Source: http://chichester.moderngov.co.uk/mgDelegatedDecisions.aspx?&RP=0&K=0&DM=0&HD=0&DS=1&Next=true&H=1&META=mgforthcomingdecisions&V=1
Timestamp: 2018-10-16 09:32:23
Document Index: 674324266

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 7', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 1', 'ART 2', 'art 2']

15/10/2018 - Award of Chichester Coastal Maintenance Contract
Find out more about this decision (item 115)
The Cabinet will be asked to approve the award of the Chichester Coastal Maintenance Contract 2019-2022.
Decision due date: 05/02/2019
Lead officer: Mr Dominic Henly
Notice of decision: 15/10/2018
09/10/2018 - Absence Management Policy
Find out more about this decision (item 114)
A revised absence management policy for Chichester District Council staff
Decision due date: 06/11/2018
Lead officer: Mr Joe Mildred
Notice of decision: 09/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
02/10/2018 - Response to consultation on the Chichester Harbour Management Plan 2019-24
Find out more about this decision (item 113)
To endorse the consultation response on the Chichester Harbour Management Plan
Wards affected: Bosham; Donnington; Fishbourne; Southbourne; West Wittering;
Lead officer: Vicky Owen
Notice of decision: 02/10/2018
01/10/2018 - Selsey Surface Water Outfall
Find out more about this decision (item 112)
Funding of Project Delivery: The purpose of this report is to seek approval to replace approved CIL funding, with funding from reserves to better reflect CIL allocation criteria.
Wards affected: Selsey South;
Notice of decision: 01/10/2018
01/10/2018 - Year 2 Review of Litter Strategy 2018/20
Find out more about this decision (item 111)
Review strategy and seek approval for proposed year 2 actions
Decision due date: 04/12/2018
Lead officer: Ms Alison Stevens
01/10/2018 - Adoption of Fees for Animal Licensing
Find out more about this decision (item 110)
A new licensing regime was introduced from 1 Oct 2018 which requires Councils to set fees that reflect the reasonable anticipated costs to administering the licensing regime.
The fees including application/inspection for new licences, renewal or variation of licences, and the reasonable anticipated costs of compliance, enforcement and submitting the annual return.
Recommendation to Council to approve fees and charges in relation to animal licensing reforms as of 1st October 2018 are adopted.
Lead officer: Mr Tim Horne
13/09/2018 - Temporary Christmas Ice Skating Rink
Find out more about this decision (item 109)
Installation of a temporary ice skating rink with ancillary facilities in Chichester over the Christmas period.
Decision due date: 02/10/2018
Wards affected: Chichester North;
Lead officer: Mrs Sarah Peyman
Notice of decision: 13/09/2018
It will be necessary to exclude the press and public for part of the meeting if it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that there would be disclosure of "exempt information" being information of the nature described in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)) of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. A decision by the Cabinet is required as soon as possible due to the timescale for delivery of the event following the receipt of the contractors submission.
A decision by the Cabinet is required as soon as possible due to the timescale for delivery of the event following receipt of the contractors submission.
07/09/2018 - Barnfield Drive, Chichester
Find out more about this decision (item 108)
To consider the financial aspects of the retail development
Wards affected: Chichester East;
Lead officer: Mr Paul E Over
Notice of decision: 07/09/2018
A decision by the Cabinet is required as soon as possible to enable the developer to proceed to accept tenders
The agenda report and any accompanying appendices will or are likely to contain information which (a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual (Paragraph 2) and/or (b) relates to the financial or business affairs of any [particular person (including the authority holding that information) (Paragraph 3).
05/09/2018 - Award of a Concessions Contract
Find out more about this decision (item 107)
To consider the terms negotiated under delegated powers by the Director of Residents Services and the Cabinet Member for Community Services relating to the proposal outlined in Section 5 of the Cabinet agenda report of 3 July 2018 and to recommend a decision to Council.
Lead officer: Mrs Jane Dodsworth
Notice of decision: 05/09/2018
30/08/2018 - Allocation of Affordable Housing Commuted Sums
Find out more about this decision (item 106)
Allocation of affordable housing commuted sums to provide affordable units.
Wards affected: Bosham;
Lead officer: Ms Holly Nicol
Notice of decision: 30/08/2018
30/08/2018 - Amendment to Non Domestic Rates Discretionary Scheme 2017-2021
Find out more about this decision (item 105)
The report is seeking a recommendation from Cabinet that the proposed changes to the NDR discretionary scheme be approved by Council.
(Recommendation to Council)
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Decision due date: 20/11/2018
Lead officer: Mr Paul Jobson
30/08/2018 - Local Development Scheme 2018-2021 (LDS)
Find out more about this decision (item 104)
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is the timetable that sets out which documents the council will produce, when the consultation stages will be and when the council will adopt the documents.
The LDS was last approved by Council on 23 January 2018. It replaces the previous version published in March 2017 and is available to view.
