Decisions
15/11/2024 - Community Spaces Capital Grant Scheme ref: 10365 Recommendations Approved
Following the approval of the outline business case for the community spaces capital grant scheme this is to approve the approach and drawdown of the £2million allocated within the capital budget. The aims of the grant scheme are to:
- transform and improve existing/unused buildings for community benefit
- create improved spaces for communities to connect and for events and activities to be delivered
- increase opportunities for people to access integrated services in their community
- target areas of health inequalities and deprivation
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision published: 19/11/2024
Effective from: 22/11/2024
Decision:
That:
a) The £2M of funding for the community spaces capital grant scheme is approved to progress the programme of work to deliver enhanced community hubs and assets across the county.
b) Authority is delegated to the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to draw down the funding and to take all operational and budgetary decisions to implement the recommended option.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emily Lowe
26/09/2024 - Q1 2024/25 Budget Report ref: 10302 Recommendations Approved
To report the forecast position for 2024/25 at Quarter 1 (June 2024), including explanation and analysis of the drivers for the material budget variances, and to outline current and planned recovery activity to reduce the forecast overspend.
To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery of the agreed revenue budget and service delivery targets, and that the reasons for major variances are understood and are being addressed to the cabinet’s satisfaction.
The forecast 2024/25 outturn shows a net overspend of £10.8 million at Quarter 1, before management action estimated at £4.0 million to reduce the forecast overspend for 2024/25 to £6.8 million.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 26/09/2024
Effective from: 03/10/2024
Decision:
That: Cabinet
a) Review the financial forecast for 2024/25, as set out in the appendices A-D, and identifies any additional actions to be considered to achieve future improvements; and
b) Note the management action identified to reduce the forecast outturn position for 2024/25; and
c) Agree the continuation and strengthening of management actions to reduce the forecast overspend as identified in this report
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
23/09/2024 - Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation Scheme ref: 10298 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for spend up to £800,000 of the Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF) grant fund previously awarded by government for the Merton Meadow sites in Hereford. The grant funding will be utilised to masterplan the area including the detailed flood alleviation design required to enable these key city centre sites to come forward for development
Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth
Decision published: 23/09/2024
Effective from: 28/09/2024
Decision:
That:
a) The Service Director for Economy and Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, to be given delegated authority to spend up to £800,000 of the Brownfield Land Release Fund Grant to procure and award a contract to complete the masterplanning and detailed design stage of the proposed Merton Meadow development up to the end of RIBA stage 4 including seeking planning approval for the works.
Wards affected: Widemarsh;
Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Stephen Holland
01/08/2024 - Active Travel measures
To provide an update to Environmental
Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the council's commitment and
current progress to active travel measures.
Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 23/09/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Land
Notice of decision: 01/08/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
26/07/2024 - Lease renewal in respect of Unit 20, 8 Gomond Street, Maylord Orchards, Hereford ref: 10248 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 01/08/2024
Effective from: 26/07/2024
Decision:
1. The tenant has negotiated a deal to renew
their existing lease of Unit 20 Maylord Orchards.
2. The tenant’s existing lease is due to end on 18th
September 2024.
3. If the property is vacated the landlord would be responsible for
the holding costs incurred.
4. The Council’s anent Wright Silverwood has negotiated the
deal and recommended lease renewal on the terms proposed.
5. The Terms agreed leave the Tenant responsible for payment of the
rent, landlord Service Charge, business rates, insurance, utilities
and internal repairs.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
24/07/2024 - Grant a Licence to Occupy to Leominster Town Council (LTC) for use of Etnam Street Carpark for the Leominster Food Fayre. ref: 10247 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Estate Manager
Decision published: 01/08/2024
Effective from: 24/07/2024
Decision:
Corn Square is unsuitable due to current
construction works.
A licence agreement between HC and LTC currently exists for use of
Etnam Street carpark for the farmers’ market and food
markets, proving that the location is tested and suitable for this
type of event.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
23/07/2024 - Enter into a Licence to Occupy with Eurovia for outdoor storage space at Bromyard Depot. ref: 10246 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Estate Manager
Decision published: 01/08/2024
Effective from: 23/07/2024
Decision:
Highways department are obligated to provide a
storage area for Eurovia’s surface dressing.
