EXECUTIVE CABINET MEMBER – REGENERATION AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIO

A record of decisions made by the Executive Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Regeneration and Resources Portfolio:-

MEETING, 15th JANUARY, 2018

Following consideration of the matters detailed below in the presence of:-

Councillor Adia - Executive Cabinet Member Regeneration and Resources Portfolio Councillor J. Byrne - Cabinet Member for Culture, Youth and Sport Councillor Cox - Major Opposition Spokesperson

Officers

Mr. T. Oakman - Chief Executive Mr. S. Young - Director of Place Ms. H. Gorman - Borough Solicitor Ms. S. Johnson - Borough Treasurer Mr. P. Green - Assistant Director Economic Development and Regeneration Ms. R. Tanner - Assistant Director – Adult Services Mr. G. Gallagher - Head of Policy, Performance and Communications Ms. L. Butcher - Head of Finance Mr. A. Chalmers - Principal Development Officer (Planning) Mrs. V. Ridge - Democratic Services Manager

67. MONITORING OF EXECUTIVE MEMBER DECISIONS

The Borough Solicitor submitted a report which provided an update on decisions taken at previous meetings of the Executive Cabinet Member.

The Executive Cabinet Member NOTED the report.

68. PARTNERSHIP MIPIM 2018

The Director of Place submitted a report which sought the Executive Cabinet Member’s approval for to participate, in association with identified partners, in MIPIM 2018 as part of the Greater Manchester Partnership.

The report advised that MIPIM was the world’s premier real estate and it brought together the most influential decision makers in the industry and offered access to the largest showcase of development opportunities during the event. As a result, it was felt appropriate for the Council to attend next year’s event which would be held from 13th to 16th March, 2018. This would be in association with key partners in order to present the overall Bolton proposition, in particular the Bolton Town Centre Masterplan, Chase and the continued development at Logistics North. It was also stated that all of the costs associated with this event for Bolton Council would be met by the Council’s sponsors.

Following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration and Human Resources, the Executive Cabinet Member APPROVED the participation of Bolton Council, in association with identified partners, in MIPIM 2018 as part of the Greater Manchester Partnership.

69. PROPOSED NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF A NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA

The Director of Place submitted a report which sought the Executive Cabinet Member’s approval to the proposal from Horwich Town Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area.

The Executive Cabinet Member was advised that the 2011 Localism Act introduced a right for communities to prepare Neighbourhood Plans. In Horwich, the Town Council had the power to formulate a Neighbourhood Plan and Bolton Council had statutory responsibilities to assist the Town Council and carry out some of the required procedures.

The report informed the Executive Cabinet Member that the Town Council had applied to Bolton Council to designate the whole of Horwich parish as a Neighbourhood Area and this was the first stage in the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan. It was also explained that as the proposed application is from the Town Council, and was for the whole geographical extent of the Town Council area, revised regulations meant that no further steps, for example notification or consultation with the Horwich community, was needed before the Council considered the boundary. In addition, the Council had no scope to amend the boundary.

In view of the above, it was recommended that Bolton Council should designate the requested Neighbourhood Area for Horwich in accordance with the relevant Neighbourhood Plan regulations.

Following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration and Human Resources, the Executive Cabinet Member AGREED to designate a Neighbourhood Area for Horwich in accordance with Horwich Town Council’s request of 31st October, 2017.

70. DRAFT CHURCH WHARF SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT

The Director of Place submitted a report which sought the Executive Cabinet Member’s approval of the draft Church

Wharf Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for use as a basis for public consultation prior to adoption.

By way of background the Executive Cabinet Member was advised that the Church Wharf Development Brief was originally approved by the Executive Cabinet Member and adopted as a SPD in February, 2008. However, since this time there was now a need for it to be updated for the following reasons:-

 To account for the new Economic Strategy and Town Centre Strategy including a focus on residential-led regeneration and development;  It was necessary to further clarify updated local policies, including the Core Strategy and contextual changes contained within the masterplan;  There was a need to clarify additional highway design and flood risk principles; and  The boundary of the draft SPD had been amended and changes made to the core area with regard to need for comprehensive development.

It was explained that the SPD comprised a development brief guiding the regeneration of Church Wharf, one of the key target intervention areas within the Town Centre Strategy. Furthermore, Church Wharf offered a major opportunity for private sector led investment to redevelop the area and remain attractive to a comprehensive residential-led regeneration. It was also a strategically important site which was vitally important to the economic growth of the town centre and required strategic infrastructure investment.

The Executive Cabinet Member was also informed that the SPD provided guidance on the planning policies relating to this site, the factors which would constrain any development and the appropriate mix of uses. Drainage issues were significant with the riverside location and presence of a storm water retention tank. In addition, the SPD stressed the need for the comprehensive redevelopment of the area and made reference to the potential use of the council’s powers of Compulsory Purchase (CPO) should these be required.

It was also stated the draft SPD had been considered by the Economy and Development Policy Development Group where a number of comments were raised and the SPD had been amended to reflect these.

A copy of the refreshed draft SPD was detailed in Appendix 1 to the report and, if approved, would be subject to public consultation for a period of six weeks. This would include statutory consultees and businesses, residents and landowners in the area.

Following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration and Human Resources, the Executive Cabinet Member APPROVED the draft Church Wharf Supplementary Planning Document and AUTHORISED the Director of Place to carry out public consultation.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

The background papers and reports in relation to the following items were considered confidential as defined in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that it be deemed that, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in their exemption outweighs the public interest in their disclosure.

71. PROPOSED SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCIES REVIEW OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

The Borough Solicitor submitted a report which set out savings and efficiencies proposals in respect of the Marketing and Communications Team to contribute to the budget option identified as ‘Review of Policy and Communications’ contained within the 2017/2019 budget programme.

The proposals, if agreed, would form the basis for consultation with trade unions, staff, elected members and key service users. Final proposals, with any changes where appropriate,

would be considered after an appropriate period of consultation, with anticipated implementation commencing in April, 2018.

The relevant Equality Impact Assessment had been undertaken and was detailed in Appendix 3 to the report.

Following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration and Human Resources, the Executive Cabinet Member APPROVED –

The proposals in respect of the Marketing and Communications Team, as detailed in the report, for consultation purposes with trades unions, staff and stakeholders.

72. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME RE-TENDER 2018

The Director of Place submitted a report which sought the Executive Cabinet Member’s approval to procure a scheme operator for the Council’s Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.

By way of background, the Executive Cabinet Member was advised that Bolton’s Cycle to Work scheme in its current format was initiated in November, 2013 following an open tender process. The contract was prepared for four years in total and the contract was awarded to Cyclescheme.

Consequently, in view of the above it was now necessary to repeat the procurement process to secure a new contract. The scheme would be procured in line with procurement regulations, using a call-off from an open framework, or open tender should the framework prove unsuitable. At the same time amendments to the scheme were proposed including raising the value of the scheme and the introduction of flexibility around the hire period.

Following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration and Human Resources the Executive Cabinet Member NOTED the current scheme and

its ongoing development; APPROVED the procurement of a scheme operator to continue the Cycle to Work Scheme; and AGREED that delegated authority be given to the Director of Place to appoint a scheme operator.

73. INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT HOSPITAL DISCHARGE – POST CONSULTATION REPORT

The Director of People submitted a report which outlined the findings of the recent consultation exercise on proposals to introduce an improved and integrated management structure for the Integrated Hospital Discharge Team.

The report advised that the proposals had been formulated in response to a review of the leadership and management of the Integrated Hospital Discharge Team after its formation 12 months ago.

The report outlined the nature of the consultation exercise, the key issues arising during the process and the formal response to them. A full copy of the Unison response was attached to the report at Appendix 1 to the report.

An Equality Impact Assessment had been undertaken in respect of the proposals and was attached to the report at Appendix 2.

Based on the responses to the consultation, the report advised that the final proposals remained largely unchanged.

In this regard, the report sought approval to implement the final proposals, on the basis now detailed.

The report had been considered and approved by the Executive Cabinet Member Deputy Leader’s Portfolio at her meeting on 15th January, 2018.

Following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration and Human Resources, the Executive Cabinet Member APPROVED –

(i) The final proposals, as detailed in the report now submitted; and AGREED - (ii) That implementation of the new structure, including details of voluntary redundancy arrangements and consequential redundancy selection, be delegated to the Chief Executive and Director of People, subject to the approval of the Head of Paid Service, in consultation with the Leader.

74. BOLTON IMPACT TRUST – TIME TO PAY ARRANGEMENT

The Borough Treasurer submitted a report which advised the Executive Cabinet Member of the position in relation to the Bolton Impact Trust and, in particular, the financial arrangements and associated conditions proposed between the Council and the Trust.

The Executive Cabinet Member AGREED the proposed way forward as outlined in the report and AUTHORISED the Borough Treasurer to finalise the financial arrangements and related agreements between the Council and Bolton Impact Trust.

75. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTABLE DEBT

The Borough Treasurer submitted a report which sought the Executive Cabinet Member’s approval to the write-off of uncollectable debt as detailed in the report.

The Executive Cabinet Member APPROVED the write-off of uncollectable debt as set out in the attached schedule.