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102.

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS BY COUNCILLORS

Minutes:

102.1       The following local non-pecuniary interests for Councillors appointed to the Council’s companies were noted: -

 

102.2       Councillor Meyer declared a local non-pecuniary interest as Director of CIFCO Capital Ltd.

 

102.3       Councillors Brewster, Ekpenyong, Gould, and Meyer declared local non-pecuniary interests as Directors of MSDC (Suffolk Holdings).

103.

MC/19/44 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 27 FEBRUARY 2020 pdf icon PDF 827 KB

Minutes:

It was Resolved:-

 

That with the following amendments, the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2020 be confirmed and signed as a true record at the next practicable opportunity:

 

Page 19 - Councillor Mansel’s supplement question: change Neighbourhood Plan to Joint Local Plan.

 

Paragraph 92.14 - amend to: Over the next 30 years the Council should replace stock sold to the Right to Buy Scheme……

 

Paragraph 93.12 - amend to: …and had ensured Councillors would ensure that clients would receive the increase from Housing Benefits.

 

 

104.

MC/19/45 CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS pdf icon PDF 17 KB

Minutes:

104.1       Councillor Hadingham, the Chair of the Council referred to Paper MC/19/45, which was for noting.

 

105.

LEADER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Minutes:

 

105.1         The Chair of the Council invited the Leader to make her announcements.

 

105.2         Councillor Morley made the following announcements:

 

I would like to begin today by taking a moment to reflect on the effect that the coronavirus pandemic has had on our lives and on our district.

 

Our world has changed dramatically in the course of just a few months – and we have had to adapt quickly in order to support our residents and communities.

The virus has affected us all, leaving an indelible gap for those who have lost friends and family.  Our thoughts and sympathies are with everyone who has lost loved ones during this time.

 

I doubt any of us could have accurately predicted the events of recent months, or the role that we would come to play – and continue to play – in supporting our residents, communities, and businesses through lockdown and beyond.

 

I would like to take a moment to thank my fellow councillors, who – regardless of political persuasion - have united to support our towns, parishes, and communities through this crisis.

 

I would also like to pay tribute to our council officers, working long hours on the frontline or behind the scenes to support those most in need and to keep our services running for residents.

 

And I would like to recognise the resilience of our amazing communities – whose rallying efforts have truly demonstrated why Mid Suffolk is a place I am proud to call home.

 

·       Together, we have protected the most vulnerable members of our communities.

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·       Together, we have supported our businesses and economy.

·       And together, we have kept essential services running safely throughout.

 

The ways in which we have supported the district are too varied to list in full, but to give just a few headlines:

 

·       Our council has provided community groups across Mid Suffolk with more than £91,000 in financial support in order to help them to help others – including over £16,000 for the district’s foodbanks.

 

·       The Home But Not Alone helpline – manned by redeployed council officers to provide 7-day a week support through the height of the crisis – has taken almost 1,000 calls from people in need of food, medical supplies or advice.

 

·       To date, we have helped more than 1,700 businesses across Mid Suffolk access more than £19m in funding through the Small Business Rates Relief Grant, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant and Discretionary Grants.

 

·       And we continue to work with partners across our districts to get our high streets re-opened and trading safely.

 

·       Emergency temporary accommodation has been found for all rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness – with support in place to avoid them returning to the streets in future.

 

·       Meanwhile, our waste teams have kept household and recycling collections going for the duration – despite increased demand during lockdown.  Although temporarily suspended, garden waste collections are now back up and running too.

 

·       Essential repairs and safety checks in our council houses have continued, keeping our  ...  view the full minutes text for item 105.

106.

TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULES

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 11, the Chief Executive will report the receipt of any petitions.  There can be no debate or comment upon these matters at the Council meeting.

 

Minutes:

106.1       None received

 

107.

QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULES

The Chairmen of Committees to answer any questions by the public of which notice has been given no later than midday three clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 12.

 

Minutes:

107.1       None received.

 

108.

QUESTIONS BY COUNCILLORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULES

The Chairman of the Council, the Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees and Portfolio Holders to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 13.

