Decisions

(i)            That, subject to the views of the Health, Wellbeing and Partnerships Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet agree to explore a CCTV system upgrade, including its monitoring arrangements via a paid service, and that further recommendations are brought to Cabinet including options and costings, clearly identifying any budget shortfall and proposed funding, including partnership contributions and possible partnering with neighbouring authorities.

(ii)           That, the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Wellbeing meet with representatives from the Business Improvement District (BID) to take this

forward.

(iii)          That, towns and villages within the Borough be included at a later date when a monitoring solution has been agreed.

(i)    That the Strategic Alliance between the two Councils be noted and that the Growth Deal be approved.

(ii)   That officers be authorised, in liaison with the Leader of the Council, to engage with officers of the County Council and representatives of other partners to prepare projects and initiatives to address the identified priorities.

(iii)  That officers, in liaison with the Leader of the Council, establish effective programme governance arrangements.

(iv)That officers report back to Cabinet as required to seek any necessary financial contributions or other necessary resource allocation.

(v)  That, the Leader of the Council and Leader of the County Council, meet following the County Council’s Cabinet meeting of 19 December, 2018 to finalise the plan.

(i)            That, the Council renew its support and maintenance contract for its Revenues and Benefits Software with Northgate Public Sector for a further period of three years.

(ii)           The Council waives its own contract procedural rules regarding procurements over £50,000.