|
Reference |
Title |
Decision |
Reason |
Date Effective |
Comments |
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251Cab04 |
ALMO
Progress Report |
The
Cabinet:-
Noted
the progress on the creation of the ALMO;
Approved
the financial and strategic arrangements to be included in the Management
Agreement; and
Considered areas it would welcome further information prior to considering
the final management agreement and delivery plan on 23rd March 2004 |
To note the
progress on the creation of an Arms Length Management Organisation and
consider strategic and financial arrangements prior to receiving the
Management Agreement and Delivery Plan for approval at a Special Cabinet on
23 March 2004.asons |
12 March
2004 |
|
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252Cab04 |
North
Solihull Strategy |
The
Cabinet:-
Approved the
draft interim strategy for the North of the Borough for consultation; and
Agreed
the process for the further development of the strategy. |
To consider
and endorse the interim strategy document for North Solihull. |
12 March
2004. |
|
|
253Cab04 |
Top 40 Pis –
Third Quarter Report |
The
Cabinet:-
noted the
areas of performance delivery;
noted the
systematic arrangements in place for managing performance consistent with
delivery of the Council Plan; and
considered and noted areas where performance is not likely to meet target
and the further actions to be taken (if any) |
The Top 40
forms an integral part of the Performance Management Framework. The
Corporate Performance Management Framework Statement of Required Practice (SORP
3) - identifies the need to focus on a subset of indicators that require
specific management attention. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
254Cab04 |
Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) Improvement Plan 2004/05 |
The Cabinet
agreed the proposed actions and arrangements for monitoring progress, in
relation to the CPA Improvement Plan 2004/05. |
The CPA
Improvement Plan provides an extract from directorate and divisional
performance plans which specifically focuses Members attention on the
actions required to move the Council to being rated Excellent in 2005 |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
255Cab04 |
Local Public
Service Agreement (LPSA)
- Cost Effectiveness Target |
The Cabinet
agreed the basket of performance indicators set out in Appendix C to the
report. |
Ministerial
approval for our LPSA has been received. As part of this agreement, the
Council agreed in principle to set a cost effectiveness indicator of 2% per
annum plus an additional 2% or an 8% improvement in cost effectiveness over
the 3 years of our LPSA. The target is based on a performance index, based
on a basket of performance indicators divided by a cost index (based on our
net revenue expenditure). Achievement of the target will lead to the
payment of a Performance Reward Grant of £0.423m. Members are asked to
approve the basket of performance indicators. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
256Cab04 |
Council Risk
Management Approach |
The Cabinet
endorsed the Council's Strategic Risk Register as detailed in the report,
and noted overall progress. |
To endorse
the strategic risks facing the Council. CMT will then be accountable for
managing the agreed strategic risks. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
257Cab04 |
Local Code
of Corporate Governance |
The Cabinet:
-
Approved the Local Code of Corporate Governance Appendix B to the report;
Agreed
the proposal that the Leader of the Council is the Member Champion for
Corporate Governance;
Agreed
the proposal that the Chief Executive is the Officer Champion; and
Noted
progress to date.
|
The Cabinet:
-
Approved the Local Code of Corporate Governance Appendix B to the report;
Agreed
the proposal that the Leader of the Council is the Member Champion for
Corporate Governance;
Agreed
the proposal that the Chief Executive is the Officer Champion; and
Noted
progress to date. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
258Cab04 |
Trading
Standards & Licensing Fees and Charges |
The Cabinet
agreed the Schedule of fees and charges for the Trading Standards and
Licensing services for 2004/05 as set out in the Appendix to the report. |
To seek
approval of the proposed fees and charges for the Trading Standards and
Licensing services for 2004/05. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
259Cab04 |
UDP Review
Public Local Inquiry - Request for Delegated Powers during Inquiry |
The Cabinet:
approved the
delegation of powers to the Head of Planning Services in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Community Development and the
Solicitor to the Council to agree changes to the UDP and to the Council's
position during preparations for and at the UDP Review Public Local Inquiry;
and
Agreed
the changes to the text of the UDP Revised Deposit as set out in Appendix to
the report. |
To request
that delegated powers be granted to the Head of Planning Services in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Community
Development and the Solicitor to the Council to agree amendments to the
Council's position during preparations for and at the forthcoming UDP Review
Public Local Inquiry |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
260Cab04 |
Property
Services Team proposed maintenance programme of capital and revenue works
for 2004/05 for schools and public buildings. |
The Cabinet:
-
Approved the proposals for the maintenance of Corporate properties for
2004/05;
Approved
the invitation of tenders for the proposed works;
Noted that
tenders be opened and the most appropriate accepted by one of the authorised
cabinet members; and
Agreed
that future reports be considered by the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for
Resources. |
To seek
approval of the proposals for the Maintenance of Corporate Property for the
Financial year 2004/05, subject to the necessary funds being available. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
261CAB04 |
Forward Plan |
The Leader
of the Council approved the Forward Plan for the next four months. |
To approve
the Forward Plan for the next four months. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
262CAB04 |
Issues
considered by Scrutiny Boards and Committees |
The Cabinet
received and noted the reports. |
To note the
work of the Overview and Scrutiny Boards and Committees. |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
263CAB04 |
Building
Schools for the Future |
The Cabinet:
- i)
Noted the successful outcome of the BSF bid
ii)
Authorised officers to establish a steering group to undertake further
activities and relevant consultations in order to secure further DfES
approvals; and
iii)
Agreed to receive a further report on the progress made; and
Wished to
express their thanks to those Officers involved for all their hard work in
securing the BSF bid |
To request
the Cabinet to note the successful outcome of our bid under the DfES
Building Schools for the Future programme, and to request them to approve
the establishment of a steering group and to undertake relevant
consultations |
12 March
2004 |
|
|
264Cab04 |
Request to
accept objections to the UDP review from the Council for the Protection of
Rural England |
The
Cabinet:-
accepted as
valid the CPRE objections to the UDP Review First Deposit; and
agreed
the responses to the objections as detailed in the report.
|
To consider
whether CPRE objections to the UDP Review First Deposit, that were not duly
made, should be accepted for consideration |
12 March
2004 |
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