Recommendation: To approve the revised Local Development Scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Development Plan and Infrastructure Panel, Council
Lead officer: Ms Anna-Marie Ferrier
30/08/2018 - North Street Car Park, Midhurst
Find out more about this decision (item 103)
To seek approval for funds to re-surface North Street Car Park, Midhurst
Wards affected: Midhurst;
Lead officer: Mrs Tania Murphy
30/08/2018 - Corporate Plan Annual Review
Find out more about this decision (item 102)
Annual refresh of the Council's Corporate Plan and consideration of the Initial Project Proposal Documents (IPPDs) put forward for 2019-20.
Decision due date: 22/01/2019
Lead officer: Mr Andrew Buckley
30/08/2018 - Staff Pay Structure
Find out more about this decision (item 101)
A recommendation to adopt a new staff grading structure that is both fair and consistent, and that seeks to address recruitment and retention issues experienced at CDC.
30/08/2018 - Chichester BID Ballot
Find out more about this decision (item 100)
To inform Members of the reasons for a Chichester BID Ballot
30/08/2018 - Refurbishment of Tower Street Public Conveniences, Chichester
Find out more about this decision (item 99)
To seek approval for budget allocation for the refurbishment of Tower Street Public Conveniences, Chichester
20/08/2018 - Housing Strategy
Find out more about this decision (item 98)
Approval of the draft Housing Strategy review.
Decision due date: 04/09/2018
Notice of decision: 20/08/2018
The delay has been caused by various factors:
•	A changing context for Housing, including the Homelessness Reduction Act
•	Completion of research and final reporting by the Task and Finish group looking into social housing
•	Delays in release of a green paper on social housing by Government
•	A new National Planning Policy Framework
•	The need to include all of these issues in the Housing strategy review
02/08/2018 - Corporate Plan Projects 2018/19
Find out more about this decision (item 97)
To seek authority to draw down the previously agreed funding for land at Bracklesham Bay and The Old Bakery, Petworth in order that the projects can be developed further such that PID's can subsequently be brought forward to Cabinet.
Wards affected: East Wittering; Petworth;
Lead officer: Mr Alan Gregory
Notice of decision: 02/08/2018
02/08/2018 - Vehicle Wash-Down Facility at Westhampnett Depot - Project Initiation Document
Find out more about this decision (item 96)
To consider the Project Initiation Document for the provision of this facility with associated works
Decision due date: 08/01/2019
02/08/2018 - Treasury Management 2017-18 outturn
Find out more about this decision (item 95)
Report describing the Council's treasury activities for 2017-18 and compliance with Treasury indicators
Lead officer: Mark Catlow
02/08/2018 - Vehicle Wash-Down Facility at Westhampnett Depot - Approval of Budget
Find out more about this decision (item 94)
To approve a budget for the appointment of a consultant to prepare a design brief for the associated works relating to the provision of a vehicle wash-down facility at Westhampnett Depot
03/07/2018 - Breathing Better a Partnership Approach to Improving Air Quality in West Sussex
Find out more about this decision (item 93)
To note and endorse WSCC’s document ‘Breathing Better a partnership approach to improving air quality in West Sussex’ and the draft Terms of Reference for the proposed – and related - Inter-Authority Air Quality Group.
In partnership with the District and Borough Councils WSCC has worked up a document detailing their approach to tackling air pollution and improving air quality. The document details actions that are being undertaken by the District and Borough Councils and proposes an ‘Inter-authority Air Quality Group 2018’ in order to develop and deliver actions designed to improve air quality in West Sussex.
Lead officer: Mr Simon Ballard
Notice of decision: 03/07/2018
03/07/2018 - Increasing the Provision of the Council's Temporary Accommodation at Freeland Close, Chichester
Find out more about this decision (item 92)
The council is being presented with increasing levels of homelessness and is having particular problems finding temporary housing for larger families. Local authorities owe a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 to secure suitable accommodation for unintentionally homeless households who are in a priority need category.
Wards affected: Chichester West;
03/07/2018 - Award of Contract for Cleaning of Operational Buildings
Find out more about this decision (item 91)
The Cabinet will be asked to approve the award of a new cleaning contract for East Pallant House, the Novium, the CCTV office and the Careline operational buildings.
03/07/2018 - 2018-19 Treasury Management half-year position
Find out more about this decision (item 90)
To receive and review a report on the Council's Treasury Management activity for the 6 months to 31-9-2018, including compliance with relevant prudential and local indicators.
03/07/2018 - 2019-20 Treasury Management Strategy statement and Policy and Capital Strategy
Find out more about this decision (item 89)
The Council is asked to consider and approve the Council's 2019-20 Treasury Strategy Statement and Policy and linked Capital strategy statement. These documents are required to be approved by Full Council before the start of the relevant financial year by the CIPFA Treasury Management and Prudential Codes of Practice.
Decision Maker: Corporate Governance & Audit Committee, Cabinet, Council
Decision due date: 05/03/2019
03/07/2018 - Single Use Plastics Action Plan
Find out more about this decision (item 88)
An Action Plan to help CDC meet its commitment, made at Council in May 2018, to continue its work to remove Single Use Plastic from Council premises and encourage 'plastics-free' initiatives across Chichester District.
