Decisions
30/11/2018 - Natural Flood Management construction grants scheme (CGS) ref: 5494 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for the launch of the Natural Flood Management Construction Grants Scheme.
The grant scheme will help Herefordshire Council deliver the Defra funded River Wye and Lugg Natural Flood Management Project, which aims to reduce flood risk to downstream communities by working with natural process to slow the flow of water. The grant scheme will provide the necessary funding to implement Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures within the project’s priority sub-catchments. Funding will be available to anyone within the sub-catchments to undertake agreed land and water management techniques which help reduce flood risk by using natural processes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member infrastructure
Decision published: 30/11/2018
Effective from: 07/12/2018
Decision:
(a) The Natural Flood Management (NFM) Construction Grant Scheme as detailed in Appendix A be approved with a budget up to £100,000; and
(b) The Directorate Services Team Leader be authorised to determine grants in accordance with the scheme criteria
Wards affected: Backbury; Birch; Bircher; Bromyard Bringsty; Dinedor Hill; Golden Valley South; Hampton; Leominster East; Leominster North and Rural; Mortimer; Old Gore; Red Hill; Saxon Gate; Sutton Walls; Three Crosses; Wormside;
Lead officer: Steve Hodges
29/11/2018 - ActiveHERE ref: 5495 Recommendations Approved
To approve the commissioning of an ActiveHERE
service
Decision Maker: Director of adults and communities (Historic)
Decision published: 29/11/2018
Effective from: 06/12/2018
Decision:
That:
a) ActiveHERE be commissioned for the period 1st April 2019 to March 2021 (1 +
1 year contract) focused on supporting inactive adults into physical activity
through the ActivePlus pathway and development of activities on offer in four
key communities;
b) The four communities in which the activity development will be focussed will
be determined based on demographics, community assets and population
characteristics;
c) The maximum budget allocated to this programme will be £78,238 plus £6,000
internal costs (£39,119 plus £3,000 per annum);
d) The contract is allocated to the project as a 1 + 1 year contract;
e) The Director for Public Health be authorised to finalise the service
specification and award contracts for ActiveHERE within the agreed budget.
Lead officer: Kristan Pritchard
23/10/2018 - Serving of a Reg 18 - Private Water Supply Reg 2016 Notice on a property in Craswell, Herefordshire ref: 5450 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 23/10/2018
Decision:
To serve a Regulation 18 - Private Water
Supplies Regulations 2016 Notice on a property in Craswell,
Herefordshire
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
07/09/2018 - Serving of a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice on a property in West Street, Hereford ref: 5449 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 07/09/2018
Decision:
To serve a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition
Notice on a property in West Street, Hereford.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
26/03/2018 - Granting of a PGI Certificate of Conformity to Haygrove Evolution Ltd ref: 5448 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 26/03/2018
Decision:
To grant a Protection of Geographical
Indication Certificate of Conformity to Haygrove Evolution Ltd for
certain cider and perry products
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
20/06/2018 - Granting of a PGI Certificate of Conformity to Lambswick Drinks Co Ltd ref: 5447 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 20/06/2018
Decision:
To grant a Protection of Geographical
Indication Certificate of Conformity to Lambswicks Drinks Co Ltd
for certain cider products.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
23/10/2018 - Granting of an Explosives Storage Licence at The Balloon Display Co & Party Shop ref: 5446 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 23/10/2018
Decision:
To grant an explosives licence to The Balloon
Display Co & Party Shop.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
09/07/2018 - To serve a Reg. 18 - Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 Notice, Golden Valley South ref: 5445 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 09/07/2018
Decision:
To serve a Regulation 18, Private Water
Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 Notice, reference
U/002821.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
22/10/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Moorfield Street, Hereford ref: 5442 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 22/10/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/105373
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
05/10/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Pilley Road, Hereford ref: 5441 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 05/10/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/105728
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
16/10/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Chandos Street, Hereford ref: 5440 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 16/10/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/105381
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
31/05/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Victoria Street, Hereford ref: 5439 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 31/05/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence to be granted with conditions,
M/103230:
1 - Send in Fire and Emergency Lighting Certificates within 3
months
2 - If not already in place, provide an escape window in the ground
floor, rear bedroom within 3 months.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
16/10/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for College Road, Hereford ref: 5438 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 16/10/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/105738
