Decisions
15/11/2019 - Adoption of the Stretton Sugwas neighbourhood plan and consequential updates to the countywide policies map
To make the Stretton Sugwas neighbourhood
development plan as part of the statutory development plan for
Herefordshire and approve the consequential updates to the
countywide policies maps.
To fulfil the legal duty to make /adopt the Stretton Sugwas
neighbourhood development plan and update the countywide policies
map as part of the statutory development plan for
Herefordshire.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member Infrastructure and transport
Decision due date: 28/02/2020
Wards affected: Credenhill;
Lead officer: Samantha Banks
Notice of decision: 15/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
14/11/2019 - Fastershire Broadband Terms of Extension 2019
To approve changes to the Council’s existing broadband delivery contracts with Gigaclear to expand their scope in terms of the level of public subsidy and the number of eligible premises that would be reached with full fibre broadband.
Agreeing this change will release an extra £1.89m of existing subsidy to leverage no less than £881k private sector investment and will provide an extra 5,486 premises will full fibre broadband across the two counties of which 872 are currently incapable of accessing superfast broadband. The timescales relating to the current contracts were previously extended through a cabinet member decision in March 2019.
To date 90% of premises in Herefordshire can access a superfast broadband service, from a starting point of the Fastershire programme of 0.6% premises in 2012. Fastershire is a partnership between Herefordshire Council (as the lead partner) and Gloucestershire County Council, with capital match funding from national government. The programme uses public funding to create a broadband network where commercial providers are not investing as a way of residents and businesses taking advantages of the digital connectivity.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment, economy and skills
Decision due date: 18/12/2019
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Natalia Silver
Notice of decision: 14/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/11/2019 - Grant a license for a temporary works compound on land at Station Approach Hereford ref: 6444 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Acting Assistant Director for Technical Services
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 08/11/2019
Decision:
Grant a license for Engie to establish a
temporary compound as part of the development for the neighbouring
student accommodation site
Lead officer: Matthew Williams
14/11/2019 - 2020/21 Council Tax Reduction Scheme
To approve the continuation of the 2019/20
local council tax reduction scheme (CTR) for 2020/21. The current
scheme was initially approved by Council on 18 December 2015.
It is a legal requirement to annually review the council’s
council tax reduction scheme and the decision is reserved to full
Council. The current scheme has been reviewed and there is no
evidence to support a change at this time.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 14/02/2020
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove
Notice of decision: 14/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
14/11/2019 - Setting the 2020/21 budget and updating the medium term financial strategy and treasury management strategy
To agree the draft 2020/21 budget and
associated medium term financial strategy and treasury management
strategy.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 14/02/2020
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove
Notice of decision: 14/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
13/11/2019 - 191770 - LAND EAST OF CANON PYON ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE ref: 6442 For Determination
Decision Maker: Planning and regulatory committee
Made at meeting: 13/11/2019 - Planning and regulatory committee
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 13/11/2019
Decision:
The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation with amended conditions.
Wards affected: Holmer;
13/11/2019 - 171532 - LAND NORTH OF VIADUCT, ADJOINING ORCHARD BUSINESS PARK, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE. OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION ref: 6441 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning and regulatory committee
Made at meeting: 13/11/2019 - Planning and regulatory committee
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 13/11/2019
Decision:
The Committee deferred consideration of the application to give the applicant time to amend the application to include a second access point through the viaduct.
13/11/2019 - 191081 - BRYNGLAS, CUSOP DINGLE, HR3 5RD ref: 6439 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning and regulatory committee
Made at meeting: 13/11/2019 - Planning and regulatory committee
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 13/11/2019
Decision:
The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.
Wards affected: Golden Valley North;
13/11/2019 - 190650 - SITE ADJACENT CHURCH LANE, ALLENSMORE, HEREFORDSHIRE ref: 6438 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning and regulatory committee
Made at meeting: 13/11/2019 - Planning and regulatory committee
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 13/11/2019
Decision:
The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.
Wards affected: Wormside;
13/11/2019 - 192773 - THE STABLES, NEW HOUSE FARM, CHURCH ROAD, LUCTON, LEOMINSTER, HR6 9PQ ref: 6440 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning and regulatory committee
Made at meeting: 13/11/2019 - Planning and regulatory committee
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 13/11/2019
Decision:
The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.
Wards affected: Bircher;
14/11/2019 - Debt enforcement contract award ref: 6419 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To approve the award of the debtor enforcement contracts following a procurement exercise. The contract award is to replace the existing contracts on their expiry.
Herefordshire council bills approximately 85,000 dwellings for council tax and approximately 8,000 businesses for business rates.