Lead officer: Mr Tom Day
11/06/2018 - S106 Community Facilities Contribution
Find out more about this decision (item 87)
Agreement is sought for the release of £62,724.73 S106 Community Facilities contribution (plus interest) to the Fifth Chichester Scout Group for the enhancement of the Scout Hut on Whyke Road, Chichester.
Lead officer: Mr David Hyland
Notice of decision: 11/06/2018
The appendix to the agenda report will contain commercially sensitive information and so Paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 applies namely information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
29/05/2018 - Disposal of The Grange development site, Midhurst
Find out more about this decision (item 86)
Proposed disposal of The Grange development site to the preferred bidder.
Lead officer: Mrs Vicki McKay
Notice of decision: 29/05/2018
29/05/2018 - Chichester Harbour AONB Management Plan 2019-2024
Find out more about this decision (item 85)
The harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan has to be reviewed every five years in accordance with the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (2000). Following public consultation and approval by the Harbour Conservancy, it is then put forward for adoption by the four constituent local authorities of which Chichester DC is one.
29/05/2018 - Budget Spending Plans 2019-2020
Find out more about this decision (item 84)
To set a net budget requirement and the council tax for the Council for the financial year 2019-20.
(Recommendation from Budget Task and Finish Group)
Lead officer: Mrs Helen Belenger
29/05/2018 - Southern Gateway - revision of project timetable
Find out more about this decision (item 83)
The Southern Gateway project implementation was approved by Cabinet at their meeting in November 2017. A Project Implementation Document, including tasks, resources and responsibilities was also approved at the same time. Cabinet will be asked to consider progress to date and approve a revised timetable for the delivery of the project.
Wards affected: Chichester East; Chichester South; Chichester West; Donnington;
29/05/2018 - Section 106 Allocation - Selsey Sports Dream
Find out more about this decision (item 82)
Decision due date: 03/07/2018
29/05/2018 - Financial Strategy and Plan 2019-2020
Find out more about this decision (item 81)
The purpose of the report is to update the Council’s medium term financial strategy and action plan to help guide the management of the Council’s finances having signed up to the government’s four year settlement in the previous year, and to build upon the work already achieved in the deficit reduction plan in previous years.
The key recommendations from this report will help formulate the 2019-20 budget, and level of Council Tax.
Cabinet is asked to recommend to Council the following;
(1) The key financial principles and actions of the five year financial strategy
(2) That the current five year Financial Model is noted
(3) That a minimum level of general fund reserves be set, having considered the recommendations from the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee
(4) That the current resources position is noted.
23/05/2018 - Support Services - Staffing Matter
Find out more about this decision (item 80)
Decision due date: 05/06/2018
Lead officer: Mr Nicholas Bennett
Notice of decision: 23/05/2018
This decision is urgent and cannot reasonably be delayed because the process of improving service resilience and cross-service support within the Democratic Services Division needs to commence as soon as possible.
Para 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972: information relatnig to any individual
10/05/2018 - Southern Gateway – purchase of relocation site
Find out more about this decision (item 79)
The report will recommend the purchase of a site suitable to facilitate the delivery of the Southern Gateway regeneration project utilising Local enterprise Partnership funding already secured.
Wards affected: Chichester South;
Notice of decision: 10/05/2018
The reason that this matter is urgent and cannot reasonably be delayed is in order not to lose the opportunity to purchase the site the subject of the report.
The consideration of this report is likely to disclose to the public ‘exempt information’ of the description specified in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)) of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.
09/05/2018 - Housing Grant and Resources
Find out more about this decision (item 78)
The agenda report will outline how the Housing Service intends to spend the government grant received to support the implementation of the new statutory duties required by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Lead officer: Mrs Linda Grange
Notice of decision: 09/05/2018
01/05/2018 - Efficiency of Service
Find out more about this decision (item 77)
Notice of decision: 04/05/2018
01/05/2018 - Powers for Dealing with Unauthorised Development and Encampments - Consultation Paper
Find out more about this decision (item 76)
The government is seeking views on the effectiveness of powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments.
Lead officer: Miss Nicola Golding
Notice of decision: 01/05/2018
01/05/2018 - Southern Gateway - Market Tendering Exercise
Find out more about this decision (item 75)
Following a market tendering exercise to select a preferred developer(s) to undertake the regeneration of the Southern Gateway area in accordance with the adopted masterplan.
(Recommendation from Overview and Scrutiny Committee)
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Overview & Scrutiny Committee
01/05/2018 - Council's Annual Report 2017-2018
Find out more about this decision (item 74)
To approve the Council’s Annual Report for 2017/18 that reports on significant achievements for the previous year and outlines key future work areas. (recommendation to Council)
Decision due date: 24/07/2018
01/05/2018 - Infrastructure Business Plan (IBP) - Approval Following Consultation
Find out more about this decision (item 73)
Approval of the IBP following a six week stakeholder consultation.
