Decisions

Resolved:

That:

1.           The Cabinet confirms its commitment to addressing the Climate and Environment Emergency and, in particular, to reaching net zero by 2030 in respect of Council operations.

2.           The review, and implementation, of the action plan as set out in Section 2 of Report number CAB/WS/23/039, with draft plan at Appendix A, be approved.

CIA areas are a licensing tool which encourages applicants who are applying for a new premises license or longer licensing hours in a designated area, to address how they will ensure it does not lead to increased issues of anti-social behaviour, crime and impact on public health.  New regulations that came into force under Section 141 of the Policing and Crime Act, mean that any further renewal of the CIAs in Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket, must be justified by evidence of its effectiveness. The Cabinet will be asked to consider the outcomes of the review and consultation on this matter. The review must be completed by the end of 2023 and without strong evidence to renew, the CIAs will expire.

Resolved:

That:

1.           The Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for Bury St Edmunds be not renewed.

2.           The Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for Newmarket be not renewed.

3.           West Suffolk Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy be updated to reflect substantive changes.

The Cabinet will be asked to consider the outcome of a review that has been undertaken on Public Space Protection Orders and Dog Exclusion Zones within the district.

Resolved:

That:

1.           The continuation with the existing PSPOs, as detailed in Appendices A and B to Report number: CAB/WS/23/042, be agreed.

2.           Subject to the agreement of the owners, that the following three locations be added as facilities where dogs are to be excluded:

i.             Fornham St Martin play area.

ii.            Brandon Remembrance Playing Field – skate park area.

iii.           Brandon Remembrance Playing Field – main football pitch.

The Cabinet will be asked to consider writing-off outstanding debts, as detailed in the exempt appendices.

Resolved:

That the write-off of the amounts detailed in the Exempt Appendices to Report No: CAB/WS/23/045, be approved, as follows:

1.           Exempt Appendix 1: NNDR totalling £117,777.51.

2.           Exempt Appendix 2: Sundry Debt totalling £67,653.53

The Portfolio Holders for Resources and Housing will be asked to make a decision on establishing a capital budget of up to £320,000 utilising funding streams set out in Report number: CAB/WS/23/033, for the purchase of one unit of temporary accommodation within the district.

Resolved:

That:

1.       the purchase of the freehold interest of one unit of temporary accommodation to be funded through

a.       the Local Authority Housing Fund Two and

b.       Government grant, discount or relief schemes, any other options for external funding and the Investing in Growth Fund, be approved.

2.       A capital budget of up to £320,000 (three hundred and twenty thousand pounds) be established funded as per funding streams set out in (1) above, to be made available to facilitate the purchase of one unit of temporary accommodation including fees, survey and valuation costs, and any required works to bring the property up to standard.

3.       It be acknowledged that in line with recommendations (1) and (2) above, officers will proceed in line with the Council’s agreed Scheme of Delegation.

4.       It be agreed for the Council’s Section 151 Officer to make the necessary changes to the Council’s prudential indicators as a result of recommendation (2).