Agenda and minutes

Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th December, 2023 5.00 pm

Venue: Abbey Room, Stenson House, London Road, Coalville, LE67 3FN

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Items
No.	Item
56.	Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor T Saffell.
57.	Declaration of Interests Under the Code of Conduct members are reminded that in declaring interests you should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest, registerable interest or other interest. Minutes: There were no interests declared.
58.	Public Question and Answer Session Minutes: There were no questions received.
59.	Minutes PDF 196 KB To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2023 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2023 were considered. It was moved by Councillor T Gillard, seconded by Councillor M Wyatt and RESOLVED THAT: The minutes of the meeting on 21 November 2023 be approved as an accurate record of proceedings.
60.	Review of Housing Allocations Policy PDF 245 KB View the background to item 60. The report of the Strategic Director of Communities Presented by the Housing and Property Portfolio Holder Additional documents: Appendix 1 , item 60. PDF 864 KB Appendix 2 , item 60. PDF 318 KB Minutes: The Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder presented the report. It was moved by Councillor A Woodman, seconded by Councillor M Wyatt and RESOLVED THAT: The revised Housing Allocations and Lettings Policy be approved. Authority be delegated to the Head of Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make minor changes to the policy as required to address changes in national policy and demand. Reason for decision: To agree amendments to the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy.
61.	Homelessness Strategy PDF 244 KB View the background to item 61. The report of the Strategic Director of Communities Presented by the Housing and Property Portfolio Holder Additional documents: Enc. 1 for Homelessness Strategy , item 61. PDF 948 KB Appendix 2 Community Scrutiny Minutes , item 61. PDF 322 KB Minutes: The Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder presented the report. It was moved by Councillor A Woodman, seconded by Councillor K Merrie and RESOLVED THAT: The Homelessness Strategy 2024-2029 be approved. Reason for decision: To ensure that the Council has an up-to-date homeless strategy in keeping with legislative requirements.
62.	NWLDC Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy PDF 245 KB View the background to item 62. The report of the Strategic Director of Place Presented by the Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder Additional documents: Appendix 1 , item 62. PDF 423 KB Appendix 2 , item 62. PDF 242 KB Minutes: The Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder presented the report. The Chair invited the Economic Development and Regeneration Team Manager to speak. He advised Cabinet that the policy would put formal procedures in place and would protect the Council when entering into agreements with the private sector. A Member warmly welcomed the work of Officers on the policy and emphasised the importance of having clearly defined guidelines. The Chair said that it would be wise to review the policy, at a time of the Officer’s choosing. It was moved by Councillor T Gillard, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and RESOLVED THAT: The Feedback from the Corporate Scrutiny Committee on the proposed Advertising and Sponsorship Policy be noted. The adoption of the Advertising and Sponsorship Policy be approved. Reason for decision: to adopt the new Advertising and Sponsorship Policy.