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This front sheet lists the key decisions planned to be taken by the Council over the next four-month period.

Further details in relation to these decisions are contained in the separate sheets, which are attached to the front sheet.

Children, Adults and Families

November 2012 - January 2013

• None

Business and Area Management 

November - December 2012

• None

January 2013

• Council Budget Monitoring Report April - Sept 2012

February 2013

• Council Budget Monitoring Report Aprill - December 2012

Economic Regeneration

November 2012

• The Gambling Act 2005 revised Statement of Licensing Principals for the period 2013 - 2016
• Tenancy Strategy

December 2012

• None

January 2013

• To approve the Award of the Construction Contract to implement Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall project

February 2013

• None

Strategy and Performance

November 2012 - February 2013

• None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 4 October 2012

To approve the Award of the Construction Contract to implement Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall project - Contract Appointment for Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall Project

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

• Councillor Atkinson
• Councillor Clare
• Councillor Dixon
• Councillor Foreman
• Councillor Kerr
• Councillor Lewell-Buck
• Councillor I Malcolm
• Councillor E Malcolm
• Councillor West

Type of decision

Key decision (Exempt)

When will the decision be taken

Wednesday 2 January 2013

Purpose of the report

To approve the Award of the Construction Contract to implement Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall project.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

The Realignment of Littlehaven Promenade and Seawall - Cabinet Report - 11 July 2012, whilst there are also a number of supporting documents that can be accessed via the Environmental Protection Service.

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Private - the press and public will be excluded from the meeting because the meeting will be considering a report that contains exempt information, as detailed below.

1. The report will contain "exempt" information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 ("Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)"; and 
2. In relation to the "exempt" information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.

Contact details for copies of documents

If Private state: The documents to be considered will be exempt from disclosure and consequently copies will not be made available to the public

Directorate: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Tony Hanson
Phone No: 0191 4247901
Email: tony.hanson@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL

Tenancy Strategy

Who is responsible for taking the decision

• Cllr I Malcolm
• Cllr A Kerr
• Cllr J Foreman
• Cllr J Atkinson
• Cllr M Clare
• Cllr T Dixon
• Cllr E Lewell Buck
• Cllr E Malcolm
• Cllr A West

Type of Decision

Key Decision

When will the decision be taken

28 November 2012

Purpose of the report

The Localism Act 2011 introduced the requirement for all Local Housing Authorities to publish a Tenancy Strategy. This Strategy will set out the Local Authority's stance on the use of flexible and lifetime tenancies.

Registered Providers must have regard to this strategy when formulating their policies in relation to the types and lengths of tenancies they will grant in various circumstances, and the circumstances in which they will grant a future tenancy.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

• Cabinet Report
• Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tenancy Strategy (Annex A)

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Anne Connolly
Phone No: 424 7553
Email: anne.connolly@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Strategic Housing, Level 3 Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Rd, South Shields,NE33 2RL

The Gambling Act 2005 revised Statement of Licensing Principals for the period 2013 to 2016

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

• Cllr Atkinson
• Cllr Clare
• Cllr Dixon
• Cllr Foreman
• Cllr Kerr
• Cllr Lewell Buck
• Cllr I Malcolm
• Cllr E Malcolm
• Cllr West

Type of Decision

Key Decision

When will the decision be taken

28 November 2012

Purpose of the report

To seek Cabinet agreement to a revised Gambling Act Statement of Principles for South Tyneside and request recommendation for approval by Full Council.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

The Council's revised Gambling Act Statement of Licensing Principals for the period 2013 to 2016.

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

The meeting will be public. The Statement of Licensing Principals is a public document outlining how fair and open decisions will be made in relation to contested premises licence applications.

Contact details for copies of documents

If Private state: The documents to be considered will be exempt from disclosure and consequently copies will not be made available to the public

Directorate: Economic Regeneration
Contact Officer: Jeff Young
Phone No: 0191 4247949
Email: jeff.young@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL

Council Budget Monitoring Report April to December 2012

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr Michael Clare, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Jim Foreman, Cllr Emma Lewell-Buck, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Alan West)

Type of Decision

Key Decision

When will the decision be taken

27 February 2013

Purpose of the report

Request approval for budget transfers, in line with the Council's financial regulations.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Council Budget Monitoring Report April to September along with appendices 1 - 4

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields

Council Budget Monitoring Report April to September 2012

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet:

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr Michael Clare, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Jim Foreman, Cllr Emma Lewell-Buck, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Alan West)

Type of Decision

Key Decision

When will the decision be taken

2 January 2013

Purpose of the report

Request approval for budget transfers, in line with the Council's financial regulations.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Council Budget Monitoring Report April to September along with appendices 1 - 4

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields