Agenda and minutes

Purpose

To seek approval to purchase 18.5 acres of land at Grove Lane Padiham.

Reason for Decision

In order that the project can be progressed in a timely manner in order to obtain proposed external funding.

Decision

In accordance with the provisions of Section 100 (B) (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 the Chair decided that the item should be taken in view of the special circumstance outlined and be taken as item 14 on the agenda.

Purpose

To agree Burnley Council’s participation in a Lancashire-wide programme to resettle Syrian refugees.

Reason for Decision

The recommendation is in line with the position that Burnley will play its

proper and proportionate part in helping resettle refugees, and will do so

as part of a co-ordinated approach across Lancashire.

The recommendation is made on the basis that there will be appropriate financial and practical support from government and through partner organisations, so that all proper arrangements will be put in place without the programme having any disproportionate impact on existing services.

Decision

(1)  To agree to work with Lancashire County Council on a Programme

            to resettle Syrian refugees, in line with the average number being

            resettled across the county.

(2)  To agree to develop existing partnership work with SERCO, 

            who are responsible for a programme of dispersing asylum

            seekers.

(3)   To support LCC in a bid for government funds from the

            Controlling Migration Fund.

(4)  That the detailed decision making on participation in  the programme and related partnership work be delegated to the Head of Corporate Engagement, in consultation with the Head of Housing and Development Control, and the Executive Member for Community Services

Purpose

To seek approval to Re-fresh the Council’s Environmental Enforcement        Strategy

Reason for Decision

To enable the Council to continue to deliver its ‘Clean Burnley’ strategic priorities.

To set out the environmental enforcement standards that residents, local businesses and the community can expect across the Borough.  

Decision

That approval be given to the amended Environmental  Enforcement

Strategy

Purpose

To consider when it may be relevant to exclude the public from the meeting, and clarify the order of the agenda.

Reason for Decision

Minute Numbers 75, 76, 77 and 78 contain exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Decision

That the public be excluded from the meeting before discussion takes place on the items relating to Minutes 75, 76, 77 and 78 since in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, if the public were present there would be a disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of Part VA of the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider a report on Morecambe’s Lodge (report enclosed)

This item is private as it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Purpose

To approve the extension of the lease of Morecambe’s Lodge to the Trustees of Freshfields Enterprises Ltd to 25 years.

Reason for Decision

To secure investment in improving the facilities on site.

Decision

That approval be given to the extension of the Morecambe’s Lodge Lease on the outline terms set out in the report, and the Head of Governance, Law, Property and Regulation be authorised to complete the legal formalities.

Purpose

To seek approval to Implement specialist environmental enforcement across the borough to support the Council in delivering its Cleaner Borough strategic agenda.

Reason for Decision

To enable the Council to continue to deliver its ‘Clean Burnley’ strategic priorities.

To provide robust enforcement to challenge and change behaviours where these persist, regarding; littering, dog fouling and public space protection order enforcement.

To maintain the cleanliness and enforcement across the whole of the borough.

Option 3 provides the least risk to the Council for the implementation of the pilot.  There are no financial costs for implementation or delivery with this option and it maintains a focus on quality with regards to the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices.

Decision

(1)  That approval be given to the implementation of a 12month pilot with Kingdom Enforcement Services with effect Spring 2017

(2)  That Option 3 be the preferred option for the pilot from Kingdom’s Proposal

(3)  That approval be given for the waiver of Standing Orders for Contracts (SOC 18 and 20) and:

(4)  That  the final details of the pilot be delegated to the Head of Streetscene in consultation with the Head of Governance, Law, Property and Regulation and the Executive Member for Community Services

Purpose

To seek Executive approval to enter into a ten year contractual joint venture, to help the Council delivery its housing strategy.

Reason for Decision

The procurement of a joint venture developer partner is a key action in the Council’s current Housing Strategy. Company A offered the most economically advantageous tender.

Decision

(1)  That delegated authority be given to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and the Environment,  to conclude the procurement in compliance with EU procurement procedure and accept Company A’s bid as the most economically advantageous tender for the housing joint venture; and,

(2)  That the Head of Governance, Law, Property and Regulation be granted delegated authority to agree and execute all documents necessary to give effect to the above decision.

Following the decision being taken it was announced tbat Company A relates to Barnfield Homes Ltd.

Purpose

To seek approval to purchase 18.5 acres of land at Grove Lane Padiham

Amendments were made at the meeting to paragraphs 9 and 11 of the report.

Reason for Decision

The proposal will contribute to delivering the Council’s strategic objectives on Place and Prosperity

Decision

(1)  That approval be given to the purchase as set out in paragraphs 6 and 9 (as amended) of this report

(2)  That approval be given to the contribution as set out in section 8 of this report

(3)  That delegated authority be given to the Chief Operating Officer in consultation with the Leader to conclude negotiations and agree terms

(4)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Governance, Law, Property and Regulation to agree and execute all documents necessary to give effect to the above decision.

(5)  That Full Council be recommended  to transfer the sum referred to in paragraph 9 from the Transformation Reserve to fund the capital spend and create the appropriate budget