Meeting documents

Part 1

Proposed Decisions within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 3 days) i.e. 7 July 2002.  Any comments should be made to the Cabinet Member indicated in the Schedule by that date.

Adoption of Lane End Conservation Area Character Survey as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

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Part 2

Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

These decisions will be implemented after (publication date + 5 working days) i.e. 9 July 2002 unless ‘called-in’ for further consideration.

5/2002

That the Council’s maximum limit on the price of property that applicants under the Cash Incentive Scheme may purchase on the open market be increased from £136,000 to £157,000, to reflect the general increase in property prices since the limit was last reviewed in July 2000.

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6/2002

To rescind the decision to appoint Cllr Mrs S J Crook and Cllr Mrs G A Jones to the Chilterns AONB Transport Strategy Panel.

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7/2002

To pay a 3% cost of living award (the current offer made by Employer Representatives to Trade Unions) to officers covered by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services agreement (officers on Grades 1 to 9) pending the resolution of the 2002 national pay claim.

To pay a 3% pay award to officers covered by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officers of Local Authorities (officers Grades 10 and above) pending the resolution of the NJC 2002 national pay claim.

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Part 3

Key Decisions proposed by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

Page Nos

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 4 days). Any comments should be made to the Officer indicated in the Schedule by that date.

None.

Part 4

Key Decisions taken by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

Page Nos

These decisions will be implemented after (publication date + 5 working days) i.e. 9 July 2002 unless ‘called-in’ for further consideration.

4/2002

That the District Council makes available the sum of £917,411, via Local Authority Social Housing Grant, to the Maidenhead and District Housing Association, to enable them to progress the proposed 20x1 bed affordable flats (12 for rent, 8 for shared ownership sale) in return for 100% initial nomination rights and 75% thereafter.

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Part 5

Urgent Decisions Taken

Page Nos

These decisions require urgent action and have been implemented.  They may be ‘called-in’ for post-implementation review.

None

Part 6

Executive Decisions Called-In from Last Schedule

Page Nos

None.
 

Part 1 – Proposed Decision within Cabinet Portfolios

Portfolio: Planning    

Cabinet Member:   Cllr Mrs G A Jones    

Tel: 01494 531559    

Fax: ……as above……………………………………………………..

Email: ajones@buckscc.gov.uk…………………………………………………………

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment………………………………………

(Title of Report): Lane End Conservation Area Character Survey

Ward(s) affected: Lane End and Piddington

Proposed Decision:

Adoption of Lane End Conservation Area Character Survey as Supplementary Planning Guidance

Consultation Undertaken:

This survey was subject to a six-week period of public consultation.

Officer Contact:

Rebecca Coy 01494 421527 email: rebecca_coy@wycombe.gov.uk

Part 2 – Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Portfolio: Housing

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Social

Decision Number

Decision Taken

Date Taken

5/2002

(Title of Report): Cash Incentive Scheme (CIS)

Ward(s) affected: Potentially any ward containing Council dwellings

Decision:

That the Council’s maximum limit on the price of  property that applicants under the Cash Incentive Scheme may purchase on the open market be increased from £136,000 to £157,000, to reflect the general increase in property prices since the limit was last reviewed, in July 2000.

Reason for Decision:

Market prices in this area have increased considerably since the last time the price limit was reviewed. To remain attractive to potential applicants, it is considered that the price limit needs to be raised to reflect local price increases.

Consultation Undertaken:

No consultation has been carried out.

Officer Contact:

Bill Holkham 01494 421601 email: bill_holkham@wycombe.gov.uk

Part 2 – Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Portfolio: Leader

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment

Decision Number

Decision Taken

Date Taken

6/2002

(Title of Report): Appointments to the Chilterns AONB Transport Strategy Panel.

Ward(s) affected: Rural Wards (if appropriate)

Decision:

To rescind the decision to appoint Cllr Mrs S J Crook and Cllr Mrs G A Jones to the above panel.

Reason for Decision:

The Panel is to be re-constituted. Once details of the appointments required are known, a new decision will be made.

Consultation Undertaken:

With the Members proposed to be appointed and the Chairman of the Environment Improvement and Scrutiny Committee.

Officer Contact:

Janet Clements 01494 421203

email: janet_clements@wycombe.gov.uk

Part 2 – Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Portfolio: Resources

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Economic

Decision Number

Decision Taken

Date Taken

7/2002

(Title of Report): National Joint Council for Local Government Services 2002 Pay Claim.

Ward(s) affected: All

Decision:

To pay a 3% cost of living award (the current offer made by Employer Representatives to Trade Unions) to officers covered by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services agreement (officers on Grades 1 to 9) pending the resolution of the 2002 national pay claim.

To pay a 3%pay award to officers covered by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officers of Local Authorities (officers Grades 10 and above) pending the resolution of NJC 2002 national pay claim.

Reason for Decision:

To improve the Council’s ability to recruit and retain staff capable of meeting corporate and service requirements

Consultation Undertaken:

The Resources Policy Advisory Group has been consulted about this proposal. Equally, the local UNISON Branch Secretary has been consulted.

Officer Contact:

John McMillan 01494 421127

email: john_mcmillan@wycombe.gov.uk

Part 4 - Key Decisions Taken by Officers    
Under Delegated Powers

Officer: Ian Westgate    

Tel:  01494 421401    

Fax: 01494 421146…………………………………………………………..

Email: ian_westgate@wycombe.gov.uk    

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee:

Decision Number

Decision Taken

Date Taken

4/2002

(Title of Report): Proposed Affordable Housing, Grafton Street, High Wycombe.

Ward(s) affected: West Wycombe and Sands.

Decision:

That the District Council makes available the sum of £917,411, via Local Authority Social Housing Grant, to the Maidenhead and District Housing Association, to enable them to progress the proposed 20x1 bed affordable flats (12 for rent, 8 for shared ownership sale) in return for 100% initial nomination rights and 75% thereafter.

Reason for Decision:

To enable this proposed housing to be affordable.

Consultation Undertaken:

No consultation has been carried out.

Officer Contact:

Bill Holkham 01494 421601 email: bill_holkham@wycombe.gov.uk