Agenda and draft minutes

It was Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2021 be confirmed and signed as a true record.

Minutes to follow.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 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.

58.1    None Received.

The Chairs of Committees to answer any questions from 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 12.

59.1    None Received

The Chairman of the Council, Chairs 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 13.

Minutes to follow.

Cabinet Member for Finance

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, immediately after any vote is taken at a budget decision meeting of the Council the names of Councillors 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.

At its meeting on 8 February 2021, Cabinet considered Paper MCa/20/29, together with an addendum to the General Fund Budget.  Paper MC/20/24 now includes all the relevant updated information plus the tax base, precepts and council tax band information at parish level, together with the necessary recommendations.

Proposed amendment from the Green and Liberal Democrat Group also attached.

Full Minutes to follow.

To Vote on Recommendations 3.1 and 3.2 as detailed in report MC/20/21 including additional wording to recommendation 3.1 as detailed by Councillor Whitehead.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, the vote was recorded as follows:

To Vote on Recommendations 3.3 and 3.4 as detailed in report MC/20/21.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, the vote was recorded as follows:

It was RESOLVED:-

3.1 That the General Fund Budget proposals for 2021/22 and four-year outlook set out in the report be approved, and that recommendations to Cabinet be prepared, using a balanced, cross-party approach, for the allocation of the additional £4m of funding for investment in our local economy, housing, the wellbeing of our residents and in our communities. This cross-party approach would also give consideration to the budget amendments proposed in 2020/21 and 2021/22.

3.2 That the General Fund Budget for 2021/22 is based on an increase to Council Tax of 1.66% which equates to £2.80 per annum (23p per month) for a Band D property.

3.3 That the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy at Appendix E be approved.

3.4 Subject to approval by Council, notify the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) of the adoption of the Strategy.

Cabinet Member for Finance

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, immediately after any vote is taken at a budget decision meeting of the Council the names of Councillors 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.

At its meeting on 8 February 2021, Cabinet considered Paper MCa/20/30, the Housing Revenue Account.  Paper MC/20/25 is unchanged from the Cabinet meeting and includes the necessary recommendations.

Proposed amendment from the Green and Liberal Democrat Group also attached.

Full Minutes to follow.

To Vote on the amendment to the 2021/22 HRA Budget as proposed by the Green and Liberal Democrat Group.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, the vote was recorded as follows:

To Vote on recommendations 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 as detailed in report MC/20/25.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, the vote was recorded as follows:

It was RESOLVED:-

3.1 That the HRA Budget proposals for 2021/22 and four-year outlook set out in the report be approved.

3.2 That the CPI + 1% increase of 1.5% in Council House rents, equivalent to an average rent increase of £1.25 a week be implemented.

3.3 That garage rents are kept at the same level as 2020/21.

3.4 That Sheltered Housing Service charges be increased by £1 per week to ensure recovery of the actual cost of service.

3.5 That Sheltered Housing utility charges are kept at the same level as 2020/21.

3.6 That the budgeted surplus of £102k be transferred to the Strategic Priorities reserve in 2021/22.

3.7 That in principle, Right to Buy (RTB) receipts should be retained to enable continued development and acquisition of new council dwellings.

Chair of Joint Audit and Standards Committee

At its meeting on 25 January 2021, Joint Audit and Standards Committee considered Paper JAC/20/10, the Joint Capital, Investment and Treasury Management Strategies.  Paper MC/20/26 now includes all the relevant updated information following consideration by the Joint Audit and Standards Committee, together with the necessary recommendations.

Full Minutes to follow.

To Vote on recommendations 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 as detailed in report MC/20/26.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 19.3, the vote was recorded as follows:

It was RESOLVED:-

3.1      The Joint Capital Strategy for 2021/22, including the Prudential Indicators, as set out in Appendix A.

3.2      The Joint Investment Strategy for 2021/22, as set out in Appendix B.

3.3      The Joint Treasury Management Strategy for 2021/22, including the Joint Annual Investment Strategy as set out in Appendix C.

3.4      The Joint Treasury Management Indicators as set out in Appendix D.

3.5      The Joint Treasury Management Policy Statement as set out in Appendix G.

3.6      The Joint Minimum Revenue Provision Statement as set out in Appendix H.

3.7      That the key factors and information relating to and affecting treasury management activities set out in Appendices E, F, and I be noted.

Minutes to follow.