Key Decision Plan April - July 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

April 2014

  • Children and Families Plan and Early Help Strategy

May - July 2014

  • None

Business and Area Management

April 2014

  • Community Safety Partnership Plan 2014 - 17
  • Changes to Procurement Policy
  • Discretionary Rate Relief Policy

May - July 2014

  • None

Economic Regeneration

April - July 2014

  • None

Strategy and Performance

April - July 2014

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 6 March 2014


Children and Families Plan and Early Help Strategy

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Councillor Iain Malcolm
  • Councillor Alan Kerr
  • Councillor Joan Atkinson
  • Councillor Michael Clare
  • Councillor Tracey Dixon
  • Councillor Fay Cunningham
  • Councillor James Foreman
  • Councillor Edward Malcolm
  • Councillor Allan West

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

23 April 2014

Purpose of the report

To seek final approval of the 2014 - 17 Children and Families Strategic Plan and Child Poverty Strategy for the borough.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Children and Families Plan and Early Help Strategy

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

Group: Children, Adults and Families
Contact Officer: Steve Rutland
Phone No: 0191 424 7015
Email: steve.rutland@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


Changes to Procurement Policy

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

23 April 2014

Purpose of the report

To amend the pre qualification questionnaire for tender exercises to identify any issues with supplier practices on blacklisting employees.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Changes to Procurement Policy

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

Private - exempt report This report is not for publication 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 of the potential damage to the commercial interests of the persons named in the report if the information was published.

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


Discretionary Rate Relief Policy

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

23 April 2014

Purpose of the report

To amend the policy to take account of recent changes to Government legislation.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Discretionary Rate Relief Policy

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