Decisions
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26/03/2024 - Surrender and New Lease Regarding Premises at 21 Crendon Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire ref: 1299 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Decision published: 08/04/2024
Effective from: 26/03/2024
Decision:
Exemption from publication: There are
confidential appendices to this report, which are exempt by virtue
of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the
Local Government Act 1972 because they contain information relating
to the financial or business affairs of any particular person
(including the authority holding that information).
To agree the surrender of the original lease dated 21 October 2008,
and grant a new lease to another individual.
Wards affected: Abbey;
Lead officer: John Reed
18/03/2024 - Lease Renewal Recommendation – Unit 3 London Road Business Park, Genoa Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1FY ref: 1298 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Decision published: 08/04/2024
Effective from: 18/03/2024
Decision:
Exemption from publication: There are
confidential appendices to this report, which are
exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Part 1 of
Schedule 12a of the Local
Government Act 1972 because they contain information relating to
the financial or business
affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding
that information).
To renew the lease with the existing tenant on the terms
agreed.
Wards affected: Ryemead & Micklefield;
Lead officer: John Reed
09/04/2024 - Buckinghamshire Devolution Deal (Decision to be taken) ref: 1297 Recommendations Approved
To endorse the Devolution Framework Agreement
and progress negotiations with government.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from:
Decision:
Recommendations:
Support progressing a Level 2 devolution deal Buckinghamshire as offered by government and set out in the Spring Budget
Delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader to negotiate with government and agree the final terms of the devolution agreement and report back to Cabinet
Ensure appropriate Council approvals are in place to enable the deal to be set out in secondary legislation
Lead officer: Steve Bambrick
08/04/2024 - Fleet Trading Account Budget (2024/25) (Decision to be taken) ref: 1296 For Determination
To confirm details of the 2024/25 Fleet
Trading Account budget, which is a zero balanced budget and
therefore can’t be included in the full council decision
taken in February for other revenue budgets.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 27/03/2024
Effective from:
Decision:
Recommendations:
To agree the Fleet Trading Account budget for 2024-25
Lead officer: Lindsey Vallis
25/03/2024 - Confidential appendices - South East Aylesbury Link Road Phase 1 ref: 1295 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 27/03/2024
Effective from: 25/03/2024
05/04/2024 - Blue Badge Policy (Decision to be taken) ref: 1294 Recommendations Approved
A new Policy to document the procedures and
processes to ensure fair and consistent administration for the
issue of Blue Badges to Buckinghamshire residents.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 26/03/2024
Effective from: 05/04/2024
Decision:
Recommendations:
Adoption and approval of the Buckinghamshire Council Blue Badge Policy
Lead officer: Lloyd Jeffries
25/03/2024 - South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR) Phase 1 ref: 1289 Recommendations Approved
Delivery of Phase 1 of the South East
Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 25/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2024
Effective from: 29/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet received a report on the South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR) project, that involved the construction of approximately 1.1 miles of dual carriageway that would join the A413 Wendover Road with the B4443 Lower Road and the Stoke Mandeville Relief Road (SMRR). The project was being delivered as one project but in two phases. SEALR was part of the Aylesbury Orbital Link Road, which was a key infrastructure requirement to support the planned growth of Aylesbury and mitigate the impact of HS2.
The project had secured planning permission and external funding from various sources, including the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF), HS2, and the Department for Transport (DfT). The project had completed early works and started the construction of the roundabout junctions on Wendover Road (A413) and Lower Road (B4443). The main construction works were expected to commence in July 2024 and complete by Summer 2026.
The project costs for SEALR Phase 1 and Phase 2 had increased significantly due to inflation and other factors. The report proposed to address the funding gap by reallocating savings from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Aylesbury Grid Reinforcements project and reducing the available HIF funding for the Woodlands development and the Eastern Link Road South. The report also recommended forward funding and underwriting the Department for Transport (DfT) contribution to mitigate the financial and programme risks of any delay in funding approval.
Approval was sought from Cabinet to adjust the capital budgets and release funding for SEALR Phase 1 and SEALR Phase 2. In addition, the report sought the necessary delegations to enable the Corporate Director for Communities and the Corporate Director for Planning Growth and Sustainability, in consultation with the Leader to proceed with the delivery of the main works for SEALR Phase 1.
This would enable the phased delivery of the South East Aylesbury Link Road, within required timeframes to achieve the intended programme and to give effect to the Previous Council Decisions.
As part of their deliberations, Cabinet also considered in confidential session the confidential information and appendices that were part of the agenda.
RESOLVED –
(1) That the following increases in the SEALR budget be APPROVED, as set out in the confidential Appendix B and Appendix D
(a) SEALR Phase 1 from £97,933,819 to £122,715,890.