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
23/07/2018 - Granting of a HMO licence for Three Elms Road, Hereford ref: 5437 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 23/07/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/104641
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
01/08/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Widemarsh Ward ref: 5436 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 01/08/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/104737
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
02/11/2018 - Granting of a HMO licence for Whitecross Road, Hereford ref: 5435 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 02/11/2018
Decision:
HMO licence granted for M/105760
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
05/11/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford ref: 5434 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 05/11/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted for M/106196
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
06/11/2018 - Annual report on code of conduct Recommendations Approved
To enable the committee to be assured that
high standards of conduct continues to be promoted and
maintained
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 28/11/2018
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Claire Ward
Notice of decision: 06/11/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/11/2018 - Granting of a HMO licence for Whitecross Road, Hereford ref: 5433 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 05/11/2018
Decision:
HMO licence granted M/106193
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
23/10/2018 - Preparation of a Temporary Road Closure Order made under Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act (1847) ref: 5432 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 23/10/2018
Decision:
Agree to complete all documentation as regards
the said Order
Lead officer: Jane Little
05/11/2018 - Granting of a HMO Licence for Whitecross Road Hereford ref: 5431 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 05/11/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence Granted M/106101
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
09/07/2018 - To serve a Reg 18 - Private Water Supply (England) Reg 2016 Notice, Golden Valley South ref: 5444 For Determination
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 09/07/2018
Decision:
To serve a Regulation 18, Private Water
Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 Notice, reference
U/002822.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
11/07/2018 - Granting of a HMO licence for Victoria Street, Hereford ref: 5443 For Determination
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 06/11/2018
Effective from: 11/07/2018
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/103230
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
23/10/2018 - To purchase wheeled bins for domestic households ref: 5429 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 05/11/2018
Effective from: 23/10/2018
Decision:
Purchase of full load of 240 litre green bins
from SSI Schaefer Ltd at a cost of £15,006.00 to be delivered
within 6 weeks in order to provide new or replacement bins to
households across the county
Lead officer: Nicola Percival
20/04/2018 - Serving of provisional Tree Preservation Order 595 at The Royal Hotel, Ross-on-Wye ref: 5428 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 20/04/2018
Decision:
To serve a provisional tree preservation order
at The Royal Hotel, Ross-on-Wye
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
08/06/2018 - Service of provisional tree preservation order 599 at Wolf Business Park, Ross-on-Wye ref: 5427 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 08/06/2018
Decision:
To serve a provisional tree preservation order
at Wolf Business Park, Ross-on-Wye
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
09/05/2018 - Service of provisional tree preservation order 596 at Credenhill Primary School ref: 5426 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 09/05/2018
Decision:
To serve a provisional tree preservation order
at Credenhill Primary School
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
03/05/2018 - Service of provisional tree preservation order 589 at Dymock Road, Ledbury ref: 5425 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 03/05/2018
Decision:
To serve a provisional tree preservation order
at Dymock Road, Ledbury
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
01/11/2018 - Licence to erect a video wall and supporting structure above porch at No 8 St Owen Street Hereford (Town Hall) for Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 11th November 2018 ref: 5424 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 01/11/2018
Decision:
Licence to erect a video wall (screen) and
supporting structure above porch at No 8 St Owen Street Hereford
(Town Hall) for Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 11th November
2018
Lead officer: Suzanne Garlick
25/10/2018 - Serving of provisional Tree Preservation Order 592 at Shuttfield Coppice, Storridge ref: 5422 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 25/10/2018
Decision:
To serve a provisional TPO at Shuttfield
Coppice, Storridge
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
31/10/2018 - Serving of provisional Tree Preservation Order - Land adj. Lea Hall Cottage, Lea ref: 5421 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 01/11/2018
Effective from: 31/10/2018
Decision:
To serve a provisional TPO on land adjacent to
Lea Hall Cottage, Lea
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
31/10/2018 - Property purchase and repair ref: 5420 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to agree a property purchase and repair package with grant funding totalling up to £495,000 with Connexus Housing Group.