(Recommendation from Growth Board)
Lead officer: Mrs Karen Dower
01/05/2018 - Infrastructure Business Plan (IBP) 2018-2019 - Consider changes from Growth Board prior to consultation
Find out more about this decision (item 72)
(Recommendation from Chichester District Growth Board)
01/05/2018 - A27 Chichester Bypass Improvement Scheme
Find out more about this decision (item 71)
Assessment of recommendations from appointed consultants to South Chichester CLC Working Group into options for improvements to the A27 Chichester Bypass as part of RIS2
Decision due date: 08/06/2018
Lead officer: Mr Andrew Frost
28/03/2018 - Garden Recycling Service Expansion
Find out more about this decision (item 70)
Purchase of an additional vehicle to support the expansion of the Garden Recycling Service.
Decision due date: 01/05/2018
Lead officer: Mrs Amie Huggett
Notice of decision: 28/03/2018
28/03/2018 - Development of a Cultural Strategy for the District
Find out more about this decision (item 69)
Consideration of the Project Initiation Document for the project
28/03/2018 - Priory Park - North West Corner Options Appraisal Project Initiation Document
Find out more about this decision (item 68)
A recommendation to Cabinet to consider the project initiation document in respect of the buildings in the north west corner of Priory Park.
28/03/2018 - 2-3 East Street, Chichester, PO19 1HE
Find out more about this decision (item 67)
Lease renewal to occupying tenant
Lead officer: Mr Mark Regan
28/03/2018 - Expansion of Green Waste Service
Find out more about this decision (item 66)
Decision due date: 10/04/2018
Lead officer: Mr Bob Riley
This report was not included on the Forward Plan and it also contains exempt information. The reason for this urgent decision is that an urgent purchase of a vehicle is required in order to achieve an optimum settlement for the Council.
The Part II agenda report contains details of a quotation received from a company regarding the purchase of a vehicle and this information relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information.
28/03/2018 - Enabling the Delivery of Crooked Lane Birdham Exception Site
Find out more about this decision (item 65)
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for exploring the proposal for a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to bring forward an affordable housing development at Crooked Lane, Birdham.
Wards affected: West Wittering;
Notice of decision: 05/03/2018
This was on the Forward Plan however the report was not marked as exempt. Following the drafting of the report additional legal information was requested to be added to the report.
The Part II appendix to the Part I agenda report contains details of legal advice provided in relation to this issue (information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).
28/03/2018 - Section 106 Allocation - Donnington Parish Hall
To approve the release of S106 Community Facilities contributions from two development sites and accrued interest to Donnington Parochial Church Council for use to extend an existing Community building.
This report was on the Forward Plan however the report was not marked as exempt. The reason given by as to the inclusion of Part 2 information follows:
The report as drafted was intended to be a Part 1 report, but given the value of the funding to be released, senior officers have requested further detail of the tender process and results. In discussion with Donnington PCC it was agreed that the information could be shared to inform decision making, but was considered commercially sensitive and preferred for it not to be in the public domain. The detail of bids has some competitive benefit to unsuccessful tenderers, and the detail of the funding available for the project would have some advantage to the contractor.
The Part II appendix to the Part I agenda report contains details of quotations received from contractors who have bid to provide community facilities at Donnington and this information relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
28/03/2018 - CCTV
This report was not included on the Forward Plan and it contains information which is exempt. The reason for this urgent decision:
Given the approaching expiry of the contract for staffing of the CCTV office, a procurement exercise has been undertaken to seek a contractor moving forward. A preferred contractor has been selected. It is recommended that Cabinet approves the award of contract for the provision of staff for CCTV to continue.
The Part II appendix to the Part I agenda report contains details of quotations received from contractors who have bid to provide the Council's CCTV operation and this information relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
05/03/2018 - Risk Based Verification Policy
Risk Based Verification (RBV) is a method of applying different levels of checks to a Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction claim based on the level of risk associated with a particular claim. The adoption of a RBV Policy allows an authority to allocate its resources to those claims that are considered to be higher risk. This enables the Authority to improve its claim processing times, to improve efficiency in administration and to reduce fraud and error. The purpose of this report is to seek authorisation for any proposed revisions to the policy in preparation for the 2019/10 financial year.
Lead officer: Mrs Marlene Rogers
05/03/2018 - Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) Policy 2019-20
The DHP scheme provides limited funding to support customers facing financial hardship situations where the normal Housing Benefit or Universal Credit awarded does not cover in full their liability to pay rent or other housing related costs. Welfare Reform has significantly impacted communities, the DHP scheme aims to alleviate poverty and to ensure that those that are vulnerable in the community are supported by this additional funding. This report to will be seeking authorisation for any minor revision to the policy in preparation for the 2019/20 financial year.
05/03/2018 - Review of council tax locally defined discounts and premia in particular the empty homes premium
Local discounts: The Local Government Finance Act 2003 provided devolved powers for billing authorities to make decisions on council tax discounts for certain dwellings based on local circumstances such as second homes and long term empty dwellings. Additional freedoms have been added by the Local Government Finance Act 2012 : extending the range of discounts that can be awarded to second homes, allowing for an ‘empty home premium’, and allowing charging up to 100% Council Tax for some properties that were previously exempt. This report will review the current discounts with particular emphasis on the empty homes premium which Councils may now increase to 100% after 24 months.
