Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.
02/01/2019 - Discretionary Retail Discount Policy ref: 290 Recommendations Approved
The Government recognises the challenges
retailers face and is taking action to help the high street evolve.
It will therefore provide a retail discount scheme for occupied
retail properties with a rateable value of less than 51,000 for
each of the years 2019/20 and 2020/21. This discount will be
administered by the Council and funding by a Section 31
grant.
Retail discount guidance has been published by the Government here
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-rates-retail-discount-guidance
The Council must have a robust policy in place n order to
administer and award retail discounts.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Resources
Decision published: 07/01/2019
Effective from: 02/01/2019
Decision:
Cabinet authorised (report number 97/2017)
that the Assistant Director (Finance) in consultation with the
Cabinet Member with portfolio for Growth, Trading Services and
Resources (except Finance) to determine, finalise and review the
Discretionary Revaluation Rate Relief Policy and other rate relief
schemes in line with guidance issued by the Government and further
local schemes relating to Non-Domestic Rate Relief as
advised.
Lead officer: Saverio Della Rocca
18/12/2018 - Determination of the terms of land transfers (based on model 125 year leases) for Empingham, Great Casterton and Uppingham C of E primary schools and the completion of two outstanding statutory transfers of land at Great Casterton and Uppingham C of ref: 289 Recommendations Approved
To enable the academy conversions of
Empingham, Great Casterton and Uppingham C of E Primary Schools to
be completed.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Places
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Determination of the terms of land transfers
(based on model 125 year leases) for Empingham, Great Casterton and
Uppingham C of E primary schools and the completion of two
outstanding statutory transfers of land at Great Casterton and
Uppingham C of E Primary Schools
Lead officer: Mr Steve Ingram
23/10/2018 - Prioritised Programme for Spending of Commuted Sums for Affordable Housing- 9 Buckingham Road extension-Design Services ref: 288 Recommendations Approved
Authority to procure Design Services for
considered Option 2.
Design needs to progress from RIBA stages 0-1 to stages
2-6
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 23/10/2018
Decision:
Authority to procure Design Services for
considered Option 2.
Lead officer: Mrs Helen Briggs
18/12/2018 - 17-05-02 Wireless Hill Roundabout, South Luffenham ref: 287 Recommendations Approved
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
To provide greater warning of the Wireless Hill Roundabout from the
eastbound and northbound approaches through the use of high
friction surfacing and road markings
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Places
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
Lead officer: Mr Steve Ingram
17/12/2018 - ITCP-2017-12 Langham ref: 286 Recommendations Approved
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
to slow vehicles on the approach to Langham from Melton by creating
a 40mph buffer zone
To reduce vehicle speeds through the village by refreshing all the
white lining and HFS
To provide safer ways for pedestrians to walk through Langham by
clearing overgrown vegetation and creating a dropped
crossing
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Places
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 17/12/2018
Decision:
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
Lead officer: Mr Steve Ingram
17/12/2018 - ITCP - 2017-02 Greetham ref: 285 Recommendations Approved
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with cabinet
report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
The build out will provide improved visibility for motorists
exiting Pond Lane and offer additional protection to Oak
House.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Places
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 17/12/2018
Decision:
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
Lead officer: Mr Steve Ingram
17/12/2018 - 17-05-10P A6121 Ryhall ref: 284 Recommendations Approved
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Places
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 17/12/2018
Decision:
To implement recommendations of feasibility
reports following scheme identification in accordance with Cabinet
Report 55/2017 and/or 141/2018
Lead officer: Mr Steve Ingram
12/12/2018 - Purchase of IT Laptop hardware ref: 282 Recommendations Approved
The IT service is responsible for ensuring we
provide adequate equipment to service areas and staff.
It is proposed to invest in hardware to improve the provision for
laptops
This requires approximately £25,000 of funding from the IT
Capital Program.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Resources
Decision published: 31/12/2018
Effective from: 12/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet authorised the Director for Resources
to allocate the IT capital allocation of £150,000 this
decision seek to draw down from this capital fund.
Lead officer: Andy Nix