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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION Members of the public are able to ask a question or make a statement during this item – please refer to the ‘Guide to the Procedure’ (copy available on request) which can also be found in Appendix 2 of Part 7 in the Council’s Constitution.
Prior written notice of the intention to speak must be given to the Monitoring Officer by no later than 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 18 February 2016, two clear working days before the meeting. |
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES PDF 156 KB To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2016 as a correct record (copy attached). |
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. |
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive apologies for absence. |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS PDF 23 KB In addition to any announcements made at the meeting, please see Paper R101 attached, detailing events attended by the Chairman. |
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULE NO. 14 In accordance with Council Procedure Rules, the Chief Executive will report the receipt of any petitions. There can be no debate or comment upon these matters at the Council meeting. |
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES |
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Paper JAC 65R (as amended)
The Strategy Committee accepted recommendations 2.1 and 2.2 of Paper JAC65R from the Joint Audit and Standards Committee following its consideration of that report.
Since the report was presented to Strategy Committee, there has been a change in the reserves figures as a result of the final Local Government Finance settlement. This has changed two figures in paragraph 10.9 in the main report and some figures in the tables in paragraph 1.4 in Appendix D. The changes have been highlighted in yellow.
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL
(1) That the key factors and information relating to and affecting treasury management activities set out in Appendices A and B be noted.
(2) That the following be approved:
(a) The Treasury Management Policy Statement set out in Appendix C (b) The Treasury Management Strategy for 2016/17, incorporating the proposed changes referred to in sections 10.15 and 10.16 of the report and including the Annual Investment Strategy as set out in Appendix D (c) The Prudential Indicators and Minimum Revenue Provision Statement set out in Appendices G and H. |
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Joint Strategic Plan Refresh 2016-2020 (Strategy Committee – 4 February 2016) PDF 176 KB Paper R89
At its meeting on 4 February, the Committee considered Paper R89 which contained a summary document, a ‘Plan on a Page’, that encapsulates all of the key strategic outcomes and the outputs needed to deliver these outcomes. The Committee resolved to authorise the Strategic Director to make any minor changes to the document as may be necessary (recommendation 2.2 of the report).
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL
That the Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council Joint Strategic Plan Refresh 2016-2020 ‘Plan on a Page’ (Appendix A to Paper R89) be approved. Additional documents: |
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JOINT MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND 2016/17 BUDGET PDF 693 KB In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 23.3, immediately after any vote is taken at a budget decision meeting of the Council the names of Members who cast a vote for the decision or against the decision or who abstained from voting shall be recorded in the Minutes of that meeting.
Paper R102 - Report from Management Board attached.
At its meeting on 4 February 2016, Strategy Committee considered Paper R90, together with amendments to the HRA Budget and Appendices B, E and G.
Paper R102 now includes all the relevant updated information including the final Local Government Finance Settlement, together with the necessary recommendations, with the exception of one Parish precept notification which remains outstanding. Further details will be reported at the meeting. |
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QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (Council Procedure Rule No. 15.3) The Chairmen of Committees to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday two clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. |
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QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS (Council Procedure Rule No. 16.4) The Chairman to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. |
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PAY POLICY STATEMENT 2015/16 PDF 257 KB Paper R103 - Report by the Head of Corporate Resources attached. |