Agenda, decisions and minutes

None.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any items on the agenda.

None.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 13 September 2018.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 September 2018 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Leader.

Any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

To receive any questions from members of the public in accordance with Rule 10 of the Council Procedure Rules.

The question, together with the answer, is appended to the minutes.

To receive any questions from Councillors in accordance with Rule 11 of the Council Procedure Rules.

To consider any petitions that have been referred to the Cabinet under the Council’s Petition Scheme.

Petition from Councillor Tony Edwards.

“Harlow Town Centre needs a visible ongoing Police presence to tackle the increase in crime.”

In the absence of Councillor Tony Edwards due to ill health, Councillor Chris Vince presented the petition to Cabinet.

The Leader said that the petition would be included in the evidence base of the Scrutiny Committee’s Review of Policing in the Town.

RESOLVED that the petition was noted.

To note the Forward Plan, which lists all upcoming Cabinet decisions and provides notice of key decisions and those expected to be taken in private session.

RESOLVED that the Forward Plan is noted.

There have not been any decisions taken by Portfolio Holders under delegated powers since the last meeting of the Cabinet.

None.

RESOLVED that:

A     The revised Business Rates Relief Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

Cabinet received a report which proposed amendments to the Council’s Enterprise Zone Business Rates Relief Policy.

Proposed by Councillor Emma Toal (seconded by Councillor Mark Ingall) it was:

RESOLVED that:

A     The revised Business Rates Relief Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

RESOLVED that:

A     The most economically advantageous tender submitted by Contractor D be accepted in the sum of £929,376.35 for the delivery of the external refurbishment works programme subject to contract and Leaseholder consultation.

Cabinet received a report to award a contract to carry out a range of external refurbishment works to 15-96 and 129-312 The Hides.

Proposed by Councillor Mark Wilkinson (seconded by Councillor Emma Toal) it was:

RESOLVED that:

A     The most economically advantageous tender submitted by Contractor D be accepted in the sum of £929,376.35 for the delivery of the external refurbishment works programme subject to contract and Leaseholder consultation.

RESOLVED that:

A     The most economically advantageous tender submitted by Contractor E be accepted in the sum of £355,809.85 for the delivery of the external refurbishment works as detailed subject to contract and Leaseholder consultation.

Cabinet received a report to award a contract to carry out a range of external refurbishment works to 7-255 The Hornbeams.

Proposed by Councillor Mark Wilkinson (seconded by Councillor Emma Toal) it was:

RESOLVED that:

A     The most economically advantageous tender submitted by Contractor E be accepted in the sum of £355,809.85 for the delivery of the external refurbishment works as detailed subject to contract and Leaseholder consultation.

RESOLVED that appointments were made to the Cabinet Overview Working Group, Panels and Partnership Bodies as appended to the minutes.

To add the following items to the Cabinet Overview Working Group Work Plan:

a)    Houses of Multiple Occupation; and

b)    Housing Strategy.

RESOLVED that Houses of Multiple Occupation and the Housing Strategy be added to the Cabinet Overview Working Group Work Plan.

None.

None.

To note the following draft minutes of Cabinet appointed bodies. Minutes remain draft until approved by the relevant body.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the following meetings are noted.

To deal with any matters of an urgent nature.

None.