Key Decision Plan December 2012 - March 2013
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
December 2012
- None
January 2013
- Holder House
- Procurement of Community Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities
- Elsdon Mews Award of Learning Disability Residential Care Contract
February 2013
- Woodside Close Independent Supporting Living Scheme for Adults with a Learning Disability
March 2013
- None
Business and Area Management
December 2012
- None
January 2013
- Council Budget Monitoring Report April - Sept 2012
- Council Tax Benefit Localisation
February 2013
- Council Budget Monitoring Report Aprill - December 2012
March 2013
- None
Economic Regeneration
December 2012
- None
January 2013
- To approve the Award of the Construction Contract to implement Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall project
- Bus Strategy Delivery Project
- South Tyneside Integrated Transport Strategy 2012 - 2021
- To approve the introduction of a Private Sector Leasing scheme in South Tyneside
- Allocation Policy
- Tenancy Strategy
February - March 2013
- None
Strategy and Performance
December 2012 - March 2013
- None
Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 3 November 2012
Exempt - Woodside Close Independent Supported Living Scheme for Adults with a Learning Disability
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr Tracey Dixon
- Cllr Emma Lewell-Buck
- Cllr Joan Atkinson
- Cllr Allan West
- Cllr Jim Foreman
- Cllr Iain Malcolm
- Cllr Ed Malcolm
Type of Decision
Contract Award
When will the decision be taken
27 February 2013
Purpose of the report
To provide recommendations for Contract Award.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
N/A - Cabinet report only
Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)
Private - the press and public will be excluded from the meeting because the meeting will be considering a report that contains exempt information, as detailed below.
- The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph ?? of part 1 of the schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to ???)" and
- In relation to the "exempt" information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.
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
Group: Children, Adults and Families
Contact Officer: Joanne Moore, Corporate Lead Officer: Commissioning;
Phone No: 0191 424 7610
Email: joanne.moore@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: 9 / 10 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields NE33 4NU
Holder House (to agree the future model of provision at Holder House)
Decision to be taken by
Cabinet:
- Councillor Bell
- Councillor Brady
- Councillor Clare
- Councillor Dixon
- Councillor Foreman
- Councillor Kerr
- Councillor Lewell
- Councillor E Malcolm
- Councillor I Malcolm
- Councillor Perry
Date key decision expected
2 January 2013
Proposed consultation and methods to be used
Consultation with Holder House steering group currently underway.
To make representations on this matter please contact
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 Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields, NE33 2RL
Tel: 0191 424 7313
Fax: 0191 455 0208
Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers
Related documents are available from Dawn Hill, Direct Service Manager, Adult Social Care, Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL
Exempt - Elsdon Mews Award of Learning Disability Residential Care Contract
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr Tracey Dixon
- Cllr Emma Lewell-Buck
- Cllr Joan Atkinson
- Cllr Allan West
- Cllr Jim Foreman
- Cllr Iain Malcolm
- Cllr Ed Malcolm
Type of Decision
Contract Award
When will the decision be taken
30 January 2013
Purpose of the report
To provide recommendations for Contract Award.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
N/A - Cabinet report only
Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)
Private - the press and public will be excluded from the meeting because the meeting will be considering a report that contains exempt information, as detailed below.
- The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph ?? of part 1 of the schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to ???)" and
- In relation to the "exempt" information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.
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
Group: Children, Adults and Families
Contact Officer: Joanne Moore, Corporate Lead Officer: Commissioning;
Phone No: 0191 424 7610
Email: joanne.moore@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: 9 / 10 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields NE33 4NU
Procurement of Community Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr Tracey Dixon
- Cllr Emma Lewell-Buck
- Cllr Joan Atkinson
- Cllr Allan West
- Cllr Jim Foreman
- Cllr Iain Malcolm
- Cllr Ed Malcolm
Type of Decision
Contract Award
When will the decision be taken
30 January 2013
Purpose of the report
To provide recommendations for Contract Award.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
Cabinet report only
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
If Private state: The documents to be considered will be exempt from disclosure and consequently copies will not be made available to the public
Group: Children, Adults and Families
Contact Officer: Joanne Moore, Corporate Lead Officer: Commissioning;
Phone No: 0191 424 7610
Email: joanne.moore@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: 9 / 10 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields NE33 4NU
Council Tax Benefit Localisation
Who is responsible for taking the decision
Council
Type of Decision
Key decision
When will the decision be taken
17 January 2013
Purpose of the report
To approve Local Council tax support scheme.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
Report and Appendix with scheme
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: 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 2012
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
27 February 2013
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 September 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 Budget Monitoring Report April to September 2012
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
2 January 2013
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 September 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
Tenancy Strategy
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr I Malcolm
- Cllr A Kerr
- Cllr J Foreman
- Cllr J Atkinson
- Cllr M Clare
- Cllr T Dixon
- Cllr E Lewell Buck
- Cllr E Malcolm
- Cllr A West
Type of Decision
Key Decision
When will the decision be taken
30 January 2013
Purpose of the report
The Localism Act 2011 introduced the requirement for all Local Housing Authorities to publish a Tenancy Strategy. This Strategy will set out the Local Authority's stance on the use of flexible and lifetime tenancies.