When payment is overdue the council is committed to using the most effective debt recovery methods available whilst ensuring that all debtors, taxpayers and ratepayers are treated fairly, appropriate support is identified, debtor circumstances are taken into consideration and any action that is taken is fair and open.
The continued use of debt enforcement agency services, following the exhaustion of all other debt collection opportunities and where considered appropriate, is recommended to ensure the council continues to effectively collect monies owed. This is because the council has both a legal duty and a responsibility to its citizens to ensure that income due is paid
The total amount of overdue debt sent to the council's current enforcement agent in the last twelve months was 2,983 council tax cases with an overdue balance of £2.0m and 91 business rates cases with an overdue balance of £0.4m. In addition 1,242 traffic management enforcement warrants with unpaid debt from Penalty Charge Notices totalling approximately £0.1m.
The council uses debt enforcement agencies to collect overdue debtor balances in line with the council's debt recovery policy (http://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/documents/s50035301/Appx%20A%20Debt%20Recovery%20Policy.pdf ).
A competitive re-procurement exercise has been completed via a YPO framework agreement (Agency Enforcement) to determine the award of a contract to provide the debt recovery enforcement service at a nil cost to the council. Enforcement Agent fees or charges are to be paid by the debtor and are to be levied in accordance with the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014.
Decision Maker: Chief finance officer
Decision published: 14/11/2019
Effective from: 21/11/2019
Decision:
That:
Contracts for the supply of Enforcement Agency Services (Traffic Management Warrant & Revenues and Benefits) for a period of up to five years from 1st February 2020be awarded to Bristow and Sutor (revenues and benefits) and Jacobs (traffic management warrants).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove
10/10/2019 - Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order 618 - Excelsior Court, Thruxton ref: 6437 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 13/11/2019
Effective from: 10/10/2019
Decision:
To confirm Tree Preservation Order 618 -
Excelsior Court, Thruxton
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
10/10/2019 - Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order 617 - The Hollies, Luston ref: 6436 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 13/11/2019
Effective from: 10/10/2019
Decision:
To confirm Tree Preservation Order 617 - The
Hollies, Luston
Lead officer: Juliet Wheatley
13/11/2019 - Capital Programme 2020/21 onwards and Capital Strategy
To approve the capital investment budget and
capital strategy for 2020/21 onwards, as recommended by
Cabinet.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 14/02/2020
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Morris
Notice of decision: 13/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
18/08/2017 - Education and Skills Funding Agency Grant for Adult and Community Learning ref: 4735 Recommendations Approved
To approve the acceptance of grant funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for the delivery of the council’s adult and community learning plan. To ensure effective spend of the ESFA grant against relevant government and Herefordshire Council priorities, the report proposes delegating authority to the Director for Children’s Wellbeing to complete the contractual arrangements needed to accept the funding and to do so in future years that this grant funding remains available. All funds received will be directed to meet the priorities in the council’s adopted Adult and Community Learning Plan, utilising providers on the council’s established framework and in accordance with any grant conditions which may be set nationally. See Annex 1 ESFA funding allocation letter.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member young people and children's wellbeing (Historic)
Decision published: 12/11/2019
Effective from: 26/08/2017
Decision:
That
(a) the ESFA grant of £509,945 for the delivery of adult and community learning for the academic year 2017/2018 be accepted; and
(b) the Director for Children’s Wellbeing be authorised to complete the necessary contractual arrangements in order to access the ESFA adult and community learning grant in 2017/18 and in future years.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Alexia Heath
05/11/2019 - Decision to agree a variation of design services for the Ross Enterprise Park project with Engie Regeneration Ltd ref: 6435 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 12/11/2019
Effective from: 05/11/2019
Decision:
• To agree new design services for the
Ross Enterprise Park project with Engie Regeneration Ltd for
£64K in addition to the original 2018 new project request and
the previous £44K approval.
• To approve internal highways and planning fees in relation
to the above services at a cost up to £6000
Lead officer: Roger Allonby
12/11/2019 - Approval of contingency budget to finance “change events” that will mitigate risks occurring in the Shell Store project ref: 6434 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 12/11/2019
Effective from: 12/11/2019
Decision:
Approve the use of is £27,343.44 from
the Shell Store project contingency approved budget on repairs to
the concrete floor slab £25,639.56, and repairs to the steel
frame £1,703.88 specialist explosives testing, and
remediation and validation surveys and lead testing
Lead officer: Nick Webster
12/11/2019 - Estates capital programme - improvement works to the electrical installation at the Shire Hall ref: 6381 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To approve the early draw down of funds from the 2020/21 capital programme budget to deliver improvement works to the electrical installation at the Shire Hall, Hereford.
