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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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