Decisions

That:

1.         The recommendation that Christmas Car Parking charges will be free on the Midway as noted within the report be approved.

2.         Car Parking will be free on Sundays on Borough owned Car Parks.

3.         The continuation of the £1 from 1pm on all Borough owned Car Parks be noted.

4.         Free parking at the Midway be approved for late night shopping.

5.         Delegated authority be granted to the Executive Director – Development & Growth, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth to implement these charges.

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

That delegated authority be granted to the Executive Director – Growth and Development to award a contract for Quantity Surveyor services on successful completion of a further competition under the PAGABO Professional Services framework informing the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth of the outcome.

That;

1.         The Cemetery and Cremations Regulations be approved and the Executive Director - Commercial Development & Economic Growth be authorised in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Recycling to make minor amendments as necessary.

2.         The principal to extend the burial area of Bradwell crematorium into the open space off Chatterley Drive be approved, retaining public access to an area to be planted with trees contributing to the Council’s carbon capture.

3.         The principal of external consultants developing a new scheme layout be approved and that the Executive Director - Commercial Development & Economic Growth be authorised in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Recycling to agree the plans to submit a planning application.

That the report be noted.

That the Forward Plan be received.