05/03/2018 - Determination of Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for 2019/20
The report is seeking a recommendation from Cabinet that the proposed 2019-20 CTR scheme be approved by the Council. The Welfare Reform Act and Local Government Finance Acts of 2012 abolished the national council tax benefit scheme and put in place a framework for local authorities to create their own local CTR schemes from 1 April 2013. The scheme must be reviewed and approved by the Council before 11 March each year.
05/03/2018 - Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Seeking authorisation to prepare and consult upon the draft 2019-20 CTR scheme. To be brought back to Cabinet in November for recommendation to the Council.
05/03/2018 - Tangmere Strategic Development Location (SDL) - Selection of a Development Partner
In order to progress the development of the Tangmere SDL the Council is selecting a development partner. This will result in the Council entering into a development agreement with a master developer to deliver the homes planned for Tangmere.
The report will update Members of the process, and seek approval or a delegation process in order to enter into a developer agreement.
Decision due date: 25/09/2018
Lead officer: Mrs Tracey Flitcroft
05/03/2018 - Site Allocation Development Plan Document
Following the examination of the Site Allocation Development Plan Document (DPD) and receipt of the Inspectors Report, it is proposed to formally adopt the DPD.
05/03/2018 - Zero Carbon Chichester
As part of the redevelopment of Graylingwell, the Home and Communities Agency (HCA) have an agreement with the developer to offset residual carbon emissions from the development through funding for local energy efficiency or other carbon saving schemes. This report will seek a decision to receive the funds from the HCA and to delegate powers to determine the form and governance of projects for expenditure of the funds.
05/03/2018 - Award of Contract for Business Waste and Recycling Disposal
The Cabinet will be asked to approve the exception to the need to tender for the disposal of business waste and recycling collected by Chichester District Council as part of the Business Waste and Recycling Service.
Notice of decision: 06/02/2018
It will be necessary to exclude the press and public for part of the meeting if it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that there would be disclosure of "exempt information" being information of the nature described in Parragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) of Part I of Schedule 12A. ADD reason for urgency if going to MARCH no need if APRIL)
To report the exception to the need to tender for the disposal of business waste and recyling collected by Chichester District Council as part of the Business Waste and Reycling Service. IF PART 2 - add reason if going to MARCH no need if APRIL)
05/03/2018 - Award of Contract for East Beach Outfall Replacement
Approval is sought because the value exceeds £50k, to award a contract for the replacement of the seaward end of the existing surface water sea outfall, which has reached the end of its serviceable life.
05/02/2018 - Southern Gateway Implementation
Following the adoption of the Masterplan in November 2017 work on implementation has commenced. This report will request authority to: sign a funding agreement with the Local Enterprise Partnership; approve the use of Compulsory Purchase powers to obtain control of the privately owned elements of the site and approve the terms of acquisition of a potential relocation site
Notice of decision: 05/02/2018
05/02/2018 - Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Protocol Item Deferred
Cabinet is asked to endorse the revisions to the Section 106 and CIL Protocol.
Decision due date: 06/03/2018
05/02/2018 - Petworth Neighbourhood Development Plan - Making the Plan
To make the Petworth Neighbourhood Development Plan part of the Development Plan for Chichester District (excluding the area within the South Downs National Park).
The report will recommend, subject to a successful referendum to be held on 19 April 2018, that Cabinet recommends that Council makes the Petworth Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Lead officer: Miss Lucy Hill
05/02/2018 - Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Tangmere Strategic Development Location
Work has started on the CPO of the land at Tangmere for the development of the Strategic Development Location in line with the requirements of the Local Plan. The report will update Members on its progress and request additional funding to support it.
05/02/2018 - Community Warden Funding
Agreement is sought for a further 3 years funding from April 2019 before partners are approached for their commitment. An evaluation will be carried out in the months before.
Lead officer: Ms Pam Bushby
08/01/2018 - Determination of the Council Tax Base 2019-2020
To set the Council Tax base for 2019/20. The tax base is effectively an estimate of the number of council tax dwellings in the District. This is adjusted for the effect of the discounts and exemptions, properties being in different valuation bands expressed as the number of band D equivalent dwellings in the district. This figure is then adjusted for the assumed collection rate.
Notice of decision: 08/01/2018
08/01/2018 - Contamination Policy
The Cabinet will be asked to approve the updated policy for responding to contaminated domestic recycling bins as endorsed by the Waste and Recycling Panel. The Cabinet will also be asked to give delegated authority to the Chichester Contract Services Service Manager for:
1. The issue of fixed penalty notices or other notices for waste and waste-receptacle related offences including (but not limited) to powers under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and sections 46A to 46D of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, (as amended).
(Recommendation from Waste and Recycling Panel)
Decision due date: 06/02/2018
08/01/2018 - Bird Aware Solent – Approval of the Definitive Mitigation Strategy
This report will recommend to Council that the definitive Bird Aware Mitigation Strategy is approved as a material consideration for planning applications.
The Council has already approved the Interim Mitigation Strategy, which deals with the impact of recreational disturbance from new housing on the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation. The Bird Aware partnership has, following public consultation, replaced this with a definitive mitigation strategy which now requires approval for use by the individual planning authorities of the partnership.
