Decisions

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Decisions published

23/01/2025 - Private Sector Housing Strategy ref: 1152    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 23/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED – That Cabinet adopted the Private Sector Housing Strategy for implementation.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION - The Private Sector Housing Strategy provides a strategic framework and sets out a plan which considers the different solutions the council may be able to offer to support private sector households and landlords.

 

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – To not to have a Private Sector Housing Strategy. This was rejected as the Strategy will inform the public, landlords and stakeholders of our commitment to provide good quality sustainable housing.

 

Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.


23/01/2025 - Housing Strategy ref: 1151    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 23/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED - That Cabinet agreed to adopt the Housing Strategy for implementation.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION – The Housing Strategy provides a strategic framework for meeting the districts housing needs and sets out a clear plan of how this will be implemented.

 

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - Not to have a Housing Strategy. This was rejected because without such a document, opportunities may be missed resulting in the loss of new homes including homes for our most vulnerable residents.

 

Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.


23/01/2025 - Derbyshire County Council Preparation of Consultation Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy ref: 1153    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 23/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED –

 

(1)  That the update on the preparation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire set out in the report be noted;

 

(2)  That Cabinet agrees to raise no objection with Derbyshire County Council about:

 

a) the proposed consultation draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire; or

 

b) their preparation of the proposed consultation draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire, including the extent to which the responsible authority has involved the supporting authority in that preparation.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION – The proposed consultation draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire is considered to set out appropriate priorities and proposals with regard to North East Derbyshire District to help nature to thrive and provide wider environmental benefits in the future. 

 

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – To raise an objection with Derbyshire County Council under the relevant provisions contained within the Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023, or to not respond during the required period. Firstly, it is considered that the proposed consultation draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire is appropriate and that there are no suitable grounds to raise an objection. Secondly, it is considered that the District Council should respond and demonstrate its commitment to Local Nature Recovery and respond accordingly.

 

Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.


23/01/2025 - Communities Scrutiny Review on Leisure Activities for Older Children/Teenagers ref: 1149    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 23/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the recommendations of the review into leisure activities for older children/teenagers by the Communities Scrutiny Committee be approved as set out below:

 

1.Review fees and charges around young person activities to ensure activities are inclusive and accessible for all young people, reporting the outcome to committee.

2 .Increase the offering to open up the membership to allow access to more activities such as Tag Active, soft play or access to other fitness classes.

3. Increase engagement with older children/teenagers, this includes targeting non-users as well as current users, by way of questionnaire/survey out to schools within the District and using social media channels. Reporting the outcome back to committee.

4.Targeted promotion of the activities we have on offer to children, specifically older children/teenagers.

5 .Encourage young people to engage in sports and leisure activities, not just within our Leisure Centres but also outside the Leisure Centres such as Extreme Wheels, Climbing Walls, outdoor sports i.e. football and running.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION – The Review had enabled the Council to develop further its Plan Objectives as being a Great Place to Live Well and a Great Place to Access Good Public Services.

 

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - N/A.

 

Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.


23/01/2025 - Medium Term Financial Plan 2024/25 - 2028/29 ref: 1150    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 23/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED – That the following recommendations are made to Council on 27 January 2025:

 

(1)   That the view of the Director of Finance Resources, that the estimates included in the Medium-Term Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2028/29 are robust and that the level of financial reserves are adequate at this time, be accepted.

(2)   That officers report back to Cabinet and the Services Scrutiny Committee on a

quarterly basis regarding the overall position in respect of the Council’s budgets.

 

General Fund

 

(3)   A Council Tax increase of £6.29 will be levied in respect of a notional Band D

 property (2.99%).

(4)   The Medium-Term Financial Plan in respect of the General Fund as set out in Appendix 1 of this report be approved as the Current Budget 2024/25, as the Original Budget 2025/26, and as the financial projections in respect of 2026/27 to 2028/29.

(5)   That the shortfall in the General Fund budget for 2025/26 as set out in Appendix 1 be met from reserves at this time.

(6)   That the General Fund Capital Programme as set out in Appendix 4 be approved as the Current Budget in respect of 2024/25, and as the Approved Programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29.

(7)   That any under spend in respect of 2024/25 be transferred to the Resilience

Reserve to provide increased financial resilience for future years of the plan.

 

Housing Revenue Account (HRA)

 

(8)   That Council sets its rent levels for 2025/26 in consideration of the Social Housing Rent Standard increasing rents by 2.7% from 1st April 2025.

(9)   The Medium-Term Financial Plan in respect of the Housing Revenue Account as set out in Appendix 3 of this report be approved as the Current Budget in respect of 2024/25, as the Original Budget in respect of 2025/26, and the financial projection in respect of 2026/27 to 2028/29.

(10)That the HRA Capital Programme as set out in Appendix 4 be approved as the Current Budget in respect of 2024/25, and as the Approved Programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29.

(11)That the Management Fee for undertaking housing services at £12.81m and the Management Fee for undertaking capital works at £1.1m to Rykneld Homes in respect of 2025/26 be approved.

(12)That Members note the requirement to provide Rykneld Homes with a ‘letter of comfort’ to the company’s auditors and grant delegated authority to the Council’s Director of Finance & Resources (S151 Officer) in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council to agree the contents of that letter.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION – . Cabinet sought to recommend budgets to Council in respect of the General Fund, the Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital Programme.

 

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – The Council is required to set a budget each year. There are no alternative options being considered at this time.

 

Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.

Lead officer: Director of Finance and Resources, Section 151 Officer