 

Minutes:

108.1       None received.

 

109.

MC/19/46 OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 pdf icon PDF 218 KB

Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Additional documents:

Minutes:

109.1       The Chair of the Council invited the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee to present the Annual Report.

 

109.2       Councillor Welham said he was pleased to present the Annual Report, as Chair of the Mid Suffolk Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which was located on pages 43 to 71 of the agenda papers.

 

The 2020/21 Work Plan was made up of a varied range of topics to scrutinise, but the work was disrupted, first by the General Election and by the viral pandemic.  From mid-March all meetings were cancelled until suitable arrangements for virtual meetings could be made.

 

Most of the meetings held during the year have been joint meetings with Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee.  Alastair McCraw, Chair of Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee and he had alternated chairing the meetings.

 

The agendas had included pre-scrutiny of items prior to Cabinet or Council decisions, scrutiny of topics selected by the Committee or requested by Council, presentations of important matters by senior officers and witnesses from outside the two authorities, and Information Bulletins requested by the Committee.  The Joint Committee set up a Task and Finish Group to work with Members and Officers from other Suffolk authorities to scrutinise the work of Citizens Advice and provide recommendations to the Scrutiny Committees of the authorities taking part.  This work was particularly helpful in providing a better understanding of the breadth of work covered by Citizens Advice as well as the pressures they are under and how they are funded.

 

Throughout the year the Committee had acted as a critical friend to officers by working with them to investigate improvements to service delivery.  It had also continued to add value to the Council’s decision-making process.

 

He thanked Henriette Holloway, Senior Governance Support Officer – Committee Services, and Jan Robinson, Corporate Manager – Governance and Civic Office, for their input and support throughout the year, also Keith Scarff, who had been Committee Vice-Chair throughout the year.  He was grateful to Members of the Committee for their commitment, and to officers for providing clear and concise responses to requests for information.  He also thanked Alastair McCraw, Chair of Babergh Overview and Scrutiny, his Vice-Chair Adrian Osborne and Members of that Committee for working collaboratively with the Mid Suffolk Committee.

 

The Committee had produced a draft work plan for 2020/21 and he was confident that monthly meetings from now through to April 2021 would enable scrutiny of topics delayed from Spring 2020 to be completed; other issues would be incorporated into the Work Plan and would be presented to Council in September.

 

109.3       Councillor Welham MOVED recommendation 3.1 but amend the date to 2019/2020, which Councillor Scarff SECONDED.

 

109.4       Councillor Otton referred to issues for Universal Credit, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and asked if the Committee would be undertaking further scrutiny of Universal Credit. To which Councillor Welham responded that he would commit to undertake further scrutiny of Universal Credit in the future.

 

109.5       Councillor Eburne referred to the funding for Citizens  ...  view the full minutes text for item 109.

110.

MC/19/47 DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCK-DOWN PERIOD UNDER DELEGATED POWERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION pdf icon PDF 115 KB

Chief Executive

Additional documents:

Minutes:

110.1       The Chair referred to report MC/19/47, which was for noting and invited the Monitoring Officer to present the report.

 

110.2       Emily Yule, Monitoring officer, outlined the reason for the decisions taken under delegated powers, which were predominately taken in the early stages of the of lock-down to support early responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

 

It was Resolved:

 

That the Council notes the decisions taken under delegated powers by the Chief Executive as detailed in Appendix A.

 

111.

MC/19/48 SPECIAL URGENT KEY DECISION (EXEMPT FROM CALL-IN) TAKEN BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCK-DOWN PERIOD UNDER DELEGATED POWERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 1 OF THE CONSTITUTION pdf icon PDF 115 KB

Leader of the Council

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

111.1          The Chair invited the Leader to introduce report MC/19/48, which was for noting.

 

111.2          Councillor Morley detailed the decision taken by her under delegated powers for the Discretionary Grant Scheme.  She advised Members that the Scheme had so far supported 30 businesses across the district with over £240K grant funding.

 

It was RESOLVED: -

 

That the Council notes the decisions taken under delegated powers by the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth as detailed in Appendix A

 

112.

