23/02/2023 - Finance Service Interim Resource Requirements - Key Decision

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision due date: Not before 03/03/2023

Lead officer: Debbie Middleton

Notice of decision: 23/02/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The item could not be given 28 Days' Notice because there is a time critical need to secure the extension of existing contracts for a number of interim finance professionals who are filling vacancies across the finance team and providing critical additional capacity to deliver the finance improvements that are required of the Council by the IAB. It is essential that we secure as many of the existing interims as possible given that continuity of their input is fundamental to increasing and maintaining pace of the work that is taking place. Given that most of their contracts end on 31 March, they require surety of the Council’s position by extending the contracts at the earliest opportunity


23/02/2023 - East Midlands Shared Services Financial Update 2022/23

Decision Maker: East Midlands Shared Services Joint Committee

Decision due date: 20/03/2023

Lead officer: Lucy Littlefair

Notice of decision: 23/02/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The item could not be included on a 28 day notice due to an administrative error, and the meeting is urgent and the business cannot be deferred because the Committee is required to monitor budgets in a timely manner.

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information because of the sensitive nature of the business affairs referred to in the report that, if published, could prejudice the ability of EMSS to operate competitively in the shared services market. For the avoidance of doubt, this exemption applies such that the report is exempt from publication by both Nottingham City and Leicestershire County Council


23/02/2023 - East Midlands Shared Services Audit Plan

Decision Maker: East Midlands Shared Services Joint Committee

Decision due date: 20/03/2023

Lead officer: Lucy Littlefair

Notice of decision: 23/02/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The item could not be included on a 28 day notice due to an administrative error, and the meeting is urgent and the business cannot be deferred because the Committee is required to monitor audit performance in a timely manner.

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information because of the sensitive nature of the business affairs referred to in the report that, if published, could prejudice the ability of EMSS to operate competitively in the shared services market. For the avoidance of doubt, this exemption applies such that the report is exempt from publication by both Nottingham City Council and Leicestershire County Council.


23/02/2023 - Strategic and Performance Report - Quarter 3 2022/2023

Decision Maker: East Midlands Shared Services Joint Committee

Decision due date: 20/03/2023

Lead officer: Lucy Littlefair

Notice of decision: 23/02/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The item could not be included on a 28 day notice due to an administrative error, and the meeting is urgent and the business cannot be defered because the Committee is required to monitor performance in a timely manner.

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information because of the sensitive nature of the business affairs referred to in the report that, if published, could prejudice the ability of EMSS to operate competitively in the shared services market. For the avoidance of doubt, this exemption applies such that the report is exempt from publication by both Nottingham City Council and Leicestershire County Council.


23/02/2023 - Greenspace & Natural Environment Service Procurement Plan - key decision

Decision Maker: Commissioning and Procurement Executive Committee

Decision due date: 14/03/2023

Lead officer: Eddie Curry

Notice of decision: 23/02/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The item could not be included on the 28 Day Notice because procurement and spend approvals for associated frameworks / contracts are required for the start of the new financial year and, due to service a redesign between Waste and Greenspace & Natural Environments, the requirements for which have been adapted, it was unclear if it would be ready in time for the March meeting and, as there is no April meeting due to the election. a decision cannot wait until May / June.

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/02/2023 - Council owned companies - financial update

Decision Maker: Companies Governance Executive Committee

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Ian Edward

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose the information as it could prejudice the trading and marketing position of the companies concerned.


20/02/2023 - Council owned company discussion - Nottingham City Homes

Decision Maker: Companies Governance Executive Committee

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Ian Edward

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as it could prejudice the company trading and marketing position.


20/02/2023 - Nottingham Castle Strategy - Key Decision

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Robert Adkin

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information because a) this information may have an impact on the future operation of the Castle and any negotiations around alternative optionsand b) it contains privileged legal advice that, if published, would significantly prejudice the Council’s position in ongoing negotiations, and its ability to secure best value.


20/02/2023 - Proposed Use of Covid Outbreak Management Funds to mitigate impact of COVID on Children in Care and with Special Education Needs. - Key Decision

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Roz Howie

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023


20/02/2023 - Supporting Families Grant Funding - Key Decision

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Veronica Fairley

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report is exempt from publication as the information provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on terms which forbid the disclosure of the information to the public.


20/02/2023 - Ash Dieback Removal - Key Decision

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Rob Haque

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023


20/02/2023 - Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Sara Storey

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023


20/02/2023 - Adoption of a Municipal Resources and Waste Strategy - Key Decision

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Antony Greener

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023


20/02/2023 - Adoption of 'The Park Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)'

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 21/03/2023

Lead officer: Kate Perrey

Notice of decision: 20/02/2023