Agenda and minutes

It was noted that an apology for absence had been received from Councillor D P Murphy.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members in respect of business to be transacted on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The decisions of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 5 September 2022 numbered CAB 27 to CAB 33 (inclusive) are attached.

It was agreed that the decisions of the meeting held on 5 September 2022, as detailed in decision numbers CAB 27 to CAB 33, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider the attached report of the Planning Policy and Projects Manager.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment

It was agreed to recommend to Council:

(a)   That the Submission Dover District Local Plan (Regulation 19) and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal and Habitat Regulations Assessment be approved for publication for a period of 7 weeks.

(b)   That, following publication, the Submission Dover District Local Plan and supporting documents be submitted to the First Secretary of State for Examination, together with the Regulation 19 representations and a summary thereof.

(c)   That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment, to prepare an addendum to the Plan with the proposed changes that may be necessary to address soundness issues raised by representations received in response to the Regulation 19 publication, that can be submitted with the Plan to be considered by the inspector during the examination process; and

(d)   That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment, to make any necessary editorial changes and minor amendments to the Submission Dover District Local Plan, Sustainability Appraisal and Habitat Regulations Assessment, prior to publication, submission and during the examination, to assist with clarity, consistency, explanation and presentation.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Housing.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Social Housing, Port Health, Skills and Education

It was agreed:

(a)   That the draft Tenant Engagement Strategy and Action Plan at Appendix 1 of the report be approved for consultation purposes.

(b)   That the draft consultation plan for the Tenant Engagement Strategy for formal consultation with tenants and leaseholders for a 4-week period be approved.

(c)   That the Strategic Director (Corporate Resources) be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Social Housing, Port Health, Skills and Education, to consider the consultation responses and to make any minor amendments arising therefrom and, thereafter, to adopt the document on behalf of the Council with effect from 7 November 2022.  Should more significant amendments be considered desirable, the matter shall be the subject of a further report to Cabinet.

(d)   That the Strategic Director (Corporate Resources) be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Social Housing, Port Health, Skills and Education, to make future minor amendments to the Strategy as required. 

To consider the attached report of the Head of Regulatory Services.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Transport, Licensing and Regulatory Services

It was agreed:

(a)   That the table of fares presented by the licensed trade and set out at Appendix B of the report be approved, subject to a review of the cap being undertaken within 12 months.

(b)   That the Head of Regulatory Services be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Licensing and Regulatory Services, to consider any objections received during the formal statutory consultation period, modify as appropriate, and take all necessary steps to bring the table of fares into operation. 

To consider the attached report of the Chief Executive.

Responsibility: Leader of the Council

It was agreed that the implementation of the proposed workstreams and project governance structure to deliver the Transformation Programme be approved. 

To consider the attached report of the Head of Leadership Support.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Finance, Governance, Digital and Climate Change

It was agreed that the Council’s Strategic Performance Dashboard be noted. 

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 during consideration of 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.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Finance and Investment. 

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Social Housing, Port Health, Skills and Education

It was agreed:

(a)   That the progression of a project to deliver serviced self-build plots on Council-owned land be approved.

(b)   That the acceptance of Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 (BLRF2) funding, if awarded, be approved.

(c)   That the Head of Finance and Investment be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Social Housing, Port Health, Skills and Education, to take the necessary decisions and actions to progress the project, and develop and sell the serviced plots including (but not limited to) appointing any necessary professional advisers and procuring and letting the construction contract.