15/09/2023 - The Continuation of the Air Quality Management Intervention

The Council is committed to meeting the expectations of the Government's Environmental Improvement Plan 2023, and although we are required to revoke the existing two Air Quality Management Areas due to the continued good air quality, the Council is being asked to consider which option would be the most appropriate in allowing us to meet our obligations under section 82 or the Environment Act, 1995.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Frank Harrison

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - Public Health Burials Policy

The adoption of the draft Public Health Burials to allow the Council to comply with its obligations under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act, 1984

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Frank Harrison

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - Empty Homes Strategy

To adopt the draft Empty Homes Strategy to facilitate the implementation of the necessary measures for the Council to work towards the reduction of the number of long-term empty homes in the district.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Frank Harrison

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - Stray Dogs Policy

For the Council to adopt as policy the statutory duty to collect stray dogs found within the district and detain them for up to seven days in accordance with the requirements of sections 149 and 150 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Frank Harrison

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/08/2023 - FIRST QUARTER INVESTMENT STRATEGY (CAPITAL AND TREASURY) REVIEW 2023/24

REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR - RESOURCES

To update Cabinet on progress with delivering the capital and treasury strategy for 2023/24, as at the end of June 2023.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Lead officer: Ian Couper

Notice of decision: 18/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/08/2023 - FIRST QUARTER REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING 2023/24

REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR - RESOURCES

The purpose of this report is to inform Cabinet of the summary position on revenue income and expenditure forecasts for the financial year 2023/24, as at the end of the first quarter.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Lead officer: Ian Couper

Notice of decision: 18/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/08/2023 - DLUHC's Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme

DLUHC's Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme funding bid

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Lead officer: Martin Lawrence

Notice of decision: 18/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/08/2023 - Update to Common Housing Allocation Scheme

Update to Common Housing Allocation Scheme following review

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Lead officer: Martin Lawrence

Notice of decision: 18/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/08/2023 - Biodiversity Strategy 2023-2028

As per the strengthened ‘biodiversity duty’ that the Environment Act 2021 introduces, public authorities must (by 1 January 2024):
1. Consider what you can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
2. Agree policies and specific objectives based on your consideration.
3. Act to deliver your policies and achieve your objectives.

This Strategy sets out the Council's approach to Biodiversity and sets objectives.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sarah Kingsley

Notice of decision: 18/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/07/2023 - Burymead Museum Storage Solution

A report on the options for the future of the museum storage facility at Bury Mead Rd.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Robert Orchard

Notice of decision: 10/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


10/07/2023 - Leisure Management Contract Options

Leisure Management Contract Options

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Louise Randall

Notice of decision: 10/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


26/05/2023 - Refugee resettlement and Home Office funding update

Update of refugee numbers/schemes and Home Office funding

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Lead officer: Martin Lawrence

Notice of decision: 26/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/05/2023 - BID Reballot November 2023 - Letchworth

In line with Hitchin and Royston reballots, Letchworth will also taking part in the BID Reballots in November 2023.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Lead officer: Chloe Gray

Notice of decision: 26/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/05/2023 - Draft Sustainability SPD

Production of a draft Sustainability SPD in support of policies in the Adopted Local Plan over the next few months.
Cabinet in September time with consultation taking place after

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Coates

Notice of decision: 26/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/05/2023 - Q1 update on the Council Delivery Plan 2023-24

An update on Projects, Performance Indicators and Risks to support delivery of the Council Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachel Cooper

Notice of decision: 26/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/05/2023 - HITCHIN AND ROYSTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (BIDs) RENEWAL

To obtain Cabinet’s endorsement of proposals to progress to renewal ballots for the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) for Hitchin and Royston.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Lead officer: Andrew Figgis

Notice of decision: 26/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/04/2023 - Proposed Off Street Car Parking Tariffs 2023-24

Proposed increase in off-street parking tariffs for 2023-24 in accordance with the Council's MTFS

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Louise Symes

Notice of decision: 21/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/12/2022 - Statement of Community Involvement

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Skeels

Notice of decision: 23/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open