Decisions

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Decisions recommendations approved (subject to call-in)

16/04/2024 - Gypsy Traveller Liaison Role ref: 3129    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 25/04/2024

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

1.    That Cabinet agree the release of £50,000 from reserves to fund a Gypsy Traveller Liaison Role (as described in the Appendix) for the 24/25 financial year.

2.    That the post is included in base budget from 25/26 (subject to review).

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ms Pam Bushby


16/04/2024 - Planning Validation Software Pilot ref: 3132    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To procure a validation software solution that uses AI to improve the efficiency of the validation process for new planning applications. To fund implementation and two year revenue costs funded from the additional productivity funding received as part of the 24/25 government funding settlement.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 25/04/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mr Joe Mildred


16/04/2024 - Shingle Grading at Bracklesham Beach ref: 3131    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 25/04/2024

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That Cabinet considers the options for shingle grading at Bracklesham beach identified in paragraphs 5.1 – 5.8 below and approves its preferred option. The preferred option being to Grade the slipway at Bracklesham Bay three times per year for the coming year and if the trial is successful that the Parish Council be asked to take on the ongoing cost of the grading.

 

Lead officer: Mr Warren Townsend


16/04/2024 - Alcohol & Drugs Misuse Policy ref: 3128    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

This employment policy has been extensively revised and updated including the introduction of with cause drug and alcohol testing for defined safety critical roles and any other staff who drive on behalf of the Council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 25/04/2024

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That the Cabinet accepts the revised Alcohol & Drug Misuse Policy.

 

Lead officer: Mr Tim Radcliffe


16/04/2024 - Consultation on the Second Climate Emergency Detailed Action Plan ref: 3127    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

This item is to secure one off funding to support a consultation process on the five yearly renewal of the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and to confirm the Environment Panel's approval of the consultation options and questions.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 25/04/2024

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That Cabinet:


a) approves the options for consultation as outlined in Appendix 1; and;

b) approves the consultation process and budget Option 2 - £15,000 as outlined in Appendix 2, to be funded from General Fund reserves.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mr Tom Day


16/04/2024 - Hire of Car Parks for Events and Activities - Addendum to Events Policy ref: 3130    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Members will be asked to consider a proposed addendum to the Hire of Land policy to cover car parks in the district.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 25/04/2024

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That the Addendum to the Council’s existing Events Policy, as attached at Appendix 1, be approved to provide further guidance for use of car parks for events and activities.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mrs Tania Murphy