(Recommendation from Development plan and Infrastructure Panel)
30/11/2017 - Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
An SCI sets out the Council’s approach to engage the public and other stakeholders in all planning policy and development management matters to ensure that as many people as possible are able to have a say in planning decisions that affect them.
It is a requirement of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 for a Local Planning Authority to produce a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). On the 16th May 2017, the Council approved the updated SCI for a 6 week public consultation. This was undertaken between 25 May 2017 and 6 July 2017.
Recommendation: To approve the SCI for adoption.
Decision due date: 09/01/2018
Lead officer: Mrs Kate Chapman
Notice of decision: 05/12/2017
30/11/2017 - Grant Funding for Generalist Advice Service
To consider options for the extension of Generalist Advice Service (currently provided by Central and South Sussex Citizens Advice in partnership with Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice) under a Countywide contract. Confirm funding intentions beyond March 2018 and give guidance to West Sussex County Council (as lead partner) to determine a way forward beyond March 2019.
Notice of decision: 30/11/2017
30/11/2017 - Westbourne Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement
To consider the Examiner’s recommendations made on the Westbourne Parish Neighbourhood Plan.
The report will recommend that Cabinet agrees the Decision Statement and the Plan moves forward for referendum.
Lead officer: Mrs Valerie Dobson
07/11/2017 - Corporate Plan 2018-2021 and Initial Project Proposals for 2018-2019
Notice of decision: 07/11/2017
07/11/2017 - Chichester Growth Deal 2017 - 2022
The Growth deal sets out a joint commitment between Chichester District Council (CDC) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to align resources to deliver sustainable growth and unlock opportunities for new homes and new employment space, preserving and creating new jobs.
Decision due date: 05/12/2017
Lead officer: Mrs Jane Hotchkiss
07/11/2017 - Parking Strategy Review
The Chichester District Car Park Strategy 2010 – 2020 sets out the principles and vision for the provision of parking by the authority. It is considered that now is a good time to review and re-fresh this document, to enable changes which have been seen over recent years to be considered and to allow consideration of emerging policies and strategies to be included. Links to other projects – such as the Road Space Audit and Smarter Choices – will also be considered. The document will be considered first by the Chichester District Parking Forum and is being submitted to Cabinet for final agreement.
07/11/2017 - New Homes Bonus (Parish Allocations Policy)
Following the successful delivery of four years of the above scheme, Grants and Concessions Panel recommend to Cabinet that the scheme be extended for a further four years.
(recommendation from Grants and Concessions Panel)
27/09/2017 - St James Industrial Estate, Chichester – Partial Refurbishment and Partial Rebuild
Following submission of an IPPD Cabinet approval was given for consultants to be appointed to produce draft proposals and costings for the refurbishment or redevelopment of the St James Industrial Estate. The options for the Industrial Estate have now been appraised and Cabinet authority is required for the preferred option to be progressed and budget approved for the associated consultants’ fees and the refurbishment/redevelopment works’ subject to further Cabinet consideration when detailed costings are available.
Lead officer: Mr Peter Legood
Notice of decision: 27/09/2017
31/08/2017 - Barnfield Drive, Chichester - Phase 2 Investment Opportunity
Lead officer: Mr Patrick Harrison
Notice of decision: 31/08/2017
31/08/2017 - Careline Review
Reporting outcomes from stages 1 and 2 of a review of the Chichester Careline Service. Stage 1 providing a financial assessment of the business and the current operating environment and market conditions. Stage 2 providing an appraisal of a range of future business options and subsequent recommendations for the future of the service.
Decision due date: 07/11/2017
Lead officer: Mr Steve Hansford
16/08/2017 - Gigabit West Sussex for Districts and Boroughs
Discussions have been taking place with the Department of Culture, Media and Sports and a consortium of district and borough councils and West Sussex County Council to improve the speed of internet access to public buildings. The report will recommend that Chichester District Council progresses these discussions in relation to grant funding and commits along with other public sector partners to a 20-year lease of the fibre in the ground. There will be no additional revenue cost for this improved service.
Decision due date: 05/09/2017
Lead officer: Mrs Diane Shepherd
Notice of decision: 10/08/2017
14/08/2017 - Chichester Football Club
Notice of decision: 14/08/2017
The occupation of the CCPUFC football ground is by virtue of a lease made by CDC to CCPUFC. Decisions regarding the basis of the future occupation of the land need to be made which are time-critical and must be determined by the end of September 2017.
There is likely to be a disclosure of information relating to the financial or business affairs of the Chichester City and Portfield United Football Club Ltd (CCPUFC) and/or Chichester District Council which (CDC) holds that information.
04/08/2017 - Section 106 Allocation - Westhampnett Community Hall
To approve the release of S106 Community Facilities contributions from two development sites to Westhampnett Parish Council for use in the construction of a new Community building.
