Ad-Hoc status:Carried
It was RESOLVED:-
That the minutes of the meeting held on the 6 February 2023 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
Resolution status:Carried
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the net expenditure overspend position of £548k and forecast reserve movements, referred to in Appendix A of the report, be noted.
1.2 The revised 2021/22 Capital Programme referred to in Appendix
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the adverse variance of £927k, referred to Appendix A, section 2 of the report, be noted;
1.2 The 2022/23 revised Capital Programme referred to in Appendix A, section 3 be noted.
1.1 That the CIL Expenditure Programme (March 2023) and accompanying technical assessment of the CIL Bids M22-14, M22-26, M22-17, M22-23, M22-24 and M22-28 (forming Appendices, A and B) and which include decisions on these CIL Bids for Cabinet to make and approve and to note (delegated decisions only) are as follows:-
Decisions for Cabinet to make: - Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Haughley Stradbroke and Stowupland) and Local Infrastructure Fund (Hoxne)
CIL Bid, Location and Infrastructure Proposed
Amount of CIL Bid and total cost of the infrastructure
Cabinet Decision
M22-14
HAUGHLEY
Play Area
Amount of CIL Bid
£71,000.00
Total costs of the project
£102,000
Other funding sources are:
Parish Council £20,000
Donations £10,000
Community funding £1,000
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-14 for £71,000.00 from the Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Haughley)
M22-26
STRADBROKE
Health Centre Improvements
£29,724.00
£39,634.00
Parish Council £9,910.00
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-26 for £29,724.00 from the Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Stradbroke)
M22-17
STOWUPLAND
New footpath Trinity Meadows to Trinity Walk Bus Stop
£14,200.00
£14,200
Recommendation to Cabinet is to approve CIL Bid M22-17 for £14,200 from the Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Stowupland) for the amended route
M22-23
HOXNE
Hoxne Church Lavatory Project
£28,090.88
£37,454.50
Hoxne Parochial Church Council funding:
£9,363.62
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-23 for £28,090.88 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
Decisions for Cabinet to note: - Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Barham) and Local Infrastructure Fund (Mendham)
M22-24
BARHAM
Fencing to play area for Kirby Rise Gren
£3,377.75
£5,037.00
Other funding sources are
Parish Council £1.659.25
Recommendation for Cabinet to note the delegated decision for CIL Bid M22-24 for £3,377.75 from the Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund
M22-28
MENDHAM
Renovation of village car park
£9,733.81
£12,978.41
Parish Council £3,244.60
Recommendation for Cabinet to note the delegated decision for CIL Bid M22-28 for £9,733.81 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
1.2 That Cabinet noted and endorsed this CIL Expenditure Programme which includes the position in respect of approved CIL Bids from Rounds 1 to 9 (September and November 2022 inclusive) – (Appendix A Section B) together with details of emerging infrastructure /CIL Bids (Appendix A Section C).
1.1 To agree Option 1 above – approve and adopt the private sector housing enforcement policy (Appendix 1) with consideration to the feedback from Overview & Scrutiny held on 20th February 2023. (Appendix 5)
1.2 To approve and authorise the use of civil penalty and financial penalty powers provided by the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Appendix 2), Electrical Safety Regulations (Appendix 3) and Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations (Appendix 4).
1.3 To agree to charge for relevant housing enforcement action based on officer time taken and that any revenue arising from civil penalties will be retained within the service to meet the legal or administrative costs and expenses incurred under the relevant housing law.
1.4 To agree for the Director for Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing to have delegated authority to make minor amendments to the enforcement and civil penalties policies.
1.5 To agree for the Director of Housing to delegate powers to Officers to carry out the enforcement powers.
1.1 To note the update on recent changes to the regulation of social housing, including for stock-holding Local Authorities.
1.1 To note the outcome of the Council’s recent referral to the Regulator of Social Housing.
1.2 To agree the future governance and monitoring arrangements set out at paragraph 7 of this report.
1.3 To agree the new set of key performance indicators for the Housing Service set out at paragraph 6 of this report.
1.1 That the Culture, Heritage and Visitor Economy Strategy, attached as Appendix 1, be adopted and that Members endorse the clear long-term vision and accompanying set of ambitions, aims and objectives set out in this strategy.
