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, 5th November 2024
6:30 PM
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
8:00 PM
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
8:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
05 Nov 2024
05 Nov 2024
Location:
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Available
Meeting Attendees
Chair
Leader
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 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
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Konieczko.
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 meeting held on 8 October 2024
The Chair will move that the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that can be discussed is their accuracy.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 08102024 1830 Cabinet 28 Oct 2024
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2024 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by the Chair.
5
Leader and Portfolio Holders Announcements
Minutes
There were no announcements
6
Motion referred from Council - Changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance and Protecting Pensioners from Fuel Poverty
Council resolved, at its meeting on 17 October 2024, to request Cabinet to:
1) Bring forward a Council-led local awareness campaign to alert those eligible of Pension Credit which in some respects will help access to the Winter Fuel Payment for those most in need.
2) Request that the Council Leader write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging a review of the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment and asking the government to ensure that vulnerable pensioners, particularly those who do not claim Pension Credit, are protected from fuel poverty.
3) Commit the Council to signing the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
4) Encourage local efforts to promote Pension Credit uptake through council services and partnerships with local charities and community organisations to ensure that all eligible pensioners in Basingstoke and Deane are supported in claiming their entitlement. A request to government to provide charities with the necessary funding to accomplish this.
1) Bring forward a Council-led local awareness campaign to alert those eligible of Pension Credit which in some respects will help access to the Winter Fuel Payment for those most in need.
2) Request that the Council Leader write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging a review of the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment and asking the government to ensure that vulnerable pensioners, particularly those who do not claim Pension Credit, are protected from fuel poverty.
3) Commit the Council to signing the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
4) Encourage local efforts to promote Pension Credit uptake through council services and partnerships with local charities and community organisations to ensure that all eligible pensioners in Basingstoke and Deane are supported in claiming their entitlement. A request to government to provide charities with the necessary funding to accomplish this.
Minutes
Cabinet considered the motion referred by council which requested Cabinet to:
1) Bring forward a Council-led local awareness campaign to alert those eligible of Pension Credit which in some respects will help access to the Winter Fuel Payment for those most in need.
2) Request that the Council Leader write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging a review of the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment and asking the government to ensure that vulnerable pensioners, particularly those who do not claim Pension Credit, are protected from fuel poverty.
3) Commit the Council to signing the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
4) Encourage local efforts to promote Pension Credit uptake through council services and partnerships with local charities and community organisations to ensure that all eligible pensioners in Basingstoke and Deane are supported in claiming their entitlement. A request to government to provide charities with the necessary funding to accomplish this.
The Leader of the Council referred to the requests set out in the motion and confirmed that:
1) A piece of work was being undertaken by officers using social media and other various means t o provide support to those who may be eligible for pension credit.
2) A letter would be written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer as requested.
3) The council would sign the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and would write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
4) Citizens Advice Basingstoke, as a partner organisation was carrying out a significant amount of work to reach out to pensioners to support them in the uptake of pension credit as well as the work of the council and support from housing associations in terms of supporting people to claim benefits. The council and its partners would continue to promote and support residents to claim pension credit if eligible.
1) Bring forward a Council-led local awareness campaign to alert those eligible of Pension Credit which in some respects will help access to the Winter Fuel Payment for those most in need.
2) Request that the Council Leader write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging a review of the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment and asking the government to ensure that vulnerable pensioners, particularly those who do not claim Pension Credit, are protected from fuel poverty.
3) Commit the Council to signing the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
4) Encourage local efforts to promote Pension Credit uptake through council services and partnerships with local charities and community organisations to ensure that all eligible pensioners in Basingstoke and Deane are supported in claiming their entitlement. A request to government to provide charities with the necessary funding to accomplish this.
The Leader of the Council referred to the requests set out in the motion and confirmed that:
1) A piece of work was being undertaken by officers using social media and other various means t o provide support to those who may be eligible for pension credit.
2) A letter would be written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer as requested.
3) The council would sign the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and would write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
4) Citizens Advice Basingstoke, as a partner organisation was carrying out a significant amount of work to reach out to pensioners to support them in the uptake of pension credit as well as the work of the council and support from housing associations in terms of supporting people to claim benefits. The council and its partners would continue to promote and support residents to claim pension credit if eligible.