Registered Providers must have regard to this strategy when formulating their policies in relation to the types and lengths of tenancies they will grant in various circumstances, and the circumstances in which they will grant a future tenancy.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
- Cabinet Report
- South Tyneside Council Tenancy Strategy (Annex A)
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: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Anne Connolly
Phone No: 424 7553
Email: anne.connolly@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Strategic Housing, Level 3 Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Rd, South Shields, NE33 2RL
Allocations Policy
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr I Malcolm
- Cllr A Kerr
- Cllr J Foreman
- Cllr J Atkinson
- Cllr M Clare
- Cllr T Dixon
- Cllr E Lewell Buck
- Cllr E Malcolm
- Cllr A West
Type of Decision
Key
When will the decision be taken
30 January 2013
Purpose of the report
The Council's Allocations Policy has been revised to take into account the implications of the Localism Act 2011 and the new Code of Guidance for allocations issued in June 2012.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
- Cabinet Report
- South Tyneside Council Allocations 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: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Anne Connolly
Phone No: 424 7553
Email: anne.connolly@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Strategic Housing, Level 3 Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Rd, South Shields, NE33 2RL
South Tyneside Integrated Transport Strategy 2012 - 2021
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr J Atkinson
- Cllr M Clare
- Cllr T Dixon
- Cllr Foreman
- Cllr Kerr
- Cllr Lewell Buck
- Cllr E Malcolm
- Cllr I Malcolm
- Cllr A West
Type of Decision
Key Decision
When will the decision be taken
2 January 2012
Purpose of the report
To consider and endorse the Council's Integrated Transport Strategy 2012 - 2021.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
A detailed report which will contain the proposed Integrated Transport Strategy 2012 - 2021 document for the Council.
A number of supporting documents can be accessed via the Strategic Transport Service.
Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)
Private - the press and public will be excluded from the meeting because the meeting will be considering a report that contains exempt information, as detailed below.
- The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph ?? of part 1 of the schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to ???)" and
- In relation to the "exempt" information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.
Contact details for copies of documents
Group: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Trevor Male
Phone No: 0191 424 7666
Email: trevor.male@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL
Bus Strategy Delivery Project Report
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr J Atkinson
- Cllr M Clare
- Cllr T Dixon
- Cllr Foreman
- Cllr Kerr
- Cllr Lewell Buck
- Cllr E Malcolm
- Cllr I Malcolm
- Cllr A West
Type of Decision
Key Decision
When will the decision be taken
30 January 2012
Purpose of the report
To consider and endorse the decision by the Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority for the future operation of buses within Tyne and Wear.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
A detailed report will document the work that has been completed on the Bus Strategy Delivery Project for the future proofing of bus services within the Tyne and Wear region. Following this decision, a significant period of formal consultation will be completed by Nexus on behalf of the Tyne and Wear ITA.
A number of supporting documents can be accessed via the Strategic Transport Service.
Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)
Private - the press and public will be excluded from the meeting because the meeting will be considering a report that contains exempt information, as detailed below.
- The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph ?? of part 1 of the schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to ???)" and
- In relation to the "exempt" information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.
Contact details for copies of documents
Group: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Trevor Male
Phone No: 0191 424 7666
Email: trevor.male@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL
To approve the introduction of a Private Sector Leasing Scheme in South Tyneside Private Sector Leasing Scheme
Who is responsible for taking the decision
- Cllr Atkinson
- Cllr Clare
- Cllr Dixon
- Cllr Foreman
- Cllr Kerr
- Cllr Lewell Buck
- Cllr E Malcolm
- Cllr I Malcolm
- Cllr A West
Type of Decision
Key Decision
When will the decision be taken
2 January 2012
Purpose of the report
To approve the introduction of a Private Sector Leasing Scheme in South Tyneside.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
Not Applicable
Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)
Public
Contact details for copies of documents
Group: 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
To approve the Award of the Construction Contract to implement Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall project - Contract Appointment for Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall Project
Who is responsible for taking the decision
Cabinet:
- Councillor Atkinson
- Councillor Clare
- Councillor Dixon
- Councillor Foreman
- Councillor Kerr
- Councillor Lewell-Buck
- Councillor I Malcolm
- Councillor E Malcolm
- Councillor West
Type of decision
Key decision (Exempt)
When will the decision be taken
Wednesday 2 January 2013
Purpose of the report
To approve the Award of the Construction Contract to implement Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall project.
Documents to be submitted to the decision maker
The Realignment of Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall - Cabinet Report - 11 July 2012, whilst there are also a number of supporting documents that can be accessed via the Environmental Protection Service.
Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)
Private - the press and public will be excluded from the meeting because the meeting will be considering a report that contains exempt information, as detailed below.
- The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)"; and
- In relation to the "exempt" information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.
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: 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