The Shire Hall is a council asset and is used for delivering council services. In addition it accommodates H.M. Court Services and also provides rooms for public use, both of which bring in a revenue income to the council.
Work to the incoming electrical services needs to be undertaken one year ahead of program as there is an increasing risk that this part of the building’s electrical infrastructure could fail. The electrical infrastructure within the Shire Hall is at least 50 years old and contains outmoded electrical switchgear. There is no expected impact on current revenue budgets, although by ensuring the building can function it will ensure revenue income is received and ensure continued service to H.M. Court service and Council..
Decision Maker: Cabinet member commissioning, procurement and assets
Decision published: 12/11/2019
Effective from: 19/11/2019
Decision:
That:
(a) £200k of the 2020/21 capital budget allocation be spent in 2019/20 on replacement of the Shire Hall’s electrical switch gear and associated service infrastructures; and
(b) the assistant director for technical services be authorised to take all operational decisions necessary to implement the above recommendation and spend within an approved budget of £200k.
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: GianCarlo Paganuzzi
05/11/2019 - Independent finance report – Hereford Football stadium ref: 6432 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 12/11/2019
Effective from: 05/11/2019
Decision:
The Director for Economy and Place has decided
to commission financial analysis from Cityheart under a further
services agreement pursuant to clause 8.3 of the Overarching
Agreement between the Council and Engie Regeneration Limited
(“the Developer”) dated 28 June 2018 (“the
Overarching Agreement”). The fee for this work will be
£8,750 plus VAT.
Lead officer: Roger Allonby
06/11/2019 - Serving of a Section 235 Housing Act 2004 Notice requiring information on the commercial involvement with a rental property on Edgar Street. Widemarsh. 06.11.19 ref: 6431 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 06/11/2019
Decision:
To service a Section 235 Housing Act 2004
Notice requiring information on the commercial involvement with a
rental property. U/003046.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
04/10/2019 - Issuing of a civil penalty operating an unlicensed HMO at Honddu Close.Hereford. Red Hill. 04.10.19 ref: 6430 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 04/10/2019
Decision:
Issue Civil Penalty.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
04/10/2019 - Issuing of a Civil Penalty of operating a unlicensed HMO at Edgar Street. Hereford. Widemarsh. 04.10.19 ref: 6429 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 04/10/2019
Decision:
Issue Civil Penalty
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
17/09/2019 - Private Water Supplies Regulations 2016 Notice relating to Lower Bullingham, Herefordshire. Dinedor Hill. 17.09.19 ref: 6428 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 17/09/2019
Decision:
To service a R18 - PWS Regulations 2016
Notice.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
16/10/2019 - Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (PWS16) Notice relating to a supply in Cusop. Golden Valley North. 16.10.19 ref: 6427 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 16/10/2019
Decision:
To service a Regulation 18 PWS16
Notice
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
04/10/2019 - Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (PWS16) Notice relating to a supply in Bacton. Golden Valley South. 04.10.19 ref: 6426 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 04/10/2019
Decision:
To service a Regulation 18 Notice under
PWS16.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
11/11/2019 - Contract extension - Contract award for works for relocation of the Children’s Centre at Ross-on-Wye ref: 6425 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Assistant director Corporate Support
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 11/11/2019
Decision:
Commissioned works to BBLP (Balfour Beatty
Living Places) to the value of £7,281 with subcontract to S C
Joseph Ltd for additional works for implementation of relocation of
children centre.
Lead officer: Natalia Silver
21/10/2019 - Granting of a HMO Licence for 32 Breinton Road, Hereford. Greyfriars. 21.10.19 ref: 6424 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 11/11/2019
Effective from: 21/10/2019
Decision:
HMO Licence Granted M/109051.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
22/10/2019 - Granting of a HMO Licence for 5 Canon Pyon Road. Hereford. Bobblestock. 22.10.19 ref: 6423 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 08/11/2019
Effective from: 22/10/2019
Decision:
HMO Licence Granted M/106757.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
30/10/2019 - Granting of a HMO licence for 30 Whitecross Road, Hereford. Widemarsh. 30.10.19 ref: 6422 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 08/11/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
HMO licence granted M/110769.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
30/10/2019 - Granting of a HMO licence for 1 Underhill Road, Hereford. Eign Hill. 30.10.19 ref: 6421 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 08/11/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
HMO Licence granted M/111272
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
18/10/2019 - Review of Herefordshire Council's Contaminated Land Strategy. 18.10.19 ref: 6420 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decision - Economy and Place
Decision published: 08/11/2019
Effective from: 18/10/2019
Decision:
To make minor alternations to update the
policy in light of changes to legislation and guidance.
