Decisions

That the contents of the report be noted and Members will continue to monitor and challenge the Council’s performance alongside its financial performance for the same period.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 8^th July 2020 be agreed as a correct record. 

(i)            That the report be noted.

(ii)          That further steps in development of the recycling service for flats, schools and businesses be approved.

(iii)         The proposal to enter into a joint procurement for a contract to commence from April 2022 for the processing of dry recycling materials collected with the Staffordshire Waste Partnership (SWP) be approved.

(iv)         Cabinet place on record its thanks to all members of staff involved in the implementation of the new Recycling Service.

(v)          Cabinet place on record its appreciation of local residents’ patience during the transition phase to the new arrangements. 

(i)            The progress made on the project since April 2020 Cabinet in terms of scope, design and budget in consultation with the Kidsgrove Leisure Centre Community Group be noted.

(ii)          It be noted that following detailed survey work, the target cost of the project is now £5.998m

(iii)         The submission of a bid under the Town Fund Advance Funding for a contribution towards the refurbishment of the Centre be noted.

(iv)         A supplementary capital estimate be approved of up to £400,000 to be drawn down from the Council’s 2020/21 capital programme contingency in the event that external funding contributions cannot be secured

(v)          That the Executive Director Commercial Development and Economic Growth, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Service Improvement, People and Partnerships, continue to work with the Community Group to progress the refurbishment.

That Cabinet supports the development of proposals for the Government’s Advanced Town Deal Funding for both Newcastle and Kidsgrove and that the Executive Director Commercial Development and Economic Growth in consultation with the Section 151 Office and the Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Service Improvement, People and Partnerships is authorised to:

(i)            Continue to work with both of the Town Deal Boards to develop the proposals for Newcastle and Kidsgrove Advanced Town Deal Funding and to make any minor alterations to funding allocations.

(ii)          Negotiate the terms and any contracts for accelerated funding payments to external delivery partners where they will be the lead partner in delivery.

(iii)         Negotiate on any property matters including purchase, lease or sale relating to the accelerated funding projects. 

(iv)         Assess the procurement options linked to the delivery of each of the accelerated funded projects, and should this be required that they have the authority to finalise the specification, undertake the tendering process, if required to complete any post tender negotiations and award the contract.

That the report be noted and the work being undertaken to recover from the pandemic be endorsed. 

That the report be noted and endorsed.

There were no declarations of interest stated.

There was no Urgent Business.

That the Forward Plan be received.

(i)    The review and recommended changes to the Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Joint Statement of Community Involvement be noted.

(ii)  The amended Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Joint Statement of Community Involvement be approved and adopted as detailed at Appendix A.

That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following matter because it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraphs in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Jill Waring.