Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2023, attached

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2023 be confirmed as a correct record

To receive any questions from members of the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14. Deadline for notification is not later than 5.00 pm on Thursday 16 March 2023

To receive any questions from Members of the Council. Deadline for notification is not later than 5.00 pm on Thursday 14 March 2023

Lead Member:  Councillor Cecilia Motley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health

Report of Tanya Miles, Executive Director of People

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agree the adoption of the All-Age Carers Strategy review 2022 – 2027 and endorse the core objectives of the strategy.

Lead Member: Councillor Richard Marshall – Portfolio Holder for Highways and Regulatory Services

Report of Mark Barrow – Executive Director of Place

RESOLVED:

3.1 To approve a consultation exercise on the proposed charges set out in the Appendix

3.2 To note that, following the consultation, the final policy will be presented to Cabinet for final approval

Lead Member:  Dean Carroll, Portfolio Holder for Growth, Regeneration and Housing

Report of Tanya Miles, Executive Director of People

RESOLVED:

3.1 To approve the proposed transitional arrangements as set out in section 7 of the report.

3.2. To give delegated authority to the Head of Service – Housing, Resettlement and Independent Living, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Growth, Regeneration and Housing, for all actions to facilitate the implementation of the revised allocations policy and scheme by the end of quarter 1 2023-24.

Lead member:  Rob Gittins, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Digital

Report of Mark Barrow, Executive Director of Place

RESOLVED:

That the Council delegates power to Much Wenlock Town Council to enable the designation of Windmill Hill as a Local Nature Reserve.

Lead member: Councillor Dean Carroll, Portfolio Holder for Growth, Regeneration and Housing

Report of Mark Barrow, Executive Director of Place

RESOLVED:

1.1.       to consider the report and receive a further update on the implementation of changes required to comply with the new requirements as they emerge

1.2.       to note the responsibilities of the Council with regard to the Consumer Standards, in particular the requirements to:

·         Maintain an oversight of the housing stock

·         Understand the performance of its ALMO, STAR Housing

·         Understand the compliance and legislative requirements

Lead member: Dean Carroll, Portfolio Holder for Growth, Regeneration and Housing

Report of Mark Barrow, Executive Director Place

RESOLVED:

1.1.    To approve the principle of a 99-year lease that includes provision to demolish the existing demountable building and rebuild with a permanent community structure.

1.2.    To grant delegated authority to the Head of Property and Development - in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Growth, Regeneration and Housing - to finalise terms of the lease and complete the transaction.