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Summary
Here's a summary of the North Norfolk District Council Cabinet meeting:
The Cabinet endorsed an updated planning framework, approved contracts for leisure centre construction and recycling, and allocated funds for knotweed removal and food waste caddies. They also reviewed budget monitoring reports and progress against the corporate plan.
Fakenham Leisure Centre and Sports Hub Project
The Cabinet approved the contract award for the build phase of the Fakenham Leisure and Sports Hub project to Alliance Leisure Services Ltd, who will appoint DDI Projects Limited. This decision aims to enable the project's construction phase.
The report noted that several changes had been made to the original design, including changes to the roof and front wall, and that the project costs remained broadly in line with the revised budget. The report also mentioned that unspent Section 1061 monies from a nearby development in Fakenham would be used to re-provide the playground.
Provision of Kitchen Caddy Liners
The Cabinet agreed to support providing a single roll of 26 bags per household as a starter kit for the new food waste service. This one-off distribution aims to help households adapt to the new service with limited cost exposure for the council. The council must introduce a separate weekly food waste collection service for all households by 31 March 2026 in line with the government's Simpler Recycling agenda2.
Japanese Knotweed - Overstrand Cliffs
The Cabinet agreed to allocate up to £120,000 from the 'reactive coastal works' budget and the CTAP budget to address Japanese knotweed issues at Overstrand Cliffs between autumn 2025 and autumn 2027. Actions will include containment sprays, slump material disposal, coastal slope stabilisation, and stakeholder engagement. The decision seeks to meet the council's legal responsibilities and allow other works to proceed.
Endorsement of the Updated Joint Norfolk Strategic Planning Framework
The Cabinet endorsed the updated Norfolk Strategic Planning Framework (NSPF). This framework is a Statement of Common Ground[^4] on cross-boundary planning matters and supports compliance with the 'duty to cooperate'. The Cabinet also delegated authority to the Acting Planning Policy Manager, Iain Withington, to make minor amendments before publication.
Extension of the Processing of Co-mingled Recyclables
The Cabinet agreed to extend the contract with NEWS Ltd for processing co-mingled dry recyclables through to 31 March 2030 on its current terms. They also agreed to extend the scope of services from 2026/7 to comply with Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements, conditional on approval under the Shareholder Agreement with NEWS Ltd. This decision aims to ensure consistent recycling services during local government reorganisation and avoid procurement risks.
BUDGET MONITORING Period 4 2025/26
The Cabinet agreed to recommend to Full Council a decrease of the 2025/26 capital budget for the Mundesley Coastal Defence scheme to £1,139,806, and an increase to the Cromer Coastal Defences scheme to £1,096,067, to reflect a £250,000 apportionment of external contributions between the two schemes. They also noted the contents of the Q1 Treasury Management update report.
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The Simpler Recycling policy is part of the UK government's plan to increase recycling rates and reduce waste. It mandates that all local authorities in England must collect the same set of recyclable materials from households and businesses, making it easier for people to recycle correctly, regardless of where they live. ↩
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A Statement of Common Ground is a document prepared by local planning authorities to demonstrate that they have engaged constructively, actively and on an ongoing basis to address strategic cross-boundary matters. ↩
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