Decisions

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Decisions published

11/09/2023 - Collaborative Working Group ref: 1963    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 23/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to agree a revised membership structure for the Council’s Collaborative Working Group.


11/09/2023 - Revised Housing Delivery Policy 2023/24 ref: 1957    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 23/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to:

 

1.    Confirm its support to suspend the Council’s residential developments,

 

2.    Support, in principle that the Council explores new ways of delivering the affordable and private rental housing delivery strategy; and

 

3.    Bring back revised strategies and policies to the October Corporate Policy & Resources Committee meeting and subsequent Council meeting on 16 October 2023.

 

A summary of the recommendations was given within the report as follows:

 

Support in principle recommending to Council that this authority explores new ways of delivering the Council’s affordable housing development schemes, by moving away from direct delivery, apart from the Local Authorities Housing Fund Acquisitions Scheme (single property) acquisitions to initially house Afghan families which will be funded with a higher level of government grant.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Paul Taylor


11/09/2023 - Letter to Knowle Green Estates ref: 1962    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 23/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to:

 

1.    Formally minute the Council’s ongoing support for KGE, in accordance with the wording provided by the Company’s External Auditors in Appendix A of the report; and

 

2.    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive to sign a letter on behalf of the Council advising the auditors of Knowle Green Estates that this has been agreed by the Committee and duly minuted.

Lead officer: Paul Taylor


11/09/2023 - Disclosures of Interest ref: 1955    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 11/09/2023

Decision:

Councillor Nichols advised the Committee that he was a member of the Knowle Green Estates Board and would therefore not vote on Item 11 (Letter to Knowle Green Estates).

 

Councillors Sexton and Attewell declared that they were also Surrey County Council Councillors.


11/09/2023 - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy ref: 1958    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 23/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to adopt the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy 2023-2023

Lead officer: Timothy Snook


11/09/2023 - Laleham Nursery improvements ref: 1960    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 23/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to agree that the funding allocated for replacement porta cabins used as office space by the Joint Enforcement Team (JET) is reallocated to be used to create new permanent office and meeting space within the existing nursery building and provide improved facilities for Surrey Choices.

Wards affected: Laleham and Shepperton Green;

Lead officer: Jackie Taylor


11/09/2023 - Minutes ref: 1956    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 11/09/2023

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2023 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings.


11/09/2023 - Apologies and Substitutes ref: 1954    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 11/09/2023

Decision:

Apologies were received from Councillor Button and Geraci.


11/09/2023 - Parking Services - Business Model ref: 1959    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 23/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to:

 

1.    Enhance the current model to partner with other authorities (as outlined in Option 5 within the report) and to enable the Parking Services Operational Manager and the Group Head Neighbourhood Services to explore opportunities to partner with other Local Authorities,

 

2.    Authorise the Group Head Neighbourhood Services to continue managing the parking service with the current business model; and

 

3.    Authorise the Group Head Neighbourhood Services to chair a working group across interested authorities for shared services and represent the Council interests in that group.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bruno Barbosa


11/09/2023 - Corporate Risk Register (Corporate Risk Management) ref: 1961    Recommendations Approved

Corporate Risk Management

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 11/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the significant strategic risks and issues highlighted in this report, ensuring continued wider reporting of the Corporate Risk Register and Risk Action Plan across the other committees.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Punita Talwar


11/09/2023 - Urgent Actions ref: 1965    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 11/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the update on the urgent action.


11/09/2023 - Forward Plan ref: 1964    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 11/09/2023 - Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision published: 19/09/2023

Effective from: 11/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the contents of the Forward Plan.


04/09/2023 - Lease Renewal of a Unit within Elmsleigh Shopping Centre, Staines ref: 1953    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Development Sub-Committee

Made at meeting: 04/09/2023 - Development Sub-Committee

Decision published: 13/09/2023

Effective from: 04/09/2023

Lead officer: Sian Bowen


05/09/2023 - Green Initiatives Fund Bids ref: 1947    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to

 

1)    Agree the request for funding for a review of the Council’s investment portfolio in terms of Environmental, Social and Governance credentials of £11,500

2)    Agree the request for funding by Cocoon Kids of an EAV cargo e-trike of £5,876

Lead officer: Sandy Muirhead


05/09/2023 - Forward Plan ref: 1951    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the forward plan.


05/09/2023 - Updates from Task and Finish and\or Working Groups ref: 1950    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the update.


05/09/2023 - Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document ref: 1946    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to approve to commence a statutory 4 week consultation on a new Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document.

Lead officer: Laura Richardson


05/09/2023 - Planning Development Management Performance Report ref: 1945    For Determination

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the report.

Lead officer: Esme Spinks


05/09/2023 - Staines Conservation Area Appraisal ref: 1944    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to

1)    Agree the revisions to the boundary of the Staines Conservation Area (“SCA”);

2)    Agree the Staines Conservation Area Appraisal as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Lead officer: Russ Mounty, Esme Spinks


05/09/2023 - Update on Climate Change Strategy ref: 1949    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the update.

Lead officer: Timothy Snook


05/09/2023 - Rivers and Watercourses Update ref: 1948    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Made at meeting: 05/09/2023 - Environment and Sustainability Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2023

Effective from: 05/09/2023

Decision:

The Committee resolved to note the update.

Lead officer: Timothy Snook