Lead officer: Elizabeth Fletcher
07/11/2019 - BT consultation on phone box removal 2019 ref: 6408 Recommendations Approved
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To seek approval for 69 BT public call boxes in the county to be removed, adopted or be retained in full working order, in response to a formal consultation by BT.
There are currently 118 public payphones in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Council has received a listing from BT of 69 payphones in the county that it is proposing to permanently remove from service. BT has an obligation to consult with Herefordshire Council with regard to the proposed removals, as set out by Ofcom, with a 90-day consultation process.
Despite low use (several of the 69 payphones have had few or no calls in the last 12 months), for some communities and individuals, these payphones are still a vital or even sole means of telephone communication. The rurality of the county can mean unreliable mobile coverage in remote areas and in the absence of mobile access, or alternative communication, the payphone can still be essential in an emergency. In some communities the kiosks are an integral part of the landscape and adoption by the local community provides an opportunity to put the kiosks to practical alternative uses. |
Decision Maker: Director of adults and communities
Decision published: 07/11/2019
Effective from: 14/11/2019
Decision:
That:
(a) the council object to the removal of 36 public call boxes in the county due to relevant factors e.g. need for emergency calls, poor mobile phone coverage as detailed in appendix 2; and
(b) the council agrees to the removal of 21 public call boxes in the county due to the low usage levels, availability of acceptable/good mobile coverage as well as lack of objections from local communities, as detailed in appendix 2; and
(c) the council supports the adoption of 12 public call boxes in the county by parish councils (or community groups) in order for those kiosks, once decommissioned, to be used for community benefit as detailed in appendix 2.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Lydford
30/10/2019 - Officer approval of Sustainable Energy in Public Buildings Grant made by Herefordshire Council at Hereford Museum Resource & Learning Centre (MRLC) ref: 6418 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 06/11/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
Approve (sign-off) applications for ERDF
funded Sustainable Energy in Public Buildings Grants and subsequent
grant offers
Lead officer: Ben Boswell
30/10/2019 - Officer approval of Sustainable Energy in Public Buildings Grants made by Telford & Wrekin Council for Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre ref: 6416 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 05/11/2019
Effective from: 30/10/2019
Decision:
Approve (sign-off) applications for ERDF
funded Sustainable Energy in Public Buildings Grants and subsequent
grant offers.
Lead officer: Ben Boswell
05/11/2019 - Housing-Related Support for Vulnerable Young People
To seek approval to commission, by means of a competitive tender process, housing-related support for vulnerable young people.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/02/2020
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Christa Jackson
Notice of decision: 05/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/11/2019 - Building maintenance, small works and cleaning services for Herefordshire Council
To procure the
councils building maintenance and cleaning contract through an open
market tender exercise. The contract period is for a two year term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August
2022 to enable sufficient time for a service review to be completed
and implemented.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 19/12/2019
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Andrew Husband
Notice of decision: 05/11/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/11/2019 - Temporary Road Closures ref: 6415 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Acting Assistant Director for Highways and Transport
Decision published: 04/11/2019
Effective from: 04/11/2019
Decision:
Attached are the officer decisions taken for
temporary road closures and highway decisions from 25 October to 1
November 2019.
Lead officer: Clive Hall
04/11/2019 - Temporary Road Closures 1 October to 1 November 2019 ref: 6414 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Acting Assistant Director for Highways and Transport
Decision published: 04/11/2019
Effective from: 04/11/2019
Decision:
Attached are the officer decisions taken for
temporary road closures and highway decisions from 1 October to 24
October 2019.
Lead officer: Clive Hall
29/10/2019 - Decision to vary the Professional Appointment Of Mace Group Ltd to include NEC Supervisory Services for the Shell Store Incubation Centre ref: 6413 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 04/11/2019
Effective from: 29/10/2019
Decision:
To enter into a variation to council’s
agreement with the Mace Group Ltd to include NEC Supervisor
services at an additional cost of £3,800.
Lead officer: Nick Webster
29/10/2019 - Skylon Place (S5) retention payment ref: 6412 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 04/11/2019
Effective from: 29/10/2019
Decision:
To confirm retention payment of the
£20,667.73 to Collins Design and Build Ltd, the procured
contractor for Skylon Place at Rotherwas, following successful sign
off of the sustainability standard
Lead officer: Nick Webster
01/11/2019 - Decision to Pay Sums Certified for Services Performed by Amey OW Ltd ref: 6411 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place
Decision published: 04/11/2019
Effective from: 01/11/2019
Decision:
That an outstanding payment (as exempt
Appendix 1) for property consultancy services undertaken by Amey OW
is certified and paid.
Lead officer: Clive Hall