1.1 The Director for Economic Growth & Climate Change, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, be delegated authority to make amendments and updates to the Strategy, in response to changing needs.
1.2 The Director for Economic Growth & Climate Change, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, be delegated authority to develop a delivery plan to be completed by June 2023.
1.1 That Cabinet, following consideration of Licensing and Regulatory Committee’s recommendation, approved the revised table of fares for consultation, attached at Appendix A to this report, and in accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. This was consulted as ‘Option Two’ with the taxi trade.
1.2 That Cabinet, following consideration of Licensing and Regulatory Committee’s recommendation, requested the Licensing Team to investigate the modernisation of Hackney Carriage Meters. All findings were to be reported back to the Licensing and Regulatory Committee at a later date.
1.1 That Cabinet reviewed and noted the initial business case attached as Appendix A (confidential) including high-level development appraisal with initial costing estimates, revenue income opportunities and viability requirements, indicative costs of borrowing and latest version of the scheme design layout including an indicative schedule of accommodation.
1.2 That Cabinet noted the work to date on the operational management strategy and the findings and conclusions of the Respublica report (attached as Annex F1 of Appendix A - confidential)
1.3 That Cabinet endorsed the option to further develop a business case for a combined skills and innovation centre.
1.4 That Cabinet noted the forward funding of revenue spend from within existing budgets to complete the next stage of business case development work. It should be noted that where forward-funded revenue spend can be later capitalised it will be.
1.1 That the General Fund Budget proposals for 2023/24 and four-year outlook set out in the report be endorsed for recommendation to Council on 23 February 2023.
1.2 That the General Fund Budget for 2023/24 is based on no increase to the Band D Council Tax.
1.1 That the HRA Budget proposals for 2023/24 set out in the report be endorsed for recommendation to Council on 23 February 2023.
1.2 That an increase of 7% for council house rents, equivalent to an average rent increase of £6.16 for social rent and £9.03 for affordable rent, a week be implemented.
1.3 That the CPI increase of 10.1% in garage rents, equivalent to an average rent increase of £4.86 or £4.91 (private rental), a month be implemented.
1.4 That an increase of 7% for sheltered housing service charges, equivalent to £10.83 a month, be implemented.
1.5 That an increase for sheltered housing utility charges, equivalent to £27.93 a month (30% for heating and 62% for water), be implemented.
1.6 That in principle, Right to Buy (RTB) receipts should be retained to enable continued development and acquisition of new council dwellings.
1.1 That Cabinet approved the introduction of the discretionary Retail, Hospitality and Leisure and Supporting Small Business rate relief policies as set out in appendix 1 & 2 for the 2023/24 financial year.
1.2 That Cabinet gave authority to the Director for Corporate Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance to agree future changes to the discretionary Retail, Hospitality and Leisure and Supporting Small Business rate relief policies for the life of the 2023 rating list.
1.1 That Cabinet noted the extensive work undertaken by officers to date to consider the viability of an electric bus rural transport scheme across the District.
1.2 To approve the officer recommendation to pause the delivery of this project in order to allow more time to collate evidence to support the viability of a pilot scheme as limited evidence of successful schemes has been available to date across the local area and across the UK, accepting that further agreement with Gateway 14 Board may be required if the final scheme is linked to G14 delivery.
That Mid Suffolk District Cabinet formally acknowledged the compliance audit received from Homes England in relation to the affordable housing development at Needham Market Middle School.
1.1 That Cabinet noted the work and progress made on the scheme to date, including extensive public engagement, design and cost planning and scheme viability.
1.2 To also note the future gateways for decision making for the scheme including bringing the full business case, funding strategy and optimal operating model to Cabinet and Council later this year for a formal decision.
1.3 To approve the recommendation to submit a full planning application and develop detailed designs for the scheme.
1.4 To recommend to Council further spend of £250,000 from the Growth and Efficiency fund to enable the works outlined in 3.3 to progress.
1.1 That Council approves Option 3 (as set out in Appendix C of this report) be used as the basis for a revised (Working Age) Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023/24.
