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WDC Schedules of Individual Decisions
Sunday, 27th January, 2002

Schedules of Individual Decisions, Schedule 34 - 27 jan 2002

 

WYCOMBE DISTRICT COUNCIL

DECISIONS MADE BY INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBERS

OR KEY DECISIONS MADE BY OFFICERS

Schedule No: 34

Published: 27 January 2003
 

Part 1 (a)

Proposed Decisions within Cabinet Portfolios

None

Part 1 (b)

Proposed Key Decisions within Cabinet Portfolios

None

Part 2

Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

None

45/2002

To approve the Farm Diversification Advice Note.

2

46/2002

To approve Supplementary Planning Guidance on Community Facilities

2

Part 3

Key Decisions Proposed by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

 

 

Recycling Banks for Plastic Bottles

3

Part 4

Key Decisions taken by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

None

Part 5

Urgent Decisions Taken

None

Part 6

Executive Decisions Called-In from Last Schedule

None

 

INSPECTION OF REPORTS AND BACKGROUND PAPERS

This Schedule and reports relating to proposed decisions and decisions taken (other than those which contain exempt or confidential or other excepted information) are deposited for public inspection at:

·

Reception, Queen Victoria Road Offices

·

Marlow Area Information Centre

·

Risborough Area Information Centre

·

The Council’s Website at www.wycombe.gov.uk

Background Papers can be inspected by contacting the officer named under each decision or proposed decision.

General enquiries about this schedule should be made to the Council Secretariat: 01494 421214

 
 

Part 2 –Decisions Taken Within Portfolios

Portfolio: Planning

Cabinet Member: Cllr Mrs G A Jones

Tel/Fax: 01494 531559

Email: ajones@buckscc.gov.uk

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment

Farm Diversification Advice Note

Ward(s) affected: all 

Decision:

That the final version of the Farm Diversification Advice Note be approved.

Reason for Decision:

The approval of the document will provide the district’s farmers with clear, concise planning advice on farm diversification opportunities and encourage positive communication between farmers and Wycombe District Council to promote successful diversification schemes.

Consultation Undertaken:

A sample of farmers and rural interest groups were consulted and a focus group of local farmers. The issue was also highlighted at the Rural forum.

Officer Contact:

Jenny Ion  01494 421525, Email: jenny_ion@wycombe.gov.uk

Portfolio: Planning

Cabinet Member: Cllr Mrs G A Jones

Tel/Fax: 01494 531559

Email: ajones@buckscc.gov.uk

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment

Supplementary Planning Guidance on Community Facilities

Ward(s) affected: all 

Proposed Decision:

To adopt the final version of the Supplementary Planning Guidance on Community Facilities

Reason for Proposed Decision:

The adoption of the document as Supplementary Planning Guidance will provide clear, concise planning guidance to community groups and developers on securing, retaining and enhancing community facilities within Wycombe District.

Consultation Undertaken:

Formal consultation took place in July 2002, involving adjoining local authorities, community groups and Town and Parish Councils within the district.  Fifteen responses were received and, where appropriate, the comments included in the final version.

Officer Contact:

Jenny Ion  01494 421525, Email: jenny_ion@wycombe.gov.uk

Part 3 – Key Decisions Proposed by an Officer Under Delegated Powers

Portfolio: Customer Services

Officer: Neil Roberts, Director of Customer Services

Tel/Fax: 01494 421800

Email: neil_roberts@wycombe.gov.uk

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment

Recycling Banks for Plastic Bottles

Ward(s) affected: All

Proposed Decision:

To negotiate an inclusive contract for the emptying of plastic recycling containers and onward transmission

Reason for the proposed Decision:

To expand the provision of recycling services in accordance with the Waste Strategy for Buckinghamshire.

Consultation Undertaken:

The Community was consulted in the preparation of the Waste Strategy for Bucks.  The budget preparation surveys in recent years have also indicated demand for this service along with the ‘Your Views’ postcards.

The Cabinet Member for Customer services is supportive of this proposal.

Officer Contact:

Richard Powell  01494 421456, Email: richard_powell@wycombe.gov.uk