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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