Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council
Councillors:
54
Wards:
18
Committees:
22
Meetings (2025):
67
Meetings (2024):
72
Meeting
Cabinet - Basingstoke & Dean
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
6:30 PM
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
8:00 PM
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
8:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
10 Sep 2024
10 Sep 2024
Location:
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Available
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Major Projects and Regeneration
Committee Member
Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Chair
Leader
Guest
Chair of the Development Control Committee
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
Minutes
There were no apologies for absence.
2
Declarations of interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Urgent matters
To consider any items of business, other than those shown on this agenda and which, by reason of special circumstances to be stated at the meeting, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.
Minutes
There were no urgent matters.
4
Minutes of the meetings held on 16 July 2024 and 30 July 2024
The Chair will move that the minutes of the meetings be signed as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that can be discussed is their accuracy.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 16072024 1830 Cabinet 02 Sep 2024
- Document Printed minutes 30072024 1830 Cabinet 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
The minutes of the meetings held on 16 July 2024 and 30 July 2024 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by the Chair.
5
Leader and Portfolio Holders Announcements
Minutes
Each Cabinet Member provided an update on the activities within their portfolio.
Areas highlighted included:
· Enhancements to frontline services such as grounds maintenance and street cleansing due to additional funding.
· Progress of the Town Centre masterplan and revitalisation of the town centre with additional cleaning and improved planting.
· Support for new businesses at the Top of the Town and investment in enhancing the area such as re-painting safety railings and benches, refresh of planters, reduced public liability to encourage café culture.
· Engagement with communities and parish councils.
· Ambitions to deliver the Draft Local Plan (LP) for final public consultation at the start of 2025 were on target, however the new government had proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework which could impact on the work undertaken and could result in a rise in housing number and increase the risk of speculative development. Further work on the draft LP may be required dependent on the outcome of the consultation on the proposals.
· Progression of Manydown North and South.
· Discussions to deliver a university.
· Delivery of an anti-poverty strategy.
· Partnership working with the business community.
· Plans to introduce food waste collections.
· Improvements across the borough to local environments through the work of the Make a Difference Team.
· Regeneration plans for Eastrop Park.
· Progress on the delivery of a new aquadrome on the Leisure Park.
· Opening of new Grade A office space on Basing View.
· Exploration of Packaged Living, sustainable living specialists who invest in, develop and operate rental schemes across the UK.
· Refurbishment of five parks and replacement of end of life equipment in play areas.
· An increase in subscribers to the garden waste service.
· Commitment to socially rented housing.
· Activities of the housing team regarding analysis of the housing register, introduction of home visits and homelessness prevention.
· Investment in public conveniences to increase opening times.
· Continued partnership working with community organisations across the borough such as BVA and strengthening of community grants scheme with increased applications received for the Community Infrastructure Fund and Councillors Grant scheme.
· Supporting and working with organisations to provide services in South Ham following the closure of the Westside Community Centre due to RACC.
· Supporting organisations in the delivery of events such as Diwali, Pride and an interfaith peace walk.
· Continued support for community safety and health and well-being across the borough including expansion of the Relax Kids scheme in schools.
· Progress to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 which included activities carried out by the Green Team, reduction of operational emissions, a change to biofuel for waste vehicles and upgraded energy efficiency in council buildings with the introduction of solar PV.
· Electric vehicle (EV) incentives with the introduction of a grant scheme for Hackney carriages and EV charger delivery programme.
· Continued work to influence net zero by 2030 by leading by example to deliver strategies and policies in the Local Plan, lobby partners and government, facilitate knowledge through the Green Team to residents and businesses, challenge partners such as registered social landlords and work with housing developers to encourage the delivery of net zero homes and commissioning work to produce a road map for change.
· Strengthening of the biodiversity team and development and adoption of a biodiversity strategy and biodiversity net gain policy together with working with river trust specialists to understand and monitor the quality of the rivers.
· Partnership working by the ranger team with volunteer groups to enhance the natural environment through joint projects.
· An events programme supporting culture such as Let it Glow and delivery of Basingstoke Festival with street and outdoor performances both in the town and parishes.
· Improved sports facilities across the borough including the installation of floodlights at Russell Howard Park, new artificial cricket pitch at Whitchurch and War Memorial Park and change in contractor to deliver a range of tennis activities.
· Plans to open a café in the War Memorial Park.
· Improvement in communications in relation to the aquadrome, Tadley pool and tennis centre.
· Updated Built Sports Facility Strategy and Playing Pitch Strategy.
Areas highlighted included:
· Enhancements to frontline services such as grounds maintenance and street cleansing due to additional funding.
· Progress of the Town Centre masterplan and revitalisation of the town centre with additional cleaning and improved planting.
· Support for new businesses at the Top of the Town and investment in enhancing the area such as re-painting safety railings and benches, refresh of planters, reduced public liability to encourage café culture.
· Engagement with communities and parish councils.
· Ambitions to deliver the Draft Local Plan (LP) for final public consultation at the start of 2025 were on target, however the new government had proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework which could impact on the work undertaken and could result in a rise in housing number and increase the risk of speculative development. Further work on the draft LP may be required dependent on the outcome of the consultation on the proposals.
· Progression of Manydown North and South.
· Discussions to deliver a university.
· Delivery of an anti-poverty strategy.
· Partnership working with the business community.
· Plans to introduce food waste collections.
· Improvements across the borough to local environments through the work of the Make a Difference Team.
· Regeneration plans for Eastrop Park.
· Progress on the delivery of a new aquadrome on the Leisure Park.
· Opening of new Grade A office space on Basing View.
· Exploration of Packaged Living, sustainable living specialists who invest in, develop and operate rental schemes across the UK.
· Refurbishment of five parks and replacement of end of life equipment in play areas.
· An increase in subscribers to the garden waste service.
· Commitment to socially rented housing.
· Activities of the housing team regarding analysis of the housing register, introduction of home visits and homelessness prevention.
· Investment in public conveniences to increase opening times.
· Continued partnership working with community organisations across the borough such as BVA and strengthening of community grants scheme with increased applications received for the Community Infrastructure Fund and Councillors Grant scheme.
· Supporting and working with organisations to provide services in South Ham following the closure of the Westside Community Centre due to RACC.
· Supporting organisations in the delivery of events such as Diwali, Pride and an interfaith peace walk.
· Continued support for community safety and health and well-being across the borough including expansion of the Relax Kids scheme in schools.
· Progress to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 which included activities carried out by the Green Team, reduction of operational emissions, a change to biofuel for waste vehicles and upgraded energy efficiency in council buildings with the introduction of solar PV.
· Electric vehicle (EV) incentives with the introduction of a grant scheme for Hackney carriages and EV charger delivery programme.
· Continued work to influence net zero by 2030 by leading by example to deliver strategies and policies in the Local Plan, lobby partners and government, facilitate knowledge through the Green Team to residents and businesses, challenge partners such as registered social landlords and work with housing developers to encourage the delivery of net zero homes and commissioning work to produce a road map for change.
· Strengthening of the biodiversity team and development and adoption of a biodiversity strategy and biodiversity net gain policy together with working with river trust specialists to understand and monitor the quality of the rivers.
· Partnership working by the ranger team with volunteer groups to enhance the natural environment through joint projects.
· An events programme supporting culture such as Let it Glow and delivery of Basingstoke Festival with street and outdoor performances both in the town and parishes.
· Improved sports facilities across the borough including the installation of floodlights at Russell Howard Park, new artificial cricket pitch at Whitchurch and War Memorial Park and change in contractor to deliver a range of tennis activities.
· Plans to open a café in the War Memorial Park.
· Improvement in communications in relation to the aquadrome, Tadley pool and tennis centre.
· Updated Built Sports Facility Strategy and Playing Pitch Strategy.
6
Negotiated Stopping Policy
This report presents a proposed negotiated stopping policy for adoption.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Attachments:
- Document Negotiated Stopping Policy and Agreement Report 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 1 - Negotiated Stopping Policy and Agreement 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
Cabinet considered a report which sought approval and adoption of a negotiated stopping policy as required by the court on application to extend the injunction for a period of one year prohibiting unauthorised encampments by persons unknown across Basingstoke and other vulnerable areas.
Visiting speaker, Councillor Mummamaleni requested clarity on some areas of the policy. He asked how much advance notice the applicant would need to give before a decision to occupy the land would be granted, particularly at a weekend and whether there was an appeals process should permission not be granted. He also asked whether any specific sites had been considered for this purpose as he felt that if there were no designated sites to make an application, all borough open space would be open to applicants. He further asked whether there was a limit on the number of applications that an individual could make during a specific period. He suggested that consultation with local communities would have been useful to provide valuable feedback before the final policy was approved.
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing agreed to provide a written response to the questions raised and clarified that a request to stop must be made before occupying land and should be for exceptional circumstances such as medical care. It was also clarified that the policy related to the injunction rather than consulting residents and offering transit sites to travellers. The policy could be reviewed at a later date if the injunction was extended.
The Chief Executive recommended that a further delegation be agreed to enable decisions to be taken under the terms of the policy.
It was confirmed that if permission to stop on land protected by the injunction was not obtained, the encampment would be considered a breach of the injunction.
Resolved: That Cabinet
1) Approve and adopt the Negotiated Stopping Policy (and associated Agreement) set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
2) Delegate authority to the Head of Environment and Community Services, to make minor amendments to the policy as required where such amendments do not significantly change the existing policy or procedures thereunder.
3) Delegate authority to the Head of Environment and Community Services to take decisions under the terms of the policy.
Visiting speaker, Councillor Mummamaleni requested clarity on some areas of the policy. He asked how much advance notice the applicant would need to give before a decision to occupy the land would be granted, particularly at a weekend and whether there was an appeals process should permission not be granted. He also asked whether any specific sites had been considered for this purpose as he felt that if there were no designated sites to make an application, all borough open space would be open to applicants. He further asked whether there was a limit on the number of applications that an individual could make during a specific period. He suggested that consultation with local communities would have been useful to provide valuable feedback before the final policy was approved.
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing agreed to provide a written response to the questions raised and clarified that a request to stop must be made before occupying land and should be for exceptional circumstances such as medical care. It was also clarified that the policy related to the injunction rather than consulting residents and offering transit sites to travellers. The policy could be reviewed at a later date if the injunction was extended.
The Chief Executive recommended that a further delegation be agreed to enable decisions to be taken under the terms of the policy.
It was confirmed that if permission to stop on land protected by the injunction was not obtained, the encampment would be considered a breach of the injunction.
Resolved: That Cabinet
1) Approve and adopt the Negotiated Stopping Policy (and associated Agreement) set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
2) Delegate authority to the Head of Environment and Community Services, to make minor amendments to the policy as required where such amendments do not significantly change the existing policy or procedures thereunder.
3) Delegate authority to the Head of Environment and Community Services to take decisions under the terms of the policy.
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Proposed Fare Increase for Route 55 Bus Service
To consider a proposal to increase the fare charged for the Route 55 community bus that serves residents in the Old Basing area.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Attachments:
- Document Route 55 Old Basing bus service 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
The Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure presented a report which sought approval to increase the fare charged for all single journeys on the route 55 bus service. It was explained that the bus service served the residents in the Old Basing area and was operated by Basingstoke Community Transport on behalf of the council. Several factors, particularly changes to government funding and increased running costs had resulted in the long term viability of the service being under threat. It was highlighted that an increase in fare would not have a material impact on the vast majority of users as a majority of users of the service held a concessionary fare pass. Ward councillors were supportive of the proposals.
Resolved: To approve an increase in the fare charged for all single journeys on the route 55 bus service from 1 October 2024 from £1 to £2.
Resolved: To approve an increase in the fare charged for all single journeys on the route 55 bus service from 1 October 2024 from £1 to £2.
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Purchase of property- Maritime House, 65 New Road, Basingstoke RG21 7PW
This report presents details of a proposed purchase by the council of Maritime House. It seeks in-principle authority for the council to purchase the property, with subsequent consideration of short and longer-term use and development options.
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property and Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property and Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Attachments:
- Document Cabinet report Maritime House 10 09 2024 Fv for Cab 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 1 Maritime House Location Plan 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 2 Maritime House Site Plan 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 3 Maritime House Floor Plan Measured Survey 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 4 Maritime House BDBC land in the vicinity 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 5 Maritime House Photos 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 6 Maritime House CONFIDENTIAL financial matters 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
Cabinet considered a report which sought in-principle authority for the council to purchase the property Martime House. The purchase would continue to provide accommodation for the current occupants, one of which provided key commissioned homelessness services to the council until a range of short and longer-term use and development options were considered.
Visiting speakers Councillor McCormick and Councillor Mummalaneni addressed the meeting.
Councillor McCormick asked what was happening with the outreach service for those who were homeless and whether the service would be expanded or funding increased following Hampshire County Council’s (HCC) announcement to withdraw all funding for homelessness support services from March 2025. He also referred to the regeneration of New Road and future development opportunities for the property and asked what plans were in place for Makerspace who occupied part of the property.
Councillor Mummalaneni endorsed the proposal to purchase the property however sought clarification regarding the level of risk of the value of the property decreasing. He had concerns regarding the potential of the property to deliver housing development particularly if a proposal was put forward to provide supported living accommodation. He suggested the property could be used to provide an additional community facility.
Cabinet discussed the report and responded to the comments made. It was recognised that homelessness was an ongoing issue and maintaining the services of Julian House was a priority. It was clarified that the sole purpose of the purchase of the property using funding for homelessness, was to support the delivery of homelessness services.
The important work carried out by Makerspace and the work of the Social Inclusion Partnership (SIP) was also recognised. The financial situation of HCC was recognised as an issue and the council would lobby HCC not to make cuts. The SIP had made representation to HCC regarding potential cuts and were prepared and in a position to respond to the challenge if necessary. It was reiterated that the proposal under consideration was to secure the homelessness services being provided from the property.
Resolved: That Cabinet
1) Approve in principle the freehold purchase by the council of the property Maritime House, 65 New Road, Basingstoke RG21 7PW, subject to full survey and due diligence.
2) Delegate authority to finalise the detailed terms and conditions, and any supporting documentation with the freehold purchase to the Director of Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer (S151 officer) and the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer.
Visiting speakers Councillor McCormick and Councillor Mummalaneni addressed the meeting.
Councillor McCormick asked what was happening with the outreach service for those who were homeless and whether the service would be expanded or funding increased following Hampshire County Council’s (HCC) announcement to withdraw all funding for homelessness support services from March 2025. He also referred to the regeneration of New Road and future development opportunities for the property and asked what plans were in place for Makerspace who occupied part of the property.
Councillor Mummalaneni endorsed the proposal to purchase the property however sought clarification regarding the level of risk of the value of the property decreasing. He had concerns regarding the potential of the property to deliver housing development particularly if a proposal was put forward to provide supported living accommodation. He suggested the property could be used to provide an additional community facility.
Cabinet discussed the report and responded to the comments made. It was recognised that homelessness was an ongoing issue and maintaining the services of Julian House was a priority. It was clarified that the sole purpose of the purchase of the property using funding for homelessness, was to support the delivery of homelessness services.
The important work carried out by Makerspace and the work of the Social Inclusion Partnership (SIP) was also recognised. The financial situation of HCC was recognised as an issue and the council would lobby HCC not to make cuts. The SIP had made representation to HCC regarding potential cuts and were prepared and in a position to respond to the challenge if necessary. It was reiterated that the proposal under consideration was to secure the homelessness services being provided from the property.
Resolved: That Cabinet
1) Approve in principle the freehold purchase by the council of the property Maritime House, 65 New Road, Basingstoke RG21 7PW, subject to full survey and due diligence.
2) Delegate authority to finalise the detailed terms and conditions, and any supporting documentation with the freehold purchase to the Director of Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer (S151 officer) and the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer.
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Winklebury Regeneration - disposal of council owned land
This report provides Cabinet with details of a proposed regeneration scheme to be undertaken by VIVID Housing Ltd in Winklebury, and which includes council owned land within the regeneration area. It seeks authority for the council to dispose of council owned land to VIVID, with VIVID subsequently taking forward development of the land for the delivery of affordable housing and a medical facility.
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Attachments:
- Document Winklebury Regeneration Report 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 1 Location Plan 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 2 Regeneration Masterplan Area 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 3 Former Play Council Site proposed for medical centre 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 4 Land adjoing Carisbrooke Close 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 4a Proposed housing layout 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 5 Ancillary land within Regeneration area 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 6 Proposed open space to be transferred to BDBC 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 7 CONFIDENTIAL financial matters 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 8 Proposed accommodation schedule 02 Sep 2024
- Document Appendix 9 Summary of council disposal procedures 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
A report was presented by the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property and Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing which provided details of a proposed regeneration scheme to be undertaken by VIVD Housing Ltd in Winklebury. Authority was sought for the disposal of council owned land to VIVID to facilitate the regeneration scheme.
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property explained that there were two significant parcels of land being released into the regeneration scheme, one area was the open space area adjoining Carisbrooke Close which would be developed into affordable housing and the other area being a former play centre along Winklebury way which would be developed into a medical centre with affordable flatted development. The disposal would be at nil value, lower than a valuation would be, however the social benefits and investment in the wider scheme would be of great value to the community. It was further explained that without the release of the land, the approved regeneration project would not be viable.
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing referred to the loss of public open space and play area. It was explained that the loss of open space would be replaced by a larger open space and play area on the former Fort Hill site and the area adjacent to Carisbrooke Close would be redeveloped with housing which would include four large houses which was in short supply in the borough. She added that the delivery of additional housing units at Winklebury Centre and regeneration of the area was welcomed.
Visiting speaker Councillor McCormick referred to the freehold title transfer at nil value and he presumed that the S106 had been agreed and was in place. He stated that the loss of open space adjacent to Carisbrooke Close was contentious with residents and residents of Winklebury were unhappy with the regeneration scheme proposals which they considered inadequate and which did not meet the needs of the community. He asked what progress had been made regarding the derelict Three Barrels public house which was an eyesore. He further commented that Vivid were slow at progressing the regeneration and a better scheme needed to be delivered with better health provision and action to address the issue of the derelict public house.
Cabinet discussed the proposal and responded to the comments made.
It was reiterated that the release of the land at nil value was to support the viability of the scheme and ensure the best outcomes that could be achieved. It was accepted that the public house referred to was an eyesore but was privately owned and therefore land not within the council’s control. Whilst a Compulsory Purchase Order was an option, it was expensive and would increase the costs of the scheme and jeopardise its viability.
It was also commented that the regeneration scheme had been inherited from the previous administration.
It was highlighted that Vivid had regular meetings to update local ward councillors which may be a more appropriate place to raise the issue regarding the public house.
Commitment to getting the best outcomes for residents of Winklebury was expressed. A significant amount of work had been undertaken with all partners and local ward councillors to deliver the best outcomes possible for the community.
Responding to a question regarding the failure to deliver affordable housing or change of use of land, assurance was provided that it was a separate planning matter under the terms of the planning application and would be dealt with accordingly by planning officers. Further assurance was provided that there were conditions in the Heads of Terms attached to the release of the land.
It was recognised that the regeneration scheme was the first major regeneration scheme for a number of years in the borough. Adequate health provision and delivery of social housing was a major consideration. Partnership working with Vivid was vitally important for future regeneration schemes across the borough.
Cabinet supported the transfer of the areas of land to Vivid to enable the development of the land for affordable housing and a medical facility.
Resolved: That Cabinet
1) Approve the disposal of council owned land within the Winklebury Regeneration area as detailed in appendices 3 to 5 of the report, to VIVID Housing Limited, for less than best consideration, upon the basis that disposal of the land is likely to contribute to the improvement of the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the Winklebury area and of its residents by facilitating the delivery of affordable housing and regeneration pursuant to section 123 Local Government Act 1972.
2) Agree that any disposal is subject to:
· Agreement of Heads of Terms
· A satisfactory section 123 valuation report
· Advertising the intention to dispose of the public open space in respect of the land adjoining Carisbrooke Close (appendix 4 of the report) in accordance with the requirements of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 and to consider any objections prior to deciding whether to dispose of this open space upon the basis set out above.
· Undertaking a Subsidy Control assessment and publish details of any subsidy on the UK subsidy database.
3) Delegate to the Director of Regeneration Services, in consultation with the Head of Law and Governance, the authority to agree the terms of a conditional contract for the disposal of the land within the Regeneration Area to include the requirement for planning permission, measures relating to the future use of the council land and the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act and the power to do anything to conducive to or to facilitate the regeneration scheme.
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property explained that there were two significant parcels of land being released into the regeneration scheme, one area was the open space area adjoining Carisbrooke Close which would be developed into affordable housing and the other area being a former play centre along Winklebury way which would be developed into a medical centre with affordable flatted development. The disposal would be at nil value, lower than a valuation would be, however the social benefits and investment in the wider scheme would be of great value to the community. It was further explained that without the release of the land, the approved regeneration project would not be viable.
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing referred to the loss of public open space and play area. It was explained that the loss of open space would be replaced by a larger open space and play area on the former Fort Hill site and the area adjacent to Carisbrooke Close would be redeveloped with housing which would include four large houses which was in short supply in the borough. She added that the delivery of additional housing units at Winklebury Centre and regeneration of the area was welcomed.
Visiting speaker Councillor McCormick referred to the freehold title transfer at nil value and he presumed that the S106 had been agreed and was in place. He stated that the loss of open space adjacent to Carisbrooke Close was contentious with residents and residents of Winklebury were unhappy with the regeneration scheme proposals which they considered inadequate and which did not meet the needs of the community. He asked what progress had been made regarding the derelict Three Barrels public house which was an eyesore. He further commented that Vivid were slow at progressing the regeneration and a better scheme needed to be delivered with better health provision and action to address the issue of the derelict public house.
Cabinet discussed the proposal and responded to the comments made.
It was reiterated that the release of the land at nil value was to support the viability of the scheme and ensure the best outcomes that could be achieved. It was accepted that the public house referred to was an eyesore but was privately owned and therefore land not within the council’s control. Whilst a Compulsory Purchase Order was an option, it was expensive and would increase the costs of the scheme and jeopardise its viability.
It was also commented that the regeneration scheme had been inherited from the previous administration.
It was highlighted that Vivid had regular meetings to update local ward councillors which may be a more appropriate place to raise the issue regarding the public house.
Commitment to getting the best outcomes for residents of Winklebury was expressed. A significant amount of work had been undertaken with all partners and local ward councillors to deliver the best outcomes possible for the community.
Responding to a question regarding the failure to deliver affordable housing or change of use of land, assurance was provided that it was a separate planning matter under the terms of the planning application and would be dealt with accordingly by planning officers. Further assurance was provided that there were conditions in the Heads of Terms attached to the release of the land.
It was recognised that the regeneration scheme was the first major regeneration scheme for a number of years in the borough. Adequate health provision and delivery of social housing was a major consideration. Partnership working with Vivid was vitally important for future regeneration schemes across the borough.
Cabinet supported the transfer of the areas of land to Vivid to enable the development of the land for affordable housing and a medical facility.
Resolved: That Cabinet
1) Approve the disposal of council owned land within the Winklebury Regeneration area as detailed in appendices 3 to 5 of the report, to VIVID Housing Limited, for less than best consideration, upon the basis that disposal of the land is likely to contribute to the improvement of the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the Winklebury area and of its residents by facilitating the delivery of affordable housing and regeneration pursuant to section 123 Local Government Act 1972.
2) Agree that any disposal is subject to:
· Agreement of Heads of Terms
· A satisfactory section 123 valuation report
· Advertising the intention to dispose of the public open space in respect of the land adjoining Carisbrooke Close (appendix 4 of the report) in accordance with the requirements of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 and to consider any objections prior to deciding whether to dispose of this open space upon the basis set out above.
· Undertaking a Subsidy Control assessment and publish details of any subsidy on the UK subsidy database.
3) Delegate to the Director of Regeneration Services, in consultation with the Head of Law and Governance, the authority to agree the terms of a conditional contract for the disposal of the land within the Regeneration Area to include the requirement for planning permission, measures relating to the future use of the council land and the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act and the power to do anything to conducive to or to facilitate the regeneration scheme.
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Quarter 1 Capital Monitoring Report as at 30 June 2024
This report informs Cabinet of any major changes in the capital programme for the period 2024/25 to 2027/28, highlighting changes in the programme since the last reported outturn position to Council in July 2024. It also presents the forecast capital outturn position for 2024/25 and compares it with the latest agreed budget providing explanations for the significant variances.
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Attachments:
- Document Q1 Capital Monitoring Report 2024-25 - CABINET FINAL 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property introduced a report which informed Cabinet of any major changes in the capital programme for the period 2024/25 to 2027/28 and highlighted changes in the programme since the last reported outturn position to Council in July 2024. A forecast underspend of £0.406 million was reported which related to slippage of the Norden Community Project and delayed expenditure for the implementation of the Leisure Park Masterplan. Council approval would be sought for an addition of £0.300 million to the programme for the purchase of Maritime House.
Resolved: To note
1) The forecast capital expenditure for 2024/25 of £35.035M which is £0.406M lower that the latest agreed capital programme budget of £35.441M;
2) The 2024/25 significant outturn variations and explanations for them as shown in section 4 of the report;
3) The quarter one forecasts and impact of scheme variances for 2024/25 on future years’ capital expenditure;
4) The latest forecast of capital receipts, grants and contributions for 2024/25 in section 5 of the report;
5) The risks associated with the capital forecasts are as detailed in section11 of the report;
6) The latest approved capital programme for 2024/25 to 2027/28 and the financing as shown in section 6 of the report and detailed in Appendix 1 of the report; and
7) The capital programme remains fully funded from the council’s own resources up to 2027/28, based on the latest forecast of available resources.
Recommendation to Council:
That Council approve additions to the capital programme of £0.300M to support the delivery of Council Plan Priorities as set out in section 8 of the report to fund a new capital scheme:
• Maritime House
Resolved: To note
1) The forecast capital expenditure for 2024/25 of £35.035M which is £0.406M lower that the latest agreed capital programme budget of £35.441M;
2) The 2024/25 significant outturn variations and explanations for them as shown in section 4 of the report;
3) The quarter one forecasts and impact of scheme variances for 2024/25 on future years’ capital expenditure;
4) The latest forecast of capital receipts, grants and contributions for 2024/25 in section 5 of the report;
5) The risks associated with the capital forecasts are as detailed in section11 of the report;
6) The latest approved capital programme for 2024/25 to 2027/28 and the financing as shown in section 6 of the report and detailed in Appendix 1 of the report; and
7) The capital programme remains fully funded from the council’s own resources up to 2027/28, based on the latest forecast of available resources.
Recommendation to Council:
That Council approve additions to the capital programme of £0.300M to support the delivery of Council Plan Priorities as set out in section 8 of the report to fund a new capital scheme:
• Maritime House
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Quarter 1 Revenue Monitoring report 2024/25
This report sets out the financial position for the third quarter of the financial year 2024/25 as of 30 June 2024.
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Recommendation from the Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Attachments:
- Document Q1 Revenue Monitoring Report 2024-25 - CABINET FINAL 02 Sep 2024
Minutes
Cabinet received a report which detailed the quarter one revenue budget financial position and forecast for 2024/25 as at 30 June 2024. A small surplus was reported due mainly to additional income from rent regears however an overspend was reported relating to drainage issues at Sinclair Drive park.
Resolved: To note
1) the financial position for quarter 1 of 2024/25 and the forecast underspend of £0.09M for the financial year as set out in section 2 of the report;
2) the budget virements amounting to £0.70M were processed during quarter 1, as summarised in section 4 of the report;
3) the 2024/25 savings and investment in services position detailed in section 6 of the report; and
4) the risks associated with the revenue forecasts are detailed in section 9 of the report.
Resolved: To note
1) the financial position for quarter 1 of 2024/25 and the forecast underspend of £0.09M for the financial year as set out in section 2 of the report;
2) the budget virements amounting to £0.70M were processed during quarter 1, as summarised in section 4 of the report;
3) the 2024/25 savings and investment in services position detailed in section 6 of the report; and
4) the risks associated with the revenue forecasts are detailed in section 9 of the report.
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