Decisions

That Wokingham Borough Council’s Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

Approval of the procurement business case for a new contract for asbestos removal works as required by Housing Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

To seek approval of the Adult Social Care Strategy

That Wokingham Borough Council’s Adult Social Care Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

To agree the setting of shared service Building Control charges with effect from 1st April 2020

That the setting of Building Control Charges from 1st May 2020, as set out in the report, be agreed.

To seek approval for a new Arts and Cultural Strategy

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.

To agree the Council's strategy for fly-tipping

That the Fly-Tipping Strategy for Wokingham Borough be approved.

That the Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2020-2030 be approved and adopted.