7
Recommendations from the Resident Services Committee - Ice Rink
The purpose of this report is to present to Cabinet the findings and recommendations of the Resident Services Committee following their meeting held on 18 September 2024.
Report of the Chair of the Resident Services Committee
Report of the Chair of the Resident Services Committee
Attachments:
- Document ice rink 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 1 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 2 28 Oct 2024
Minutes
Cabinet considered a report which presented the findings and recommendations of the Resident Services Committee following its scrutiny of matters related to the ice rink.
The committee recommended that Cabinet:
1) Consider lessons learnt including whether any processes need to be amended or put in place following the issues with the ice rink facilities.
2) Undertake a review to identify properties that are in a similar position to the ice rink such as an investment asset used by the public to ensure that the obligations and inspection requirements are suitable for the type of facility.
3) Explore ways to provide support to the ice users.
4) Explore proactively what can be done to provide a temporary ice rink including what financial impact this would have.
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property provided a summary of the scrutiny of the ice rink. He explained that the committee’s exploration of a temporary ice rink and investigation into the history of the ice rink to its current condition originated from a motion from council.
With regard to exploring provision for a temporary ice rink, it was explained that the ice users had provided a minimum specification for a temporary rink, however it had been a challenge to obtain information on the financial cost for that service. The committee were informed that a temporary rink would cost £2 million and planning consent and procurement process would be required with a timescale of approximately a year to provide a temporary facility. He added that the situation had moved on as the ice rink was closed for repairs and a temporary rink was not an appropriate way forward.
Regarding the investigation into the history of the ice rink, officers were thanked for their work to pull the information together. It was clarified that no officers involved in retrieving the information were in post when decisions were made regarding the ice rink and the committee had acknowledged that all decisions had been taken appropriately.
Resolved: Cabinets response to the recommendations proposed by the committee are as follows:
1) Regarding lessons learnt and whether any processes required amendment, it was noted that the committee had two meetings with a thorough debate. Any lessons to be learned had been identified by officers producing the report for the committee to facilitate the investigation into the ice rink and would be considered moving forward.
2) It was confirmed that buildings were inspected as per the industry standard. Officers were commended for their work in carrying out assessments and management of the property portfolio. It was considered that no change to current process was required as obligations were generally set by leases and statute.
3) The council would always continue to look at how it could support the ice users within the authority’s responsibilities. As the facility was closed it would support achieving the repairs as soon as possible.
4) The position of a temporary ice rink and the financial implications to the authority had been made clear and had been debated by Council in depth.
The committee recommended that Cabinet:
1) Consider lessons learnt including whether any processes need to be amended or put in place following the issues with the ice rink facilities.
2) Undertake a review to identify properties that are in a similar position to the ice rink such as an investment asset used by the public to ensure that the obligations and inspection requirements are suitable for the type of facility.
3) Explore ways to provide support to the ice users.
4) Explore proactively what can be done to provide a temporary ice rink including what financial impact this would have.
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property provided a summary of the scrutiny of the ice rink. He explained that the committee’s exploration of a temporary ice rink and investigation into the history of the ice rink to its current condition originated from a motion from council.
With regard to exploring provision for a temporary ice rink, it was explained that the ice users had provided a minimum specification for a temporary rink, however it had been a challenge to obtain information on the financial cost for that service. The committee were informed that a temporary rink would cost £2 million and planning consent and procurement process would be required with a timescale of approximately a year to provide a temporary facility. He added that the situation had moved on as the ice rink was closed for repairs and a temporary rink was not an appropriate way forward.
Regarding the investigation into the history of the ice rink, officers were thanked for their work to pull the information together. It was clarified that no officers involved in retrieving the information were in post when decisions were made regarding the ice rink and the committee had acknowledged that all decisions had been taken appropriately.
Resolved: Cabinets response to the recommendations proposed by the committee are as follows:
1) Regarding lessons learnt and whether any processes required amendment, it was noted that the committee had two meetings with a thorough debate. Any lessons to be learned had been identified by officers producing the report for the committee to facilitate the investigation into the ice rink and would be considered moving forward.
