Key Decision Plan September - December 2015


This front sheet lists the key decisions planned to be taken by the Council over the next four-month period.

Further details in relation to these decisions are contained in the separate sheets, which are attached to the front sheet.


Children, Adults and Families

September - December 2015

  • None

Business and Resources

September 2015

  • Sums due to the Council considered irrecoverable

October 2015

  • Council Budget Monitoring Report April - June 2015
  • Ground Maintenance

November 2015

  • None

December 2015

  • None

Economic Regeneration

September 2015

  • Coastal Communities Fund - Appointment of a Construction Contractor

October 2015

  • Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Policy 2016 - 2021
  • Partnership Agreement for the Development of the New South Shields Transport Interchange

November 2015

  • None

December 2015

  • Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles 2016 - 19

Strategy and Performance 

September - December 2015

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 4 August 2015


Grounds Maintenance

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr Michael Clare, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Jim Foreman, Cllr Emma Lewell-Buck, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Alan West)

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

7 October 2015

Purpose of the report

To award contract for grounds maintenance.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Grounds Maintenance report

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Private - exempt report (report will contain commercially sensitive information)

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Mike Conlon
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: mike.conlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Council Budget Monitoring Report April to June 2015

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Mary Butler, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Alan West)

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

7 October 2015

Purpose of the report

Request approval for budget transfers, in line with the Council's financial regulations.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Council Budget Monitoring Report April to June along with appendices 1 - 4.

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Sums Due to the Council Considered irrecoverable 2014 / 15

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Mary Butler, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Alan West)

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

9 September 2015

Purpose of the report

To support the financial management of the Council.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Sums Due to the Council Considered Irrecoverable 2014 / 15.

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Private - exempt report (report will contain personal data)

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Partnership Agreement for the Development of the New South Shields Transport Interchange

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Cllr Iain Malcolm
  • Cllr Alan Kerr
  • Cllr Joan Atkinson
  • Cllr John Anglin
  • Cllr Mary Butler
  • Cllr Tracey Dixon
  • Cllr Moira Smith
  • Cllr Edward Malcolm
  • Cllr Allan West

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

7 October 2015

Purpose of the report

To sign a partnership agreement with Nexus and Muse Developments to enable the development of a new integrated transport interchange as part of South Shields 365.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Cabinet report

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

The report is exempt, and the meeting will not be open to the public for the following reasons;

  1. It contains "exempt" information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972
  2. It has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because the report contains information about the business and financial affairs of the Council, Muse Developments and Nexus.

Contact details for copies of documents

John Sparkes, Corporate Lead,
Regeneration Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
NE33 2RL

Email: John.Sparkes@southtyneside.gov.uk


Coastal Communities Fund - appointment of a construction contractor

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Cllr Iain Malcolm
  • Cllr Alan Kerr
  • Cllr Joan Atkinson
  • Cllr John Anglin
  • Cllr Mary Butler
  • Cllr Tracey Dixon
  • Cllr Moira Smith
  • Cllr Edward Malcolm
  • Cllr Allan West

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

9 September 2015

Purpose of the report

To appoint a contractor to undertake construction works on the promenade connectivity scheme.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Cabinet report

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

The report is exempt, and the meeting will not be open to the public for the following reasons;

  1. It contains "exempt" information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972
  2. It has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because the report contains information about the business and financial affairs of the Council, Muse Developments and Nexus.

Contact details for copies of documents

John Sparkes, Corporate Lead,
Regeneration Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
NE33 2RL

Email: John.Sparkes@southtyneside.gov.uk


Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Policy 2016 - 2021

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Councillor Anglin
  • Councillor Atkinson
  • Councillor Butler
  • Councillor Dixon
  • Councillor Kerr
  • Councillor I Malcolm
  • Councillor E Malcolm
  • Councillor M Smith
  • Councillor West

Council

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

Cabinet - 7 October 2015

Council - 3 December 2015

Purpose of the report

To seek approval of the Council's revised statement of policy in respect of the Licensing Act 2003 to take effect on 7 January 2016 until 6 January 2021.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Proposed Licensing Act Policy 2016 - 2021.

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Stuart Wright
Phone No: 0191 4247869
Email: stuart.wright@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL


Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles 2016 - 2019

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Councillor Anglin
  • Councillor Atkinson
  • Councillor Butler
  • Councillor Dixon
  • Councillor Kerr
  • Councillor I Malcolm
  • Councillor E Malcolm
  • Councillor M Smith
  • Councillor West

Council

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

Cabinet - 2 December 2015

Council - 14 January 2016

Purpose of the report

To seek approval of the Council's revised Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles, to take effect on 31 January 2016 until 30 January 2019.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Gambling Act Policy - Statement of Principles 2016 - 2019

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Stuart Wright
Phone No: 0191 4247869
Email: stuart.wright@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL