Agenda and minutes

Purpose

To seek approval to make several Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for long term vacant properties in the private sector.

To dispose of the properties in accordance with the Council’s Disposal of Empty Dwellings Policy and scheme of delegation.

Reason for Decision

The owners of these properties have been contacted and have either not responded at all or have given no reasonable proposals for renovating the property or bringing it back into housing use. 

These properties are long term vacant properties, being empty, in one case, for 17 years. Without intervention by the Council through acquisition by agreement or CPO the properties may remain vacant, continue to deteriorate, attract anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and arson, all of which cause fear in local residents, resulting in a declining neighbourhood.

Through the Vacant Property Initiative and Empty Homes Programme   over 120 properties have been acquired, refurbished and re-sold or re let, bringing those properties back into use and providing high quality accommodation.

Decision

(1)  That it be approved in pursuance of the powers obtained under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 (as amended) to make the following compulsory purchase orders for the purpose of renovation and/or re-sale by the most appropriate method:

           The Burnley (13 Wren Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (65 Briercliffe Road Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (9 Every Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (21 Norman Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (44 Piccadilly Road Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (1 Bracewell Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (142 Mitella Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (27 Cleaver Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (3 Heath Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (43 Cleaver Street Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017

The Burnley (12 Moseley Road Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2017;

(2)  That the Head of Governance, Law, Property, & Regulation be authorised to agree terms for the acquisition of the properties, to acquire the properties in this report by agreement as an alternative to compulsory purchase in accordance with the terms of delegation;

(3)  That the Head of Governance, Law, Property, & Regulation be authorised to make minor amendments, modifications or deletions to the CPO schedule of interests and map, should this be necessary, and to finalise the making and submission of the CPO, including promoting the Council’s case at public inquiry, if necessary;

(4)  That subject to confirmation by the Secretary of State to authorise the Head of Governance, Law, Property, & Regulation to secure full title to and possession of the CPO land as appropriate by:

a.    Serving notice of confirmation of the CPO on all interested parties

b.    Serving notice of intention to execute a General Vesting Declaration

c.    Executing the General Vesting Declaration

d.    Serving Notices to Treat and/or Entry as appropriate

e.    Acquiring land and interests by agreement if possible;

(5)  That the tendering be authorised of any renovation works in accordance with SOC 1, 15 and 16  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.

Purpose

To adopt a Lancashire wide Statement of Intent (Appendix 1) so

that residents are able to access Energy Company Obligation (ECO)

funding.

Reason for Decision

To maximise funding into Burnley to improve the energy efficiency of

homes within the Borough, subsequently assisting those residents in

fuel poverty

Decision

Purpose

To consider the results of The Empire Theatre viability study.

Reason for Decision

The viability study does not present a compelling case for the Council to risk significant financial resources, which are scarce and which could be invested in different projects in the town centre and the Borough to create a wider social and economic impact on the Borough

Decision

(1)  That due to the significant financial risk and lack of identified commercial operator and the wider resource needs of other strategic projects within the Borough, that the Council’s involvement in the project as outlined in the viability study report not be supported; and 

(2)  That the site be considered further as part of the Town Centre Masterplan that is currently being developed.

Purpose

To update the Executive on the status of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) application for the Padiham Townscape Heritage (TH): Crafting the Future scheme and seek approval to accept the funding

Reason for Decision

To allow officers to progress with the Delivery Phase of the Padiham TH project.

HLF require the Council to compete and submit a signed ‘Permission to Start’ form to confirm acceptance of the grant award along with all the associated requirements.  Once HLF have approved the request the Council will be able to start work on the scheme and seek subsequent grant payments.

Decision

(1)  That a successful application has been made by the Head of Regeneration and Planning Policy to HLF to support the regeneration of Padiham Conservation Area and related community activities be noted;

(2)  That the grant of £1,400,500 be accepted from the HLF in accordance with their standard terms of grant;

(3)   That the principal delivery elements of the 5 year Padiham: Crafting the Future Scheme be noted; and

(4)  That delegated authority be given to the Section 151 Officer to sign the required ‘Permission to Start’ form to confirm acceptance of the grant award along with all the associated requirements.

Purpose

To report the forecast outturn position for the year

as at 31 March 2018 based upon actual spending

and income to 30 June 2017.

Reason for Decision

To give consideration to the level of revenue spending

and income in 2017/18 as part of the effective governance

of the Council and to ensure that appropriate management

 action is taken to ensure a balanced financial position.

Decision

(1)  That the That That the projected revenue budget forecast

underspend of £70k (see the overview table

 in paragraph 6) be noted;

(2)  That Full Council be recommended to approve

 the latest revised budget of £14.596m

as shown in Appendix 1; and

(3)  That Full Council be recommended to approve

the net transfers from earmarked reserves

of £1.582m as shown in Appendix 4.

Purpose

To provide Members with an update on capital expenditure and resources position along with highlighting any variances

Reason for Decision

To effectively manage the 2017/18 capital programme.

Decision

(1)  That Full Council be recommended to approve the revised capital budget for 2017/18 totalling £15,589,217, as outlined in Appendix 2;

(2)  That Full Council be recommended to approve the proposed financing of the revised capital budget totalling £15,589,217 as shown in Appendix 3;

(3)  That the latest estimated year end position on capital receipts and contributions showing an assumed balance of £2,231,605 at 31^st March 2018, in Appendix 4, be noted;

(4)  That Full Council be recommended to approve a new Capital Scheme for the Calder Park Sport & Play Equipment, totalling £13,700, funded from 3^rd Party Contributions and Ward Opportunities Fund; and 

(5)  That Full Council be recommended to approve a new Capital Scheme for the Brun Valley Forest Park, totalling £10,486, funded from 3^rd Party Contributions.

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 Number 25 contained 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 Minute 25 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

Purpose

To approve changes to the current arrangements for the supply of water and water related services to the Council.

Reason for Decision

To secure the Council’s water supply and Services under a pre-tendered OJEU compliant arrangement either with Crown Commercial Services (CCS), who already supply most of our electricity and gas, or under a similar framework arrangement.

Decision

That existing arrangements for the supply of water and related services to the Council be reviewed to ensure value for money Is obtained and the Head of Governance, Law, Property and Regulation be authorised to commission a new supplier of water and water related services, subject to paragraph 8 of the report being amended to; "The purpose of the procurement is to award the contract to the most economically advantageous tender"