Wards affected: Boxgrove;
Notice of decision: 04/08/2017
Part exempt Part II item - Possibility of part 2 appendix
04/08/2017 - Development Management Service Delivery
Proposals to enhance development management service delivery, customer care and application performance following the government’s announcement in relation to planning application fees’
Lead officer: Mr Tony Whitty
04/08/2017 - Local Plan Review Preferred Approach Consultation
The Preferred Approach Consultation is the second stage of the Local Plan Review, which will replace the existing Chichester Local Plan and provide an updated planning framework for the period to 2034. There will be consultation on a draft Local Plan which will include the amount of development and the locations where that will be delivered, alongside other detailed planning policies. It is intended to undertake public consultation over a 6 week period from February to March 2018.
Recommendation: To approve the Local Plan Review Preferred Approach for public consultation.
Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet
Lead officer: Mr Mike Allgrove
10/07/2017 - Litter and Fly Tip Action Plan 2017-2019
Decision to adopt the Council’s Strategic Action Plan for Litter and Fly Tipping.
To agree expenditure and resources to deliver the plan.
Decision on the introduction of an Enforcement Team trial.
Lead officer: Mr Bob Riley, Ms Alison Stevens
Notice of decision: 10/07/2017
10/07/2017 - Treasury Management Strategy, Policy and Prudential Indicators 2018-2019
Considering this report and recommending it to full Council is an essential requirement to meeting the Council’s legal obligation to approve a strategic framework regulating the Council’s Treasury Management activities for 2018-2019.
(Recommendation from Corporate Governance and Audit Committee)
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Corporate Governance & Audit Committee
10/07/2017 - Selsey Bathing Water Enhancement Project
A project with Southern Water to reduce the impact of wastewater and contaminated rain water on bathing water quality.
31/05/2017 - Review of Character Appraisal and Management Proposals for Selsey Conservation Area and Implementation of Associated Recommendations including Designation of a New Conservation Area in East Selsey to be Named Old Selsey
Since the last submission two meetings have been held with Selsey Town Council including a walkabout around the Conservation Area to discuss specific concerns. Officers have provided a comprehensive written response to the issues raised and the town council now seem more comfortable with the designation. There are remaining concerns regarding the extent of the Conservation Area extensions which officers are seeking further dialogue on and will report back to Cabinet in September.
Lead officer: Mr Ian Wightman
Notice of decision: 31/05/2017
31/05/2017 - Westbourne Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Approval of the revised conservation area character appraisal and management proposals for the existing Westbourne Conservation Area, changes to the conservation area boundary, and implementation of Article 4 Directions to control small scale changes to the fronts of unlisted residential buildings to preserve the existing character.
Lead officer: Mrs Anna-Marie Pagano
31/05/2017 - Lavant Neighbourhood Development Plan - Making the Plan
To make the Lavant Neighbourhood Development Plan part of the Development Plan for Chichester District (excluding the area within the South Downs National Park);
The report will recommend, subject to a successful referendum to be held on 18 July, that Cabinet recommends that Council makes the Lavant Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Decision due date: 11/07/2017
31/05/2017 - Financial Strategy and Plan 2018/2019
The key recommendations from this report will help formulate the 2018-19 budget, and level of Council Tax.
Decision due date: 23/01/2018
31/05/2017 - Budget Spending Plans 2018-2019
To set a net budget requirement and the council tax for the Council for the financial year 2018-2019.
31/05/2017 - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2018/2019 - Approval of Scheme
To agree a local council tax reduction scheme for 2018/19.
Decision due date: 21/11/2017
03/05/2017 - Infrastructure Business Plan - Approval Following Consultation
Notice of decision: 03/05/2017
03/05/2017 - Draft Infrastructure Business Plan 2018-2023 for Consultation
To consider the IBP and any changes resulting from the Infrastructure Joint Member Liaison Group. Recommendation to Council to approve the IBP for consultation.
(Recommendation from Development Plan and Infrastructure Panel).
03/05/2017 - Framework Agreement - Agency Staff 2018-2020 Chichester Contract Services
A framework agreement to be approved for the supply of temporary staff to Chichester Contract Services, commencing 1st January 2018
Lead officer: Mr Andy Ifould
03/05/2017 - Fishbourne Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Approval of the revised conservation area character appraisal and management proposals for the existing Fishbourne Conservation Area, changes to the conservation area boundary, and implementation of Article 4 Directions to control small scale changes to the fronts of unlisted residential buildings to preserve the character.
Wards affected: Fishbourne;
05/04/2017 - Corporate Debt Recovery Policy and Write-Off Policy
To approve a new write off policy; this sets out clearly the justifiable reasons for writing off debts considered to be irrecoverable. This is linked to the Corporate Debt Policy which Cabinet had previously approved in October 2014. The Corporate Debt Policy is also being updated and refreshed.
(Recommendation from Corporate Governance & Audit Committee)
Notice of decision: 05/04/2017
05/04/2017 - Local Plan Review Issues & Options Consultation
The Issues & Options consultation is the first stage of the Local Plan Review, which will replace the existing Chichester Local Plan and provide an updated planning framework for the period to 2034. The published consultation documents will include a questionnaire which will seek views on what should be included in the development strategy, which locations are suitable for development, and what planning policies are required to deliver the strategy. It is intended to undertake public consultation over a 6-week period from late May to July 2017.
