Key Decision Plan February - May 2014


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

February - May 2014

  • None

Business and Area Management

February 2014

  • Council budget monitoring report - April to December 2013
  • Council's Shaping Our Future Medium Term Financial Plan 2014 - 19 Draft Budget Recommendations

March 2014

  • Sums due to the Council considered irrecoverable - quarter 2 - 2013 / 14
  • CAF Funding 2014 - 15

April 2014

  • Community Safety Partnership Plan 2014 - 17

May 2014

  • None

Economic Regeneration

February 2014

  • Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
  • Local Development Scheme Update
  • A1290 / A19 Major Junction Improvements

March 2014

  • None

April 2014

  • None

May 2014

  • None

Strategy and Performance

February - May 2014

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 9 January 2014


Council Budget Monitoring Report April to December 2013

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

26 February 2014

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


Council's Shaping our Future Medium Term Financial Plan 2014 - 2019 Draft Budget Recommendations

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Council

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

27 February 2014

Purpose of the report

Request approval of the Council's Shaping Our Future Medium Term Financial Plan 2014 - 2019 Draft Budget Recommendations.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Medium Term Financial Plan 2014 - 19

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 - Quarter 2 - 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

26 March 2014

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


Community Area Forum Funding 2014 - 15

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

26 March 2014

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 2014 - 15 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


Community Safety Partnership Plan 2014 - 2017

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Council

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

10 April 2014

Purpose of the report

To improve community safety through a multi agency plan that identifies key priorities and actions.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Community Safety Partnership Plan 2014 - 2017

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


Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Councillor Atkinson
  • Councillor Clare
  • Counillor Cunningham
  • Councillor Dixon
  • Councillor Foreman
  • Councillor Kerr
  • Councillor I Malcolm
  • Councillor E Malcolm
  • Councillor West

Council

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2014

Council - Thursday 27 February 2014

Purpose of the report

This report outlines new legislation to better regulate the scrap metal industry including the creation of a new licensing regime which the Council has a duty to administer and enforce.

It also sets out, for Council approval, the fees and delegated authority in respect of the issuing of licences.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

  • Local Government Association summary of main provisions of Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
  • Schedule of fees and charges for Scrap Metal
  • Dealers Licences
  • Examples of documentation

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


South Tyneside Local Plan - Local Development Scheme Update

Decision to be Taken by

Cabinet:

  • Councillor I Malcolm
  • Councillor A Kerr
  • Councillor M Clare
  • Councillor T Dixon
  • Councillor F Cunningham
  • Councillor J Perry
  • Councillor E Malcolm
  • Councillor J Foreman
  • Councillor B Brady

Date Key Decision Expected

26 February 2014

Proposed Consultation and Methods to be Used

No public consultation is required for preparing and approving the LDS

To Make Representations on this Matter Contact

N/A

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

Availability of Other relevant documents/ background Papers

All associated Government legislation, regulations and guidance are available on the internet


A1290 / A19 Major Junction Improvements

Who is responsbile for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Councillor Atkinson,
  • Councillor Clare
  • Councillor Cunningham
  • Councillor Dixon
  • Councillor Foreman
  • Councillor Kerr
  • Councillor E Malcolm
  • Councillor I Malcolm
  • Councillor West

Type of Decision

Key Decision

When will the decision be taken

26 February 2014

Purpose of the report

To seek approval to enter into a legal agreement with Sunderland City Council and the Highways Agency to implement major junction improvements at the A1290 / A19 junction.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

N/A

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: Tony Hanson
Phone No: 0191 4247901
Email: tony.hanson@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL