Solihull Council

330Res05

Proposals for IT Audit Plan

The Cabinet Member: -

endorsed the approach being proposed as detailed in the report; and

approved the tendering of the contract for the supply of IT Audit Services.

To demonstrate how an effective IT audit service can be delivered whilst making efficiency savings in line with the Gershon ‘efficiency saving’ agenda.

19 July, 2005

331Res05

Land at Lavender Hall Lane, Balsall Common

Cabinet Member:

approved the submission of a planning application by Balsall and Berkswell Hornetts FC on the land at Lavender Hall lane;

Tapproved the opening of negotiations for the grant of a lease to the football club; and

Agreed to receive a further report on the outcome of the planning application and lease negotiations.

To consider the grant of a lease to Balsall and Berkswell Hornets Football Club on land shown on the plan at appendix 1.

19 July 2005

332Res05

The 2005/06 Corporate Asset Management Plan

The Cabinet Member: -

endorsed the Corporate Asset Management Plan; and

agreed to receive a progress update report on the plan at the end of the financial year.

To ensure that the necessary corporate asset management structures and processes are in place to support the delivery of efficient and effective Council services on the most cost effective basis.

19 July 2005

333Res05

Approval for Carry-Forward from 2004-5 Final Accounts Process

The Cabinet Member for Resources recommended to Cabinet that the underspend on Resources Cabinet carry forward money be utilised in support of the Health and Safety action plan.

To recommend to Cabinet the carry-forward of the underspend on Resources Cabinet from the 2004-05 final accounts to the 2005-06 financial year be utilised in support of the Health and Safety Action Plan.

19 July 2005

334Res05

Approval for One Front Line (1FL) Revenue Budget Virements for 2005-06

The Cabinet Member for Resources:

approved the conversion of £62k from 1FL capital budget to one off revenue for 2005/06; and

approved the virements in respect of the 1FL revenue budgets for the 2005-06 financial year.

To approve budget virements in respect of the revenue budgets for the 1FL for the financial year 2005-06

19 July 2005

335Res05

Planning Delivery Grant, Planning Fees and investment in Planning Services

The Cabinet Member for Resources:-

 approved a budget virement of £120,000 of additional income to fund additional staffing costs conditional upon any future shortfall in income being managed within the overall cash limit;

allocated Planning Delivery Grant available in 2005/6 as proposed above, including the establishment of a staffing reserve up to a maximum sum of £485K to fund the additional posts referred to in paragraph 6.3.2 of the report;

authorised expenditure of PDG as allocated, including the recruitment and appointment of new staff and the commissioning of studies and work, and any reasonable virement between budget heads, as required; and

noted that this report had been endorsed by Cabinet Member for Regeneration at his session on 15th June 2005.

To inform the Cabinet Member of the award from Government of Planning Delivery Grant for 2005/6 and of increases from 1 April 2007 in the nationally set fees for development control: and to seek approval for a strategy for the investment of these additional resources in the Council’s planning services.

19 July 2005

336Res05

Award of contract for Advertising Services

The Cabinet Member for Resources:

approved the award of contract for Advertising Services for the period 1 September 2005 to 31 August 2008 with the option to extend for one year at an estimated contract value of £4,000,000;

mandated the use of this contract to maximise savings; and

approved the use of an on cost/retrospective rebate of 4.2% which represents the saving.  The rebate to be reclaimed quarterly from Tribal Resourcing as realisable cashable procurement savings.

To Approve the award of the contract for Advertising Services

19 July 2005

337Res05

Performance of External Fund Manager

The Cabinet Member for Resources:

agreed to the continuation with Invesco on the basis of improved projections during 2005/06; and

agreed to monitor performance with a further review after 6 months.

To report further on the performance and activity of the Council's external fund manager.

19 July 2005

338Res05

Application for Financial Assistance from two organisations.

The Cabinet Decision Maker for Resources:

noted the current monitoring position in respect of grants and donations;

agreed a one off grant of £400 for Lighthall Area and Youth Community Association; and

agreed a one off grant of £1,000 for Chernobyl Children's Project (UK), and placed a cavity on this award, which will be communicated to the Charity.

To report the current position in respect of the Grants and Donations budget and to consider two organisations applications:

Appendix B - Lighthall Area Youth and Community                        Association                                                             -      £1,600

Appendix    D   -  Chernobyl Children's Project (UK)  -  £2,260                                               

                                                               TOTAL -          £3,860

19 July

The Cabinet Member received an address from Cllr Elsmore in support of the LAYCA grant application.

339Res05

Application for Licenced Deficit : St James' CE Junior School

The Cabinet Member made a number of decisions regarding this application.

To seek approval for applications from St. James Junior SAchool for existing budget deficits and to consider the proposed recovery plans for the budget to return to surplus.

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

340Res05

Application for Licenced Deficit Lanchester Special School

The Cabinet Member made a number of decisions regarding this application.

To seek approval for applications from Lanchester Special School for an existing budget deficit and to consider the proposed recovery plans for the budget to return to surplus.

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

341Res05

Sports Ground and Premises, Tanworth Lane, Shirley, Solihull

Cabinet Member:-

noted the outcome of further negotiations regarding a longer term lease of the site at Tanworth Lane, Shirley; and

invited the proposed tenants to submit a planning application in line with their proposals.

To outline the outcome of further discussions with the existing tenant and invite the submission of a planning application.

19 July 2005

While in the public section of the meeting, the Cabinet Member received an address from Mr Jones in support of the report.

Private subject to paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

342Res05

Land at Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull

The Cabinet Member approved the marketing strategy and development brief as detailed in the report.

To approve the marketing strategy and development brief in connection with the proposed disposal of land at Monkspath Hall Road Solihull.

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

343Res05

Revenue & Benefits Senior Management Restructure

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Resources approved the Revenue & Benefits Division Senior Management restructure

To seek approval of the Revenue & Benefits Senior Management Team restructure.

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

344Res05

Various debts write off

The Cabinet Member approved the write off of the Sundry income balances detailed in the report.

Various debts write off

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

345Res05

Renewal of Standing Officer Delegation

The Cabinet Member agreed to renew the Standing Officer delegation as detailed in the report.

To seek approval to renew the standing officer delegation in a specific area

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 7of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

346Res05

Land adjoining 47 Marsh Lane Hampton In Arden, Solihull.  Release of restrictive covenant.

The Cabinet Member for Resources approved entering into negotiations for the release of restrictive covenant at land adjoining 47 Marsh Lane Hampton in Arden, Solihull.

To consider a request to release a restrictive covenant at land adjoining 47 Marsh Lane, Solihull.

19 July 2005

Private subject to paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972