Bromyard Depot is currently vacant and was identified as a
potential location for storage of the surface dressing.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
30/07/2024 - Parish Lengthsman Scheme - Additional Investment 2024/25 ref: 10245 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 31/07/2024
Effective from: 30/07/2024
Decision:
To deliver £250k of additional funding
through the existing Parish Lengthsman contract process and which
will be used to double the 2024/25 base funding that is allocated
per Parish Council per km of C and U road network for maintenance
or nominated activities.
Lead officer: Ed Bradford
31/07/2024 - Whistleblowing Update
Annual update to Committee on the employee
Whistleblowing policy and procedure.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 29/10/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sean O'Connor
Notice of decision: 31/07/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
31/07/2024 - RIPA Update
to update the committee on the councils policy
& procedure on Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
2000
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 29/10/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sean O'Connor, Charles Yarnold
Notice of decision: 31/07/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/07/2024 - Section 278 Agreement for Widening of Road at Middle Hill, Staunton on Wye for J & A Price. ref: 10244 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 26/07/2024
Effective from: 22/07/2024
Decision:
For the Section 278 Agreement for Widening of
Road at Middle Hill, Staunton on Wye for J & A Price for to be
signed and sealed by an authorised officer on behalf of
Herefordshire Council.
To secure adopted publicly maintained highway works constructed to
the proper standards for the benefit of the community.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
23/07/2024 - Section 38/278 Agreement for Development Site at Common Hill Lane, Fownhope for MF Freeman Ltd. ref: 10243 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 23/07/2024
Decision:
For the Section 38/278 Agreement for
Development Site at Common Hill Lane, Fownhope for MF Freeman Ltd
to be signed and sealed by an authorised officer on behalf of
Herefordshire Council.
To secure adopted publicly maintained highway works constructed to
the proper standards for the benefit of the community.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
24/07/2024 - Section 38 Agreement for Site Adjacent to The Wheatsheaf Inn, Fromes Hill for K W Bell Ltd. ref: 10242 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 24/07/2024
Decision:
For the Section 38 Agreement for Site Adj to
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Fromes Hill for K W Bell Ltd to be signed and
sealed by an authorised officer on behalf of Herefordshire
Council.
To secure adopted publicly maintained highway works constructed to
the proper standards for the benefit of the community.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
25/07/2024 - Work programme 2024/5
To provide a draft work programme for the
2024-25 municipal year
Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 29/07/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Danial Webb
Notice of decision: 25/07/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
17/07/2024 - Grant of a licence to occupy Ross skate park Ross on wye ref: 10241 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Estate Manager
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 17/07/2024
Decision:
To help the local council develop the site and
allow there to be a community aspect with them taking charge of the
lease. They will also be able to hold events there to raise
funds.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
24/07/2024 - Decision to fund up to £53,238 of Section 106 monies for “Education” (Primary) for the supply and installation of canopies and fencing to create secure all-weather outdoor area at Leominster Primary School, Hereford Road, Leominster, HR6 8JU. ref: 10239 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 24/07/2024
Decision:
Decision to fund up to £53,238 of
Section 106 monies for “Education” (Primary) for the
supply and installation of canopies and fencing to create secure
all-weather outdoor area at Leominster Primary School, Hereford
Road, Leominster, HR6 8JU.
Lead officer: Melissa Walker
15/07/2024 - Street Trading Application, A49 layby southbound at bottom of Callow Hill, HR2 8BT. Wormside. 15.07.24 ref: 10238 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Head of Public Protection
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 15/07/2024
Decision:
To approve the application and issue a street
trading consent to operate from a trading unit at the above
location, in accordance with adopted powers under Section 3 and
Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1982
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
21/05/2024 - Decision to award contract and approve the expenditure of up to £305,345 for the Roofing works at Weobley High School, Hereford. ref: 10237 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 21/05/2024
Decision:
Award a contract to Ice Roofing & Cladding
Limited for the Roofing works at Weobley High School,
Herefordshire, following a successful tender on the Council’s
procurement portal.
Approve the expenditure of up to £271,416.20 for the works,
which includes a contingency of up to £24,674.20.
Approve the expenditure of up to £33,928 for internal and
external professional fees.
