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Decision taken by the Full Cabinet

Meeting held at 6.00pm in the Civic Suite on

Thursday 4 March 2004

Reference Title

Decision

Reason

Date Effective

Comments

 

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

 
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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