Decisions

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approves the dedication by the Council of the routes shown on the attached plans and more particularly described in the accompanying schedules for use by the public as public rights of way having the status of either public footpath or public bridleway, as stated on each map and the accompanying schedules; and

2.    Authorises the Head of Legal Services to complete the necessary Deeds of Dedication.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approve the lighting upgrade at Gateway Plaza multi-storey car park, primarily addressing health and safety concerns along with improving sustainability; and

2.    Agree to the necessary remedial works of the heating and cooling system at Westgate Plaza, BMBC’s key administration building; and

3.    Approve drainage infrastructure improvements at Elsecar Heritage Centre to future proof the site’s ability to deliver against BMBC’s cultural and commercial ambitions; and

4.    Approve refurbishment works at Penistone library to create a single point of public access to BMBC, and some other public sector partner, services within that locality as a proof of concept which could be rolled out Borough-wide; and

5.    Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Growth and Sustainability and Director of Finance/S151 Officer to approve procurement activities to enable recommendations 1-4.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approve the development of an EoC Service to provide intensive and targeted support to families at risk of having their children taken into care; and

2.    Approve a temporary one-off investment of up to £1,158,988 over the next 18 months to enable the EoC to be embedded and evaluated; and

3.    Approve the receiving of further reports and an independent evaluation to assess the return on investment against the measures set out in this document for the duration of the temporary investment period. This will then enable an evidence base for decision making on whether to continue an EoC service.

Moved by Councillor Frost – Seconded by Councillor Bowser; and

RESOLVED:-

1)    That Council approves the revisions to the Contract Procedure Rules detailed for publication on the Council’s website and implementation;

2)    That Council approves the revision to the Constitution to align to the Contract Procedure Rules.

Moved by Councillor Newing – Seconded by T Cave; and

RESOLVED That Council notes the establishment of the Service Director posts as detailed in the report and, in line with the requirement detailed in the Council constitution, approves their remuneration which will be based on current Service Director pay.

Moved by Councillor T Cave – Seconded by Councillor Peace; and

RESOLVED that the Annual Report be received and that the progress and achievements made by the Panel, in supporting care experienced young people, in accordance with the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities be noted.

Moved by Councillor Frost – Seconded by Councillor Bowser; and

RESOLVED that the Code of Conduct for Elected Members contained at Appendix A be adopted