Agenda and minutes

To consider and approve the minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 22 September 2015.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Executive on 22 September 2015 together with the accompanying decision records be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Leader.

The Executive considered the reports submitted on the items listed below and the decisions taken are recorded in the decision sheets attached to these minutes and summarised below:

To seek endorsement of the Council Plan 2015-19 and recommend it to Council for formal approval.

RESOLVED that the Council Plan 2015-2019 as attached at Annex A to the report be recommended to Council

To consider the increase of charges for the garden waste service to ensure that the income moves towards the cost of the service.

RESOLVED that

1          The charge for the collection of garden waste is increased by £10 with effect from April 2016.

2          The early payment discount cease.

3          All other existing discounts and options remain as is and that all associated charges for the garden waste service are increased pro-rata.

To approve the Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan.

RESOLVED that

1          The Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan as set out in Annex A be approved and its publication on the Council website be agreed.

2          The Director of Environment Culture and Communities be authorised in consultation with the Executive Member to make any in-year minor amendments having regard to any comments received.

To seek approval of the draft Local Enforcement Plan (for Planning Enforcement).

RESOLVED that Local Enforcement Plan (Planning) attached at Appendix A be approved for use by the Local Planning Authority.

To consider the implications of the Control of Horses Act 2015 and determine responsibilities arising therefrom.

RESOLVED that

1          Powers be delegated to the Director of Environment, Culture and Communities authorising him to undertake all Council functions arising from the Policy annexed to the report.

2          The Policy document attached to the report as Annex A be approved.

3          It be noted that the service responsible for the management of the land will be responsible for implementing the actions and any subsequent costs incurred.

To note the final draft of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) Annual Report 2014/15 regarding the effectiveness of safeguarding and child protection practice in Bracknell Forest.

RESOLVED that the report (attached as annex 1) and the key messages arising from it be noted.

To seek approval to a £7.3 million investment to ensure all of the borough’s street lights are LED and capable of being controlled from a central computer within a three year period.

RESOLVED that

1          A supplementary capital approval of £7.3m for the Streetlight LED project be sought from Council on 25 November to allow the replacement programme to begin in March 2016.

2          Column replacement continue to be funded from Local Transport Plan capital grant for the duration of this project.

To consider a proposal to consult on the future provision of services.

RESOLVED that the proposal to consult on the future of services currently provided at Heathlands Residential  Care Home and Day Care Centre for People with Dementia being re commissioned in the independent sector be approved.