TO REPORT BACK ON COUNCIL MOTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

To receive an update from the Cabinet Member for Environment on actions taken by Cabinet regarding the Climate Change Motion agreed at Council on 25 July 2019.

 

For noting only.

 

Cabinet Report MCa/19/66

 

Cabinet Decision Notice

Minutes:

112.1        The Chair invited the Cabinet Member for Environment to present her update on the work of the Taskforce for Climate Change.

 

112.2        Councillor Fleming provided the following update:

 

On behalf of our Cabinet, I am delighted to report to this Council on actions taken by Cabinet regarding the Climate Change Motion agreed at Council on 25th July 2019.  On 11th July, Cabinet unanimously approved a Carbon Reduction Management Plan, which is the product of 9 months of work by a joint cross-party Climate Change Task Force supported very ably by our officers.  The decision took place at a simultaneous meeting of both Babergh and Mid Suffolk Cabinets at which both approved the same management plan, and we intend to work closely together with Babergh as well as other local authorities in Suffolk to take it forward.  This plan is not an end goal in itself, it is the beginning of a path to better decision making and governance which will raise the profile and importance of the environment and our place within it; this is I believe what most people in this district and in Suffolk want. 

 

The Management Plan is available through a link in the council agenda and I urge everyone, councillors and public alike, who may be listening in to our meeting to have a look at it. 

 

The Cabinet’s focus will now move to acting upon the initiatives within the plan and I look forward to the continued involvement and support of the task force members and all elected councillors as we embark upon this work together.  Finally, on behalf of task force members I would like to thank our officers and all those who have supported the group, particularly Cassandra Clements, for the hard work that has gone into this project”

 

113.

MC/19/49 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME UPDATE pdf icon PDF 223 KB

Cabinet Member for Planning

Additional documents:

Minutes:

113.1         The Chair invited Councillor Burn, Cabinet Member for Planning, to introduce report MC/19/49.

 

113.2         Councillor Burn began by outlining the purpose of the Local Development Scheme (LDS), the key points in the report and the tight timeline outlined in Appendix A, which set out the time scale for the adoption of the Joint Local Plan.

 

113.3         Councillor Burn PROPOSED recommendation 3.1 in the report which was SECONDED by Councillor Guthrie.

 

113.4         Councillor Eburne queried if enough time had been incorporated into the plan for changes in housing numbers, population, the new stages of climate change and health and wellbeing, to which Councillor Burn responded that he assumed that this had been incorporated into the plan.

 

113.5         Councillor Stringer noted that the timetable was longer than four months ago and asked for clarification on this.

 

113.6         Councillor Burn responded that the timetable from four months ago was out of date and had since been updated.

 

113.7            In response to Councillor Field’s question regarding the Government’s intention for changing the planning system, Councillor Burn responded that this would not have any influence on the timetable.

 

113.8         Councillor Otton asked for assurance that the Council’s commitment to the Climate Change strategy would be incorporated into the LDS without affecting the timetable.

 

113.9         The Assistant Director for Sustainable Communities responded that officers and Members worked closely with the Climate Change Taskforce and the action plan was approved by the Cabinet and did not compromise the LDS. The emerging JLP was reflecting the commitments made by the Council for the Climate Change measures and some of the detail had to be added later as appendices.

 

113.10      Councillor Pratt referred to the work undertaken by the Biodiversity Task and Finish group and asked if this work would be taken into consideration in the JLP, to which Councillor Burn responded that he would be happy to discuss this further outside this meeting.

 

113.11      Members debated the report including:

 

·       That the Council was dealing with constant change and it would be possible to add further appendices to the Local Development Scheme (LDS).

·       Biodiversity could be incorporated into the LDS.

·       That it was important to meet the dates set out in the timetable and ensure there were enough resources available to meet the deadlines.

·       That due to constant change of policy from Central Government, it was difficult to produce a JLP and that the LDS should be approved to move forward by the use of supplements.

·       That there was concern if a supplement planning document for biodiversity would carry the same weight as the JLP.

·       That a supplement planning document would be part to the planning determination process.

·       That some Members thought the timetable should be shorter.