1.2 That Council approves the introduction of an additional Local Council Tax Support award for 2023/24 of up to at least £25 per recipient where residual liability for Council Tax exists, as permitted under Section 13A (1) (c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
1.3 That Council gives authority to the Director for Corporate Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance to agree Local Discretionary Policy as permitted under Section 13A (1) (c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 to determine the method of distribution for any funds remaining from the additional Council Tax Support Fund for 2023/24
1) That the Treasury Management activity for the first six months of 2022/23 as set out in report JAC/21/38 and Appendices be noted.
2) That it be noted that Mid Suffolk District Council’s treasury management activity for the first six months of 2022/23 was in accordance with the approved Treasury Management Strategy, and that, except for one occasion when the Council exceeded its daily bank account limit with Lloyds, as mentioned in Appendix C, paragraph 4.1, the Council has complied with all the Treasury Management Indicators for this period.
That Council agrees the recommendations contained in Appendix A
That minutes of the meeting held on the 5 December 2022 be confirmed and signed as a correct record of the meeting.
That Option 3 (as set out in Appendix C of this report) be used as the basis for a revised (Working Age) Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023/24.
That, the proposed Fees and Charges for 2023/24 as shown in Appendix A, be approved.
To approve the Tenancy Policy (Appendix A).
1.1 That delegated authority was given to the Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Director for Economic Growth & Climate Change to endorse the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Council.
1.2 That Cabinet approved the Freeport East Retained Rates policy with authority being given to the Council’s S151 Officer in consultation with the Operations Manager SRP and Director for Economic Growth & Climate Change to make changes to the policy, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holders, to ensure it met the criteria set by the Council and in line with updated Government guidance.
1.3 That Cabinet approved the Business Rate Relief policy, with authority being given to the Council’s S151 Officer in consultation with the Operations Manager SRP and Director for Economic Growth & Climate Change to make changes to the policy, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holders, to ensure it met the criteria set by the Council and in line with updated Government guidance.
That Cabinet approved the Scrutiny/Cabinet protocol attached.
That Members of Babergh and Mid Suffolk Cabinets noted the progress so far to improve strategic risk management and agree the new draft risk management policy and strategy which aligns with the Orange Book.
That minutes of the meeting held on the 7 November 2022 be confirmed and signed as a correct record of the meeting.
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the net expenditure overspend position of £839k and forecast reserve movements, referred to in section 5.5 and Appendix A of the report, be noted;
1.2 The revised 2021/22 Capital Programme referred to in Appendix B and section 5.9 be noted.
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the adverse variance of £770k, referred to in section 6.5 of the report, be noted;
1.2 The 2022/23 revised Capital Programme referred to in Appendix A and section 6.13 be noted.
1.1 To review and note the content of the Phase 1 Cost of Living 5 Point Action Plan Dashboard Report at Appendix 1.
1.2 To note the focus of the Phase 2 Cost of Living Action Plan at Appendix 2
That with the following amendments the minutes of the meeting held on the 3 October 2022 be confirmed and signed as a correct record of the meeting:
Paragraph 46.3 amend to ….. Councillor Gould Cabinet Member for Assets and Investments …..
Paragraph 48.3 amend to ... Councillor Richardson Cabinet Member for Economic Growth…..
That Cabinet approved Option 1 -The strategy in its current form and acknowledged the changing landscape of social housing regulation in terms of the significance of good tenant engagement.
