05/05/2021 - Local Validation List for Planning

Update to the Local Validation List for the validation of planning applications submitted to the Council

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan - Lindsay Ferris

Decision due date: 02/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Marcia Head

Notice of decision: 05/05/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


05/05/2021 - Response to Government Consultation on Changes to Permitted Development Rights for Telecommunications Infrastructure

The Council's response to a current government consultation relating to changes to permitted development rights for telecommunications infrastructure

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan - Lindsay Ferris

Decision due date: 02/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Justin Turvey

Notice of decision: 05/05/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


28/04/2021 - Community Assets Transfer Review

To consider revised terms and increased delegated powers

Decision Maker: Executive

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Dee Maddox-Hinton

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This item was deferred from 29 July Executive in order to afford Officers time to review and further consider the matter before bringing it to the Executive


28/04/2021 - Wokingham Recovery Strategy

To provide a strategy for the Council that addresses the key issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and attends to 'recovery' in the context of delivering the Corporate Plan

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Javeria Ali

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Proposed Solar Farm - Barkham

To consider a proposal for a solar farm at Barkham, to generate 'green' energy for all of WBC's corporate property portfolio

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 29/07/2021

Wards affected: Barkham;

Lead officer: Ian Gough

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Capital Outturn 2020/2021

To inform members of the Capital Programme outturn for 2020/2021, seek
approval for the relevant budget carry forwards and demonstrate effective and safe use
of our resources to deliver service improvements and service continuity through capital
investments

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: James Sandford

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Revenue Monitoring 2020/21 - Outturn

To report the Revenue outturn position of the Council for the 2020/21 financial year highlighting the effective management of the Council’s finances to ensure value for money for council tax payers, housing tenants and schools

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Mark Thompson

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Procurement Approval for Countryside Catering

To approve the award of the catering contract for the Countryside Service

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Richard Bisset

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Enhanced Partnership

To agree a commitment to an Enhanced Partnership

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Rebecca Brooks

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Yes - it is likely that part of the report will be considered at a private meeting of the Executive. This is because it is likely that the report will contain information relating to the business or financial affairs of individuals


28/04/2021 - Capital Grant for Tyr Abad Outdoor Education Centre

To consider the award of a capital grant from Wokingham Borough Council to support the re-opening of the Tyr Abad Outdoor Education Centre following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown

Decision Maker: Executive

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Bob Watson

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Commercialisation Strategy

To agree and approve the updated Commercialisation Strategy for Wokingham Borough Council

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 29/07/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Bob Watson

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2021 - Procurement Strategy

To agree and approve the updated Procurement Strategy for Wokingham Borough Council

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 29/07/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Bob Watson

Notice of decision: 28/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/04/2021 - Local Welfare Provision Policy

To support some of our most vulnerable residents with essential items

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Finance - Imogen Shepherd-DuBey, Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Children's Services - Prue Bray

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Nicky Thomas

Notice of decision: 08/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


08/04/2021 - Discretionary Housing Payments

To support residents in receipt of Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal where they have a shortfall in rent due to unforseen circumstances

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Finance - Imogen Shepherd-DuBey

Decision due date: 11/05/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Nicky Thomas

Notice of decision: 08/04/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


29/03/2021 - Wokingham Borough Council response to the Bracknell Forest Pre-Submission Local Plan

To ensure that Bracknell Forest Council's Local Plan has minimal negative impacts upon Wokingham Borough and that any positive benefits are maximised.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan - Lindsay Ferris

Decision due date: 11/05/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: James McCabe

Notice of decision: 29/03/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


26/03/2021 - Implementing the Leisure Strategy

To agree new developments in line with the implementation of the Leisure Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: Hillside;

Lead officer: Beverley Thompson

Notice of decision: 26/03/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/02/2021 - Community Safety Strategy 2021-2024

To seek ratification for the Wokingham Community Safety Strategy for 2021 to 2024

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/06/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Narinder Brar

Notice of decision: 17/02/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The item was deferred from 25 March Executive in order to allow for a longer public and stakeholder consultation period, thereby allowing adequate time to consider, make and agree any amendments to the Strategy and related priorities


17/02/2021 - Investing in our Community

Refresh Commercial Property Investment Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 29/07/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Damon Emes

Notice of decision: 17/02/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This item was deferred from 25 March Executive in order that further work could be undertaken on the local implications of the proposal and further consultation could be carried out with Officers


19/01/2021 - Learning Disabled Accommodation - Development and Adaptation of Four Surplus Caretaker Properties

To agree to the development and adaptation of four surplus caretaker properties for learning disabled clients

Decision Maker: Executive

Wards affected: Emmbrook; Shinfield South; South Lake; Winnersh;

Lead officer: Frances Haywood, Jenny Lamprell

Notice of decision: 19/01/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open