Agenda item

PART I DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE

To consider the following Part I Decisions of the Executive taken on Wednesday 10 March 2021.

 

2. Minutes  - Wednesday 10 February 2021

3. Minutes of Overview and Security Committee and Select Committee

4. COVID-19 Update

5. The Impact of Development on Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document: Adoption                                                                                                                  27 – 126

6. Developer Contribution Supplementary Planning Document: Adoption            127 - 194

7. Housing First Approach – Stevenage Borough Council                                    195 - 234

8. Community Safety Strategy 2021-2024                                                              235 -274

9. Corporate Performance – Quarter Three 2021-21                                           275 – 314

10. 3rd Quarter Capital Monitoring Report – General Fund and Housing Revenue Account 2020/0221                                                                                                             315 – 328

11. 3rd Quarter Capital Monitoring Report – General Fund and Housing Revenue Account 2020/21

 

 

Notice of Decisions to follow

 

PLEASE BRING YOUR AGENDA AND REPORTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE

MEETING HELD ON Wednesday 10 March 2021.

Decision:

 

 

The Committee noted the minutes of the Executive meeting held on Wednesday 10 February 2021.

 

2. Minutes of the Executive – 10 February 2021

 

Noted.

 

3. Minutes of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Select Committees.

 

Noted.

 

4. Covid-19 update

 

·       The Strategic Director (RP) advised that he provided an update on the latest Covid-19 position at the Executive meeting held on Wednesday 10 March 2021, and a detailed update was also provided to Coronavirus Executive Committee meeting held on Friday 26 February 2021. He advised Members that the vaccination figures were now available by age group.

·       The Council was closely monitoring Covid-19 cases rate and would re-open the Play Areas as soon as safe to do so (a decision which would be based on a sufficiency low R-rate regarding transmission of the virus).

·       The Strategic Director (RP) to provide further information on Test and Trace Support Payments in the next Coronavirus Executive Committee.

·       The Committee noted the update.

5. The Impact of Development on Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document: Adoption

 

·       The Planning Policy Manager presented the report on Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document. He provided Members with an overview of the consultation responses on the draft Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document.

·       The consultation outcome on the draft impact of Development on Biodiversity Supplementary Document was noted.

6. Developer contribution Supplementary Planning Document: Adoption

 

·       In response to a question from a Member, the Principal Planning Officer advised Members that the Council liaised closely with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) on their Developer Contribution guide. If there is a need to seek contribution, the HCC would use their guide to develop a contribution.

·       The Committee noted the report.  

7. Housing First Approach – Stevenage Borough Council

 

·       The Assistant Director for Housing and Investment provided a report on Council’s Housing First approach to accommodate rough sleepers, and options for implementing the Housing First approach for the 2021/22 financial year.

·       The Committee noted the report.

8. Community Safety Strategy 2021-2024

 

·       The Community Safety Manager presented the Community Safety Strategy for 2021- 2024. She advised Members about the additional recommendation made by the Executives about hate crime and to promote equality in the community.

9. Corporate Performance – Quarter Three 2020-21

 

·       The Strategic Director (TP) advised Members on Corporate Performance for Quarter three 2021-22. He informed Members about the challenges the Council faced by Covid-19 pandemic, which had direct impact on the performance in third quarter.

·       The Executives requested steps to be taken in order to enhance the Council’s website, which would include further functionality and easy navigation.

·       The Committee noted the report.

10. 3rd Quarter Capital Monitoring Report – General Fund and Housing Revenue Account 2020/21

 

·       The Assistant Director for Housing and Estate presented the report for the 3rd Quarter Capital Monitoring – General Fund and Housing Revenue Account 2020/21. She advised Members on the level of loses experienced by the Council increased in the 3rd Quarter.

·       The Committee noted the report.

11. 3rd Quarter Capital Monitoring Report – General Fund and           Housing Revenue Account 2020/21

 

·       The Assistant Director for Housing and Estate advised Members on General Fund and Housing Revenue Account for 2020/21. She informed Members that the growth bid submitted for the vehicles after the Council budget was approved. She would ensure that overall growth information be included in the process for budget in the future.

·       The Committee noted the report.

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