See below for information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the Council’s decision making bodies.
You can also visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been made.
To seek approval for the Council to adopt the
Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That Wokingham Borough Council’s Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Iftkhar Ahmed
Approval of the procurement business case for a new contract for asbestos removal works as required by Housing Services
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That the Business Case be approved to enable the Housing Service to procure a suitably qualified, experienced and competent contractor for the delivery of Asbestos Management for the Council’s housing stock.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Rodney Coyle
To seek permission to award a tender for the
bus service provision
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That:
1) the tender process be commenced in accordance with the Business Case; and
2) it be noted that any further financial implications arising from the tender process will be brought back to Executive for consideration.
Wards affected: Bulmershe and Whitegates;
Lead officer: Robert Curtis
To agree that the Arborfield and Barkham Neighbourhood Plan is formally 'made' (adopted) whereby it will become part of the Development Plan for the Borough to be used in the determination of planning applications.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That:
1) Council be recommended to agree that the Arborfield and Barkham Neighbourhood Plan be “made” (be adopted) to form part of the statutory Development Plan pursuant to Section 38A(4) of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; and
2) that the form, content and publication of the Decision Statement (set out in supporting document Appendix A) be agreed pursuant to Regulation 19 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) (“the Regulations”) in order to give effect to the above recommendation.
Wards affected: Arborfield; Barkham;
Lead officer: James McCabe
To seek approval of the Adult Social Care Strategy
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That Wokingham Borough Council’s Adult Social Care Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Iftkhar Ahmed
To agree the setting of shared service Building Control charges with effect from 1st April 2020
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That the setting of Building Control Charges from 1st May 2020, as set out in the report, be agreed.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Roger Paine
To seek approval for a new Arts and Cultural Strategy
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That:
1) the principles and content of the draft Arts and Culture Strategy be endorsed;
2) the draft Strategy and statement of intent be approved for consultation with residents and stakeholders;
3) the results of the consultation and any resulting changes to the draft Strategy be considered at a future meeting of the Executive.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Grant Thornton
To agree the Council's strategy for fly-tipping
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That the Fly-Tipping Strategy for Wokingham Borough be approved.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Mark Redfearn
To seek formal adoption of the Rights of Way
Improvement Plan 2020
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 22/04/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 22/04/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
That the Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2020-2030 be approved and adopted.
Wards affected: None Specific;
Lead officer: Andrew Fletcher
Decision Maker: Director, Place and Growth - Giorgio Framalicco
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 30/03/2020
Decision:
To proceed with formal sealing and adoption of
The Traffic Management (Wokingham Borough Council) Permit Scheme
2020
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sarah Hollamby