Decisions
Use the search options below to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the Council's decision making bodies.
Delegated decisions from legacy councils are available from the following links - BCC Cabinet Member decisions, BCC officer decisions, AVDC decisions, CDC decisions, SBDC decisions and WDC decisions.
26/11/2020 - To approve the third batch of responses to the issues raised in representations to the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan main modifications consultation for submission to the VALP Inspector ref: 367 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Planning & Environment
Decision published: 01/12/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Following the Council’s request under
section 20(7C) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 for
the Inspector to recommend main modifications as necessary to make
the Plan sound and legally-compliant (letter dated 7 September
2018, ED169), the Council prepared a comprehensive list of proposed
modifications. The main modifications were published for
consultation between 5 November and 17 December 2019 and nearly 800
representations were received.
Wards affected: Aston Clinton & Bierton; Aylesbury East; Aylesbury North; Aylesbury North West; Aylesbury South East; Aylesbury South West; Aylesbury West; Bernwood; Buckingham East; Buckingham West; Great Brickhill; Grendon Underwood; Ivinghoe; Stone & Waddesdon; Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville; Wing; Winslow;
Lead officer: Charlotte Stevens
25/11/2020 - Corporate Parenting Strategy 2020 - Decision to be taken ref: 357 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy,
outlining the Council's commitment to looked after children and
care leavers in our role as corporate parents.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 17/11/2020
Effective from: 25/11/2020
Decision:
Recommendations: For the Cabinet Member Children’s Services to consider and approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2020-2023 for children and young people in or leaving care and endorses its use across the Council and its partners in order to prioritise the needs of this vulnerable group of children and young people.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 25/11/2020
Effective from: 25/11/2020
Decision:
The Leader APPROVED the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2020-2023 for children and young people in or leaving care and endorsed its use across the Council and its partners in order to prioritise the needs of this vulnerable group of children and young people.
Lead officer: Richard Nash
20/11/2020 - Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation Mitigation Strategy – Supplementary Planning Document (Decision to be taken) ref: 355 Recommendations Approved
This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is
supplementary to the 2011 Chiltern Core Strategy and the 2011 South
Bucks Core Strategy. The SPD sets out the mitigation strategy for
any net increase in homes within a zone between 500 meters and 5.6
kilometres. The purpose of this report is seek the delegation of
the Cabinet Member to adopt the SPD following a four week public
consultation.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Recommendation
To adopt the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation Mitigation Strategy as a Supplementary Planning Document
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 20/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
The Leader AGREED:
To adopt the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation Mitigation Strategy as a Supplementary Planning Document
Wards affected: Farnham Common & Burnham Beeches;
Lead officer: Simon Meecham
20/11/2020 - Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (Decision to be taken) ref: 356 Recommendations Approved
Report annually to elected members on how the
duty to secure sufficient childcare is being met. The report will
be made available and accessible to childcare providers and
parents.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Recommendations
To agree the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2020 (CSA) for Buckinghamshire and to note:
· The nature and the extent of the need for, and supply of, childcare within Buckinghamshire.
· The impact of Covid 19 on Buckinghamshire Council’s role as market manager for sufficiency of early education places and childcare
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 20/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
The Leader:
AGREED the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2020 (CSA) for Buckinghamshire and noted:
· The nature and the extent of the need for, and supply of, childcare within Buckinghamshire.
· The impact of Covid 19 on Buckinghamshire Council’s role as market manager for sufficiency of early education places and childcare
Lead officer: Sue Bayliss
18/11/2020 - To declare that the whole of Whitchurch Parish Council area has now been designated as a Neighbourhood Area in accordance with Regulation 5A of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended. ref: 363 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Decision published: 19/11/2020
Effective from: 18/11/2020
Decision:
Following an application from Whitchurch
Parish Council to declare the whole of their parish a neighbourhood
area to designate the neighbourhood Area.
