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 15 September 2016.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2016 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.

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.

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 Cabinet:

A.   Recognises the importance of the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor as a key economic corridor.

B.   Confirms its commitment to Harlow playing an active role in the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor Consortium to ensure that the town is recognised as a key location for investment and economic growth within the corridor.

C.   Supports the five priorities identified by the Growth Commission to drive the realisation of the ambition for the corridor.

D.   Confirms its commitment to work with partners to ensure that Harlow is able to develop a symbiotic relationship with London and other areas within the corridor.

The Cabinet received a report which sought to establish the Council’s response to the findings of the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor Growth Commission’s findings.

Proposed by Councillor Jon Clempner (seconded by Councillor Danny Purton) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

A.   Recognises the importance of the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor as a key economic corridor.

B.   Confirms its commitment to Harlow playing an active role in the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor Consortium to ensure that the town is recognised as a key location for investment and economic growth within the corridor.

C.   Supports the five priorities identified by the Growth Commission to drive the realisation of the ambition for the corridor.

D.   Confirms its commitment to work with partners to ensure that Harlow is able to develop a symbiotic relationship with London and other areas within the corridor.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

A.   Approves the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between East Hertfordshire District Council, Epping Forest District Council, Harlow Council, Uttlesford District Council, Essex County Council, Hertfordshire County Council and Highways England covering Highways and Transportation Infrastructure. (Appendix A).

B.   Delegates authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment to approve any minor amendments to the draft Memorandum.

C.   Subject to B, the Chief Executive be authorised to sign the MoU in consultation with the Leader and the Portfolio Holder.

The Cabinet received a report which sought approval for a Memorandum of Understanding on Highways and Transportation Infrastructure for the West Essex/East Hertfordshire Housing Market Area in order to provide evidence of working together under Duty to Cooperate.

Proposed by Councillor Danny Purton (seconded by Councillor Jon Clempner) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

A.   Approves the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between East Hertfordshire District Council, Epping Forest District Council, Harlow Council, Uttlesford District Council, Essex County Council, Hertfordshire County Council and Highways England covering Highways and Transportation Infrastructure. (Appendix A).

B.   Delegates authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment to approve any minor amendments to the draft Memorandum.

C.   Subject to B, the Chief Executive be authorised to sign the MoU in consultation with the Leader and the Portfolio Holder.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

A.   Approves the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between East Hertfordshire District Council, Epping Forest District Council, Harlow Council, Uttlesford District Council, Essex County Council, Hertfordshire County Council, City of London Corporation (Conservators of Epping Forest) and Natural England managing the impact of growth on Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation.

B.   Delegates authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment to approve any minor and inconsequential amendments to the draft Memorandum.

C.   Subject to B, the Chief Executive be authorised to sign the MoU in consultation with the Leader and the Portfolio Holder.

The Cabinet received a report which sought approval for a Memorandum of Understanding on managing the impacts of growth within the West Essex/East Hertfordshire housing market area on Epping Forest special area of conservation in order to provide evidence of working together under Duty to Cooperate.

Proposed by Councillor Danny Purton (seconded by Councillor Jon Clempner) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

A.   Approves the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between East Hertfordshire District Council, Epping Forest District Council, Harlow Council, Uttlesford District Council, Essex County Council, Hertfordshire County Council, City of London Corporation (Conservators of Epping Forest) and Natural England managing the impact of growth on Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation.

B.   Delegates authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment to approve any minor and inconsequential amendments to the draft Memorandum.

C.   Subject to B, the Chief Executive be authorised to sign the MoU in consultation with the Leader and the Portfolio Holder.

RESOLVED that Cabinet agrees to accept the four year local government funding settlement as set out in this report.

The Cabinet received a report which recommended accepting the four year local government funding settlement.

Proposed by Councillor Jon Clempner (seconded by Councillor Mike Danvers) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet agrees to accept the four year local government funding settlement as set out in the report.

RESOLVED that Cabinet agrees to the proposed additions to the 2016/17 work plan for the Overview Working Group as detailed in appendix 1 of the report.

      i.        Treasury Management Strategy Review.

    ii.        Local Council Tax Support Scheme.

   iii.        The Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Proposed by Councillor Waida Forman (seconded by Councillor Mark Wilkinson) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet agrees to the proposed additions to the 2016/17 work plan for the Overview Working Group as detailed in appendix 1 of the report.

              i.        Treasury Management Strategy Review.

            ii.        Local Council Tax Support Scheme.

           iii.        The Medium Term Financial Strategy.

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.