Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Local Planning Enforcement Plan

  No

• Grants Policy

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council approved the Grants Management Policy on 26 November 2024. The policy sets out the processes for managing grants, including applying for external funding, developing new grant schemes, and distributing funds. It includes provisions for due diligence checks, verification, and the use of template grant agreements.

• Annual Local Council Tax Support Scheme

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided on 26/11/2024 to approve the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers for 2025/26. The Council is recommended to adopt the proposed scheme and give authority to the Deputy Chief Executive to uprate premiums, allowances, and income levels in line with welfare benefit increases by 21 February 2025.

• Corporate Risk Register - update

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided to note the Corporate Risk Register on 26 November 2024. The register includes detailed strategic housing risks and movements since the last formal report.

• Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report, July-September 2024

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided on 26 November 2024 to note the contents of the budget monitoring report, including projected variances and actions to reduce overspends. The report detailed projected overspends of £780,000 for the general fund and highlighted variances in various service budgets, including planning, bereavement services, and housing benefits. Actions to ensure overspends are reduced as far as possible by the end of the financial year were also noted.

• Grant of lease at St Mark's and Hester's Way Community Centre

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council's Cabinet decided on 26/11/2024 to agree to the completion of due diligence on submitted proposals for the St. Mark's and Hester's Way Community Centre. Authority was delegated to the Director of Finance and Assets to negotiate the lease terms with Alliance for Equality, in consultation with the Director of One Legal. The decision includes agreeing to the completion of due diligence and delegating authority to negotiate lease terms.

• Half-yearly Treasury Management Report

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided to note the contents of the treasury management activity summary report for the first six months of 2024-25 on 26/11/2024.

• Rent Support Grant to voluntary sector organisation

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet decided on 26 November 2024 to agree a rent support grant of 24% of current market rent to Whaddon Bowls Club. Authority was delegated to the Participation and Engagement Team Leader, in consultation with the Director: One Legal, to agree the terms of the grant agreement.

• Waste and Recycling Review

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet decided on 26/11/2024 to close the Swindon Road recycling centre from 10 January 2025 for a prolonged period to conduct an options appraisal. The Cabinet also agreed to cease the council's direct commercial waste service and amended delivery charges for receptacles. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to implement these decisions, including contract variations and alternative arrangements for commercial waste customers.

Attendees

Councillor Victoria Atherstone Liberal Democrats · St. Peters

Councillor Flo Clucas Cabinet Member Housing & Customer Services Liberal Democrats · Swindon Village

Councillor Mike Collins Deputy Mayor Liberal Democrats · Benhall, the Reddings and Fiddler's Green

Councillor Iain Dobie Liberal Democrats · College

Councillor Rowena Hay Leader of the Council Liberal Democrats · Oakley

Councillor Martin Horwood Mayor Liberal Democrats · Leckhampton

Councillor Peter Jeffries Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member Finance and Assets Liberal Democrats · Springbank

Councillor Alisha Lewis Cabinet Member Major Developments & Housing Delivery Liberal Democrats · Oakley

Councillor Izaac Tailford Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Culture, Wellbeing and Public Realm Liberal Democrats · All Saints

Councillor Ashleigh Davies Deputy Leader Green Party · St. Pauls

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