1) To approve the Local Plan Review Issues & Options questionnaire and supporting documents for a 6-week period of public consultation from May-July 2017; and
2) To agree a formal timetable for the later stages of the Local Plan Review process which will be added to the Council’s published Local Development Scheme 2017-2020.
Decision due date: 19/06/2017
05/04/2017 - Approval of Statement of Community Involvement for Consultation
This document will set out how the Council consults communities and other interested parties over planning issues.
Decision due date: 16/05/2017
05/04/2017 - To approve the Council’s Annual Report for 2016/17
Reporting of significant achievements and future work areas.
Decision due date: 25/07/2017
05/04/2017 - Non Domestic Rates Discretionary Scheme 2017-2021
To agree a new scheme following a number of business rate reforms announced by the Government.
07/03/2017 - South Downs National Park Authority Development Management Agency Agreement
Extension of the current host authority arrangement on the current (2016/17) payment terms for a period of no more than 6 months up to 30 September 2017, in order to complete negotiations on new Agreements under Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable Chichester District Council to continue to provide development management services for up to three years from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020.
Decision Maker: Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet, Council
Notice of decision: 07/03/2017
06/01/2017 - Community Housing Fund
This report will outline details of the Community Housing Fund allocation of almost £1.4million from government and make recommendations in terms of delegated powers and the spend of these funds.
Decision due date: 07/03/2017
Notice of decision: 06/01/2017
06/12/2016 - Corporate Plan Annual Review
To agree the Council's Corporate Plan for 2017/18 and the Initial Project Proposal Documents for the high level projects to be started next year.
Notice of decision: 06/12/2016
31/10/2016 - Highway cleansing
The Council is the Primary Litter Authority and is responsible for keeping relevant land clear of litter and debris. This responsibility includes the A27 trunk road.
A change to the way that traffic management legislation is applied to work on the highway has meant that the previous litter clearance methodology is no longer adequate.
The report will outline proposals for a revised regime and request funding to provide an adequate frequency of cleansing for the remainder of 17/18 and budgetary provision for future years. (Recommendation to Council)
Decision due date: 19/09/2017
Lead officer: Mr Andy Howard
Notice of decision: 31/10/2016
04/10/2016 - Chichester Vision - Approval of Final Document
To approve the final Chichester Vision document and the accompanying project plan and timetable. To note any comments and recommendations from OSC. To agree any funding to commence implementation of initial projects.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Council
Lead officer: Mr Stephen Oates
Notice of decision: 04/10/2016
06/09/2016 - Fishbourne Neighbourhood Plan – Modification for the Purpose of Correcting an Error
To modify the Fishbourne Neighbourhood Plan to correct an error
The report will recommend that Cabinet recommends that Council modifies the Fishbourne Neighbourhood Plan to correct a drafting error.
Decision due date: 22/11/2016
Notice of decision: 06/09/2016
06/09/2016 - Review of Character Appraisal and Management Proposals for Selsey Conservations Area, Appraisal and designation of new conservation area at East Selsey and implementation of associated recommendations Item Deferred
1. That the revised Character Appraisal and Management Proposals for Selsey Conservation Area, attached at Appendix 1 to this report, be approved as a material consideration in planning decisions
2. That the recommended changes to the Selsey conservation area, as shown on the maps at Appendix 2 to this report, be approved.
3. That a new conservation area be designated to cover parts of East Street and Albion Road, as shown on the map at Appendix 3 to this report.
4. That the draft Character Appraisal and Management Proposals for East Selsey Conservation Area, attached at Appendix 4 to this report, be approved as a material consideration in planning decisions
Decision due date: Not before 06/12/2016
Wards affected: Selsey North; Selsey South;
Lead officer: Miss Lone Le Vay
02/08/2016 - Revised Local Development Scheme 2016-2020
To consider the revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2016-2020. The LDS details the current Development Plan and proposals for new documents in the Chichester Local Plan area. It ensures that the local community and developers are kept informed of the current timetable for producing planning policy documents during the rolling three year timeframe.
Lead officer: Mrs Anna Miller
Notice of decision: 02/08/2016
05/07/2016 - Southern Gateway - Approval of Draft Masterplan and Consultation Process
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council, Development Plan and Infrastructure Panel
Lead officer: Miss Amy Loaring, Mr Mike Allgrove
Notice of decision: 05/07/2016
Appendices are restricted
08/06/2016 - Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2017-18
Setting out any proposed changes to the Council’s Treasury Management Policy and Strategy, Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Statement for the forthcoming financial year 2017/18 and the prudential indicators and limits as required under CIPFA’s Prudential and Treasury Management Codes.
Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet, Corporate Governance & Audit Committee
Notice of decision: 08/06/2016
06/05/2016 - Joint Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Supplementary Planning Document Adoption
Following consultation on the draft document, the representations received during the consultation (10 November - 22 December 2016) have been considered and amendments proposed. These have been incorporated into the final document for adoption by the Council.
Recommendation: to adopt the Joint Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Supplementary Planning Document.
Notice of decision: 06/05/2016