Key Decision Plan November 2014 - February 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

November 2014 - February 2015

  • None

Business and Resources

November 2014

  • Sums due to the Council considered irrecoverable 13 / 14

December 2014

  • None

January 2015

  • Council Tax Base
  • Council Budget Monitoring report April to November 2014

February 2015

  • None

Economic Regeneration

November - December 2014

  • None

January 2015

  • Nexus and Muse Developments to construct a public Transport Exchange

February 2015

  • To approve the appointment of contractor by Muse to construct new Central Library

Strategy and Performance

November 2014 - February 2015

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 17 October 2014


Council Tax Base

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Council

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

15 January 2015

Purpose of the report

To allow us to set Council Tax base.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Council Tax Base 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 November 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

7 January 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 November 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


Sums Due to the Council Considered irrecoverable 2013 / 14

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr I Malcolm, Cllr A Kerr, Cllr E Malcolm, Cllr J Anglin, Cllr Alan West, Cllr T Dixon, Cllr J Atkinson, Cllr M Butler, Cllr M Smith)

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

26 November 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


Nexus and Muse Developments to construct a public Transport Exchange

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 exempt

When will the decision be taken

January 2015

Purpose of the report

To enter into a legal agreement with Nexus and Muse Developments to construct a public Transport Interchange.

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)

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.

  1. The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of the schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to the financial or business affairs of a person including the Council)" and
  2. 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: John Sparkes
Phone No: 424 7603
Email: john.sparkes@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL


To approve the appointment of contractor by Muse to construct new Central Library

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 exempt

When will the decision be taken

February 2015

Purpose of the report

To approve appointment of contractor by Muse to construct new Central Library and Public Realm improvements to Market Square.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Report detailing Tender process and contract sums.

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.

  1. The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of the schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to the financial or business affairs of a person including the Council)" and
  2. 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: John Sparkes
Phone No: 424 7603
Email: john.sparkes@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL