Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllrs Tonge and Wheeler.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 22 April 2014, previously circulated.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 April 2014 were presented.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 22 April 2014. 

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

There were no announcements made by the Leader.

The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public. This meeting is open to the public, who may ask a question or make a statement. Written notice of questions or statements should be given to Yamina Rhouati of Democratic Services by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2014. Anyone wishing to ask a question or make a statement should contact the officer named above.

The Leader explained that as usual at meetings of Cabinet, she would be more than happy to hear from any member of the public present on any of the items on this agenda.

There were no questions asked or statements made.

This is to give further notice in accordance with paragraph 5 (4) and 5 (5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 of the intention to take the following item in private.

To consider passing the following resolution:

To agree that in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public from the meeting for the business specified in Items numbered 8 and 9  because it is likely that if members of the public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in  paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act for and the public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information to the public.

Reason for taking item in private:

Paragraph 3 - information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Resolved:

That Cabinet agrees in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public from the meeting for the business specified in minute nos. 58 and 59 below because it is likely that if members of the public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act and the public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information to the public.

Reason for taking the items in private:

Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

No representations were received on why the items should be taken in private.

Report by Tracy Carter, Associate Director – Waste and Environment

Councillor Sturgis presented a confidential report which updated Cabinet on the waste management procurement process and sought to delegate authority to the Associate Director to carry out a number of relevant actions.

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

1.    Note the update on the Waste Management procurement process;

2.    Delegate authority to the Associate Director Waste and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member and the Associate Director Legal and Governance

(a)    to enter into detailed negotiations with Hills Waste Solutions to extend the Contract for the Provision of Waste Recycling and Disposal Services until 31 July 2017;

(b)     subject to the conclusion of an extension to the contract referred to in (a) above, to extend the contract with FCC Environment for waste and recycling collection in west Wiltshire until 31 July 2017;

3.    Subject to (2) above to revise the current procurement timetable in accordance with the following programme:

 4.   Agree to consult on options for the garden waste collection service and to bring a report to Cabinet on the outcome in due course.

Reason for decision:

To enable an extension to the procurement programme to ensure the Council provides value for money to residents in delivering waste management services.  To obtain residents’ views on options for changes to the garden waste service to inform future decisions by Cabinet on proposals for the 2015-16 budget.

Report by Alistair Cunningham, Associate Director – Economy Development and Planning Services

Councillor Scott, Leader of the Council left the meeting to attend an urgent meeting. Cllr Thomson took the chair.

Councillor de Rhé-Philipe presented a report which detailed a proposal regarding Land at Bowerhill, Melksham. It was noted that both the local member and the Chairman of the Area Board had given their support to the proposal.

Resolved:

That Cabinet agrees the proposal as set out in the report presented.

Reason for decision:

To support businesses and improve the quality of life in the area.