Social Value Ideas for Cheltenham Borough Council

Exclude public for exempt items

The committee agreed to exclude the public from the remaining agenda items because the business would likely disclose exempt information relating to an individual and their identity. This is a procedu…

“I would like to um uh go to the vote for the following. That in accordance with section 100A for Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded fro…”

Street trading refusal on generator grounds

The committee refused a new street trading consent for a milkshake trailer in Imperial Gardens because the proposed petrol generator conflicted with the street trading policy and the council’s climate…

“Speaker 7: The committee has obviously taken into account the written objections of the Environmental Protection team, obviously, the oral application…”

SEV policy revised

Council adopted a revised sexual entertainment venue licensing policy following consultation and engagement with stakeholders. The policy keeps a licensing-led approach, rejects a nil-policy approach,…

“"So, our current SEV policy was adopted in 2010 2020 and it sets out a three-yearly review cycle. The highlights within the report are there to show m…”

New pavement licensing policy consulted on

The council is consulting on a proposed standalone pavement licensing policy, which would formalise application, enforcement, and standard conditions for tables and chairs on the highway. The policy i…

“So as a consult to the cabinet member I'm asking you for any recommendations and responses to this um draft as I um explained in the pre-brief. Um in …”

Street trading policy revised

The council is consulting on revisions to the adopted street trading policy, including accessibility updates, better guidance for applicants and consent holders, removal of zones in favour of case-by-…

“So we're um currently consulting on revisions to the current adopted street trading policy. Again, as the committee, you're a consult to the cabinet m…”

License Granted

The subcommittee granted the license as applied for, concluding the hearing.

“The decision of the subcommittee is to grant the license as applied for.”

Kidnappers Lane housing scheme

A major housing development of 21 zero-carbon dwellings at Kidnappers Lane was approved subject to Section 106 obligations. The scheme includes eight affordable homes, highway works, drainage infrastr…

“Speaker 15: Thank you, Chair. So this application proposes the development of a site on Kidnappers Lane by twenty one zero carbon dwelling together wi…”

Aids and adaptations policy

Cabinet approved a revised aids and adaptations policy for council tenants and leaseholders in housing-owned properties. The policy was shaped through tenant consultation, including the housing commit…

“The aid and adaptation policy is designed to help our tenants and lease holders for those with accessibility and other needs. It offers advice and inf…”

Council retrofit works approved

Cheltenham Borough Council's own housing properties at Byron Road were approved for external render changes, solar panels, and new entrance canopies, with the officer noting the scheme should improve …

“Speaker 3: The application sites are number three, eleven, twenty nine, thirty one and thirty five Byron Road. The proposal is to change the render ty…”

Housing audit issues lowering assurance

The annual internal audit opinion was dragged down by housing-related audit findings, especially recharging mechanisms and voids. This creates ongoing pressure on finance and service delivery controls…

“Um so, this is the annual opinion of 2526 for Chenham Burough Council. It gives you the opinion an overall opinion of the assurance we've given to Cha…”

AML policy refreshed

The committee approved an updated proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering policy. The policy was slimmed down to remove operational detail into internal procedures and now includes a staff flowcha…

“Right, moving on to item six, which is the approval of the reviewed and updated proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering policy. Do you want to int…”

Overspend and reserve pressure

The council is forecasting a significant overspend in the General Fund and a near-equivalent overspend in the Housing Revenue Account, which would reduce balances/reserves below the recommended minimu…

“Colleagues, this report sets out the council's financial position for 2627 as at the end of August and this is measured against the budget approved ba…”

Fraud policy updated

The counter fraud and anti-corruption policy was refreshed to reflect the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, including the new offence of failing to prevent fraud, and to add cyber crime c…

“Right, moving on to agenda item seven, the counter fraud and anti-corruption policy. I think we're Yeah. Okay, over to you, Emma. >> So, yes, me again…”