1.1 That the CIL Expenditure Programme (November 2022) and accompanying technical assessment of the CIL Bids – M21-09, M22-06, M22-12, M22-15, M22-05 and M22-09 (forming Appendices, A and B) and which include decisions on these CIL Bid for Cabinet to make be approved and noted (delegated decision only) as follows: --
Decisions for Cabinet to make: Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Walsham-le-Willows, Badwell Ash, Thurston, Elmswell, Woolpit, Tostock and Rattlesden) and Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Amount of CIL Bid and total cost of the Infrastructure
M21-09
THURSTON
Expansion of Thurston Community College
£1,781,462.00
£2,018,011
Section 106 £184,595
Basic Need funding £33,943
Suffolk County Council borrowing £18,011
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M21-09 for £1,214,468.96 from the Ringfenced Fund (Walsham-le-Willows, Badwell Ash, Thurston, Elmswell, Woolpit, Tostock and Rattlesden) and £566,993.04 from Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Decisions for Cabinet to make: Local Infrastructure Fund
M22-06
EYE
Play Facilities
£100,000.00
£150,000.00
MSDC Capital Grant £25,000.00
Eye Town Council £5,000.00
Community Development Fund MSDC £20,000.00 (unsecured)
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-06 for £100,000.00 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
(CIL Funding is subject to other funding being secured)
M22-12
OLD NEWTON
Village Hall Extension
£67,914.00
£90,552.00
S106 funding £861.57
Capital Grants MSDC £21,776.43
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-12 for £67,914.00 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
M22-15
WETHERDEN
£18,375.63
£33,375.63
Wetherden Parish Council £15,000.00
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-15 for £18,375.63 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
Decisions for Cabinet to note: Local Infrastructure Fund
M22-05
Moors Woodland Footpath
£5,000.00
£13,000.00
Suffolk County Council and Eye Town Council £2,000.00
CLA Charitable Trust £6,000.00
Recommendation for Cabinet to note the delegated decision for CIL Bid M22-05 for £5,000.00 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
M22-09
METFIELD
£8,788.97
£11,718.63
MSDC Locality fund £2,000
Metfield Parish Council £125.67
S106 funding £803.99
Recommendation for Cabinet to note the delegated decision for CIL Bid M22-09 for £8,788.97 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
Cabinet also noted and endorsed this CIL Expenditure Programme which includes the position in respect of approved CIL Bids from Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (September 2022) - (Appendix A Section B) together with details of emerging infrastructure /CIL Bids (Appendix A Section C).
That Cabinet: -
1.1 Approved option 1 namely to appoint Mid Suffolk Growth Limited (MSGL) to deliver the scheme on behalf of the Council for the market and affordable units
1.1 Delegated the negotiation and conclusion of the Development and Funding Agreements to the Deputy CEO, the Section 151 Officer, and Portfolio Holder for Asset and Investment
1.2 Approved delivery of the affordable housing on site in accordance with the Affordable Housing Strategy and in consultation with the Housing Portfolio
1.3 Approved the use of the capital funding within the MTFS for the delivery of the market homes.
It was Resolved:
That minutes of the meeting held on the 5 September 2022 be confirmed and signed as a correct record of the meeting.
1.1 That the background evidence reports provided to support the new parking strategy be noted.
1.2 That the new parking strategy for Mid Suffolk and its proposed recommendations, accepting that some recommendations may require full business cases to be approved by Cabinet at a later date be approved.
1.3 That delegated authority for the Director of Economic Growth and Climate Change in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment to deliver proposed recommendations through the creation of a focused implementation plan, subject to any business case approvals required as part of 3.2 above be approved
That application for exemption from pooling for all Right to Buy receipts from the sale of existing council homes built or acquired since July 2008 and homes built or acquired by the Council going forwards is approved.
1.1 To consult on Option 3 as set out in Appendix B of this report as the basis for a revised (Working Age) Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023/24.
1.2 To authorise the Director for Corporate Resources following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance to initiate the formal consultation on the proposed revision to the Mid Suffolk District Council (Working Age) Council Tax Reduction Local Scheme.
1.1 That, subject to any further budget variations that arise during the rest of the financial year, the net expenditure overspend position of £782k and forecast reserve movements, referred to in section 5.5 and Appendix A of the report, be noted;
1.1 That the CIL Expenditure Programme (March 2022) and accompanying technical assessment of the CIL Bid – M22-13, M22-02, and M22-14 (forming Appendices, A and B) and which include decisions on these CIL Bid for Cabinet to make and approve and to note (delegated decision only) are as follows: -
M22-13
RINGSHALL
£20,566.35
£54,856.08
Ringshall Parish Council Neighbourhood CIL Reserves £16,000.00
Donation £1,000.00
Fundraising £350.00
MSDC Community Grant £16,939.73
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-13 for £20,566.35 from the Local Infrastructure Fund
Decisions for Cabinet to make: Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Rail Feasibility Study
Recommendation to Cabinet to approve CIL Bid M22-14 for £100,000.00 from the Strategic Infrastructure Fund (with the awarded unspent funds (£100,000) under the previously approved CIL Bid M20-07 for Thurston Rail station feasibility study being returned to the Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Thurston) after the 11th September 2022 when the 2 year CIL Bid offer letter expires).
