16/03/2023 - 2022/23 Carry Forwards

To approve 2022/23 budgetary carry forwards

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance, Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 19/04/2023

Lead officer: David Scott

Notice of decision: 21/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/03/2023 - Purchase of wood chipper and two vans

Procurement process for a wood chipper and two vans

Decision Maker: Director for Housing and Communities

Decision due date: 14/04/2023

Lead officer: Paul Evans

Notice of decision: 16/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/03/2023 - Housing Management Policies

To approve the following policies:
1. Anti-social Behaviour Policy
2. Garages Allocations & Arrears Policy
3. Scooter Pod Allocations & Arrears Policy

4. Recharge Policy

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Landlord Services

Decision due date: 08/04/2023

Lead officer: Doug Stother

Notice of decision: 10/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/03/2023 - Lease Renewal at 66/68 Snow Hill, Melton Mowbray

To arrange a lease renewal at 66/68 Snow Hill, Melton Mowbray

Decision Maker: Director for Growth and Regeneration

Decision due date: 07/04/2023

Lead officer: Jiten Ravat

Notice of decision: 09/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercial sensitivity


03/03/2023 - Procurement of evidence base for the Local Plan Review

The evidence that will be procured is as follows:
- Retail Study
- Employment Study
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Stages 1 and 2)
- Climate Change Study
- Open Space Assessment Report
- Local Housing, Economics and Affordable Housing Need Assessments (these could be 2 studies)
- Gypsy and Traveller & Travelling Showpeople Assessment
- Sustainability Assessment (and Habitats Regulations Assessment)
- Green Infrastructure Strategy
- Integrated Water Management Study

Decision Maker: Director for Growth and Regeneration

Decision due date: 05/04/2023

Lead officer: Sarah Legge

Notice of decision: 08/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/03/2023 - Leisure Contract Update

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/06/2023

Lead officer: Aysha Rahman

Notice of decision: 03/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/02/2023 - Award of Contract - Upgrade and Annual Service of Digital TV Aerials

To award a contract to upgrade digital TV aerials at Council owned housing properties and carry out annual maintenance.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Landlord Services

Decision due date: 23/03/2023

Lead officer: Christopher Flannery

Notice of decision: 22/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


16/02/2023 - Award of Contract - Cyclical Decoration Contract

To award a contract for a contractor to carry out external decoration of Council owned housing properties.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Landlord Services

Decision due date: 23/03/2023

Lead officer: Christopher Flannery

Notice of decision: 22/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


16/02/2023 - Levelling Up Fund

Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/03/2023

Lead officer: Lee Byrne

Notice of decision: 16/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/02/2023 - Asset Development Programme Update

An update on the proposals for Phoenix House.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/06/2023

Lead officer: Pranali Parikh

Notice of decision: 07/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Paragraph 3


06/01/2023 - Purchase of Ride on Mowers and Tipper

Award of contract to procure ride on mowers and a tipper

Decision Maker: Director for Housing and Communities

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Paul Evans

Notice of decision: 09/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/01/2023 - Biannual Ombudsman Report

A report will be provided to the Cabinet updating them on the outcomes of complaints submitted to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and the Housing Ombudsman (HO) up to 31 March 2023.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/04/2023

Lead officer: Kieran Stockley

Notice of decision: 06/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/01/2023 - Intensive Housing Management Service Review

To consider an Intensive Housing Management Service Review for approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/04/2023

Lead officer: Alison Bennett

Notice of decision: 06/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/01/2023 - Revenue and Capital Carry Forwards 2022/23

A number of items from the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account and Special Expenses are being requested to be carried forward into the next financial year for specific projects and items.

 

The Cabinet Scheme of Delegation Financial Procedure Rules allow for underspent budgets to be carried forward to the next financial year, subject to approval by the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance, Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 12/04/2023

Lead officer: David Scott

Notice of decision: 06/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/12/2022 - Lease of Thorpe End Car Park to ARLA Foods

To facilitate a lease for the use of Thorpe End Car Park to ARLA Foods

Decision Maker: Director for Growth and Regeneration

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Jiten Ravat

Notice of decision: 23/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/12/2022 - Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Annual Report

To consider the Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Annual Report.

 

The report outlines a review of the engagement framework that was approved in 2020 off the back of the White Paper. The report will show the work the Council has carried out and continues to do to meet these challenges and provide assurances that we are focused on ensuring that our obligations for the regulations are met and that customers are put at the centre of what we do.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/04/2023

Lead officer: Doug Stother

Notice of decision: 23/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/11/2022 - New leases for digital advertising hoardings

To facilitate leases for digital advertising hoardings to a value of £160,000 over 16 years

Decision Maker: Director for Growth and Regeneration

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Jiten Ravat

Notice of decision: 28/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/10/2022 - Asset Development Plan (Corporate Assets)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/06/2023

Lead officer: Pranali Parikh

Notice of decision: 13/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/09/2022 - Feasibility Study into the Melton Mowbray Cemetery

To consider the report from the CDS Group on the feasibility study into a proposed new cemetery for Melton Mowbray.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/06/2023

Lead officer: Paul Evans

Notice of decision: 16/06/2022

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


28/04/2022 - Contract Exemption – Dog Kennelling Services

Decision Maker: Director for Corporate Services

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Pranali Parikh

Notice of decision: 11/05/2022

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The seizure of animal for welfare purposes is not something that can be foreseen.

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Urgent situation, not of the Council’s own making.


03/02/2022 - Award of Contract - Learning Management System Project

To award the contract and enter into any necessary documentation to effect the award.

Decision Maker: Director for Corporate Services

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Sarah Jane O'Connor

Notice of decision: 04/02/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/12/2021 - Contract Rates Uplift – Electrical Re-wires (Newey)

To approve an uplift in the contract rates and amend the contract documents as required.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Landlord Services

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Christopher Flannery

Notice of decision: 23/12/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/12/2021 - Omicron Grant Funding

To approve diverting residual ARG Funding from the ARG Growth Fund to support businesses affected by “Plan B” Restrictions and the Omicron variant and to approve the amended ARG top-up Grant Policy.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Growth and Prosperity

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Pranali Parikh

Notice of decision: 23/12/2021

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The timescales involved in the announcement regarding the grant schemes means that an urgent decision is required to ensure that the eligible businesses receive the grants as soon as possible. It is not considered acceptable to delay the payments due to the adverse affect this would have on eligible businesses.

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/12/2021 - Sale of Cattle Market North

The sale of Council land at the North End of the Cattle market, which comprises an approximate area of 1.69acres, allocated for housing.

Decision Maker: Director for Growth and Regeneration

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Jiten Ravat

Notice of decision: 22/12/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/07/2021 - Housing Benefit Assurance Process Contract Award

The Council is required to procure a reporting accountant to undertake an audit of the subsidy claim made to the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) for Housing Benefit granted. This contract is for a reporting accountant to perform the audit in accordance with the Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP) modules for our subsidy claim for 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23, with an option for a further 12 month extension to cover the requirements of the HBAP modules for the subsidy claim for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Decision Maker: Director for Housing and Communities

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Nick Sach

Notice of decision: 28/07/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/07/2021 - Award of Contract – Lift Refurbishment at Granby House

To award a contract for the passenger lift refurbishment at Granby House.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Landlord Services

Decision due date: Not before 16/03/2023

Lead officer: Michelle Howard

Notice of decision: 14/07/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open