PAPER A

RECORD OF DECISION

The following decisions were taken on 13 DECEMBER 2005 by the CABINET

These decisions do not take effect until 23 DECEMBER 2005

Members of the Cabinet who were present :

Cllrs Andy Sutton (Chairman), Barry Abraham, Dawn Cousins, Tim Hunter-Henderson, Patrick Joyce, Ian Ward, Jilly Wood

Confirmed as a true record of decisions taken : ……………………………………..............

Leader of the Council

Agenda item	Record of Decision
Decision reference	45/05
Decision	The Record of Decision is confirmed subject to two amendments. That decision reference 41/05 Cllr Mazillius declaration be changed to read “declared a personal interest (in) as his son was a Director of a firm that provides architectural services to the Council” That decision reference 39/05 be amended to include that a Public Question was asked by Mr Mark Chiverton regarding the future of the LEA and that Cllr Joyce provided a response.
Agenda item	Public Question Time
Decision reference	46/05
Question	No questions were asked.
Agenda item	Health Integration – Policy Statement and Next Steps
Decision reference	47/05
Decision taken	That the Cabinet approve the current update and the next steps as set out in the report.
Reason	To keep Members updated on emerging national policy and the Island’s progress of working towards an Island Primary Care Trust.
Additional reasons	None.
Options considered and rejected	None.
Interests	None declared.
Additional advice received	None.
Agenda item	Compulsory Purchase In Accordance with Housing Renewal Strategy
Decision reference	48/05
Decision taken	That a Compulsory Purchase Order be made in respect of the properties, 33 Orchard Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight and 13 Cross Street Oakfield Ryde, Isle of Wight under section 16 of the Housing Act 1985
Reason	To support the Council’s Housing Strategy and Housing Renewal Strategy to return empty properties to use.
Additional reasons	None.
Options considered and rejected	a) That the on-going correspondence be continued in the hope that the owners of the property consent to return the properties to residential use. b) That no further action is taken.
Interests
Additional advice received	None.
Agenda item	Use of Resources – Capital Programme Receipts from Property Sales to Special Purchasers, Moira House, Sun Hill, Cowes and Jellico House, George Street, Ryde
Decision reference	49/05
Decision taken	To accept the offer from Medina Housing Association as detailed in the report.
Reason	To support the need for temporary housing accommodation.
Additional reasons	None
Options considered and rejected	a) To provide the new temporary housing accommodation. b) To refurbish the existing properties. c) To do nothing.
Interests	Mr John Lawson, declared a prejudicial interest (in) as he lived opposite Moira House and left the meeting room.
Additional advice received	None.

(Mr Lawson returned to the meeting room)

Agenda item	£50 Parking Permit – Policy Commission Blue Paper
Decision reference	50/05
Decision taken	a) That the Blue Paper be accepted as presented. b) The Blue Paper to be referred to the Highways Department to review the Island Parking Order to deliver a value for money system. c) Review to be completed by the implementation of 2006-07 budget. d) The Policy Commission add further development to its work programme if necessary.
Reason	To deliver a manifesto commitment within the context of delivering : a) managed demand for parking b) a balanced budget
Additional reasons	None
Options considered and rejected	a) To refer the matter back to the Policy Commission for Economy, Tourism, Regeneration and Transport and request they carry out further specified work in relation to an option not included in the Blue Paper. b) To defer any decision on this matter to a future meeting. c) To do nothing.
Interests	Cllr R Mazillius declared a personal interest as a pensioner.
Additional advice received	None.
Agenda item	Consideration of the Current Forward Plan
Decision reference	51/05
Decision taken	Cllr Cousins reminded members that the Inspection report on Learning Disability Services would be considered by Cabinet in January 2006
Interests	None Declared.
Additional advice received	None.
Agenda item	Delegated Decisions
Decision reference	52/05
Questions	No questions were asked. Cllr Ward informed members that he would be taking an urgent delegated decision on road resurfacing works.
Interests	None declared.
Agenda item	Members Question Time
Decision reference	53/05
Questions	Cllr R Mazillius asked a question relating road resurfacing works. Cllr Ward confirmed that the road being resurfaced was Long Lane. Cllr R Mazillius asked a question in relation to the recent performance of the Council’s Call Centre. Cllr Wood updated members on recent events and progress.