Decisions

To consider an investment opportunity recommended unanimously by the Investment Board.

To fill a vacant space on the Assets of Community Value and Local Heritage List Committee.

To appoint new Chairs of the Investment Board and the Planning Policy Working Group.

To appoint new representatives to the Cooperation for Sustainable Development Board, the Local Government Association – General Assembly and Saffron Walden Business Improvement District.

To appoint a representative to the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Board.

RESOLVED to approve the changes to the membership of the Assets of Community Value and Local Heritage List Committee, the Investment Board, the Planning Policy Working Group and the representatives on various outside bodies as set out in the report, with the amendment that Councillor Fairhurst is no longer a member of the Investment Board.

To review the Collections Care and Conservation Policy and Access Policy.

RESOLVED to approve the Collections Care and Conservation Policy and Access Policy.

The strategy presents the future ambition and vision for economic growth across the North Essex area.

RESOLVED to:

i)             approve the North Essex Economic Strategy (see Appendix);

ii)            note that strategy’s priorities will contribute to the Essex Prosperity Prospectus and the SELEP Local Industrial Strategy;

iii)           note the partnership structures which are in place to facilitate the strategy;

iv)           note that an Action Plan will developed to guide delivery of key actions;

v)            and note that a process for reporting progress will be established by the partners.

To enter into a joint venture arrangement with Norse Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norfolk County Council, for the provision of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) planned and responsive repairs, along with stewarding and cleaning services.

The examiner’s report into the examination of the Felsted Neighbourhood Plan has been received. The Examiner recommends proceeding to referendum if recommended modifications are made to the Plan.

RESOLVED to

i)              accept the Independent Examiner’s recommended changes to the Felsted Neighbourhood Plan in full as set out in the Schedule at Appendix 2 and notes the recommendation that the amended Felsted Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to a Referendum of voters within the Parish of Felsted to establish whether the plan should form part of the Development Plan for Uttlesford District Council.

ii)             approve the holding of a referendum relating to the Felsted Neighbourhood Plan on 30 January 2020 that will include all the registered electors in Felsted Parish.

The report details financial performance relating to the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, Capital Programme and Treasury Management. It is based upon actual expenditure and income from April to September and predicts a forecast for the end of the 2019/20 financial year.

RESOLVED to approve the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account and Capital programme outturn forecast position and the updated use of reserves.

There is a requirement to annually review the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) Scheme, and propose changes to the scheme for the following financial year. The  decisions made, even if no change is proposed, must then be consulted upon before a decision is taken at Full Council in December on the final scheme for the following financial year.

RESOLVED to approve the following proposals to inform the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2020/21:

i)              The 2020/21 LCTS scheme is set on the same basis as the 2019/20 scheme and therefore the contribution rate is frozen for the fifth consecutive year.

ii)             The Council continues to protect Vulnerable and Disabled Residents and Carer’s on a low income.

Apologies were received from Councillors Armstrong and Eke and the Director – Public Services.