Decisions
13/01/2021 - 80 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, EX4 3AL ref: 2101 Recommendations Approved
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 25/01/2021
Effective from: 13/01/2021
Decision:
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Wards affected: St David's;
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon
13/01/2021 - 44a Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5JY ref: 2100 Recommendations Approved
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 25/01/2021
Effective from: 13/01/2021
Decision:
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Wards affected: St Loyes;
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon
13/01/2021 - 23 Elaine Close, Exeter, EX4 9BQ ref: 2099 Recommendations Approved
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 25/01/2021
Effective from: 13/01/2021
Decision:
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Wards affected: Exwick;
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon
13/01/2021 - 12a Prescot Road, Exeter, EX4 1RB ref: 2098 Recommendations Approved
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 25/01/2021
Effective from: 13/01/2021
Decision:
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Wards affected: Exwick;
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon
13/01/2021 - 10 Chestnut Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6DH ref: 2097 Recommendations Approved
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 25/01/2021
Effective from: 13/01/2021
Decision:
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Wards affected: Priory;
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon
13/01/2021 - Urgent matter under the Council's Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government's and Council's work to address rough sleeping ref: 2096 Recommendations Approved
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 22/01/2021
Effective from: 13/01/2021
Decision:
As a urgent matter under the Council’s Finance Regulations, to create a budget for expenditure to be incurred as part of the Government’s and Council’s work to address rough sleeping, in particularly, as a response to the greater risk to people experiencing homelessness as a result of the current pandemic.
The council has successfully bid for MHCLG Capital funds of £1.8m and contributed unringfenced S106 funding of £1.54m towards the purchase of 29 units of affordable housing. There is a further revenue grant of £433k to provide support to new residents once the council successfully purchases and brings the properties back into use. There is therefore no impact on the council’s General Fund Balance.
This decision will be reported to the next meeting of Executive and Council.
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon
12/01/2021 - Tree replanting programme following Ash Dieback Disease in Exeter ref: 2092 For Determination
Report regarding additional inspections and works needed to ensure
diseased trees do not pose an increased risk to people and
property. To deal with those Ash trees that are about to cause
increased risk on Council land.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 12/01/2021 - Executive
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 12/01/2021
Decision:
Agreed:
RECOMMENDED that Council approve the capital budget presented in the report, to allow the Tree Management Team to begin the replanting of new trees in place of diseased Ash trees following the Ash Die Back emergency and for additional Ash tree works in accordance with the recommended actions by the Exeter City Council Service Manager Public and Green Spaces, in order to maintain tree canopy cover.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Louise Harvey
12/01/2021 - Housing Rents and Service Charges 2021-22 ref: 2093 For Determination
Report concerning the Housing Rents & Service Charges
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 12/01/2021 - Executive
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 12/01/2021
Decision:
Agreed:
RECOMMENDED that Council approve: -
(1) the increase of Council dwelling rent by 1.5% from 1 April 2021;
(2) the increase of garage rent by 1.5% from 1 April 2021; and
(3) the increase of Service Charges by 1.5% from 1 April 2021, with the exception of charges detailed in paragraph 13.3 of the report.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michelle White
12/01/2021 - General Buller Statue Review ref: 2091 For Determination
Recommendations from the Task and Finish Group
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 12/01/2021 - Executive
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 12/01/2021
Decision:
Agreed:
RESOLVED that the findings of the Scrutiny Task and Finish Group be noted.
RECOMMENDED that Council approve: -
(1) an application being made for listing building consent for the relocation of the statue to an alternative location, to allow the opportunity to conduct a public consultation on the proposed Task and Finish Group recommendations prior to a final determination of the matter by full Council;
(2) temporary information boards be erected near to the statue;
(3) an arts-based engagement project with residents be established, through a public art working group in conjunction with the University of Exeter and Exeter Culture, to consider the role of public art and create a new public art strategy in Exeter;
(4) a working group be created to establish a Council Anti-Racism Strategy led by the Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities; and
(5) the Corporate Equality and Diversity Group develop a training and awareness raising programme for staff and Councillors on equality impact assessments, and their role in the Council’s decision-making process.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Wards affected: St David's;
Lead officer: Melinda Pogue-Jackson
12/01/2021 - Council Tax base and NNDR 1 2021/22 ref: 2094 For Determination
Setting the 2021/22 Council Tax base in accordance with the Local
Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) (England) Regulations
2012.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 12/01/2021 - Executive
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 12/01/2021
Decision:
Agreed:
RESOLVED that:-
(1) in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) (England) Regulations 2012, the amount calculated by Exeter City Council as its tax base for the year 2021/22 shall be 37,377; and
(2) the responsibility to approve the Council’s NNDR1 return by 31 January 2021 be delegated to the Director Finance (Section 151 Officer).
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Hodgson
12/01/2021 - 2021/22 Budget Strategy and Medium Term Financial Plan ref: 2095 For Determination
Budgetary position for the 2021/22 financial year
and beyond.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 12/01/2021 - Executive
Decision published: 13/01/2021
Effective from: 12/01/2021
Decision:
Agreed:
RECOMMENDED that Council: -
(1) note the contents of the report; and
(2) approve the proposals to establish a balanced revenue budget and capital programme.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Hodgson
17/03/2020 - Purchase the 50% lease of 2 Mercer Court, Bishop Westall Road ref: 2090 Recommendations Approved
To purchase the 50% lease of 2 Mercer Court, Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, EX2 6WL at a value in the region of £90,000 (this being the value of the leasehold interest, as determined by the Council’s valuer) there will be additional costs of £2,700 for Stamp Duty on the purchase.
Decision Maker: Director City Development, Housing & Supporting People
Decision published: 11/01/2021
Effective from: 17/03/2020
Decision:
To purchase the 50% lease of 2 Mercer Court, Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, EX2 6WL at a value in the region of £90,000 (this being the value of the leasehold interest, as determined by the Council’s valuer) there will be additional costs of £2,700 for Stamp Duty on the purchase
Wards affected: Topsham;
Lead officer: Bindu Arjoon