Decisions

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Decisions published

02/10/2017 - The Freehold Acquisition of Garage 1 Abdy Avenue, Dovercourt and the Freehold Disposal of Strip of surplus land in Abdy Avenue, Dovercourt ref: 409    Recommendations Approved

To agree an offer from the freehold owner of Garage 1 Abdy Avenue, Dovercourt for TDC to acquire back the freehold ownership of this former Council owned garage in exchange for relinquishing the freehold ownership of Council owned housing esate strip of land (formally a footpath and surplus to requirements).

 

To obtain authority to complete the legal transactions to swap the garage for the strip of land.

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader of the Council and Economic Growth, Regeneration & Tourism Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 14/11/2017

Effective from: 22/11/2017

Decision:

That the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Corporate Resources approves the principle of and terms for:

 

(a)   purchasing back the freehold of this former Council owned garage; and

(b)   disposal of the strip of Council owned housing land surplus to requirements

 

In direct exchange for each other, with each party bearing their own legal costs, and subject to such other terms considered necessary by the Corporate Director (Corporate Services).

 

 


04/10/2017 - To enter into a grant agreement agreement with ACT to enable the continued provision of private sector leased accommodation and associated support. ref: 377    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 3 - Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to officers paragraph 4.3 (1)- the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii)-Part 3.39). The Corporate Director (Operational Services) has delegated operational matters relating to the Housing Service to the Head of Housing.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Services)

Decision published: 05/10/2017

Effective from: 04/10/2017

Decision:

To enter into a grant agreement awarding funding of £11,731 to Anglia Care Trust (ACT) to enable them to continue the provision of a Private Sector Leasing Scheme in the District. Tendring was the lead authority for the tri-council project involving Ipswich Borough Council and Colchester Borough Council using funding awarded by DCLG to deliver single homeless projects. Some of the funding was used to award a grant to ACT to provide a leasing scheme in each of the Council areas. The original scheme funding ended at the end of September and the decision here is to continue the project just in the Tendring area on broadly the same terms as the original agreement for a further 12 month period.

Lead officer: Tim Clarke


12/09/2017 - Terms to renew the Lease of Kiosk 9, Holland on Sea ref: 379    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3(1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part3.38). Appendix A of the Council’s Property Dealing Procedure (Part 5.61) provides levels of decision making and the Corporate Director (Corporate Services) is authorised to approve lease renewals.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Services)

Decision published: 05/10/2017

Effective from: 13/10/2017

Decision:

To approve the renewal of the existing lease at Kiosk 9

Lead officer: Martyn Knappett


03/10/2017 - Grant of a new lease - 40 Hilltop Crescent, Weeley ref: 378    Recommendations Approved

To obtain the approval of the Housing Portfolio Holder to the granting of a new lease in respect of 40 Hilltop Crescent, Weeley, a former Council owned property, in accordance with the Council’s statutory obligations under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Decision Maker: Housing & Planning Portfolio Holder

Decision published: 04/10/2017

Effective from: 12/10/2017

Decision:

To grant a new lease of 40 Hilltop Crescent, Weeley pursuant to the Council’s statutory obligations to do so under the LEASEHOLD REFORM, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 (LRHUDA 1993)and as no exemptions under that Act apply. 

 


28/09/2017 - To submit a bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund bidding process for Marginal Viability funding in respect of infrastructure provision in Jaywick Sands, Clacton-on-Sea. ref: 376    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 3 - Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) - the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) - Part 3.39).

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operational Services)

Decision published: 28/09/2017

Effective from: 28/09/2017

Decision:

To submit a bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund bidding process for Marginal Viability funding in respect of infrastructure provision in Jaywick Sands, Clacton-on-Sea. To facilitate the opportunities for redevelopment and regeneration of the Jaywick Sands area.

Lead officer: Paul Price


01/09/2017 - Extension of current abandoned vehicle contract for up to 2 years ref: 374    Recommendations Approved

Part 3, Schedule 3 - Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to officers paragraph 4.3 (1) - the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3(4(ii) - Part 3.39). The Corporate Director Paul Price has delegated operational matters relating to the abandoned vehicle contract, which includes the removal, storage, and/or disposal of all abandoned vehicles within the Tendring area to the Street Scene Officer.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operational Services)

Decision published: 25/09/2017

Effective from: 01/09/2017

Decision:

The current abandoned vehicle contract which is held by Nationwide Metal Recycling Limited and is valid from 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2016. There is an option within the contract to extend by mutual agreement for a period of up to two years. The decision has been mutually agreed to extend the contract for a period of 12 months which was from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 with an option to extend again for a further 12 months if mutually agreed. It has now been mutally agreed to extend the contract for the final year. This will commence from 1 September 2017 and expire on 31 August 2018.

 

Lead officer: John Fox