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Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.
07/10/2019 - Museum Committee Recommendations ref: 274 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
That Cabinet note and approve the recommendations of the Museum Committee meeting held on 9 September 2019.
07/10/2019 - Churchfield Business Centre ref: 270 For Determination
Development at Sidney Little Road (Incubator Hub)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
To agree to increase the budget from £2.8m to £3.3m subject to receiving £300,000 funding from Connecting Hastings and Rother Together (CHART) Programme – Community led Local Development (CLLD).
Wards affected: Hollington;
Lead officer: Peter Grace
07/10/2019 - Old Town Hall ref: 271 For Determination
Options to rent or sell
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
Dispose of the Old Town Hall
Wards affected: Old Hastings;
Lead officer: Peter Grace
07/10/2019 - Cornwallis Street Car Park - Potential Development ref: 272 For Determination
To consider the potential development of a hotel on Cornwallis Street Car park (Council owned).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
1. Agree to market the site, in accordance with EU procurement rules, on the basis that the Council develops the site for a hotel operator and lets the site on a long lease (20 years or more). The works only to commence once lease terms are agreed.
2. Agree to include the potential development of the site, at an estimated cost of £7m within the Capital programme when determining the Capital Programme, Capital Strategy, and Treasury Management Strategy as part of the 2020/21 budget setting process.
3. Agree to undertake the surveys required now for the subsequent development of the site at an estimated cost of up to £30,000 - funded from the General Reserve.
4. Agree to appoint an external legal firm now to draw up the procurement documents and necessary legal documentation at an estimated cost of up to £40,000 - funded from the General Reserve.
Wards affected: Castle;
Lead officer: Peter Grace
07/10/2019 - Constitutional Amendments ref: 273 For Determination
Amendments to the constitution
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
To recommend that the amendments to the Council’s Constitution be adopted by Full Council.
Lead officer: Christine Barkshire-Jones
07/10/2019 - Land at Whitworth Road ref: 268 For Determination
To seek approval to dispose of the freehold
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
1. To add the land to the Council’s Land and Property Disposal Programme.
Wards affected: Ashdown;
Lead officer: Peter Grace
07/10/2019 - Acquisition of land in Ore Valley ref: 269 For Determination
To seek approval for Hastings Borough Council to take ownership of areas of green space in the Ore Valley
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
1. To purchase the freehold of the land.
2. To fund the initial repairs and maintenance costs from the Council’s reserves (Ore Valley Reserve), estimated at some £57,000 (excluding VAT).
3. The Director of Operational Services considers options for the long term management and maintenance arrangements of this area of land and brings forward a further report if necessary.
4. The Ore Valley reserve is used to fund the ongoing maintenance and inspection costs of the land transferred until the long term arrangements are in place
Wards affected: Baird;
Lead officer: Peter Grace
07/10/2019 - Polling Places Review 2019 ref: 267 Recommendations Approved
To report the findings and evaluation of the 2019 polling places review and the Acting Returning Officer's subsequent recommendations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
1. To recommend that Council adopts the Acting Returning Officer's recommendations (as appended to this report) and publish the results of the review.
2. Delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services and Governance to amend any decisions made under this review with regard to polling places or polling stations, should there be an urgent or necessary need.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jane Hartnell
07/10/2019 - Update on the Social Lettings Agency ref: 266 Recommendations Approved
To update members on the development of a revised business case for the Social Lettings Agency.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/10/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/10/2019
Effective from: 07/10/2019
Decision:
1. That Cabinet supports the revised business case for the Social Lettings Agency and the next steps to implement the new model
2. Cabinet approves the investment strategy for the Social Lettings Agency
3. To continue to explore options to generate additional income through the social lettings agency, including providing management services to other local authorities
4. To approve capital funding of £2,575,000 for additional investment in temporary accommodation
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Andrew Palmer
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