Decisions

Policy Development Advisory Group

31 October 2018

            RESOLVED

(i)         That new tariff points be introduced in Hurst Road Car Park and, to allow for this, the current latter tariff points be increased as set out in the report.

(ii)        That the name of Hurst Road Car Park be changed to ‘The Pavilions Car Park’.

REASONS

The reasons for recommending the change of name:

I.          The majority of people refer to Hurst Rd CP as ‘The Pavilions’ CP

II.         Link the two entities together helps with finding the facilities.

III.        Very little effort for a perceived larger improvement

The reasons for recommending for the tariff changes:

I.          Currently the tariff is not comparative to other town centre car parks

II.         Requests from users to review and introduce shorter stay lengths

III.        Parking tickets being passed from one customer to another

IV.        To support The Pavilions in the Park, particularly with the introduction of two new gyms into the town

Policy Development Advisory Group

19 November 2018

            RESOLVED

(i)         That the contents of the report be noted and the Environmental Offences Enforcement Policy (‘the Enforcement Policy’) be approved.

(ii)        That authority be granted for the adoption by the Council of all relevant enforcement powers contained in the Enforcement Policy.

REASONS

The Council requires an enforcement policy to ensure that Authorised officers can investigate environmental crimes and undertake the appropriate enforcement action where subsequent evidence proves that an environmental offence has taken place.

In addition the policy outlines:

·         Standards: the principles that will be used

·         Openness: clear and open provision of information

·         Helpfulness: helping by advising on and assisting with compliance

·         Complaints about the service: having a clear complaints procedure

·         Proportionality: ensuring that enforcement action is proportionate to the risks involved in the process

·         Consistency: ensuring consistent enforcement practice

Policy Development Advisory Group

29 October 2018

            RESOLVED

(i)         That the proposal to lease nine flats at Copnall Court, Broadbridge Heath from Saxon Weald to let as temporary accommodation to homeless households as an alternative to bed and breakfast accommodation, often outside the Horsham District, be approved.

(ii)        That the signing of the lease be completed by the Head of Legal Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community and Wellbeing.

REASONS

(i)            To support the council to meet its statutory responsibility to provide short-stay temporary accommodation. The current level of temporary accommodation does not meet current levels of demand.

(ii)           Securing accommodation within the district will enable the council to meet its statutory housing duties at a lower cost than the current alternative of placing households in bed and breakfast accommodation. Local accommodation will also keep households closer to employment, children’s schooling and social and support networks.

Policy Development Advisory Group

5 November 2018

RESOLVED

That the award of the insurance contract be delegated to the Director of Resources in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets.

REASONS

The Council is going out to joint tender with several other local authorities and therefore needs to be able to meet their tendering timescales. The councils are due to make the contract award on 14 January 2019.

It would not be possible for the Council to make the contract award in time for commencement of the contract without using the Delegated Authority route.

Policy Development Advisory Group

5 November 2018

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

(i)         That the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2019/20 to 2022/23 be approved.

(ii)        That the projected balanced budgets and budget gap as detailed in the report be noted.