(b) SEALR Phase 2 from £16,788,869 to £25,225,052
(2) That the release of the revised budget for SEALR Phase 2 of £25.2m be APPROVED, as set out in Confidential Appendix B and Appendix D.
(3) That the release of the revised budget for SEALR Phase 1 of £122.7m be APPROVED, as set out in Confidential Appendix B and Appendix D, subject to Homes England approval and HS2 Funding Agreements.
(4) That the following reductions in the Woodlands/Eastern Link Road South budget be APPROVED, as set out in Confidential Appendix B and subject to Homes England approval:
(a) The permanent reduction of £11,727,127 of the available HIF funding.
(b) The reduction of £13,472,000 of the available HIF funding to forward fund and underwrite SEALR Phase 1, pending the final approval of the business case by the Department for Transport.
(5) That the previous decisions to acquire the land, rights, and interests for SEALR Phase 1 be RATIFIED, noting the increased risks set out in Confidential Appendix A and the revised budget in Confidential Appendix B.
(6) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Communities and the Corporate Director for Planning, Growth and Sustainability, in consultation with the Leader:
(a) To proceed with the delivery of the main works for SEALR Phase 1, noting the risks set out in the Confidential Appendix B.
(b) To take all necessary steps including to enter into any associated agreements, contracts or licenses required associated with the delivery and funding of SEALR Phase 1.
Wards affected: Aston Clinton & Bierton; Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville;
Lead officer: Steve Bambrick
20/03/2024 - Improvement works Market Square, Cambridge Street, Kingsbury Aylesbury (Decision to be taken) ref: 1287 Recommendations Approved
Improvement works
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 20/03/2024
Decision:
Recommendations:
To approve the release of £590,000 for Aylesbury Regeneration Improvement Works to Market Square, Kingsbury (TRO) and Cambridge Street, to come from the remaining Capital Budget of £5.1m;
To delegate authority to the Service Director for EG&R to commission the works via the Highways framework contract.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 21/03/2024
Effective from: 20/03/2024
Decision:
The Leader AGREED:
To approve the release of £590,000 for Aylesbury Regeneration Improvement Works to Market Square, Kingsbury (TRO) and Cambridge Street, to come from the remaining Capital Budget of £5.1m;
To delegate authority to the Service Director for EG&R to commission the works via the Highways framework contract.
Wards affected: Aylesbury North;
Lead officer: Richard Ambrose
02/04/2024 - Proposed Picasso Place Cycle Crossing, on the Platinum Way Cycle Way (Decision to be taken) ref: 1293 Recommendations Approved
A new Raised Cycle Crossing table on the
Platinum Way Cycle Way, across Picasso Place is proposed.
Currently, the existing cycle users have to rejoin the carriageway
from the off road route, which presents hazards to vulnerable
users
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 21/03/2024
Effective from: 02/04/2024
Decision:
Recommendations:
a. The Leader notes the outcome of the public consultation and statutory consultation for the Traffic Regulation Order;
b. The Traffic Calming Proposal be made as advertised at Statutory Consultation: Install a new raised table cycle crossing at Picasso Place, Aylesbury;
c. The Leader delegates authority to the Head of Transport Infrastructure & Delivery to complete detailed design following public feedback;
d. The Leader delegates authority to the Head of Transport Infrastructure & Delivery to approve contractual commitments up to the value of the remaining Active Travel grant to enter a construction contract to deliver the Platinum Way improvements.
Wards affected: Aylesbury North West;
Lead officer: Simon Glover
02/04/2024 - Review of the Council’s Highway Safety Inspection Policy (Decision to be taken) ref: 1292 For Determination
To recommend approval of Buckinghamshire
Councils Highways Safety Inspection Policy, updated to improve the
efficiency, quantity and quality of highways works and general
safety on the highways network
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 21/03/2024
Effective from:
Decision:
Recommendations:
That the Highway Safety Inspection Policy, attached as Annex 1, updated to support Buckinghamshire Council’s aims in its Corporate Plan, is approved.
Lead officer: Richard Barker
18/03/2024 - Dilapidations works/property repairs to Beech House, Unit A, Knaves Beech, High Wycombe ref: 1290 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Decision published: 18/03/2024
Effective from: 18/03/2024
Decision:
Exemption from publication: There are
confidential appendices to this report, which are
exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Part 1 of
Schedule 12a of the Local
Government Act 1972 because they contain information relating to
the financial or business
affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding
that information).
The Council approves the amount expenditure Carter Jonas have
recommended is
required to refurbish the property following it becoming vacant in
June 2023.
Wards affected: The Wooburns, Bourne End & Hedsor;
Lead officer: John Reed