2) It was confirmed that buildings were inspected as per the industry standard. Officers were commended for their work in carrying out assessments and management of the property portfolio. It was considered that no change to current process was required as obligations were generally set by leases and statute.
3) The council would always continue to look at how it could support the ice users within the authority’s responsibilities. As the facility was closed it would support achieving the repairs as soon as possible.
4) The position of a temporary ice rink and the financial implications to the authority had been made clear and had been debated by Council in depth.
8
Consideration of a budget amendment made for the provision of a free bulky waste for qualifying households
This report sets out the key issues for consideration regarding the budget amendment proposed at the full Council meeting held on 22 February 2024 to offer residents in receipt of Council Tax Support one free bulky waste collection per year.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Attachments:
- Document Free Bulky Waste Budget Amendment Report 28 Oct 2024
Minutes
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing presented a report which detailed key issues for consideration regarding the proposed budget amendment agreed by Council to provide a free bulky waste collection once a year to qualifying households.
Whilst the aspiration of the proposal to assist lower income residents to dispose of bulky waste was acknowledged it was explained that the council had a statutory duty to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, increase recycling and cut carbon emissions which the proposed budget amendment would inadvertently impact. The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing stated that bulky waste charges had been reviewed and a larger discount was being proposed for residents in receipt of Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit which would support more people to benefit from a reduced charge without increasing the amount of waste. A proposed reduction in the charge for one or two items would also make the service more accessible. She added that the focus must be to encourage residents to take their items to household recycling centres or donate them to charities such as the furniture project.
An officer working group would be formed to explore other opportunities to keep the borough tidy. Work was being undertaken to support residents to dispose of waste such as improved information and an annual Keep Britain Tidy event. The dual approach and positive actions with partners would support the aims of the budget amendment and priorities of the council without impacting on the waste reduction requirements set by government.
Resolved: To agree
1) that officers do not proceed with the proposal to offer one free bulky waste collection per year to households in receipt of Council Tax Support.
2) that instead the concessionary discount is increased from 50% to 60% making the service more financially accessible and inclusive to those in receipt of Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit.
3) to establish a cross council and relevant partners working group to address the wider aspirations of the original proposal.
Whilst the aspiration of the proposal to assist lower income residents to dispose of bulky waste was acknowledged it was explained that the council had a statutory duty to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, increase recycling and cut carbon emissions which the proposed budget amendment would inadvertently impact. The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing stated that bulky waste charges had been reviewed and a larger discount was being proposed for residents in receipt of Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit which would support more people to benefit from a reduced charge without increasing the amount of waste. A proposed reduction in the charge for one or two items would also make the service more accessible. She added that the focus must be to encourage residents to take their items to household recycling centres or donate them to charities such as the furniture project.
An officer working group would be formed to explore other opportunities to keep the borough tidy. Work was being undertaken to support residents to dispose of waste such as improved information and an annual Keep Britain Tidy event. The dual approach and positive actions with partners would support the aims of the budget amendment and priorities of the council without impacting on the waste reduction requirements set by government.
Resolved: To agree
1) that officers do not proceed with the proposal to offer one free bulky waste collection per year to households in receipt of Council Tax Support.
2) that instead the concessionary discount is increased from 50% to 60% making the service more financially accessible and inclusive to those in receipt of Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit.
3) to establish a cross council and relevant partners working group to address the wider aspirations of the original proposal.
9
Draft proposals for 2025/26 budget and revised Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2028/29
This report presents an updated medium term financial strategy (MTFS) and the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2025/26 and an update on the longer-term view to 2028/29 for consultation as part of the annual reporting on the Policy and budget framework required under the Local Government Act 2000.
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 Draft Proposals 2025-26 Budget and MTFS 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 1 - Summary of proposals 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 2 - Capital Programme Proposals 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 3 - Equality Impact Assessments 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 4 - Proposed fees and charges 2025-26 28 Oct 2024
Minutes
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property presented an update of the medium term financial strategy (MTFS) assumptions to 2028/29 and an outline of the budget proposals for consultation for 2025/26 and future years.
It was explained that the draft budget proposals would be publicly consulted upon with final proposals to be agreed by Council in February. The process started prior to announcements by government so was based on information at that time.