·       That the LDS was important in relation to planning appeals.

 

113.12      Councillor Burn reflected on some of the points made and that a review of the LDS should be reviewed, as soon as it was submitted. Because circumstances had changed, and the Council needed to move quickly.  He would be happy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 113.

114.

MC/19/50 POLITICAL BALANCE AND COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES pdf icon PDF 133 KB

Monitoring Officer

Additional documents:

Minutes:

114.1         The Monitoring Officer informed Members that the amended political balance and composition of committees was a result of the forming of the Green and Liberal Democrats Group.

 

114.2         Councillor Eburne PROPOSED recommendations 2.1 and 2.2 in the report which was SECONDED by Councillor Field.

 

By a unanimous vote

 

It was RESOLVED :-

 

1.1          That the Committees’ size and numerical allocation of seats be approved as detailed in Appendix A to the report.

 

1.2     That the Committee Members be appointed as set out in Appendix B to the report.

115.

COUNCILLOR APPOINTMENTS

Minutes:

115.1         There were no Councillor Appointments.

 

116.

MOTIONS ON NOTICE

117.

To consider the Motion on Notice received from Councillor Pratt

Mid Suffolk District Council endorses the Government's goal to ensure there is a permanent shift in the numbers of people choosing to cycle and walk as opposed to using a car.

 

Using this goal as a guide, the Council will ensure there is sufficient officer resource to:

 

·       review and update the Cycling Strategy, in conjunction with Suffolk County Council as the Transport Authority,

·       include a prioritised, costed list of routes across the districts that include existing and proposed cycle routes and different types of cycle route provision.

·       review and update the Cycling Strategy every 3 years. 

·       be an automatic cycling consultee on planning applications

·       seek funding through section 106 money.

At the next review of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the funding of cycle infrastructure will be included as an eligible project.

 

To support S106 and CIL bids, Council will work with partners on Supplementary Planning Guidance to seek developer contributions to link settlements to nearby towns and Key Service Centres with safe and sustainable active travel options.

 

The Strategy will also look to –

·               Identify existing gaps in the cycle network

·               Identify opportunities to work with partner organisations

·               Consult and work with parish councils, businesses, residents and local community groups to determine and map routes, and prioritise cycling infrastructure  

·               Identify specific issues that require improvement to enhance the wider cycle network

·               Improve facilities for cyclists to encourage greater cycling for leisure as well as commuting.

·               Ensure funds for walking and cycling routes and cycling infrastructure are agreed in the drawing up of new S106 agreements.

·               Provide high quality, secure and sheltered cycle parking facilities for our Leisure and Fitness Centres and ensure recreation grounds, car parks, shopping centres and open spaces have adequate cycle parking, including some e-cycle charging points.

·                Use pragmatic approaches to secure safe cycling routes in urban areas where building new infrastructure is not feasible, for example by creating ‘quiet neighbourhoods’ by stopping through traffic and the pedestrianisation of town centres.

 

Proposer: Cllr Daniel Pratt

Seconder: Cllr Sarah Mansel

Minutes:

117.1             The Chair invited Councillor Pratt to move his Motion under agenda item 16a.

 

117.2             Councillor Pratt said that the Covid-19 Lockdown had highlighted how walking to work and cycling had become increasingly important for residents. It was beneficial for the environment and health and wellbeing. The Government’s white paper for Decarbonising Transport aimed to doubling cycling and had set aside £1.2 billion to improve active modes of transport, such as walking and cycling. The Department for Transport had listed cycling for adults as a means of transport.  However, in Mid Suffolk this had declined during the past five years from 5% in 2015 to ½% in 2018 and was now the lowest in Suffolk. Walking and Cycling were beneficial for health and wellbeing and it was important that easy access to exercises and activities could be incorporated into everyday life.  Reduction in traffic congestion would also be beneficial not only to the environment, but also for health and wellbeing. 

 

The Council had pledged an obligation to climate change, and the Council should publish its vision for cycling in the area.  In order to apply for the Government funding the Council should ensure that it had a prioritised and costed list of routes across the District, which the Council could work through with Suffolk County Council.

