Key Decision Plan January - April 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

January - April 2015

  • None

Business and Resources

January 2015

  • Council Tax Base
  • Council budget monitoring April to November 2014
  • Management of Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve: Conservation grazing scheme trial proposal
  • Community Facilities Review - Mortimer Community Network

February 2015

  • None

March 2015

  • Council Budget Monitoring April to December 2014
  • Community Area Forum funding 2015 - 16
  • Sums due to the Council considered irrecoverable 2013 / 14

April 2015

  • None

Economic Regeneration

January 2015

  • None

February 2015

  • Partnership Agreement for the development of the new South Shields Transport Exchange

March 2015

  • None

April 2015

  • None

Strategy and Performance 

January - April 2015

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 12 December 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


Management of Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve: Conservation grazing scheme trial proposal

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

To recommend a conservation grazing trial at Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve.

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)

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


Community Facilities Review - Mortimer Community Network

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Mary Butler, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Alan West)

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

7 January 2015

Purpose of the report

To seek approval for a new operating model for the Community Facilities located at Mortimer Community Centre.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Community Facilities Review - Mortimer Community Network report plus appendicies

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: Mike Conlon
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: mike.conlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Council Budget Monitoring Report April to December 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

25 March 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 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


Community Area Forum Funding 2015 - 16

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

25 March 2015

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 2015 - 16 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


Sums Due to the Council Considered irrecoverable 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

25 March 2015

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


Partnership Agreement for the Development of the New South Shields Transport Interchange

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

  • Cllr Iain Malcolm
  • Cllr Alan Kerr
  • Cllr Joan Atkinson
  • Cllr John Anglin
  • Cllr Mary Butler
  • Cllr Tracey Dixon
  • Cllr Moira Smith
  • Cllr Edward Malcolm
  • Cllr Allan West

Type of Decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

25 February 2015

Purpose of the report

To sign a partnership agreement with Nexus and Muse Developments to enable the development of a new integrated transport interchange as part of South Shields 365.

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)

The report is exempt, and the meeting will not be open to the public 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 the report contains information about the business and financial affairs of the Council, Muse Developments and Nexus.

Contact details for copies of documents

John Sparkes Corporate Lead,
Regeneration Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
NE33 2RL

Email: John.Sparkes@southtyneside.gov.uk