Contact: Patrick Adams 01954 713408 Email: democratic.services@scambs.gov.uk
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Meetings and events from Thursday 20 June to Friday 5 July
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Consultation on Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Transport Network PDF 138 KB Please find attached details of a series of consultation events that have been arranged across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, to allow residents to express their views on the future of the area’s transport network to 2050. |
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Community Right to Bid - Assets of Community Value The council has received the following nominations:
In Bourn: - Hall Close/Church Street Green Space - Hall Close Play Area - Shop & Post Office - The Willow Tree - The Village Hall
The Council will make its decision by 11th July 2019.
Further information about the Community Right to Bid and Assets of Community Value can be found on our webpage: |
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UPCOMING DISTRICT COUNCILLOR TRAINING Unless otherwise specified, please confirm your availability to attend any of the following briefing or training events by contacting Patrick Adams on 01954 713408. This will ensure your training records are kept up to date and suitable venue and catering booking can be made. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. |
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Member briefing on the Draft Local Transport Plan - Fri 28 June at 2pm Event: Briefing on the draft Local Transport Plan Date: Friday 28 June Time: 2pm Venue: Council Chamber
The draft Local Transport Plan (LTP) is being consulted on by the Combined Authority over the summer. Officers of the Combined Authority, and from their consultants Steer, will provide a briefing for members on the objectives, overarching strategy, policies and transport schemes in the draft plan.
Please note that the draft LTP was approved for consultation by the Combined Authority Board on 29 May. Papers can be viewed by clicking this link.
Consultation begins on June 17, running for 15 weeks until September 27. |
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Rural Exception Sites Tour - Thu 4 July at 10:30am PDF 157 KB One of the Council’s key priorities is to provide affordable housing for local people. District Councillors are invited to attend this coach tour of Rural Exception Sites, which will provide a better understanding of how these sites are delivered and how they can benefit our villages.
Date: Thursday 4 July Time: 10:30am ending with buffet lunch at 1:30pm Venue: Starts in the Council Chamber
More details are available in the attached flyer.
If you wish to attend, please contact either Uzma.Ali@scambs.gov.uk or Gina.Manderson@scambs.gov.uk by 27 June 2019. |
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Media Monitoring
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Items of Interest from the Local Government Association (LGA)
Thursday 13 June, Sky News Online: Food waste war backed by 100 firms More than 100 UK supermarket and food companies have signed a pledge to help halve food waste 2030.
Thursday 13 June, Guardian: Supreme court rules council’s intentional homeless policy illegal The Supreme Court has ordered Birmingham City Council to reconsider its decision to declare a single mother of four to be “intentionally homeless” because she could not afford her rent.
Friday 14 June, Mail: Ban on shooting pest birds reversed The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has reinstated three licences which let farmers and conservationists shoot birds.
Friday 14 June, Mail: Lords to investigate gambling The House of Lords will lead a parliamentary enquiry into the cost of problem gambling on taxpayers, including the effects on society and the “gamblification” of sport.
Sunday 16 June, Sky News Online: More evacuations from flood-hit towns At least 590 homes in Lincolnshire were evacuated to temporary shelters yesterday amid severe flooding.
Monday 17 June, Telegraph: Council hedge cuts halted in wild birds row A council in Kent has suspended all hedge trimming and begun an investigation after a large was removed, leading to claims from residents that birds’ nests were disturbed.
Tuesday 18 June, Guardian: Homelessness The number of homeless camps removed by councils across the UK has more than trebled in five years, according to Freedom of Information figures.
Tuesday 18 June, Guardian: Veterans find benefit system ‘overwhelmingly negative’ Ex-service personnel with physical and mental health issues have described how they felt ignored and let down after they failed to receive adequate support when they fell on hard times.
Wednesday 19 June, Sky News Online: More risk of floods and heavy rains More weather warning are in place as thunderstorms, torrential rain and flooding looks set to affect parts of the UK again today. |
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EXECUTIVE DECISIONS TAKEN SINCE WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2019
A list of decisions currently within the call-in period is available on the Council’s website.
The call in procedure is set out in full in Part 4 of the Council’s Constitution, ‘Scrutiny and Overview Committee Procedure Rules’. |
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Variation of Scheme of Executive Delegation PDF 362 KB In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Part 3, Responsibility for Executive Functions, please find attached a change to the allocation of functions and responsibilities as set out in Table 2B within the Constitution. The change is effective immediately. |
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Bourn Airfield SPD draft Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Report Cabinet on 5 June delegated authority to the Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development in liaison with the Deputy Leader to agree a draft Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessment.
The draft screening report has now been agreed for consultation. More information is available from the links below: |
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DECISIONS MADE BY OFFICERS AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION Please click on the link below to find details of decisions made by officers under delegated authority: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/the-council/access-to-information/access-to-information-summary/ |
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Newly-Published Items on modern.gov
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SCDC Starters and Leavers
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