To sign the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 20 December 2021 and 19 January 2022. [Minute Book Vol 48(5)] To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Executive on 21 February 2022
(Copy Minutes herewith)
(Non Key Decision) The Notice of Executive Key Decisions, published on 18 February 2022, is submitted for information. The Corporate Director of Economic Development was scheduled to submit a private report regarding the Central Plaza Development Site Options (Key decision – KD.01/22). This report has been incorporated into the Central Plaza Project report (KD.08/22). The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services was scheduled to submit a private report regarding the Proposed Disposal of Four Property Assets to Provide New Affordable Housing Sites (KD.06/22). A further period of time is required to conclude negotiations and finalise recommendations for the Executive therefore the report has been deferred to a future Executive meeting. (Copy Notice herewith)
(Non Key Decision) A Schedule detailing decisions taken by the Leader / Portfolio Holders under delegated powers is attached for information. (Copy Schedule herewith) Background Papers – as detailed within the Schedule
(Non Key Decision) A Schedule detailing decisions taken by Officers under delegated powers is attached for information.
(Copy Schedule herewith) Background Papers – as detailed within the Schedule
(Non Key Decision) The Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team held on 19 January 2022 are submitted for information. (Copy Minutes herewith)
(Non Key Decision) Portfolio Cross Cutting Relevant Scrutiny Panel Health and Wellbeing; Economic Growth; Business and Transformation Subject Matter The minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team on 21 February 2022 were submitted for information. Summary of options rejected None DECISION
That the minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team held on 21 February 2022, attached as Appendix c, be received. Reasons for Decision Not applicable
(Non Key Decision) Pursuant to Minute Excerpt HWSP.17/22, the Executive to consider a recommendation from the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel. (Copy Minute Excerpt HWSP.17/22 herewith)
Summary of options rejected Not to support the recommendations of the Panel.
DECISION That the Executive adopt the recommendations of Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel: 1. That the Friends Group be allowed 8 - 10 months to complete the AHF funded feasibility study and business plan (RIBA Stage 1) before Council progresses to Community Consultation, Order of Costs and Economic Appraisal/Outline Business Case; 2. That Officers work with the Friends Group to explore a Community Asset Transfer and progress options for the James Street Public Baths; and provide an update to the August meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel. Reasons for Decision To consider and respond to a reference from the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel.
(Non Key Decision) The Deputy Chief Executive to provide an update on the work of the Carlisle Local Focus Hub and the proposals for establishing it within the City Council. Copy Report CS.13/22 and Minute Excerpt herewith)
(Non Key Decision)
Portfolio Communities, Health and Wellbeing Relevant Scrutiny Panel Health and Wellbeing Subject Matter The Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder submitted an update on the work of the Carlisle Local Focus Hub (LFH). The report proposed the transfer of leadership responsibilities of the LFH to the City Council, bringing the work in line with other district areas in North Cumbria. The report (CS.13/22) also proposed the appointment of a fixed term, full time Hub Manager. The Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel had considered the matter at its meeting on 17 February 2022 (HWSP.16/22 referred). The Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel was in attendance. In moving the recommendations, the Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder emphasised the importance of the LFH and the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel’s support for the proposals. The Deputy Leader seconded the recommendations. Summary of options rejected Not to take over leadership responsibilities of the LFH DECISION That the Executive agreed the proposals for establishing the Local Focus Hub within the City Council and supported the recruitment of a fixed term, full time Hub Manager (CS.13/22) Reasons for Decision The LFH would assist the Council and local partners to manage the requirements arising from the North Cumbria Community Safety Partnership and review the requirements of each Community Safety partnership under the two new authorities for Cumbria.
(Non Key Decision) The Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report requesting the release release of £20,000 non-recurring revenue budget to support action to address anti-social behaviour in the city centre. (Copy Report CS.12/22 herewith)
(Non Key Decision) Portfolio Communities, Health and Wellbeing Relevant Scrutiny Panel Business and Transformation Subject Matter The Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder submitted report CS.12/22 which requested approval for the release of £20,000 non-recurring revenue budget to support action to address anti-social behaviour in the city centre. Work was underway to develop actions via the Local Focus Hub, working with Cumbria Police and businesses associated with retail, catering and night time economy. The Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder moved the recommendations and the Leader seconded them. Summary of options rejected Not to release the money DECISION 1) That the release of the £20,000 non-recurring revenue budget to support action to address anti-social behaviour in the city centre be agreed; 2) That such action be agreed with the Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder prior to expenditure. Reasons for Decision To address anti-social behaviour in line with the Carlisle Plan and vision.
(Non Key Decision) The Deputy Chief Executive to submit Cumbria County Council’s Carlisle Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. (Copy Report CS.14/22 herewith)
(Non Key Decision) The Policy and Communications Manager to submit a report containing the Quarter 3 2021/22 performance against the current Service Standards and an update on the delivery of the Carlisle Plan 2021-23 actions as defined in the Plan. Performance against the 2021/22 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are included as a dashboard. (Copy Report PC.04/22 herewith / Minute Excerpts to follow)
(Key Decision KD.08/22) The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report regarding the progress on the Central Plaza project. (Copy Report ED.04/22 herewith)
(Key Decision KD.05/22) The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual. The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report seeking the approval of the commencement of preparatory work for the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in respect of the land needed for the Start with the Park project which cannot be acquired by private negotiation and the engagement of external consultants (Copy Report ED.13/22 herewith)
(Key Decision KD.07/22) The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)
The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report seeking the approval of the Carlisle Town Deal business cases for submission to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC). (Copy Report ED.05/22 herewith and Minute Excerpt to follow)
(Key Decision KD.09/22) The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to submit Chancerygate’s update report. (Copy Report GD.18/22 herewith)
(Key Decision KD.10/22) The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to submit Chancerygate’s update report. (Copy Report GD.19/22 herewith)
Councillor J Mallinson (Leader's Portfolio) Councillor G Ellis (Deputy Leader, and Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder) Councillor N Christian (Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder) Councillor S Higgs (Culture, Heritage and Leisure Portfolio Holder) Councillor Mrs E Mallinson (Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder)
Councillor Mrs Bowman (Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder)
Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to: committeeservices@carlisle.gov.uk
Also Present: Councillor Christine Finlayson, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel
Councillor Trevor Allison, Observer Officers: Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services Corporate Director of Finance and Resources Corporate Director of Economic Development