Agenda and minutes

The Decisions of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 3 December 2012 numbered CAB 41 to CAB 53 (inclusive) are attached.

It was agreed that the Decisions of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 3 December 2012, as detailed in decision numbers CAB 41 to CAB 53, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider the recommendations of the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee.

It was agreed:

(a)        That the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee's endorsement of Cabinet decision CAB 37, made at its meeting held on 5 November 2012, be acknowledged.

(b)        That Cabinet decision CAB 37 be reaffirmed.

To consider the recommendations of the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee.

It was agreed:

(a)        That the Scrutiny (Policy and Performance) Committee's endorsement of Cabinet decision CAB 39, made at its meeting held on 5 November 2012, be acknowledged.

(b)        That Cabinet decision CAB 39 be reaffirmed.

To consider the recommendations of the Scrutiny (Community and Regeneration) Committee.

It was agreed:

(a)        That the Scrutiny (Community and Regeneration) Committee be thanked for its recommendations (a)(i) and (ii), made at its meeting held on 5 November 2012, but that these be rejected because they are policy rather than strategic issues and therefore more appropriately included within the Tenancy Policy which is due to be re-considered by Cabinet on 4 February 2012.

(b)        That, in respect of recommendation (b), the Scrutiny (Community and Regeneration) Committee be advised that:

            (i)         Whilst Cabinet endorses the aspiration behind the Committee's recommendation, the Council has no powers to direct social landlords to assist tenants who are down-sizing due to under-occupation to find alternative accommodation within the social housing sector; and

            (ii)        Tenants who are subject to down-sizing will need to undergo a further assessment of their housing needs to establish whether they still meet the criteria for social housing.   

(c)        That, if considered necessary, written clarification in relation to (b) be provided by the Portfolio Holder for Community, Housing and Youth in consultation with the Director of Finance, Housing and Community.

(d)        That Cabinet decision CAB 35 be reaffirmed.

To consider the attached joint report of the Assistant Director, EK Services and the Director of Finance, Housing and Community.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance

(a)        It was agreed that the proposals for Dover's local Council Tax Support Scheme, as recommended in the report, be approved, subject to a clear statement of the scheme to be adopted being added to the report before it is presented to Council for adoption.

(b)        It was agreed to recommend to Council that the proposals for Dover's local Council Tax Support Scheme be adopted.

To consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Health, Well-Being and Public Protection

It was agreed to recommend to Council that the replacement of the noise monitoring equipment be included within the Capital Programme and, subject thereto, that its purchase be approved.

To consider the attached report of the Director of Regeneration and Development.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning

It was agreed that the designation of the Worth Neighbourhood Area and St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Neighbourhood Area be approved.

To consider the attached report of the Director of Regeneration and Development.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning

It was agreed:

(a)        That the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) be approved.

(b)        That the length of time between the end of the reporting period and the production of the AMR should continue to be reduced to make the AMR more immediate.

(c)        That priority be given to addressing the 5-year land supply deficit and considering what Inward Investment/Regeneration Delivery actions can be taken to help ensure that the most significant development schemes, once permitted, are implemented.

To consider the attached report of the Director of Finance, Housing and Community.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance

It was agreed:

(a)        That the Fees and Charges (F&Cs) for 2013/14, as set out at Annex 2 of the report, be approved.

(b)        That any F&Cs will be adjusted by the Service Director and Portfolio Holder to comply with any subsequently received Government guidelines (when they are received) without being the subject of a further report unless they are materially different to current charges or have a material impact on the level of income.

(c)        That the general principle be approved that fees are set at an appropriate inclusive level, irrespective of VAT status, and that the VAT element within the overall fee level is then determined.

(d)        That the F&Cs approved by the Licensing and Regulatory Committees, as set out at Annexes 3 and 4 of the report, be noted.

To consider the attached report of the Licensing Team Leader.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Access and Property Management

It was agreed:

(a)        That the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy be approved.

(b)        That the Licensing Team Leader be authorised to make any minor or typographical amendments to the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy which may prove necessary following approval. 

To consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Environment, Waste and Planning

It was agreed:

(a)        That the refreshed Kent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy objectives and policies for 2012/13 to 2020/21, as set out at Annex 1 of the report, be approved.

(b)        That the community be thanked for its recycling efforts and information disseminated to the public about how recycled waste is utilised. 

Reference       Subject                                                                                    Date

DPH06            Agreement to Dover District Council collaborating                10.12.12

                        with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Gravesham

                        Borough Council and Dartford Borough Council in

                        setting up a bulk energy buying/collective energy

                        switching scheme for the residents of the District

It was agreed that Decision Notice DPH06 (Agreement to collaborate in setting up a bulk energy buying/collective energy switching scheme for the residents of the District) be received and noted.

To consider the attached report of the Director of Finance, Housing and Community.

Responsibility:Portfolio Holder for Housing, Community and Youth

It was agreed that the award of the contract for refurbishing Northbourne Avenue and Elms Vale Play Areas to SMP Playgrounds Ltd for the consideration set out in the report, and the release of the allocated funds to commence the projects, be approved. 

The recommendation is attached.

MATTERS WHICH THE MANAGEMENT TEAM SUGGESTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN PRIVATE AS THE REPORT CONTAINS EXEMPT INFORMATION AS DEFINED WITHIN PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 12A OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 AS INDICATED AND IN RESPECT OF WHICH THE PROPER OFFICER CONSIDERS THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN MAINTAINING THE EXEMPTION OUTWEIGHS THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN DISCLOSING THE INFORMATION

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000, the press and the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Reference       Subject                                                                                    Date

DPH05            Disposal of Flat 1, The Gateway, Marine Parade,                  26.11.12

                        Dover together with the associated share in

                        The Gateway Marine Parade (Dover) Limited

It was agreed that Decision Notice DPH05 (Disposal of Flat 1, The Gateway, Marine Parade, Dover and associated share) be received and noted.