Report No. 71/2018 from the Chief Executive was received.

Mr N Begy, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Planning Operations, Highways & Transport and Communications, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to:

1.    Set out a revised timetable for the delivery of the Local Plan. It was recommended that the timetable was amended in order to fully incorporate the implications of potential development of St Georges barracks into the Local Plan. This would entail undertaking an additional round of non-statutory public consultation and commissioning of appropriate evidence, prior to producing the next version of the Local Plan. This additional consultation, which would be specifically focused on considering the implications of any potential development at St Georges, would help to appropriately shape the form and content of the new Local Plan for Rutland.

2.    The new Local Plan would help to guide proposals for growth and investment in Rutland up to 2036. It would provide greater certainty to all parties regarding the local development processes and proposed planning policies for Rutland. The preparation of a new local Plan provided the opportunity for all our communities to help shape what the County would look like over the next 15-20 years, thereby create ng the policy framework that would help guide all investment and development decisions over the plan period. It would also allow the Council to set out its ambitions for the future growth and prosperity of Rutland.

3.    The updated recommended timetable for the production of the new Local Plan was set out in the report and the accompanying revised Local Development Scheme (LDS).

During discussions the following points were raised:

i.      Responses from the previous consultation on the Local Plan were being used to inform the draft plan and a report of consultation responses would be published alongside the next version of the Plan.  Feedback on the incorporation of the potential development of St Georges would be captured in the next round of consultation;

ii.     South Kesteven were slightly further in the process with their Local Plan than Rutland.  With regard to the potential development of land to the north of Stamford, a draft Memorandum of Cooperation  had been produced which would guide South Kesteven and Rutland in the formulation of a master plan for the development of this site;

iii.    Consultations would be in line with statutory requirements.  It was not always possible for the consultation periods to avoid peak holiday periods, but clear communications would be provided on the timetable and consultation periods to ensure that Parish Councils and members of the public were kept informed.  A press release would be prepared following the Cabinet Meeting with details regarding the timetable and information would also be updated on the website;

iv.   The infrastructure implications of the potential development north of Stamford (Quarry Farm) were being addressed, officers from both Rutland and South Kesteven were working together to assess highways, education and health implications;

v.     Potential development on the Quarry Farm site would contribute to the assessed housing need of South Kesteven.

DECISION

Cabinet APPROVED the updated Local Development Scheme appended to Report No. 71/2018.

Reasons for the decision

1.    The report sets out a revised timetable for the production of the Local Plan in order to fully incorporate the implications of any potential development at St. Georges into the document. A further stage of specific consultation regarding this is proposed to help shape the form and content of the new Local Plan. Revisions to the Local Development Scheme are recommended to reflect this timetable as well as the joint working arrangements in relation to the proposed development of land on the north of Stamford and the intention to produce a Design SPD.

Report No. 64/2018 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) was received.

Mr N Begy, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Planning Operations, Highways & Transport and Communications, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to consider amendments and additions to parking restrictions.

During discussion the following points were raised:

i.      The change proposed for Derwent Drive, Oakham was supported by residents according to a recent consultation;

ii.     There was a statutory duty to carry out consultation before making Traffic Regulation Orders.  The outcome of those consultations and any objections would be considered in accordance with the delegation requested in recommendation 1);

iii.    Cabinet requested that the following requests currently listed as “not recommended” in appendix 1, be changed to “recommended” (Changes highlighted in appended revised copy of appendix 1):

·       Kilburn End, Oakham – by play area

·       Main Street, Greetham – outside shop

·       Main Street, Whissendine – outside shop

DECISION:

1.    Cabinet APPROVED the recommended amendments and additions to parking restrictions listed in Appendix 1 and 2 of Report No. 64/2018, including the additional requests listed above and delegated the consideration of any objections to the statutory consultation for the Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) to the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) in consultation with the Ward Members and Portfolio Holder, along with the authority to modify the proposed TROs.

2.    Cabinet APPROVED a six month trial of two hour free parking at Catmose on Saturdays.

Reasons for the decision

The recommended amendments and additions to parking restrictions will help to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safe and expeditious movement of traffic while providing adequate parking to support the local economy and the needs of residents.

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Mr J von der Voelsungen left the meeting and did not return.

Mr N Tomlinson left the meeting and did not return.

Mrs R Armstrong joined the meeting.

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Report No. 68/2018 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) was received.

Mr N Begy, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Planning Operations, Highways & Transport and Communications, introduced the report, the purpose of which was for Cabinet to consider the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS).

During discussion the following points were raised:

i.      There were a number of responsible agencies including the Environment Agency, who were responsible for “main river” flooding;

ii.     Emergency response to flooding was covered by emergency planning procedures prepared in conjunction with the Local Resilience Partnership and updated on a regular basis;

iii.    The action plan would be updated with reference to alignment with planning policies, to coincide with the Local Plan time table; and

iv.   To date approximately 7 Parish Councils had established their own flood action plans, this would be raised as a future agenda item at Parish Council Forum.

DECISION:

Cabinet APPROVED the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy attached as appendix 1 Report No. 68/2018.

Reasons for the decision

1.    The Council is required to produce a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

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Report No. 67/2018 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) was received.

Mr N Begy, Deputy Chair and Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Planning Operations, Highways & Transport and Communications, introduced the report, the purpose of which was for Cabinet to consider a revised signs guidance and street furniture policy for Rutland.

During discussion the following points were raised:

i.      An inventory of existing organisations with brown tourism signs was being undertaken and these organisations would be contacted to ensure the sign were still required and informed of the new policy;

ii.     Licenses currently held for Pavement Café’s would not change;

iii.    Complaints regarding Pavement Café’s would be addressed by the Highways Inspector, inspection of premises would take place monthly; and

iv.   Complaints regarding A-Boards could be directed through the “Fix My Street” portal and inspections would also occur monthly.

DECISION

Cabinet APPROVED the Rutland Signs Guidance and Street Furniture Policy in Appendix 1 of Report No. 67/2018.

Reasons for the decision

1.    That the Draft policy (Appendix 1) is approved to minimize sign clutter, control unauthorised signs, ensure highway safety and make the town centres more attractive.

Report No. 69/2018 from the Director for People Services was received.

Mr A Walters, Portfolio Holder for Health and Adult Social Care, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to seek approval from Cabinet to extend the current homecare services contracts until 31 March 2019.

DECISION

Cabinet APPROVED the extension of the current homecare contracts to 31 March 2019 as set out in Section 3.5 of the report.

Reasons for the decision

1.    The Council requires homecare services to support people to remain independent in the community and in their own home. The contract with the existing providers is due to expire and a contract is required whilst procurement is undertaken.

2.    Alternative options are not deemed suitable at this point in time, as this would risk leaving a gap in service provision.

3.    It is recommended therefore that Cabinet approves the extension of the current contracts to allow for a full reprocurement to take place for the provision of homecare services.

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Ms K Kibblewhite left the meeting and did not return.

Mr N Tomlinson joined the meeting.

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