Decisions

To secure additional resources to help the city council reduce particulate pollution from solid fuel burning.

Approval of BCC application for an air quality grant from Defra to monitor pollution from domestic solid fuel use and uncontrolled burning and to engage citizens on the issue.

Approval of the Local Restrictions Support Grant Policy is required to enable prompt implementation and payment of this financial support for businesses, should local restrictions be imposed.

On 9 September, the government announced financial support for businesses that are required to close through localised restrictions being put in place to manage coronavirus and save lives. The Chancellor announced changes to the scheme on 12 October 2020. The Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme will provide grants in the financial year 2020-2021 for each two-week period that a business is closed following the implementation of statutory localised restrictions and business closures.
Grants of up to £1,500 will be paid to eligible business rate payers. This amount is based on the position at time of signing and may be subject to minor revisions should government guidance be changed. There will be further discretionary funding to support businesses that
•are required to close, but do not themselves pay rates (e.g. they occupy a shared premises), or
•may have no choice but to close, because their suppliers or those they supply to are required to close.
The schemes will be implemented should localised restrictions be imposed and will only apply to the specified businesses within the designated geographical area as identified in the restrictions. The government will confirm details on the value of funding based on the level of restrictions imposed and the expected number of businesses that would be affected. Should the level of expenditure exceed £499,999 then Cabinet approval will be sought and there is recognition that this may need to be retrospective.

A decision is needed to approve the council’s Track and Trace Support Payments as mandated by the Department for Health and Social Care to Local Authorities, so low paid workers that are unable to work due to self-isolating, do not face financial hardship.

Following the outbreak of COVID 19 and need for citizens to self-isolate following positive tests or contact with others that have, the Department for Health and Social Care has asked local authorities to award a £500 grant to those low paid earners will suffer a loss of income due to being unable to work. The council’s scheme will go live on the 12th October and end in January 2021, with funding approval for a total of £378,000 in respect of grants and £55,000 in administration costs. This is based on an estimated number of approximately 8 awards per day, but this could be higher dependent on demand.
Details of the scheme and how to apply can be found at www.bristol.gov.uk/trackandtracepayment once live.
Eligibility for a payment is set out in the four criteria below:
? You have been told to stay at home and self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, either because they have tested positive for coronavirus or have recently been in close contact with someone who has tested positive
? You are low paid employed or self-employed
? You are unable to work from home and will lose income as a result
? You are currently receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit.
The council can also make discretionary payments of £500 to those who don’t receive one of the qualifying benefits, but are on a low income and could suffer financial hardship as a result of not being able to work.
Successful awards will be paid in to people’s bank accounts within 3 working days.

BCC are actively installing heat networks across the city in order to support the Mayor’s commitment for Bristol to be a carbon neutral city by 2030 and to reduce fuel poverty. A tender exercise was carried out to appoint a suitably qualified and heat network/energy centre experienced contractor to support the development of Energy Centres to provide low carbon heat to the Bristol Heat Network.

Approval for the award of a contract to ECO50 to provide commercial contract support for the design and build of Energy Centres in Bristol. The second part of the award is to provide technical support for the development and coordination of handover of infrastructure to ensure effective and efficient operation.

Director of Public Health recommends additional legal support and advice for all aspects of outbreak management

Funding is from the ring fenced Outbreak Management (Test and Trace Fund)
Finding will pay for essential legal advice related to enforcement or regulatory matters realted to Outbreak Management
The decision has been made under the terms of the Outbreak Management Fund. It is supported and approved by the Director of Public Health, Christina Gray under local authorities scheme of delegation; and is supported by advice from Finance, HR and legal services.
The Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Public Health has been informed of the decision

Executive Director for People recommends additional specialist Public Health resource required to meet requirements to prevent and manage outbreaks across the city.
The team will work closely with education, adult social care and environmental health to ensure this.
Particular high risk contexts in care homes and education.

Funding is from the ring fenced Outbreak Management (Test and Trace Fund)
Funding will pay for additional public health specialist staff to provide
a 7 day Outbreak Management Response;
to provide specialist public health support to education and the care sector;
to provide loggist and administrative support for outbreak management
The decision has been made under the terms of the Outbreak Management Fund. It is requested by the Director of Public Health, Christina Gray and has been formally approved by the Executive Director, Jacqui Jenson under local authorities scheme of delegation.
The Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Public Health has been informed of the decision

To seek approval to transfer a number of sports facilities in parks and green spaces to be operated by third parties.

To seek approval for the Avonmouth Fibre Extension project to support better broadband connectivity by enabling fibre infrastructure.

To update Cabinet on progress of directorates against the Key Performance Indicators for Q1.

To seek approval for diversion of capital underspend in the HRA budget 2020/21 for new build acquisitions from private developers and builders.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Fishponds PSPO restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Fishponds PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Withywood PSPO restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Withywood PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The St Pauls including Portland Square PSPO restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the St Pauls including Portland Square PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The St Jude's restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the St Jude's PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The St Augustines Park
and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the St Augustines Park

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Redcatch Park PSPO restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Redcatch Park PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Kingsdown
and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Kingsdown

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Highridge
and

To extend the Highridge

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Filwood
and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Bedminster PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Cabot PSPO restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Cabot PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.

The current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs from 20th October 2017 until 20th October 2020. Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Revised: August 2019 PSPOs can remain in place for up to 3 years. They can be reviewed and extended, or allowed to lapse. They can also have the area extended and further conditions applied.
The Bedminster PSPO restriction states, ‘No person in the Restricted Area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol’.
Consultation with the police, and the general public indicate that the presence of a PSPO assisted:
•in the general management of the area; and
•in reducing the fear of crime.

To extend the Bedminster PSPO for a further 3 years in its present form. The extended PSPO duration will run until 20th October 2023.