Contributions - Bathwick St Mary Primary & Twerton Infants ref: 1733 Approved
i: To release S106 funding of £23,262.57
for Bathwick St Mary Primary to enhance the school grounds and
sports facilities.
ii: To release S106 funding of £2,779.48 and £1,231
School Condition Allocation grant for Twerton Infant School to
upgrade and refurbish the school toilets.
Decision Maker: Director Children & Young People
Decision published: 14/07/2022
Effective from: 14/07/2022
Decision:
To fully approve capital budget of
£27,273.05, funded by Developer Contributions and
Grant.
Lead officer: Christopher Wilford
13/07/2022 - No 1 Bath Quays South ref: 1732 Approved
To approve the letting at No.1 Bath Quays
South, to a Tenant, in accordance with the Heads of Terms (HoTs).
The principal terms, negotiated between the Council’s agent
and the Tenants agent are as follows:
1. Tenant – Covenant check completed.
2. Demise – 4th floor.
3. Rent – Annual rent agreed, subject to measurement and
agreement of net internal floor area.
4. Lease term – 10 years
5. Rent Review – 5 yearly upward only.
Decision notices E2991 & E3085 approved the release of
Commercial Estate Investment to secure delivery of new Grade A
office accommodation at No.1 Bath Quays and for the Council to
deliver the project to achieve regeneration benefits as well as
revenue for the Council. The Decisions recognised that the revenue
is needed to help the Council fund essential services whilst
achieving its financial targets.
In recent years there has been an objective to rebalance the
commercial estate portfolio with good quality office and industrial
assets to reduce the reliance on the retail sector. This has been
the premise underpinning the delivery of the new offices at No.1
BQS.
Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration & Housing
Decision published: 13/07/2022
Effective from: 13/07/2022
Decision:
In connection with the marketing of No.1 Bath
Quays South:
• Approve the letting to a Tenant of the 4th floor of No.1
Bath Quays South; the terms of which are in line with or exceed the
internal business case approved by Decisions E2991 and E3085.
• Approve the appointment of external solicitors to prepare
and negotiate the terms of the Agreement for Lease and Lease
between the parties.
Lead officer: Simon Martin
24/06/2022 - WORK PLANS ref: 1731 Information Only
Decision Maker: Avon Pension Fund Committee
Made at meeting: 24/06/2022 - Avon Pension Fund Committee
Decision published: 13/07/2022
Effective from: 24/06/2022
Decision:
It was suggested that an item be included on change management in view of geopolitical events and the impact on the pension fund.
RESOLVED that the Committee & Investment Panel workplans and training programme be noted.
12/07/2022 - Fencing at Bath College ref: 1730 Approved
To provide fencing at Bath College. This will
provide a safe outside area for young people attending the Wellow
Centre, who would otherwise need to travel out of county for their
FE provision.
Decision Maker: Director of Children and Education
Decision published: 12/07/2022
Effective from: 12/07/2022
Decision:
To fully approve capital budget of
£25,800, funded by grant.
Lead officer: Kate Clements