It was highlighted that following significant funding for frontline services, particularly street care and grounds maintenance in the 2024/25 budget, targeted proposals focused on other key council plan priorities had been developed over the MTFS period which included additional investment to make the Green Team permanent to help tackle climate change, investment in the collection of waste to introduce food waste collections, investment to improve the council’s approach to tree management, introduction of a new summer event to cater for teenagers and young adults with extreme sports and gaming, investment to further improve housing and homelessness services and support for the emerging new Anti-Poverty Strategy.
The budget proposals presented a balanced budget for the next three years with a budget gap in year four which would need to be addressed.
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing highlighted that the budget proposals did not assume any new burdens funding from government to support the provision of mandatory food waste. Other service areas were highlighted such as work in Eastrop Park, funding for additional weed spraying and additional opening and cleansing standards of the toilets in the War Memorial Park. Funding to support the Anti-Poverty Strategy was welcomed.
Thanks were expressed to officers for the work to prepare the budget. It was commented that the budget was a reflection of the strength of the authority and was an opportunity for residents to reflect on the services of the council. It was also commented that a better process for local government finance settlements was required such as a three year settlement to provide stability and allow local authorities to plan across the period.
Resolved: To
1) Note the 2024/25 current year forecast outturn position as detailed in section 5 of the report.
2) Note the revised Medium Term Financial Strategy position set out in section 10 of the report and the risks and sensitivities associated with the forecast and the contingency plans set out in section 19 of the report.
3) Note that consultation will run for 8 weeks during November and December 2024 as detailed in section 26 of the report.
4) Approve the budget proposals for consultation, including the proposals for changes to fees and charges, detailed in sections 7, 10 to 15 and appendices 1 and 4, with the Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) detailed in appendix 3 of the report.
5) Note that this update shows a balanced budget in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28, with a residual budget gap in the last year of the MTFS that will need addressing following any update on central government funding from the provisional local government finance settlement (PLGFS).
6) Note the initial proposals for additions to the capital programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29 in section 17 and appendix 2 of the report.
It was explained that the draft budget proposals would be publicly consulted upon with final proposals to be agreed by Council in February. The process started prior to announcements by government so was based on information at that time.
It was highlighted that following significant funding for frontline services, particularly street care and grounds maintenance in the 2024/25 budget, targeted proposals focused on other key council plan priorities had been developed over the MTFS period which included additional investment to make the Green Team permanent to help tackle climate change, investment in the collection of waste to introduce food waste collections, investment to improve the council’s approach to tree management, introduction of a new summer event to cater for teenagers and young adults with extreme sports and gaming, investment to further improve housing and homelessness services and support for the emerging new Anti-Poverty Strategy.
The budget proposals presented a balanced budget for the next three years with a budget gap in year four which would need to be addressed.
The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing highlighted that the budget proposals did not assume any new burdens funding from government to support the provision of mandatory food waste. Other service areas were highlighted such as work in Eastrop Park, funding for additional weed spraying and additional opening and cleansing standards of the toilets in the War Memorial Park. Funding to support the Anti-Poverty Strategy was welcomed.
Thanks were expressed to officers for the work to prepare the budget. It was commented that the budget was a reflection of the strength of the authority and was an opportunity for residents to reflect on the services of the council. It was also commented that a better process for local government finance settlements was required such as a three year settlement to provide stability and allow local authorities to plan across the period.
Resolved: To
1) Note the 2024/25 current year forecast outturn position as detailed in section 5 of the report.
2) Note the revised Medium Term Financial Strategy position set out in section 10 of the report and the risks and sensitivities associated with the forecast and the contingency plans set out in section 19 of the report.
3) Note that consultation will run for 8 weeks during November and December 2024 as detailed in section 26 of the report.
4) Approve the budget proposals for consultation, including the proposals for changes to fees and charges, detailed in sections 7, 10 to 15 and appendices 1 and 4, with the Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) detailed in appendix 3 of the report.
5) Note that this update shows a balanced budget in 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28, with a residual budget gap in the last year of the MTFS that will need addressing following any update on central government funding from the provisional local government finance settlement (PLGFS).
