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Executive
19 Dec 2022 - 16:03 to 16:09
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Agenda

Standard Items
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive apologies for absence.

EX.154/22
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of the Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder and the Town Clerk and Chief Executive.  
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registrable interests and any interests, relating to any items on the agenda at this stage.

EX.155/22
There were no declarations of interest submitted.
PUBLIC AND PRESS
To agree that the items of business within Part A of the agenda should be dealt with in public and that the items of business within Part B of the agenda should be dealt with in private.

EX.156/22
It was agreed that the items in Part A be dealt with in public and the items in Part B be dealt with when the Public and Press are excluded. 
To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2022.





EX.157/22
RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2022 be agreed as a correct record. 
Public Items

(Key Decision – KD.25/22)

The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report regarding the Caldew Riverside site remediation strategy and development plan.
(Copy Report ED.33/22 herewith)

EX.158/22
(Key Decision KD.25/22)

Portfolio Economy, Enterprise and Housing
Relevant Scrutiny Panel Place Panel


The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder submitted report ED.33/22 which set out the progress made in understanding the nature of the contamination at the site along with the development of a strategy for its remediation and the implications for the Council s owner of the site.  An overview of costs associated with the remediation works was provide which was the basis for recommendation for a budget of £100,000 to support the delivery of the remedial strategy over a three year period.

The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder welcomed the remediation works, as they would enable the future development 
of the site and support the upcoming changes in the city centre. 

The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder moved the recommendations which were seconded by the Leader.  

Summary of options rejected      not to allocate funding to the project

DECISION
That the Executive:
1. Noted the contents of the report, including the risk associated with the ownership of the Caldew Riverside site and the proposed approach to its remediation. 
2. Noted the support from Homes England in developing a business case to draw down the additional funding required to fully remediate the site and enable it to be developed for housing. 
3. Recommend to Council, a budget of over £100,000 over three years (from 2023/24) to be allocated to the project to support the delivery of the proposed remedial strategy. 

Reasons for Decision

The remediation and future redevelopment of the Caldew Riverside site will support the delivery of the vision set out in the Carlisle Plan, which is to enable Carlisle to grow and prosper as the capital of the Borderlands region. It also contributes directly to the priority of delivering inclusive and sustainable economic growth, by making Carlisle a more attractive place to live, work, visit and invest.

(Non Key Decision)

The Notice of Executive Key Decisions, published on 18 November 2022, is submitted for information.
(Copy Notice herewith)

 

EX.159/22
(Non Key Decision)

Portfolio:  Cross Cutting

Relevant Scrutiny Panel

People Panel; Place Panel; Resources Panel

Subject Matter:

The Notice of Executive Key Decisions dated 18 November 2022 was submitted for information. 

Summary of options rejected None

DECISION

That the Notice of Executive Key Decisions dated 18 November 2022 be received.  

Reasons for Decision Not applicable

(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

EX.160/22
(Non Key Decision)

Portfolio  Cross Cutting

Relevant Scrutiny Panel
People Panel; Place Panel; Resources Panel

Subject Matter:
Details of decisions taken by the Leader / Portfolio Holders under delegated powers were submitted.

Summary of options rejected None
DECISION

That the decisions, attached as Appendix A, be noted.

Reason for Decision Not applicable

(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

EX.161/22
(Non Key Decision)

Portfolio Cross Cutting

Relevant Scrutiny Panel

People Panel; Place Panel; Resources Panel

Subject Matter:

Details of decisions taken by Officers under delegated powers were submitted.

Summary of options rejected None

DECISION

That the decisions attached as Appendix B, be noted.

Reason for Decision Not applicable
A.5 Pdf JOINT MANAGEMENT TEAM (116Kb)

(Non Key Decision)

The Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team held on 21 November 2022 are submitted for information. 
(Copy Minutes herewith)

EX.162/22
(None Key Decision)

Portfolio Cross Cutting

Relevant Scrutiny Panel

People Panel; Place Panel; Resources Panel

Subject Matter:

The minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team on 21 November 2022 were submitted for information.

Summary of options rejected None

Decision

That the minutes of the Joint Management Team held on 21 November 2022, attached as Appendix C, be received.
A.6 Pdf HIGH STREET TASKFORCE (815Kb)

(Non Key Decision)

The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit an update on the recent visit from the High Streets Task Force and outline the findings and recommendations of the subsequent ‘Unlocking Your Place Potential’ report.
  The matter was considered by the Place Panel on 13 October 2022.
(Copy Report ED.32/22 and Minute Excerpt herewith)

EX.163/22
(Non Key Decision)

Portfolio Economy, Enterprise and Housing

Relevant Scrutiny Panel Place Panel

Subject Matter:

The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder submitted report ED.32/22 which provided an update on the visit from the High Street Task Force and outline the findings and recommendations of the subsequent ‘Unlocking Your Place Potential’ report (‘the UYPP Report’) that was issued to the Council and was included in Appendix A.

The Place Panel had considered the report at their meeting on 13 October 2022 (Minute Excerpt PLP.33/22 referred) and requested that the Executive implement the recommendations contained within the Unlocking Your place Potential report.

The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder moved the recommendations, which were seconded by the Leader. 

Summary of options rejected None
DECISION
That the Executive: 

1. Note the contents pf the 'Unlocking Your Place Potential' Report, included at Appendix A
2. Provided feedback on the findings and recommendations included in the report
3. Gave its approval for the implementation of the recommended actions included in the report.  

Reasons for decision
The support from the HSTF and the implementation of the recommendations contained within the UYPP Report would support and add value to the projects currently being developed and delivered through the Town Deal and Future High Streets Fund regeneration programmes. Therefore, the activity would directly support the delivery of the vision set out in the Carlisle Plan, which was to enable Carlisle to grow and prosper as the capital of the Borderlands region. It also contributes directly to the priority of delivering inclusive and sustainable economic growth, by making Carlisle a more attractive place for investment.

(Non Key Decision)

The Policy and Communications Manager to submit a report containing the Quarter 2 2022/23 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 2022/23 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are included as a dashboard. 
  The performance was scrutinised by the People Panel and Place Panel on 24 November and 1 December 2022 respectively.
(Copy Report PC.29/22 and Minute Excerpts herewith / to follow)

EX.164/22
(Non Key Decision)

Portfolio Finance, Governance and Resources
Relevant Scrutiny Panel
People Panel; Place Panel
Subject Matter
The Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder submitted report PC.29/22 containing the Quarter 2 performance against Service Standards, together an update on the delivery of the Carlisle Plan 2021 - 23. Performance against the 2022/23 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are also included as a dashboard. The performance was scrutinised by the People Panel and Place Panel on 24 November and 1 December 2022 respectively.
Excerpts from the Minutes of those meetings (PEP.59/22 and PLP.41/22) were also submitted.

The Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder moved the recommendation which was seconded by the Leader. 

Summary of options rejected none

DECISION

That the Executive had considered the performance of the City Council as presented in Report PC.29/22 with a view to seeking continuous improvement in how the Council delivered its priorities.

Reasons for Decision

To seek Executive’s consideration of the performance of the City Council as presented in the report.
A.8 REFERENCE FROM PLACE PANEL

(Non Key Decision)

To consider a reference from the Place Panel held on 1 December 2022 regarding the Talkin Tarn Future Management Arrangements.
(Copy Minute Excerpt PLP.43/22 to follow)






EX.165/22
(Non Key Decision)

Portfolio Environment and Transport

Relevant Scrutiny Panel  Place Panel

The Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder submitted minute excerpts PLP.43/22 and PLP.45/22 which summarised the Place Panel's consideration of two separate reports regarding proposals for Talkin Tarn Management Arrangements at its meeting of 1 December 2022.   The Place Panel had requested that the Executive consider the creation of an earmarked reserve for surplus / carry forward monies in relation to Talkin Tarn and; look at ways to reduce the National Non Domestic Rates levied upon the site.  

The Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder indicated that he, in principle supported the requests made by the Panel.  He proposed that the Executive a) develop ideas for the creation of an earmarked reserve for surplus / carry forward monies in relation to Talkin Tarn and: b) look at ways to reduce the National Non Domestic Rates levied at Talkin Tarn.  

Summary of options rejected None
DECISION
That the Executive:
1. Develop ideas for the creation of an earmarked reserve for surplus / carry forward monies in relation to Talkin Tarn
2. Look at ways to reduce the National Non Domestic Rates levied at Talkin Tarn. 
Reasons for Decision


To consider and respond to the reference made by the Place Panel.
Exempt Items
B.1 TULLIE HOUSE BUSINESS PLAN

The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to 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)

(Key Decision - KD.22/22)

The Deputy Chief Executive to submit the Tullie House Business Plan.
  The matter had been considered by the Place Panel on 1 December 2022.
(Copy Report CS.39/22 herewith and Minute Excerpt to follow)

B.2 CARLISLE MARKET HALL

The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to 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)

(Key Decision - KD.24/22)

The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report on the Carlisle Town Deal – Market Hall Project.
(Copy report ED.34/22 herewith)

Members of the Executive

Councillor J Mallinson (Leader's Portfolio)
Councillor G Ellis (Deputy Leader, and Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder)
Councillor Mrs Bowman (Economy, Enterprise and Housing 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)

Notes to Members:
Decisions made at this meeting, if not subject to call-in, will normally become live on 29 December 2022

Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to: 
democraticservices@carlisle.gov.uk

Attendance

Name
No other member attendance information has been recorded for the meeting.
NameReason for Sending Apology
Councillor Mrs Elizabeth Anne Mallinson 
NameReason for Absence
No absentee information has been recorded for the meeting.

Declarations of Interests

Member NameItem Ref.DetailsNature of DeclarationAction
No declarations of interest have been entered for this meeting.

Visitors

Officers: Deputy Chief Executive
Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services
Corporate Director of Finance and Resources
Corporate Director of Economic Development