02/03/2020 - NNDR Discretionary Rates Relief Policy Update

Adoption of updated policy following changes to reliefs by central Government. Government frequently introduces new/changes to rates and expect this to be delivered via the Council’s discretionary powers, negating the need for legislative changes.

Decision Maker: Lead Cabinet member for Resources

Decision due date: Not before 05/03/2020

Lead officer: Katie Kelly

Notice of decision: 02/03/2020


02/03/2020 - Asset Register

To review and publish the Council’s updated Asset Register.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 22/03/2021

Lead officer: Peter Maddock

Notice of decision: 02/03/2020


02/03/2020 - Financial Procedure Rules

To review the existing Financial Regulations to ensure that they remain sound for the purpose of ensuring the proper administration of the Council’s financial affairs.

Decision Maker: Audit and Corporate Governance Committee, Council

Decision due date: 26/11/2020

Lead officer: Peter Maddock

Notice of decision: 02/03/2020


02/03/2020 - Northstowe Phase One Provision

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 02/04/2020

Lead officer: Chief Executive

Notice of decision: 02/03/2020


02/03/2020 - Council Tax Discretionary Reductions Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/05/2020

Lead officer: Katie Kelly

Notice of decision: 02/03/2020


02/03/2020 - Transfer of Community Assets Policy

To determine a policy for the potential transfer of community assets to relevant third-party organisations.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/05/2020

Lead officer: Liz Watts

Notice of decision: 02/03/2020


31/01/2020 - South Cambs Ltd trading as Ermine Street Housing: Review of Business Direction

To consider the future direction and business objectives of Ermine Street Housing from 2021/2022.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2020

Lead officer: Peter Maddock, Peter Campbell

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


31/01/2020 - Council Write-Offs

Annual report to Council regarding debts written off in the previous financial year.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 21/05/2020

Lead officer: Katie Kelly

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


31/01/2020 - Making of the Cottenham Neighbourhood Plan

Following a succesful referendum the Council will be required to make (adopt) the Cottenham Plan.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 09/2020

Lead officer: Alison Talkington

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


31/01/2020 - Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Programme Update and New Bids

To report an updated Medium Term Financial Plan following the outcome of a mid-year review of financial forecasts and projected changes in service spending. To consider the performance of the Council’s Capital Programme during 2019/2020 and to consider new capital scheme bids from 2021/2022.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/12/2020

Lead officer: Peter Maddock

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


03/10/2019 - Communal Room Review - Future use of The Limes/Limes Close Sheltered Communal Room

Part of a review of communal rooms. Consultation has taken place with sheltered residents of The Limes/Limes Close, Bassingbourn, who no longer wish to use the building as their communal room. The Parish Council is keen to take on the long lease on the building and to invest in the interior to make it a useable village hall.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/03/2020

Lead officer: Kate Swan

Notice of decision: 03/10/2019

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Part or all of the report may be exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.


03/09/2019 - Potential property acquisition decision

Potential decision items relating to decisions to acquire property where in line with the Council’s Constitution, the level of investment requires Cabinet agreement (acquisitions in excess of £2m). If no such decisions are needed, this item will be withdrawn.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 24/05/2021

Lead officer: Uzma Ali

Notice of decision: 03/09/2019

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


03/09/2019 - Consultation on draft Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2020

Lead officer: Jane Green

Notice of decision: 03/09/2019


29/07/2019 - Potential Property Investment Decision

Potential decision on potential Investment Strategy acquisition where in line with the Council’s Constitution the level of investment requires Cabinet agreement. If no such decisions are needed, this item will be withdrawn.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision due date: 03/02/2021

Lead officer: Peter Maddock

Notice of decision: 29/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Part or all of the report may be exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972


03/07/2019 - Revenue Budget Monitoring

To consider the latest trends in respect of the 2019/2020 revenue budget (Q3) and emerging budget issues.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/03/2020

Lead officer: Peter Maddock

Notice of decision: 03/07/2019


03/07/2019 - Shared Services Agreements

To consider an extension of the original Shared Services Agreement for Legal, Building Control and ICT services beyond the expiry date of 30 September 2020.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/09/2020

Lead officer: Liz Watts

Notice of decision: 03/07/2019


03/07/2019 - Investment Partnerships - Members agreements

To consider membership agreements with framework suppliers.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision due date: 14/07/2020

Lead officer: David Ousby

Notice of decision: 03/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Part of all of the report may be exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.


02/05/2019 - Quarterly Performance Report (Quarter 3)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/03/2020

Lead officer: Peter Maddock

Notice of decision: 02/05/2019


02/06/2011 - Service Plans 2012/13

Decision Maker: Lead Cabinet member for Environment, Finance and Staffing Portfolio Holder, Lead Cabinet member for Housing, Leader of Council, , Northstowe and New Communities Portfolio Holder's Meeting, Northstowe and New Communities Portfolio Holder, Policy and Performance Portfolio Holder

Decision due date: 17/04/2012

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mike Hill