Wards affected: Wing;
Lead officer: Steve Bambrick
18/11/2020 - Maids Moreton CE School (Decision to be taken) ref: 347 Recommendations Approved
The school's governing board and LA are consulting their local community, parents/carers and staff on a proposal that from September 2021 the school changes its age range and becomes a 1/2 form entry all-through primary school. It presently takes children up to the end of KSI. If agreed the proposal would mean that children stay at the school until the end of KSII before moving into secondary education. The governing board held a public consultation in 2019 when they received overwhelming public support for the proposal. In line with the DfE's statutory guidance a statutory notice was published on 18 September, launching a 4 week representation period for people to support, comment on or object to the proposal. Planning permission and funding for the project have been secured. If the proposal is agreed the necessary building work would be finished by the 2021 Autumn Term.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 10/11/2020
Effective from: 18/11/2020
Decision:
Recommendation: The Leader is recommended to agree to the proposal by the governing board of Maids Moreton Church of England (CE) School that the school from September 2021 expands its age range. The school presently takes children up to the end of Key Stage 1 (KSI) and if the proposal is agreed children would continue at the school until the end of Key Stage 2 (KSII). The school undertook a public consultation on the proposed change and then held a representation period for people to comment on the proposal and there was overwhelming support for the proposed change.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 18/11/2020
Effective from: 18/11/2020
Decision:
The Leader AGREED to the proposal by the governing board of Maids Moreton Church of England (CE) School that the school from September 2021 expands its age range. The school presently takes children up to the end of Key Stage 1 (KSI) and if the proposal is agreed children would continue at the school until the end of Key Stage 2 (KSII). The school undertook a public consultation on the proposed change and then held a representation period for people to comment on the proposal and there was overwhelming support for the proposed change.
Wards affected: Buckingham East; Buckingham West;
Lead officer: Andrew Tusting
25/06/2020 - Contract Extension for Contract for Adult Advocacy Services ref: 360 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Adults and Health
Decision published: 17/11/2020
Effective from: 25/06/2020
Decision:
Buckinghamshire Council have taken the
decision to utilise the 1 year allowable extension option in the
contract for the provision of Adult Advocacy Services. The
Corporate Director for Adults, Health and Housing, Buckinghamshire
Council AGREED the extension as outlined below:
•Extension of contract for provision of Adult Advocacy
Services provided by POhWER for the allowable 1 year extension from
01/09/20 to 31/08/2021
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gill Quinton
25/06/2020 - Contract Extensions for Adult Supported Living and Residential Care ref: 358 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Adults and Health
Decision published: 17/11/2020
Effective from: 25/06/2020
Decision:
Buckinghamshire Council have taken the
decision to utilise the 1 year allowable extension option in the
contract for the provision of Adult Supported Living and
Residential Services. The Corporate Director for Adults, Health and
Housing, Buckinghamshire Council AGREED the extension as outlined
below:
•Extension of contracts for provision of supported living and
residential services:
oHightown Housing Association
- Homes for Living contract for a further year from 01/03/21 to
28/02/22
- Options for Support contract for a further year from 22/02/21 to
21/2/22
- Learning Disability Supported Living contracts for a further year
from 01/12/20 to 30/11/21
oSocial Care Solutions 14-18 Stokebury House (The Lodge) Supported
Living for a further year from 01/06/20 to 31/05/21
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gill Quinton
29/06/2020 - Contract Extension for Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Services (BISS) ref: 359 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Adults and Health
Decision published: 17/11/2020
Effective from: 29/06/2020
Decision:
Buckinghamshire Council have taken the
decision to utilise the 1 year allowable extension option in the
contract for the provision of Integrated Sensory Services for
Children and Adults. The Director of Children’s Services and
Corporate Director for Adults, Health and Housing, Buckinghamshire
Council AGREED the extension as outlined below:
•Extension of contract for provision of Buckinghamshire
Integrated Sensory Services (BISS) provided by Action on Hearing
Loss (AOHL) for the allowable 1 year extension from December 2020
to December 2021.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gill Quinton