COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL STATEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE DECISIONS HELD ON 24 APRIL 2015

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1 COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL STATEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE DECISIONS HELD ON 24 APRIL 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillors Elaine Woodburn; Hugh Branney; Geoff Garrity; and Gillian Troughton Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Allan Holliday and Peter Kane OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paul Walker, Chief Executive; Janice Carrol, Interim Head of Copeland Services; Lindsay Tomlinson, Democratic Services Manager & Monitoring Officer; Fiona Rooney, Interim Resources and Strategic Commissioning Director; David Christie, Project Accountant and Deputy S151 Officer; Julie Betteridge, Head of Customer and Community Services; John Groves, Strategic Nuclear and Planning Manager; Anja Swan, Communications Officer;, Member Services Officer START TIME: AM CLOSE TIME: PM CERTIFICATION: Certified a true record of decisions taken at the meeting of the 24 April 2015

2 Agenda Item: 3 Subject: Statements Of Executive Decisions Decision Reference: EXE/14/0104 Portfolio Holder: N/A Context: To consider the Statements of Executive Decisions 24 March 2015 Key Decision Status: No Decision That the Statements of decisions made at the meeting held on the 24 March 2015 be signed by the leader as a correct record. Explanation: N/A N/A Lindsay Tomlinson

3 Agenda Item: 5 Subject: Questions from Members of the Public Decision Reference: EXE/14/0105 Portfolio Holder: N/A Context: To receive and respond to any questions from Members of the Public. Key Decision Status: N/A DECISION: There were no questions from Members of the Public. Explanation: N/A Lindsay Tomlinson

4 Agenda Item: 6 Subject: Forward Plan Decision Reference: EXE/14/0106 Portfolio Holder: N/A Context: To consider the Forward Plan Key Decision Status: No Decision That subject to the inclusion of an update and monitoring of Welfare Reform being included for February/March 2016 the forward plan be noted. Explanation: N/A Lindsay Tomlinson

5 Agenda Item: 7 Subject: Designation of Geological Disposal Facility as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project Decision Reference: EXE/14/0107 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Elaine Woodburn Context: To consider a report informing Members on issues relating to changes in national legislation which affect the consideration of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) through the planning process. The report provides clarification for members and Copeland residents on the distinction between site selection processes and the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. DECISION: That the report and the change in planning process for the consideration of a Geological Disposals Facility (GDF) be noted. Explanation: Previous consideration of a GDF has focused on the siting process. The Infrastructure Planning (Radioactive Waste Geological Disposal Facilities) Order 2015, extends the categories of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects ( NSIPs ) contained in the Planning Act 2008 to geological disposal facilities for high level radioactive waste. Pat Graham

6 Agenda Item: 8 Subject: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project Procurement of Professional Services Decision Reference: EXE/14/0108 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Elaine Woodburn Context: To consider the procurement of professional support services which will allow the Council to participate fully in the Development Consent Order (DCO) process for the proposed new nuclear power station and minimise the impacts on existing Council services DECISION: That the proposal to appoint a professional support services provider in relation to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in the Borough be agreed and that the decision to appoint the preferred supplier is delegated to the Director of Economic Growth Explanation:- The construction and completion of the new power station will provide significant direct and indirect economic opportunities for the residents and businesses of Copeland and help to maintain security of energy supply for the UK as a whole. Pat Graham

7 Agenda Item: 9 Subject: Welfare Reform Update Date of Decision 24 April 2015 Decision Reference: EXE/14/0109 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Gillian Troughton Context: To consider a report setting out the progress of the partnership working during early Universal Credit roll out and requesting that the Executive endorse the continuation of the partnership approach for 2015/16 and consider a proposal to change the delivery of the DHP in 2015/16. DECISION: That a) the progress on the partnership approach as agreed in November 2014 be noted; b) the entering into a Delivery Partnership Agreement (DPA) with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for a further year 2015/16 on the basis set out in section 2 of the report be agreed with the final detail be delegated to the Director of Customer and Community Services in liaison with the relevant Portfolio Holder; and c) the receipt and use of the DPA for 2015/16 through both internal and external commissioned resources be agreed. (The final contract sum will be confirmed through the delegated process of (b). Explanation: The Council provides a range of services and partnership arrangements to assist residents impacted on by Welfare Reform. The Council through a coordination and commissioning role is partnering with DWP to assist vulnerable residents with complex applications to Universal Credit as it begins its roll out within the borough. Julie Betteridge

8 Agenda Item: 10 Subject: ICT Strategy Decision Reference: EXE/14/0110 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Gillian Troughton Context: To consider the draft ICT Strategy for the Council for which will work in close partnership with the Customer Services Strategy, which is considered under separate cover at this Executive meeting. DECISION: That a) the ICT Strategy for as set down in Appendix A to the report be agreed; b) the centralisation of the existing ICT budgets into one budget held by ICT to ensure a corporate view is taken on all ICT spend (Section 3 of the report refers) be agreed; and c) the approach to be taken to Members ICT requirements for 2015/16 as recommended by the Members ICT Strategy Group be endorsed; and d) the Council cease to provide paper copies of reports and Agendas for all members with effect from 1 July Explanation: The ICT Strategy is a key foundation to help the Council achieve greater collaboration in how it works and how we engage with residents in an effective way. Using information systems and technology effectively to help transform the Council s processes, will reduce costs and enable new ways and channels to deliver our services to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Fiona Rooney

9 Agenda Item: 11 Subject: Lake District National Park Partnership Plan Decision Reference: EXE/14/0111 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Hugh Branney Context: To consider the most recent version of the Lake District National Park Partnership Plan for which articulates a shared vision of partners to make things happen in and around the Park towards creating a prosperous economy and vibrant local communities, whilst sustaining and protecting a world class environment and managing a positive visitor experience. Copeland residents living in the Park will directly benefit from a shared approach to deliver these collective aims, which they have helped to shape and the impact will be felt by the wider community outside the National Park. DECISION: That a) the most recent version of the Partnership Plan (Appendix A of the report) be endorsed; be and b) the actions that the Council has put forward in support of the four strategic priorities (Appendix B of the report) be noted. Explanation: On 11th May the LDNP Partnership is holding a special meeting to sign off the Plan and all its partners will endorse the document. The implementation of Partnership Plan is underpinned by partners articulating the activities that they separately carry out as part of their own corporate delivery. This request is for the Executive to formally endorse the Partnership Plan and to note the activities that Copeland Borough Council has put forward as examples of how it will support the Partnership Plan delivery.

10 Julie Betteridge Copeland Borough Council Agenda Item: 12 Subject: Customer Service Strategy Decision Reference: EXE/14/0112 Portfolio Holder: Councillor Allan Holliday Context: To consider the draft Customer Strategy which sets out a framework for how the Council will respond to changing demands and services. Our focus on our key priorities in the Corporate Plan using this strategy will shape our engagement with our customers and ensure effective and appropriate access to our services by our residents. During consideration of this item members felt that Our Vision should be amended to reflect the Councils Mission Statement. DECISION: That a) that subject to Our Vision being amended to reflect the Council s Mission Statement the Customer Strategy set out in Appendix A of the report be agreed; and b) it be noted that the detailed implementation plan will be overseen and monitored through the Delivering Differently Board. Explanation: The Council has a commitment to delivering accessible and excellent services. The new strategy sets out our framework of principles, aspirations, customer expectations and commitments for approval by Executive.

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