Decisions

1.     To formalise the direction approved within the Council Budget Report (February 2024) to establish a Waste and Environmental Services Manager role to enable effective oversight of both the delivery of existing services and implementation of a programme of environmental projects (including food waste collections) arising from changes in government policy.

2.     In line with the delegation provided by Council, to access the Corporate Priorities Reserve to supplement the existing budget until such time as the sufficiency or otherwise of the revenue grant funding is known and assessed.

3.     To confirm that subject to timescales associated with recruitment, interim resources may be required, utilising the same funding, to bridge the transition period.

To appoint, a fixed term post for a 12-month period: Income Assistant (full time) on a band 6.

1.     Allow taxi drivers the option to have the new, more comprehensive medical form completed face-to-face by any GMC registered Doctor who is licensed to practice medicine in the UK, providing they have had sight of a summary of the driver’s medical records.

1.     To enter into a 1-year grant agreement with Leicestershire County Council to deliver a balanced local offer for physical activity, health, and wellbeing across the Melton Borough. Melton Borough Council will be required to deliver a Locality Action Plan against a number of priorities of Leicestershire County Council (Public Health).

2.     To enter into any associated legal documentation in regard to the Leicestershire County Council Physical Activity & Health Grant.