Agenda
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Meetings and events from Thursday 24 March to Friday 8 April 2022
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General Information |
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Media Monitoring
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Items of Interest from the Local Government Association (LGA)
Thursday 17 March, Guardian: Air pollution targets not enough Air quality limits proposed by the Government will allow for twice as much small-particle pollution than is recommended as an upper limit by the World Health Organisation.
Thursday 17 March, Telegraph: Electric vehicle network barrier to petrol ban The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 is unrealistic due to the electric vehicle charging network not being ready, an advisory report by the National Infrastructure Commission has warned.
Saturday 19 March, Independent: Homes for Ukraine Scheme Councillors and social workers have said they need more clarity on their exact role and responsibilities in the Homes for Refugees programme.
Sunday 20 March, Observer: Homes for Ukraine scheme too bureaucratic Charities and the opposition say that Homes for Ukraine scheme will be “completely unworkable” unless the Government cuts excessive bureaucracy and better to coordinates the matching process.
Monday 21 March, Express: Council tax alert A council tax alert has been issued to Britons on how to secure their £150 rebate quicker.
Tuesday 22 March, Times: Sunak to tackle energy bill crisis with cheap loans for heat pumps Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for cheap taxpayer-backed loans to help homeowners install heat pumps, solar panels and other energy efficiency measures to combat rising fuel bills.
Tuesday 22 March, Telegraph: PM prepares planning overhaul to speed up nuclear power plants Boris Johnson is readying an overhaul of planning laws to speed up the building of nuclear power stations, as Europe looks to reduce its reliance on Russian gas.
Tuesday 22 March, Telegraph: Cost of charging electric cars on the street hits new high The cost of charging an electric car on the street has climbed to a record high, intensifying calls for the Chancellor to end a VAT loophole which leaves drivers unable to charge at home paying more in tax. |
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Executive Decisions Taken Since Wednesday 16 March 2022
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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Annual Equality Scheme Update and Progress Report Cabinet:
a) Approved adoption of the revised Equality Scheme at Appendix A. b) Reviewed the Equality Scheme action plan progress report at Appendix B, detailing progress against actions set in the 2020-21 iteration of the Equality Scheme.
Please note that this decision was first published on Tuesday 22 March and so the deadline for call-in is Tuesday 29 March at 5 pm. |
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Small Land Sales Cabinet:
a) Approved the draft Policy on small land transactions (HRA), attached at Appendix A, to be considered by the Housing Engagement Board. b) Authorised delegated authority to the Lead Member for Housing to approve the final Policy subject to minor amendments, if any, arising from the Housing Engagement Board.
This decision was first published on Tuesday 22 March and so the deadline for call-in is Tuesday 29 March at 5 pm. |
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Renewal of Home Improvement Agency Service Level Agreement Cabinet:
Approved the renewal of the Cambridgeshire Home Improvement Agency shared service level agreement for a further three years up to 31 March 2025 (Appendix A) and the continuation of the current funding arrangements with the County Council.
This decision was first published on 22 March and so the deadline for call-in is Tuesday 29 March at 5 pm. |
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Interim Position Statement - First Homes Cabinet:
a) Approved the Greater Cambridge First Homes Interim Position Statement. b) Delegated authority be given to the Lead Member for Housing to approve any subsequent minor amendments and editing changes that do not materially affect the content of the Interim Position Statement.
This decision was first published on Tuesday 22 March and so the deadline for call-in is Tuesday 29 March at 5 pm. |
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Fixed term tenancies Cabinet:
Approved the proposal to end the use of fixed term tenancies for its own housing tenants and replaces theses with lifetime tenancies for both existing and new tenants. The Council’s approach to introductory tenancies will remain unchanged. Introductory tenancies are for a period of 12 months but can be extended for a further 18 months if the tenancy has not been conducted in a satisfactory manner.
This decision was first published on Tuesday 22 March and so the deadline for call-in is 5 pm on Tuesday 29 March. |
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Ermine Street Housing - Review of the Business Plan Cabinet:
Approved, in their capacity as shareholder, the Ermine Street Business Plan for the period 2021/2022 to 2030/2031.
This decision was first published on 22 March and so the deadline for call-in is Tuesday 29 March at 5 pm. |
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Commercial Asset Disposal Cabinet:
Approved the Commercial Asset Disposal as specified in paragraph 5 of the exempt report
This decision was first published on 22 March on so the deadline for call-in is Tuesday 29 March at 5 pm. |
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Decisions Made By Officers and Reported For Information Please click on the link to find details of decisions made by officers under delegated authority. |
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Newly-Published Items on modern.gov |
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The Council's Starters and Leavers
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