 

The Council could play a vital role in working with local businesses and parishes to get local consensus for the most beneficial cycling routes. Further funding could also be achieved though CIL and Section 106 contributions.

 

The Motion would reduce emissions from road transport and the reduction of the carbon footprint from residents and it should not be understated that it would encourage people to cycle and recognise cycling as a viable option for transport and to enjoy opportunities for outdoor activities.  It was on this basis that he asked Members to support this Motion:

 

Mid Suffolk District Council endorses the Government's goal to ensure there is a permanent shift in the numbers of people choosing to cycle and walk as opposed to using a car.

Using this goal as a guide, the Council will ensure there is sufficient officer resource to;

·       review and update the Cycling Strategy, in conjunction with Suffolk County Council as the Transport Authority,

·       include a prioritised, costed list of routes across the districts that include existing and proposed cycle routes and different types of cycle route provision.

·       review and update the Cycling Strategy every 3 years. 

·       be an automatic cycling consultee on planning applications

·       seek funding through section 106 money.

At the next review of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the funding of cycle infrastructure will be included as an eligible project.

To support S106 and CIL bids, Council will work with partners on Supplementary Planning Guidance to seek developer contributions to link settlements to nearby towns and Key Service Centres with safe and sustainable active travel options.

The Strategy will also look to –

·               Identify existing gaps in the cycle network

·               Identify opportunities to work with partner organisations  ...  view the full minutes text for item 117.

118.

To consider the Motion on Notice received from Councillor Eburne

This Council resolves to:

 

1.    Halt all future investments in the Council’s commercial property investment arm, CIFCO.  For the avoidance of doubt, this means halt all purchases of any property from this day forward via CIFCO.

 

2.    Subject to agreement with the S151 Officer that this can be done, use any of the agreed remaining borrowing authority (approximately £13 million from the Public Works Loan Board) to re-invest in local market housing within the district.

 

3.    That this local market housing be constructed to provide:

a.    Market homes, including bungalows, suitable for elderly residents to downsize

b.    Market homes, including a majority one and two bedroom homes, suitable for young people and key workers to purchase

c.     Market homes, suitable for investors to purchase for means of private rent for the above categories of residents.

Proposer: Cllr Rachel Eburne

Seconder: Cllr Andrew Stringer

 

 

Minutes:

118.1       The Chair invited Councillor Eburne to move her Motion under agenda item 16b.

 

118.2       Councillor Eburne said that the Motion was a proposal to halt all future investment from the Council in CIFCO, due to the following three reasons:

 

1.                 It was not the role of local government to be involved in commercial property speculation, nor was it the role of the Public Loan Board to be part of such activities. The Council had exploited a loophole in Government regulations, which had finally been recognised by Government. It had never been the intention for public funding to be used in property speculation.

 

2.                 CIFCO was flawed in matters of risk, as there was no expertise within the Council to manage commercial properties and investments. It was not enough that the Council had outsourced management, consultants and advisors for CIFCO, as this did not push away all the responsibly that the Council had for the investments made using taxpayer’s money.  It was still the responsibly of the Council to make the decisions for allocating funding and loans for CIFCO and that the liability for the £25M invested so far was with the Council and those who elected the Councillors.

 

3.                 CIFCO was flawed as a matter of priority, when the Company was set up in 2017, the focus had been on how to build more affordable housing and properties for first time buyers and key workers in the District. However, CIFCO was set-up as a commercial company to buy properties outside the District for profit.  Had the original funding been invested in 2016 there would now have been housing available for local people.

 

She felt that it was not right for a rural Council to own commercial properties outside the district for commercial gain.

 

She asked that Members listen to their constituents, and those who had contacted Members regarding concerns over CIFCO.  She was frequently approached by members of the public some, who worked professionally in finance and property investment, had expressed concerns over the Council’s involvement in this area. Questions were raised regarding the risk of the Council being involved in the commercial market and the amount of money invested in CIFCO. She felt that this was so far removed from the role of the Council. 

