Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

The Executive is asked to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2022.

The Committee considered the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 3 February 2022.

RESOLVED:

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 3 February 2022.

A copy of the Register of Interest for each Selby District Councillor is available for inspection at www.selby.gov.uk.

Councillors should declare to the meeting any disclosable pecuniary interest in any item of business on this agenda which is not already entered in their Register of Interests.

Councillors should leave the meeting and take no part in the consideration, discussion or vote on any matter in which they have a disclosable pecuniary interest.

Councillors should also declare any other interests. Having made the declaration, provided the other interest is not a disclosable pecuniary interest, the Councillor may stay in the meeting, speak and vote on that item of business.

If in doubt, Councillors are advised to seek advice from the Monitoring Officer.

There were no disclosures of interest.

To consider report E/21/46, the quarterly Corporate Performance Report which provides a progress update on delivery of the Council Plan 2021-2022 as measured by a combination of progress against priority projects/high level actions and performance against KPIs. 

The Leader of the Council presented the report which outlined the quarterly Corporate Performance Report which provides a progress update on delivery of the Council Plan 2021-2022 as measured by a combination of progress against priority projects/high level actions and performance against KPIs. 

The Executive noted the positive aspects of the reports and thanked officers for their hard work.  

RESOLVED:

To note and approve the report.

REASON FOR DECISION:

The reporting of performance data enables the Council to demonstrate progress on delivering the Council Plan Priorities to make Selby District a great place.

Report E/21/47 seeks Executive approval to commence the procurement of a replacement Environmental Services Contract in April 2022 on a similar service scope basis, to allow for alignment of Selby services with the new North Yorkshire Council’s new operating model and mobilisation plan.

The Lead Executive Member for Health and Culture presented the report which sought Executive approval to commence the procurement of a replacement Environmental Services Contract in April 2022 on a similar service scope basis, to allow for alignment of Selby services with the new North Yorkshire Council’s new operating model and mobilisation plan.

The Executive noted that the decision on how environmental services would operate in the new unitary authority would be taken by the new Council following the elections in May.

RESOLVED:

To commence the procurement of a replacement Environmental Services Contract in April 2022 on a similar service scope basis.

The project plan to include key decision points of April 2023 and August 2023 for a contract award decision to allow for alignment of Selby services with the new North Yorkshire Council’s new operating model and mobilisation plan.

REASON FOR DECISION:

The majority of services provided under the current contract are statutory services and as such Selby District Council requires an approved robust contract succession plan for service continuity after contract expiry. The contract succession plan also needs the flexibility to be aligned with any future decisions of the new North Yorkshire Council in the future.

The Executive are asked to approve the final draft Disabled Facilities Grant (Adaptation) Policy 2022 as set out in report E/21/48, in order to begin implementation.

The Leader of the Council presented the report which asked the Executive to approve the final draft Disabled Facilities Grant (Adaptation) Policy in order to begin implementation.

Discussion took place regarding the discretionary support payment of £6k and it was explained that funding for this for Council tenants was made via the Housing Revenue Account and details of the scheme for private sector tenants was outlined in the Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy.

RESOLVED:

To approve the final draft Disabled Facilities Grant (Adaptation) Policy 2022 in order to begin implementation.

REASON FOR DECISION:

For private residents, the provision for adaptations is funded via the Government and Better Care Fund, whilst for Council tenants, this provision is funded via the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget. However, as per legislation, applications for a DFG can be made from people living across all tenures. By implementing a more transparent and fair policy we will ensure that all residents throughout the Selby district undergo the same process when making an adaptation request, irrelevant of their housing tenure. This would see the Council make best use of current housing stock and maximise spend of our Better Care Fund allocation.

The Executive are asked to consider report E/21/49 and approve the final draft Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy 2022-24 in order to begin implementation.

The Leader of the Council presented the report which asked the Executive approve the final draft Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy 2022-24 in order to begin implementation.

There were no comments on the report,

RESOLVED:

To approve the final draft Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy 2022-24 in order to begin implementation.

REASON FOR DECISION:

Prosperous and sustainable communities need good quality homes that are safe and decent, and that meet the needs of the people who live in them. In 2017, almost 6000 dwellings in Selby’s private sector were categorised as having a Category 1 safety hazard, that being those which cause a serious and immediate risk to a person's health and safety. By implementing this policy we will be providing appropriate advice and assistance to those in the private sector, particularly the vulnerable and elderly. This increased assistance will encourage improvement in private housing choice and quality across the district and enable independent living wherever possible.

Report E/21/50 seeks Executive approval of the tendering and production of the Selby Station Quarter Master Plan and agreement to award the contract to the preferred bidder; to deliver the town centres revitalisation programme in line with the Council Plan priorities and principles.

The Lead Executive Member for Communities and Economic Development presented the report which sought Executive approval of the tendering and production of the Selby Station Quarter Master Plan and agreement to award the contract to the preferred bidder; to deliver the town centres revitalisation programme in line with the Council Plan priorities and principles.

The Executive outlined their support for the proposals and felt it would unlock the potential for the area.

RESOLVED:

1)    To Approve the tendering and production of the Selby Station Quarter Master Plan and agree to award the contract to the preferred bidder at a value of £118k;

2)    To Approve the use of £13k from the ‘Plan for Growth - Strategic Sites Master planning’ budget for this purpose, to supplement the external funding of £105k awarded to the Council for this purpose;

3)    To Consider the draft findings and proposals of the Master Plan at a future meeting ahead of seeking the views of stakeholders

REASON FOR DECISION:

·           To deliver the town centres revitalisation programme in line with the Council Plan priorities and principles.

·           To identify a long-term regeneration programme that builds upon the substantial TCF investment around Selby Station and delivers emerging policy in the Selby District Local Plan.

·           To make efficient use of publicly owned land and assets.

·           To make appropriate use of external funding awarded to Selby District Council for the purpose of undertaking this work.