Decisions

It was RESOLVED that:

a)   the work programme as detailed below be approved.

18 September 2018

Diversity in Rushcliffe

Digital by Default

Single use Plastic Action Plan Update

Work Programme

20 November 2018

Rural Broadband Update

The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre Update

Work Programme

26 February 2019

Tree Protection and Promotion in Rushcliffe Update

Work Programme

Action Sheet

Community Development Group – Tuesday 5 June 2018

The Executive Manager – Neighbourhoods presented the report of the Executive Manager – Finance and Corporate Services and asked the Group to consider the Community Development Group Annual Report for 2017/18. The Executive Manager informed the Group that if the report was accepted as a true record it will be forwarded to Council in September 2018 for consideration.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    The Community Development Group Annual Report 2017/18 be approved and forwarded to Council in September 2018 for consideration.

The Executive Manager – Neighbourhoods a report to provide an update on the use and impact of the Public Space Protection Order that had been implemented on the 2 February 2017. Members of the Group were reminded  that the Public Spaces Protection Order had been introduced to tackle the activities of street drinking and outdoor sleeping in areas of West Bridgford, Edwalton and Gamston. The Executive Manager informed the Group that no formal enforcement action under the Public Space Protection Order had been taken and believed that instead it was being used as a deterrent. It was also noted that the police were using alternative methods to tackle anti-social behaviour in Rushcliffe such as Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices.

The Group welcomed the revised guidance had been introduced by the Government in December 2017 which had supported the Council’s original position and decision to introduce the Public Space Protection Order based on evidence and feedback of antisocial behaviour problems linked to specific geographical locations. The Environmental Health Manager informed the Group of a Criminal Behaviour Order which had been introduced in the West Bridgford area and noted that there was 21 known rough sleepers within the Borough. Members of the Group asked if they could receive a breakdown of the 16 Community Protection Warnings and Community Behaviour Orders that had been issued since July 2017 to see if they were reoccurring issues

Members of the Group were pleased to note that no formal action had been taken under the Public Space Protection Order and that the Order was working as a deterrent. The Chairman thanked the officers for providing the Group with the update and for answering their questions.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    The report of the Executive Manager – Neighbourhoods be noted.

b)    That members of the Group be provided with a breakdown of the 16 Community Protection Orders and Community Protection Notices that have been issued since July 2017.

Opportunity to scrutinise Rural Public Transport

The Economic Growth Manager presented the report of the Executive Manager – Transformation and Operations which outlined the work of the Economic Growth Team at Rushcliffe Borough Council for 2017/18.

The Economic Growth Manager and the Economic Growth Officer delivered a presentation to the Group that covered:

·         Economic Development in Rushcliffe

·         Key achievements for 2017/18

·         The Bingham Masterplan

·         West Bridgford Commissioners report

·         Regeneration of Cotgrave Town Centre

·         Key priorities for 2018/19 

Members of the Group welcomed the information that 48% of businesses within Rushcliffe had been in business for longer than five years which showed the Borough as a good place to do business. Members of the Group asked whether detailed figures were available on the number of businesses in each sector, in particular manufacturing were available, the Economic Growth Manager advised that manufacturing was the biggest type of business within the County, but statistical information for Rushcliffe was not currently available. The Group were pleased to note the £9.95 million of funding that the Economic Growth team had been able to secure for the new Fairham Pastures development. In response to a question the Economic Growth Manager also advised that the funding was for the main ‘spine road’ at Fairham Pastures and that there was no funding allocated for extending the tram route although there was a protected route into the site.

Members of the Group welcomed the progression of the Cotgrave town centre regeneration project and were advised that the shop front improvements had been successful in attracting both old and new businesses to the town centre. The Economic Growth Officer confirmed that the next phase of the project would include the demolition of the police station, health centre and library which would then form a new multi-service centre to be completed later this year. This would accommodate the police, library and health services.   The Group were informed that demolition and public realm work would be completed by summer 2019. 

The Chairman thanked the officers for delivering the presentation and for answering the Group’s questions.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    the report of the Executive Manager – Transformation and Operations be noted.

b)    the actions and priorities for the Economic Growth team for the coming year be endorsed.

c)    that members of the Group be provided with the total cost of the ‘spine road’ of the new Fairham Pastures development. 

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    the 2017/18 revenue position and efficiencies as identified at Table1 of the officer’s report, be noted, and that the associated changes to the earmarked reserves as set out at paragraph 4.5 and in Appendix B of the officer’s report, be approved.

b)    the re-profiled position on capital, as outlined in Appendix C of the officer’s report be noted, and that the capital carry forwards, as outlined in Appendix C of the officer’s report be approved.

c)     the additional spend required for projects, as detailed at paragraph 4.8 of the officer’s report, be approved.

d)    the update on the loan to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, as detailed at section 5 of the officer’s report, be noted. 

To set up an LLP between Rushcliffe Enterprises Ltd and Public Sector Partnerships (PSP)

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    the creation of a limited liability company partnership (LLP) between RBC Enterprises Ltd and PSP facilitating Limited (PSPF) be approved.

b)    the final terms of the agreement be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Leader provided that all the due diligence checks had been carried out successfully.

c)     the LLP arrangement required to establish an LLP Partnership Board with equal Council and PSPF representation be noted. This will be supported by an Operations Board for officers.

d)    the Council representation on the Partnership Board will be determined by RBC Enterprises Ltd.

e)    Council officer representation on the Operations Board will be determined by the Chief Executive or his deputy.

f)      Insurance and indemnity be provided for Member and Officer representatives of the LLP.

g)    it be noted that the LLP will be an additional option for the Council to use to deal with its property portfolio.

h)    it be noted that further reports will be submitted to Cabinet in respect of relevant proposals to pursue property-related projects through the LLP.  

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    the row of shops including units 1 – 4c be demolished once the Council has achieved vacant possession.

b)    the capital programme be amended and the £387,000 underspend from the Land North of Bingham budget from 2017/18 be reallocated to cover additional costs associated with securing the vacant possession and demolition of units 1 – 4c and bringing forward Phase 2.

c)     Officers undertake detailed work on the investment opportunity for Rushcliffe Borough Council to develop the area of the shopping centre shown as Phase 2 in Appendix A.

d)    Concurrently, the Phase 2 area is red-lined and marketed  to ascertain levels of private sector interest which could result in a capital receipt for th e Council.

e)    a report be brought back to Cabinet later this year to detail the results of resolution c) and d)

It was RESOLVED that the Borough Council’s response to the Commissioners report and recommendations be approved.