The annual report provides evidence that
Larchwood delivers services in line with the Council’s
narrative of value for money, opportunities to thrive and
contributing to safe and self-reliant communities. Furthermore it
provides details of activity over the financial year April 2018
– March 2019 and sets out the plans for continuous
improvement for the year ahead.
Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Decision published: 02/08/2019
Effective from: 10/08/2019
Decision:
The Executive Member for Children, Young People & Learning approved the revised Statement of Purpose 2019 for the Larchwood Short Break Unit and noted the Larchwood Short Break Unit Annual Report 2017-2019.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lou Richer
To approve Bracknell Forest Council’s
consultation response
Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Transport
Decision published: 26/07/2019
Effective from: 03/08/2019
Decision:
That the Council’s consultation response, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the Director of Place, Planning and Regeneration’s report is approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Neil Mathews
To consider a grant offer from Homes
England
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
i. the Executive Director is authorised to conditionally accept the offer of
Homes England (HE) which is subject to the feasibility and the
procurement of a development partner.
ii. the Executive Director of Delivery investigates the feasibility of delivering
a scheme which complies with the terms of the grant offer from Homes
England and reports back to the Executive in time to procure a development
partner to meet the offer of Homes England.
iii. the Borough Solicitor is authorised to agree a new collaboration
agreement with the Berkshire authorities to enable this project.
Wards affected: Ascot;
Lead officer: Steven Caplan
To note the outturn position for the year and
approve earmarked reserves.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
i. the outturn capital expenditure is noted.
ii. the carry forward of £24.225m from the 2018/19 capital
programme to 2019/20 is approved.
iii. the financing of capital expenditure as shown in Table 3 of the Director: Finances report is noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Calvin Orr
For the Executive to agree the Safeguarding
Partnership arrangements for Bracknell Forest
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
That the new model for combined children and adults multi-agency safeguarding arrangements for Bracknell Forest is agreed.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Thom Wilson
To inform the Executive of the performance of
the council over the fourth quarter of the 2018/19 financial
year.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
That the performance of the council over the period from January - March2019 highlighted in the Overview Report in Annex A is noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Ainsworth
The Parking Strategy has been drafted to
provide an overview and direction of travel with respect to the
long term approach to parking provision across the Borough. The
Strategy is crucial and underpins the Procurement and Contract
re-tender process for the provision of car park management and
enforcement.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED that
i. the Enforcement & Parking Management Strategy 2019 – 2024 is endorsed.
ii. the Parking Procurement plan be approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Damian James
To note the outturn position for the year and
approve earmarked reserves.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
i. the outturn expenditure for 2018/19, subject to audit, of £81.127m, which represents an under spend of -£2.528m compared with the approved budget is noted.
ii. the budget carry forwards of £0.101m (paragraph 5.7 and Annexe C of the Director: Finances report), is noted.
iii. Council note the Treasury Management performance in 2018/19
as set out in Annexe B of the Director: Finances report.
iv. the earmarked reserves as set out in Annexe D of the Director: Finances report are approved.
v. the virements relating to the 2018/19 budget between £0.050m and
£0.100m are approved and recommends that those over £0.100m be approved by Council (Annexe E of the Director: Finances report. ).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Arthur Parker
To approve the creation of a town centre youth
centre on Braccan Walk.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 23/07/2019
Effective from: 31/07/2019
Decision:
i. the status of the project to create a town centre youth facility on Braccan Walk
and next steps is noted.
ii. a financial plan to fund the additional revenue costs of running the new
Centre be developed as part of the 2021/22 budget.
iii. a working group be set up to involve young people in the design of the centre at an appropriate stage.
Wards affected: Wildridings & Central;
Lead officer: Chris Taylor