There were no apologies for absence.

There were no announcements from the Chair or the Head of Paid Service.

In accordance with the Regulations, Members are required to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have and the nature of those interests in respect of items on this Agenda and/or indicate if Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 applies to them.

There were no declarations on interest.

To confirm the Minutes and Decisions made at the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7^th March 2023.

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2023, it was confirmed that assurances as to the minutes accuracy had been given by the previous Leader.

RESOLVED

a)    That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2023 be APPROVED.

To receive items raised by members of scrutiny which have been submitted to the Leader and Chief Executive.

A report was received from the Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee, appended to the minutes, the report made several recommendations to Cabinet regarding the operation of the Council’s minerals contract.

With regard to the first recommendation, the Chair confirmed that with effect from the Cabinet meeting, Councillor P Browne’s Cabinet portfolio would be amended to include specific responsibility for Minerals.

The Chair set out that as the remaining recommendations required further consideration, she would request Councillor Browne to work with officers to consider the recommendations and report back to Cabinet within three months. It was agreed that the Committee would be written to confirming this outcome.

Action: Democratic Services

To receive Report No.77/2023 from the Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health.

Report No. 77/2023 was introduced by Councillor D Ellison, Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health. The report updated Cabinet on the current situation regarding sexual health services and set out a process and proposed award criteria for procuring an integrated sexual health service for Rutland.

The recommendations of Report No. 77/2023 were moved by Councillor D Ellison and seconded, upon being put to the vote, with six votes in favour the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

That Cabinet:

a)    NOTED the outcomes of the public consultation on sexual health services for Rutland.

b)    APPROVED the proposed model for sexual health services and the procurement route.

c)    AUTHORISED the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Public Health and the Strategic Director for Adults and Health to approve the final value of the contract within budget set.

d)    AUTHORISED the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Public Health and the Strategic Director for Adults and Health to approve the final award criteria.

e)    AUTHORISED the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Public Health and the Strategic Director of Adults and Health to approve the contract award, in line with the award criteria.

To receive Report No. 74/2023 from the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property.

Report No. 74/2023 was introduced by Councillor P Browne, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property, the report sought Cabinet’s authorisation to carry out consultation on the proposed Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan, followed by submission of that plan to an independent examiner. Subject to the outcome of these steps the report then sought delegated authority to progress to the next stages of the process. Those involved with the Neighbourhood Plan were commended on their detailed work up to the current stage of the process. 

The recommendations of Report No. 74/2023 were moved by Councillor P Browne and seconded, upon being put to the vote, with six votes in favour the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

That:

a)    The draft Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan be PUBLISHED for public consultation for a minimum of 6 weeks.

b)    Following public consultation, the draft plan and representations received be SUBMITTED for independent examination.

c)    The Strategic Director of Places be AUTHORISED to appoint an independent examiner in consultation with the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan Group.

d)    That following receipt of the examiner’s report that the Strategic Director of Places in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property be AUTHORISED to publish the County Council’s decision notice, update the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan and undertake a referendum.

e)    Subject to the outcome of the referendum that the Strategic Director of Places in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property be AUTHORISED to make the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan part of the Development Plan for Rutland.

To receive Report No.75/2023 from the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property.

Report No. 75/2023 was introduced by Councillor P Browne, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property, the report sought Cabinet’s authorisation to carry out consultation on the proposed Wing Neighbourhood Plan, followed by submission of that plan to an independent examiner. Subject to the outcome of these steps the report then sought delegated authority to progress to the next stages of the process. Those involved with the Neighbourhood Plan were commended on their detailed work up to the current stage of the process. 

The recommendations of Report No. 75/2023 were moved by Councillor P Browne and seconded, upon being put to the vote, with six votes in favour the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

That:

a)    The draft Wing Neighbourhood Plan be PUBLISHED for public consultation for a minimum of 6 weeks.

b)    Following public consultation, the draft plan and representations received be SUBMITTED for independent examination.

c)    The Strategic Director of Places be AUTHORISED to appoint an independent examiner in consultation with the Wing Neighbourhood Plan Group.

d)    That following receipt of the examiner’s report that the Strategic Director of Places in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property be AUTHORISED to publish the County Council’s decision notice, update the Wing Neighbourhood Plan and undertake a referendum.

e)    Subject to the outcome of the referendum that the Strategic Director of Places in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property be AUTHORISED to make the Wing Neighbourhood Plan part of the Development Plan for Rutland.

Cabinet is recommended to determine whether the public and press be excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, and in accordance with the Access to Information provisions of Procedure Rule 239, as the following item of business is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

Paragraph 3: Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The Chair confirmed that her view was that the following two items were able to be discussed in a public session, but confirmed that should discussion on the exempt appendices arise then Cabinet would consider a motion to exclude the press and public at that juncture.

To receive Report No. 76/2023 from the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport, and the Environment.

Report No. 76/2023 was introduced by Councillor C Wise, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport, and the Environment. The report sought Cabinet approval for award of the Forestry Contract following a tender process.

The recommendations of Report No. 76/2023 were moved by Councillor C Wise and seconded, upon being put to the vote, with six votes in favour the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

That Cabinet:

a)    APPROVED the award of the Forestry Contract to the overall highest scoring bidder.

b)    AUTHORISED the Strategic Director for Places, in consultation with the Cabinet Member with portfolio for Highways, Transport and the Environment to award the contract resulting from this procurement in line with the Award Criteria.

To receive Report No. 78/2023 from the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport, and the Environment.

Report No. 78/2023 was introduced by Councillor C Wise, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport, and the Environment. The report sought a Cabinet recommendation to Council for to approve the award of the Grounds Maintenance following a tender process.

The recommendations of Report No. 78/2023 were moved by Councillor C Wise and seconded, upon being put to the vote, with six votes in favour the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

a)    RECOMMENDED to Council that it approves the award of the Grounds Maintenance Contract.

b)    RECOMMENDED to Council that it authorises the Director for Places, in consultation with the Cabinet Member with Portfolio for Highways, Transport and the Environment, to award the contract to the highest scoring bidder resulting from this procurement in line with the Award Criteria.

To receive items of urgent business which have previously been notified to the person presiding.

There were no items of urgent business for consideration.

Tuesday, 11^th July 2023.

Tuesday, 11 July 2023.