Decisions

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Decisions published

11/11/2019 - Amendment and Increase to Standard Building Regulations fees and Charges effective from 1 December 2019 ref: 2854    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer

Decision published: 18/11/2019

Effective from: 11/11/2019

Decision:

(i)         that separate Building Notice fee be introduced for certain types of building controlled work as set out in Appendix 1 to this Record of Decision. The introduction of a Building Notice fee reflects predominantly the type of work carried out on domestic properties where the homeowner chooses not to submit full plans prepared by architectural agents; and

 

(ii)        that standard charges for other types of domestic building control work has also been increased, as set out in Appendix 1 to this Record of Decision.


12/11/2019 - Early Years Sufficiency Annual Report ref: 2861    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision published: 15/11/2019

Effective from: 23/11/2019

Decision:

(i)         that the Torbay Childcare Sufficiency Report (September 2019) set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved and published; and

 

(ii)        that Cabinet receive an update on the progress of implementing the actions in the Torbay Childcare Sufficiency Report at a meeting in May 2020.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


12/11/2019 - Notice of Motion - Action to Reduce the Impact of Fireworks ref: 2860    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision published: 15/11/2019

Effective from: 23/11/2019

Decision:

(i)         to request that organisers of all public firework displays within Torbay advertise them in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people;

 

(ii)        to support public awareness about the impact of fireworks on animal welfare and vulnerable people – including the precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks;

 

(iii)       to write to the UK Government urging them to introduce legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90 decibels for those sold to the public for private displays; and

 

(iv)       to encourage local suppliers of fireworks to stock ‘quieter’ fireworks for public display.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


14/11/2019 - Review of Gas and Electricity Supply Contract and Future Contracting Options ref: 2858    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Interim Chief Executive of Torbay Council

Decision published: 14/11/2019

Effective from: 14/11/2019

Decision:

(i)         to remain with the ‘Devon Energy Group’ and purchase our energy requirements through the Group; and

 

(ii)        to contract with Laser Energy Group (Kent County Council) to procure, manage and supply Torbay Council’s gas and electricity needs from 1 October 2020, for four years.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


14/11/2019 - Community Governance Review of Torbay - Revised Timetable ref: 2862    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Services

Decision published: 14/11/2019

Effective from: 14/11/2019

Decision:

That the revised timetable attached at Appendix 1 to this Record of Decision be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


07/11/2019 - The Oldway Trust Memorandum of Understanding ref: 2855    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Place

Decision published: 13/11/2019

Effective from: 07/11/2019

Decision:

That that Memorandum of Understanding between Torbay Council and The Oldway Trust, as set out in Appendix 1 to this Record of Decision, be approved.

Wards affected: Preston;


29/10/2019 - Introduction of Pay and Display Parking at Oldway Mansion, Paignton ref: 2836    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Place

Decision published: 07/11/2019

Effective from: 29/10/2019

Decision:

That the recommendations of the Parking Operations Panel to implement pay and display parking at Oldway Mansion, Paignton, as shown on the Plan attached at Appendix 1 to this Record of Decision, be approved.

Wards affected: Preston;


29/10/2019 - Introduction of Pay and Display Parking at Marine Drive, Paignton ref: 2835    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Place

Decision published: 07/11/2019

Effective from: 29/10/2019

Decision:

That, subject to the removal of the proposed build outs, the recommendation of the Parking Operations Panel to implement pay and display parking at Marine Drive, Paignton, as set out in Appendix 1 to this Record of Decision, be approved.

Wards affected: Preston;


05/11/2019 - Improvements to Sea Front Signage for Diversions (Network Resilience) ref: 2857    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Planning & Transport

Decision published: 06/11/2019

Effective from: 05/11/2019

Decision:

That £27,000 be allocated from the strategic allocation for Network Resilience to install new variable message signs on Torbay Road, Torquay seafront, to be funded from the Transport Capital Funding prior to March 2021.

Wards affected: Tormohun;