This will enable Connexus to purchase a maximum of four properties from the open market to accommodate households from specific client groups whose housing needs could not otherwise be met by social housing available within Herefordshire Council’s allocation policy. The affordable housing stock that is currently available in the county is either too small and/or does not meet wheelchair accessible standards. Affordable larger family and wheelchair accessible accommodation is being provided by way of negotiation with private developers through the planning system or by partnership working with housing providers.
Decision Maker: Director of adults and communities (Historic)
Decision published: 31/10/2018
Effective from: 07/11/2018
Decision:
That:
(a) a grant of £495k be made to Connexus Housing Group to support the purchase and repair of four properties to meet the needs of specific households at risk of homelessness; and
(b) the council enters into a grant and nominations agreement to secure rights to allocate tenants to the properties and the director will agree a minimum term.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tina Wood
31/10/2018 - Commission on RE Report Recommendations Approved
To note the potential implications for SACRE
of the Commission on RE Report published in September
2018.
Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)
Decision due date: 09/11/2018
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Evans
Notice of decision: 31/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
31/10/2018 - Plans for Professional Development and Primary RE Survey Recommendations Approved
To review the feedback from the 2018
conferences and to consider arrangements for the 2019 conferences
and other opportunities for supporting the implementation of the
new agreed syllabus. To comment on the draft Primary RE
survey.
Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)
Decision due date: 09/11/2018
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Evans
Notice of decision: 31/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
25/10/2018 - Teachers pay award 2018/19 ref: 5415 Recommendations Approved
To approve proposed arrangements for an increased pay award for teachers. The proposals aim to ensure that all teachers are treated equally and receive a cost of living increase. The national pay award only applies to the minima and maxima of each pay range and not the pay reference points in-between; therefore if the national award was applied, the majority of teachers would not receive a cost of living increase
Decision Maker: Chief executive
Decision published: 31/10/2018
Effective from: 25/10/2018
Decision:
That the teachers’ pay award for 2018-19 be approved as below:
(a) A 3.5% increase for teachers on all scale points (except minima and maxima points as part of national agreement) within the unqualified and main pay ranges with effect from 1st September 2018;
(b) A 2% increase for teachers on all scale points (except minima and maxima points as part of the national agreement) within the upper pay range with effect from 1st September 2018;
(c) A 1.5% increase for teachers on all scale points (except minima and maxima points of each school size group as part of the national agreement) within the leadership range with effect from 1st September 2018;
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Julie Davies
30/10/2018 - Granting of an HMO Licence for house at Weston Grove, Ross on Wye ref: 5418 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision published: 30/10/2018
Effective from: 30/10/2018
Decision:
To grant an HMO licence with reference number
M/105816
Lead officer: Marc Willimont
30/10/2018 - Recruitment of independent persons progress update Recommendations Approved
To update the committee on the progress of the
recruitment of independent persons for standards
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 28/11/2018
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Claire Ward
Notice of decision: 30/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
29/10/2018 - Hereford Library Mezzanine Floor Development ref: 5416 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Assistant director Corporate Support (Historic)
Decision published: 29/10/2018
Effective from: 29/10/2018
Decision:
To proceed with design work and procurement
for development of the mezzanine floor at Hereford Library based on
customer feedback.
Lead officer: Natalia Silver
26/10/2018 - 2019/20 Local authority schools building, maintenance programme and accessibility improvement works Recommendations Approved
To approve the proposed expenditure of capital grants for schools building, maintenance and accessibility improvement works.
The Department for Education provides capital funding to local authorities responsible for schools. This funding includes the schools condition allocation which is intended for the maintenance of community and voluntary controlled schools, and the basic need allocation which is intended for the provision of additional of school places to meet the needs of growing populations. An individual pupil needs budget is intended for any accessibility improvement works identified to enable children with special educational needs to attend schools.
