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06/09/2021 - BCa/21/21 ADOPTION OF THE REVISED TABLE OF FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES ref: 719 Recommendations Approved
To adopt the Council’s table of fares fixed for Hackney Carriages within the district
Decision Maker: Babergh Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/09/2021 - Babergh Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2021
Effective from: 15/09/2021
Decision:
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That Cabinet quashes the resolution made on the 4th of February 2021 to adopt the table of fares which were previously recommended by Licensing and Regulatory Committee.
1.2 That Cabinet following consideration of Licensing and Regulatory Committee’s recommendation, adopts the revised table of fares, attached at Appendix A to this report, and in accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, and set the date of 1 November 2021 for these to come into effect.
REASON FOR THE DECISION
To adopt the revised table of fares for Hackney Carriages within the Babergh District.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
Officers have undertaken the statutory public consultation exercise as instructed by the Licensing and Regulatory Committee at the meeting of 11 June 2021. The Licensing and Regulatory Committee in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 considered the two options set out below.
Option 1
That the Licensing and Regulatory Committee was minded that no change was necessary to the revised table of fares fixed for Hackney Carriages operating in the controlled zone of the Babergh District.
Option 2
That the Licensing and Regulatory Committee was minded, to modify the revised table of fares fixed for Hackney Carriages operating in the controlled zone of the Babergh District.
2.2 The Licensing and Regulatory Committee following consideration of the options above made the following recommendations to Cabinet that:
(i) Option 2 be approved, and the revised table of fares attached to this report as Appendix A, for Hackney Carriages within the controlled zone of the Babergh District be adopted; and
(ii) once adopted the revised table of fares shall become effective on 1 November 2021
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensations Granted: None
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Richbell
06/09/2021 - BCa/21/19 HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT (HRA) FINANCIAL MONITORING 2021/22 QUARTER 1 ref: 717 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Babergh Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/09/2021 - Babergh Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2021
Effective from: 15/09/2021
Decision:
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the adverse variance of £223k, referred to in section 6.5 of the report, be noted;
1.2 That the 2021/22 revised Capital Programme referred to in Appendix A and section 6.13 be noted.
REASON FOR THE DECISION
To ensure that Members are kept informed of the current budgetary position for both the HRA Revenue and Capital Budgets.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
At this stage in the year, the financial position is for noting only.
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katherine Steel
06/09/2021 - MCa/21/18 HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT (HRA) FINANCIAL MONITORING 2021/22 –QUARTER 1 ref: 721 Recommendations Approved
To note the Quarter 1 budgetary position for the HRA
Decision Maker: Mid Suffolk Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/09/2021 - Mid Suffolk Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2021
Effective from: 15/09/2021
Decision:
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the adverse variance of £554k, referred to in section 6.5 of the report, be noted;
1.2 The 2021/22 revised Capital Programme referred to in Appendix A and section 6.14 be noted.
REASON FOR DECISION
To ensure that Members are kept informed of the current budgetary position for both the HRA Revenue and Capital Budgets
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
At this stage in the year, the financial position is for noting only
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensations Granted: None
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katherine Steel
06/09/2021 - MCa/21/17 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL MONITORING 2021/22 - QUARTER 1 ref: 720 Recommendations Approved
To note the Quarter 1 budgetary position for the General Fund
Decision Maker: Mid Suffolk Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/09/2021 - Mid Suffolk Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2021
Effective from: 15/09/2021
Decision:
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the surplus position of £103k, referred to in section 6.6 and Appendix A of the report, be noted;
1.2 That the revised 2021/22 Capital Programme referred to in Appendix E and section 6.14 be noted.
REASON FOR DECISION
To ensure that Members are kept informed of the current budgetary position for both General Fund Revenue and Capital.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
At this stage in the year, the financial position is for noting only
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensations Granted: None
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katherine Steel
06/09/2021 - BCa/21/18 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL MONITORING 2021/22 - QUARTER 1 ref: 716 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Babergh Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/09/2021 - Babergh Cabinet
Decision published: 06/09/2021
Effective from: 15/09/2021
Decision:
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the surplus position of £261k, referred to in section 6.6 and Appendix A of the report, be noted;
1.2 That the revised 2021/22 Capital Programme referred to in Appendix E and section 6.14 be noted.
REASON FOR DECISION
To ensure that Members are kept informed of the current budgetary position for both General Fund Revenue and Capital.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
At this stage in the year, the financial position is for noting only.
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensations Granted: None
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katherine Steel