6) Note the initial proposals for additions to the capital programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29 in section 17 and appendix 2 of the report.
10
Corporate Fees and Charges Policy
This report sets out the background to and context for the review of the council’s fees and charges policy and seeks approval of the updated policy.
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 Corporate Fees and Charges Policy Report 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 1 - Corporate Fees and Charges Policy 28 Oct 2024
Minutes
Cabinet considered a report which presented an updated fees and charges policy which set out the principles on which fees and charges decisions are based and is supported by a charging framework which sets out the decision-making process when setting each individual charge or considering a new charge.
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property stated that fees and charges was an important part of the council’s income. The general principles set out in the policy were to cover the cost of delivery of the service where possible to do so, how charges compare with other local authorities and service providers to ensure best value to residents and council priorities where certain services would provide a level of subsidy.
Resolved: To approve the updated corporate fees and charges policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, which will support future years’ fees and charges decision making processes and will be implemented from April 2025.
The Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property stated that fees and charges was an important part of the council’s income. The general principles set out in the policy were to cover the cost of delivery of the service where possible to do so, how charges compare with other local authorities and service providers to ensure best value to residents and council priorities where certain services would provide a level of subsidy.
Resolved: To approve the updated corporate fees and charges policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, which will support future years’ fees and charges decision making processes and will be implemented from April 2025.
11
Inter-Authority Legal Agreement in respect of Nutrient Neutrality Mitigation
This report seeks authority for the council to enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement for the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund. It sets out the working and funding arrangements of the parties and the way in which they will work together to fulfil their shared obligations and objectives of delivering the projects.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure.
Recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure.
Attachments:
- Document Report 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 1 Final Draft Inter Authority Agreement PfSH updated 03.10.24 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 2a - Updated Deployment-of-the-LNMF-Report, PfSH Joint Committee report 30 Sep 2024 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 2b - Minutes of the PfSH Joint Committee meeting 30.09.24 28 Oct 2024
- Document Appendix 3 - Plan of Test and Itchen catchment in BDBC 28 Oct 2024
Minutes
Cabinet received a report which requested approval to authorise the council to enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement for Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Projects. Following grant funding through the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF) and to effectively deploy the fund, an IAA had been proposed to deliver a strategic local authority led solution across the catchment. The report set out the working and funding arrangements of the parties and the way in which they would work together to fulfil their shared obligations and objectives of delivering the projects. By signing up to the agreement the council could continue to engage with other effected authorities and potentially enable benefit from the fund.
Resolved: To
1) Authorise the council to enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement for Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Projects (IAA) (as appended in Appendix 1 of the report, subject to any minor changes prior to being entered into).
2) Delegate authority to:
a) the Head of Planning and Infrastructure to agree any minor changes to the IAA;
b) the Head of Law and Governance to enter into the Inter-Authority agreement on behalf of the council, relating to the managing, monitoring and enforcement of Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund projects;
c) the Head of Planning and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure, to act as ‘authorised officer’ under the IAA (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project) and:
· Be the main point of contact for the council in respect of the IAA;
· Participate and vote on behalf of the council as a member of the PfSH Joint Committee in connection with the IAA, the delivery of nutrient mitigation projects and the sale of credits (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project);
· Liaise with other authorised officers in connection with the IAA
· Exercise any other function under the agreement in consultation with the Portfolio Holder (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project).
Resolved: To
1) Authorise the council to enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement for Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Projects (IAA) (as appended in Appendix 1 of the report, subject to any minor changes prior to being entered into).
2) Delegate authority to:
a) the Head of Planning and Infrastructure to agree any minor changes to the IAA;
b) the Head of Law and Governance to enter into the Inter-Authority agreement on behalf of the council, relating to the managing, monitoring and enforcement of Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund projects;
c) the Head of Planning and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure, to act as ‘authorised officer’ under the IAA (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project) and:
· Be the main point of contact for the council in respect of the IAA;
· Participate and vote on behalf of the council as a member of the PfSH Joint Committee in connection with the IAA, the delivery of nutrient mitigation projects and the sale of credits (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project);
· Liaise with other authorised officers in connection with the IAA
· Exercise any other function under the agreement in consultation with the Portfolio Holder (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project).
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