Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/10/2018
Reason for urgency:
The meeting is urgent and the business cannot be deferred because the impact on housing providers in carrying out their consultation duties with residents prior to considering whether to introduce an alarm charge as an additional element of rent or as a service charge with effect from April 2019. If the decisions sought in the report are delayed this could impact on the ability of the housing providers not only to meet their consultation duties but also having enough notice to determine potential levels of alarm charges and liaison with Housing Benefit about potential eligibility prior to April 2019
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information because the legal advice relates to the specific steps required to minimise legal risk to the Council of a Judicial Review challenge rather than a simple explanation of the legal framework/context of the decision and a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.
Decision due: 13 Nov 2018 by Commissioning and Procurement Executive Committee
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Adults, Commissioning and Health
Lead director: Corporate Director for Children and Adults
Department: Children and Adults
Contact: Dave Miles Email: dave.miles@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.