The distribution of this funding is determined in accordance with the principles set out in the schools capital investment strategy and is based on regular condition surveys and assessments of current and forecast demand for places.
The proposals are to spend £1.5m on maintenance improvements works and £120k on accessibility improvements works. Appendix 1 provides the details of the schemes being proposed as part of this programme of works.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 17/01/2019
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Knight
Notice of decision: 26/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
26/10/2018 - Setting the 2019/20 budget, capital investment and updating the medium term financial strategy Recommendations Approved
To consider children and families revenue
budget proposals, relevant capital investment proposals and updated
medium term financial strategy and agree and recommendations to be
made to Cabinet
Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 29/11/2018
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove
Notice of decision: 26/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
25/10/2018 - Variations to the waste management services contract ref: 5410 Recommendations Approved
Authorisation is sought to explore options, with our partners Worcestershire County Council, to extend or conclude the joint Waste Management Services Contract and to assess if such options could provide value for money to the councils.
In parallel to exploring options to extend the contract, authorisation is sought to assess alternative options for provision of the services when the contract ends. It is important that this work is undertaken alongside assessment of an extension option to allow the council to assess the respective merits of all the options to inform any decision.
Any proposals for extending the contract identified and assessed against the alternatives will be subject of a further report, and determined as appropriate. It is expected that the council will have proposals and an assessment in early 2019, for determination in March 2019.
If the option to extend the contract proves unfavourable, the council will progress identifying alternatives for providing the waste disposal service on expiry of the contract.
In addition to considering future options a number of changes to the contract in its existing term are being considered. These changes seek to maximise savings/revenue for the council, reduce risk, minimise environmental impact and comply with legal requirements, they are:
I. Consider the option of expanding the capacity of the energy from waste facility in order to generate additional revenue for the councils.
II. To implement a variation to the contract to amend the annual price adjustment mechanism in order to reduce the risk of an unforeseeable price change caused by future revisions of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) deflator.
III. To implement a variation to the contract to reflect a change to the method of treatment of residues, Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) and Air Pollution Control Residues (APCr), from the energy from waste facility. Residues are being recycled instead of landfilled as specified in the contract at a reduced cost. A variation to the contract is required to reflect the change in treatment and amend the payment mechanism to reflect the reduced costs.
IV. To implement a variation to the contract to comply with the legal requirements of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations. The regulations require Materials Facility (MF) operators to sample materials sent for recycling to measure and report on the quality of materials processed.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member contracts and assets
Decision published: 25/10/2018
Effective from: 01/11/2018
Decision:
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That: (a) The Acting Director for Economy and Place be authorised to explore future options for provision of the council’s waste disposal services at the end of the current joint contract with Worcestershire County Council. (b) The Acting Director for Economy and Place be authorised to explore options with our partners, WCC, to expand the capacity of the Energy from Waste (EfW) facility, allocating £15,000 towards preparing for the change; (c) The Acting Director for Economy and Place be authorised to agree and implement a variation to the Waste Management Service Contract (WMSC) to amend the annual contract price review mechanism to remove risk of future revision of GDP deflator; (d) The Acting Director for Economy and Place be authorised to agree and implement a variation to the WMSC to reflect a change in treatment of residues from the EfW facility; (e) The Acting Director for Economy and Place be authorised to agree and implement a variation to the WMSC in order to meet the requirements of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations, to sample mixed recycling accepted by Materials Facilities. |
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kenton Vigus
24/10/2018 - Leader's report to Council Recommendations Approved
To provide an update on the work of the
Cabinet since the meeting of Council held on 12 October
2018.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 08/03/2019
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Annie Brookes
Notice of decision: 24/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open
24/10/2018 - Childcare Sufficiency Report 2019 - 2020 Abandoned
To preview the draft childcare sufficiency
report before it is presented to the cabinet for approval. The
committee is asked to agree recommendations and comments to submit
to the cabinet member young people and children’s wellbeing
for consideration during the finalisation of the
strategy.
Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 12/11/2018
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Andrew Hind
Notice of decision: 24/10/2018
Anticipated restriction: Open