Responsibility for monitoring the programme to be carried out by
the Capital Senior Project Manager within the spend budget.
Lead officer: Annie Ahearne
04/06/2024 - Decision to award contract and approve the expenditure of up to £61,623.53 for the Fire Precaution Works at Westfield School, Leominster. ref: 10236 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 25/07/2024
Effective from: 04/06/2024
Decision:
Award a contract to SC Joseph for the Fire
Precaution works at Westfield School, Leominster following a
successful tender on the Council’s procurement portal.
Approve the expenditure of up to £55,383.90 for the works,
which
includes a contingency of £5,034.90.
Approve the expenditure of up to £6,239.63 for internal and
external
professional fees.
Responsibility for monitoring the programme to be carried out by
the
Capital Senior Project Manager within the spend budget.
Lead officer: Annie Ahearne
12/07/2024 - To award a contract to the value of £95,000 to Rose Regeneration Limited for the delivery the final stage of the Towns Investment Programme ref: 10235 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Chief finance officer
Decision published: 23/07/2024
Effective from: 12/07/2024
Decision:
To award a contract to Rose Regeneration
Limited to the value of £95,000 for the final delivery stage
of the Towns Fund programme August 2024 – March 2026 from the
Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities.
Lead officer: Tina Pugh
23/07/2024 - Work programme 2024/5
To consider the draft work programme for the
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year
2024/25.
Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 30/07/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Danial Webb
Notice of decision: 23/07/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
23/07/2024 - summary of complaints received in relation to children's services
For the children and young people scrutiny
committee to note and consider the summary of complaints received
in relation to children's services
Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 30/07/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tilly Page
Notice of decision: 23/07/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
14/06/2024 - Approve the expenditure of £90,000.00 for implementation of a new software system to support housing solutions and choice based letting. ref: 10234 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing
Decision published: 22/07/2024
Effective from: 14/06/2024
Decision:
Following a procurement exercise, to award a
contract to Home Connections Lettings Limited for £90,000.00
for the provision and implementation of a new Housing Solutions and
Choice Based Letting software for a period of 3 years + 1 year
extension. inclusive of annual costs
Lead officer: Danielle Molyneaux
10/07/2024 - Decision to award contract to Stride Active (Herefordshire) CiC ref: 10233 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Public Health
Decision published: 22/07/2024
Effective from: 10/07/2024
Decision:
Decision to award contract to Stride Active
(Herefordshire) CiC for the delivery of an intervention to increase
physical activity amongst children and their families and support
for the Healthy Tots and Healthy schools programme.
Lead officer: Kristan Pritchard
22/07/2024 - Drawdown of funds for HARC SAN replacement project ref: 10201 Recommendations Approved
To seek agreement to draw down the £372,000 of funds identified and approved in the 2023/24 capital budget (and rolled over to the 2024/2025 budget) to replace ageing Storage Area Network (SAN) equipment at Herefordshire Archives and Record Centre (HARC) with manufacturer supported equipment where security patches will be issued in line with emerging vulnerabilities and Cyber Security threats.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 22/07/2024
Effective from: 27/07/2024
Decision:
That:
a) Draw down of funds in the 2024/25 capital budget (£372k) to replace ageing SAN (Storage Area Network) equipment at HARC;
b) Authority be delegated to the Herefordshire Council Head of ICT and Digital to take all operational decisions to implement the above recommendation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Griffiths, Amy Swift
22/07/2024 - Drawdown of funds for VMWare Host Replacement project ref: 10199 Recommendations Approved
To seek agreement to draw down the £247,500 funds identified in the 2024/25 capital budget to replace the ageing computer server equipment with manufacturer supported equipment, to allow security and operational integrity to be maintained, in line with emerging vulnerabilities and Cyber Security threats.
Decision Maker: Director of Resources and Assurance (Historic)
Decision published: 22/07/2024
Effective from: 27/07/2024
Decision:
That:
a) Agreement to draw down the funds identified in the 2024/25 capital budget (£247,500) to replace ageing server hosting equipment;
b) Authority be delegated to the Herefordshire Council Head of ICT and Digital to take all operational decisions to implement the above recommendation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Griffiths, Amy Swift