Key Decision Plan March - June 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

March 2015

  • Consultation on Admissions 2016 / 17
  • Sub Regional Independent Fostering Agency Contract NE7

April 2015

  • None

May 2015

  • None

June 2015

  • None

Business and Resources

March 2015

  • Council Budget Monitoring April to December 2014
  • Community Area Forum funding 2015 - 16
  • Sums due to the Council considered irrecoverable
  • Procurement Update

April 2015

  • None

May 2015

  • None

June 2015

  • None

Economic Regeneration

March 2015

  • None

April 2015

  • Partnership agreement for the development of the new South Shields Transport Interchange

May 2015

  • Compulsory Purchase to acquire property in South Shields Town Centre

June 2015

  • None

Strategy and Performance 

March - June 2015

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 6 February 2015


Consultation on Admissions 2016 / 17

Decision to be taken by

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

Date key decision expected

25 March 2015

Proposed consultation and methods to be used

Governing bodies were consulted during the Autumn Term 2014. Other interested parties are being consulted during the Spring Term through the Council Website

to make representations on this matter please contact

Peter Cutts,
Head of Education, Learning and Skills,
South Shields Town Hall

Phone: 0191 424 7015
E-mail: Peter.Cutts@southtyneside.gov.uk
c/o Democratic Services Section, Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields, NE33 2RL

By no later Than

N/A

Availability of report submitted to decision taker

The report to the Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall, South Shields

Phone: 0191 424 7256
Fax: 0191 455 0208

Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers

Governor Support and School Admissions Manager,
Children, Adults and Families,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL


Sub Regional Independent Fostering Agency Contract NE7

Decision to be taken by

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

Date key decision expected

25 March 2015

Proposed consultation and methods to be used

Current arrangements are due to expire on 31 March 2015. It is proposed to award a Framework Agreement on behalf of NEPO and the seven participating authorities for 36 Months with an option to extend for a further 12 months for Independent Fostering Services. 25 Providers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement commencing on 1 April 2015. This follows an extensive competitive collaborative procurement exercise.

Proposals were evaluated by a collaborative panel which consisted of 1 commissioning officer from each of the seven local authorities (Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland). Facilitation took place by a Senior Procurement professional and a supporting officer within Newcastle Council.

to make representations on this matter please contact

Jill McGregor,
Head of Children and Families Social Care,
Gordon House,
South Shields

Phone: 0191 424 4749
E-mail: Jill.McGregor@southtyneside.gov.uk
c/o Democratic Services Section, Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields, NE33

By no later Than

N/A

Availability of report submitted to decision taker

The report to the Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall, South Shields

Phone: 0191 424 7256
Fax: 0191 455 0208

Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers

Christine Shields,
Strategic Commissioning Unit,
Chuter Ede Education Centre,
Galsworthy Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear.

Phone: 0191 4247577


Community Area Forum Funding 2015 - 16

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

25 March 2015

Purpose of the report

To set out a recommendation to cabinet on how CAF funding should be allocated to CAF areas.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Community Area Forum Funding 2015 - 16 report

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


Council Budget Monitoring Report April to December 2014

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

25 March 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 December 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: Mike Conlon
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: mike.conlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Sums Due to the Council Considered irrecoverable 2013 / 14

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

25 March 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 2013 / 14

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


Compulsory Purchase to acquire property in South Shields Town Centre

Who is responsible for taking the decision

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

Type of Decision

Decision non-exempt

When will the decision be taken

May 2015

Purpose of the report

To approve use of powers of Compulsory Purchase to acquire property in South Shields Town Centre for the purposes of comprehensive Regeneration.

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)

Non - exempt

Contact details for copies of documents

If Private state: The documents to be considered will be exempt from disclosure and consequently copies will not be made available to the public

Directorate: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: John Sparkes
Phone No: 424 7603
Email: john.sparkes@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL


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

22 April 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


Procurement Update

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Council

Type of Decision

Key Decision

When will the decision be taken

12 March 2015

Purpose of the report

To advise the Council on progress in achieving procurement objectives.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Report

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