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V28-468 : MATTERS AUTOMATICALLY REFERRED TO COUNCIL

The following matters referred to Council for determination in accordance with Standing Order 42(1) were approved:

(a) Assessment of Speeding/Traffic Diversion Problems in Lowestoft

On 5 September 2000 the Regeneration and Environment Policy Panel considered a report which set out a policy framework to assess various sites in Lowestoft regarding the severity of speed and traffic problems.

RESOLVED

1. That the coarse assessment method outlined in Appendix 1 of the report of the Corporate Director (Regeneration and Environment) be adopted as the policy framework for assessment of speeding/traffic diversion problems in Lowestoft.

(b) Tackling Fuel Poverty in Waveney - A Local Well-Being Issue

On 5 September 2000 the Regeneration and Environment Policy Panel considered a report which provided a draft policy and Action Plan for tackling fuel poverty in Waveney.

RESOLVED

2. That the draft Fuel Poverty Policy and Action Plans be adopted as Council Policy with a review in 12 months' time.

(c) Responsive Repairs Review

On 7 September 2000 the Community Services Policy Panel considered a report which reviewed the existing policy of responsive repairs undertaken by the Council.

RESOLVED

3. That the revised policy on responsive repairs as detailed at paragraphs 2.2.1 to 2.2.27 in the report of the Corporate Director (Community Services) be approved.

(d) Non-Domestic Rates - Rural Rate Relief

On 7 November 2000 the Community Services Policy Panel considered a confidential report which considered new policy guidance following receipt of three applications for Rural Rate Relief.

RESOLVED

4. That the policy for Rural Rate Relief be amended to allow post offices and general stores with a rateable value between £6,000 and £12,000 which meet the criteria for mandatory rate relief to be granted discretionary relief of 50%.

(e) North Lowestoft Heritage and Economic Regeneration Scheme - Objective 2 Bid

On 27 July 2000 The Executive considered a report which set out a proposed bid for Objective 2 European funding for a regeneration scheme for the Triangle/High Street area.

RESOLVED

5. That a bid for Objective 2 European funding for the Triangle/High Street area as set out in the report of the Head of Planning be approved, and that £40,000 identified in the 2001/02 capital budget for replacement WC provision be treated as a commitment of forward budget to secure replacement WCs at the Triangle Market, together with £4,500 from the Local Agenda 21 revenue budget 2001-03.

(f) Authority to Seal and Sign Documents

On 31 August 2000 The Executive reviewed the Council's delegated powers in relation to authority to fix the Council's seal to or sign any document giving effect to a Council decision, in view of recent changes to the management structure. It was necessary to amend Standing Orders in order to achieve this.

RESOLVED

6. That the following officers be given delegated authority to fix the Council's seal to or to sign any document giving effect to a Council decision, and that the Council's Standing Orders be amended accordingly:

Mairi McLean Chief Executive
Louise Jordan-Hall Corporate Director
Anthony Walmsley Assistant Chief Executive

(g) Lowestoft Town Centre Enhancement

On 21 September 2000 The Executive considered a report which outlined the result of a recent Town Centre Access Study and examined the opportunity to develop an Objective 2 bid for the North Lowestoft Town Centre for supporting enhancement works. RESOLVED

7. That the Council make a contribution of up to £5,000 towards the costs of appointing an external design consultant to develop a streetscape concept as part of the North Lowestoft Town Centre Enhancement Project.


Volume 28 Minute 468

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