 

The Council’s reserves were higher now, than when the Council set-up CIFCO. and she felt that had this money been invested locally in building housing, they would have been occupied by residents who would have supported the local economy and infrastructure.

 

118.3         Councillor Eburne MOVED the Motion, which was SECONDED by Councillor Stringer:

 

1.    Halt all future investments in the Council’s commercial property investment arm, CIFCO.  For the avoidance of doubt, this means halt all purchases of any property from this day forward via CIFCO.

 

2.    Subject to agreement with the S151 Officer that this can be done, use any of the agreed remaining borrowing authority (approximately £13 million from the Public Works Loan Board) to re-invest in local market housing within the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 118.

119.

MC/19/51 CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND COMPANY (CIFCO CAPITAL LTD) BUSINESS TRADING AND PERFORMANCE REPORT 2019/20 - PART 1 pdf icon PDF 993 KB

Cabinet Member for Assets & Investments

Additional documents:

Minutes:

119.1         The Chair welcomed Chris Haworth, Chair of CIFCO Capital Ltd., Henry Cooke, CIFCO Director, Mark Sargeantson, CIFCO Director and Nigel Golder, Director – Strategic Asset Management, Jones Lange LaSalle.

 

119.2         She advised that she like to deal with this item mainly in the open session and asked Members not to refer to individual tenants.

 

119.3         She then invited the Cabinet Member for Assets and Investments to introduce the report.

 

119.4         Councillor Gould said that the report detailed CIFCO Capital’s performance over the last 12 months and the proposed business plan for the next 12 months. The business plan was a fundamental part of CIFCO’s governance and ensured accountability to its shareholders. CIFCO had provided Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils with approximately £3m of net income since its inception in 2017. Approximately £1.6m was received in the last financial year. CIFCO had collected over 70% of the March quarter rent and consequently were able to make the full debt repayment to the Councils in March. Whilst difficult times remain ahead with the continued impact of COVID 19, the proposed business plan sought to continue the investment of the 2nd tranche of funds approved by Council last year and in doing so to further diversify the portfolio away from High Street retail focusing on the industrial and alternative sectors and to continue to deliver and grow this important revenue stream for the Council and create a long term legacy for Council.

 

119.5         Councillor Gould MOVED recommendations 3.1 and 3.2 in the report, which was SECONDED by Councillor Meyer.

 

119.6         Councillor Matthissen questioned the value of the equity and if the value supported the loan of the properties. The Assistant Director – Assets and Investments responded that the equity value was 10% and the loan value was 90%. The property value had been established on the 31st of March, then end of the financial year and the capital expenditure was greater than the value of the property listed.

 

119.7         In response to further questions from Members, she continued that the costs of the acquisition was approximately £3.5m to date, the value of the portfolio was less than the debt incurred, however the rental income had been sufficient to repay the debt owed to the Council.

 

119.8         The Assistant Director – Assets and Investments would respond outside of the meeting to Councillor Mellen’s further questions regarding the reduction of equity and portfolio.

 

119.9         Henry Cooke explained that the value of the equity had been reduced but this was a paper loss, and he expected this to improve over the next few years.  He added that the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic had been relatively low, and the portfolio was still generating an income.

 

119.10      Councillor Eburne asked that only Mid Suffolk figures were quoted.  She then queried which was the largest proportion of the £545K administration costs and how recent changes in the investment market had changed the remainder of the investments for CIFCO.

 

119.11      The Assistant Director – Assets and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 119.

120.

RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC

Recommended Motion

 

That under section 100(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for item 19 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act in the paragraph registered against the item.

 

Note:Information is exempt only if:

It falls within one of the 7 categories of exempt information in the Act and; In all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information

 

 

PART 2

Minutes:

120.1       As Members had completed their discussion of Item MC/19/51 Capital Investment Fund Company (CIFCO Capital Ltd.) Business Trading and Performance Report 2019/20, including any questions for the Appendices, the Chair refrained from going into closed session.

 

121.

CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX C CIFCO CAPITAL LTD BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT PLAN 2020-21 (Exempt information by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1)

Cabinet Member for Assets & Investments

 

Minutes:

121.1        This item was discussed under the previous item.