Decisions for Cabinet to note: Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Botesdale)
M22-02
BOTESDALE
Recreation Ground Entrance Infrastructure and picnic tables
£9,757.50
£13,010.00
Botesdale Parish Council £3,252.50
Recommendation for Cabinet to note the delegated decision for CIL Bid M22-02 for £9,757.50 from the Ringfenced Infrastructure Fund (Botesdale)
1.2 Cabinet was also asked to note and endorse this CIL Expenditure Programme which includes the position in respect of approved CIL Bids from Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 - (Appendix A Section B) together with details of emerging infrastructure /CIL Bids (Appendix A Section C.
1.3 That with reference to the Thurston Infrastructure project (M22-14) the Portfolio Holder for Planning, the Director for Planning and Building Control and the Ward Members for Thurston collaborated on the covering letter.
1.1 The Cabinet resolved to publish in full the web maps and canopy cover survey data on the Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council website.
1.2 The Cabinet resolved to develop a formal Tree Planting Strategy to guide all future tree planting within the district to ensure that, where possible, the greatest benefit was achieved.
1.3 The Cabinet resolved to identify feasible canopy cover percentages for each ward, options for delivery of planting to achieve this target and the creation of a vision for the future.
1.4 The Cabinet resolved to delegate authority to the Portfolio Holder for Environment along with the Director of Operations to complete these actions.
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 June 2022 be confirmed and signed as a true record.
1.1 The Council agree to add £5m to the Capital Programme and to extend the peak debt threshold for Gateway 14 Limited to £42.9m
1.2 Delegate authority to S151 officer to approve and document loan authorisation.
1.1 That Mid Suffolk Councils approve the amendments to the CIL Expenditure Framework – July 2022 (arising from the fourth review) - (Appendix A) and the CIL Expenditure Framework Communications Strategy – July 2022 (Appendix B). (Appendix C comprises the yearly Key CIL Dates Calendar which is produced under delegated powers (to the Assistant Director of Planning and Building Control in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Planning and the Cabinet Members for Communities) each year (as part of the outcomes of the first review of the CIL Expenditure Framework.) Appendix C (Key CIL dates for 2022/23) together with Appendices E and F (which comprise the current annual Babergh and Mid Suffolk Infrastructure Funding Statements - Infrastructure List) accompany the CIL Expenditure Framework and the Communications Strategy and are for reference purposes only).
1.2 That Mid Suffolk agree that the CIL Expenditure Framework and the CIL Expenditure Framework Communications Strategy be reviewed again whilst Bid round 10 is being considered (October 2022) so that any amended scheme can be in place before Bid round 11 occurs (May 2023).
1.3 That Mid Suffolk agree that the Joint Member Panel be retained to inform this (fifth) review.
To agree the motion proposed by Councillor Mellen as amended by Councillor Morley
That the minutes from the meeting held on the 6 June 2022 be confirmed and signed as a true record.
1.1 That Cabinet approved the proposed HRA Business Plan along with the overarching aims as set out in this report.
1.2 That an annual review of the HRA Business Plan takes place, and any amendments, changes, or updates were reported to Cabinet as part of the annual budget setting process.
1.1 Option 1 - Approve the new Empty Homes Policy, as set out in Appendix A of this report and considering the recommendations from Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 25th April 2022.
1.2 The Assistant Director for Housing, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing had delegated authority to make minor changes to the Empty Homes Policy
1.1 That Cabinet approved the Rent and Service Charge Policy attached in Appendix A with the following decision:
A – That rent flexibility is not applied.
B – That rents in certain Temporary Accommodation, which is excluded from the rent standard, may be set at LHA rates.
C – That service charges are de-pooled.
1.1 To approve the Allocations Policy amendments, as set out in Appendix A of this report.
1.2 The Assistant Director for Housing, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing had delegated authority to make minor changes to the Allocations Policy.
1.1 To note progress on the development of the draft investment plan which is attached at Appendix A.
1.2 To note the consultation process underway that will inform the final Investment Plan which is attached at Appendix B.
1.3 To agree delegation to the Assistant Director for Economy and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio holders for Economic Development & Communities to finalise the Investment Plan prior to submission to government.
That the restricted minute from the meeting held on the 6 June 2022 be confirmed and signed as a true record.
That the minutes of the meeting held on the 4 April 2022 be confirmed as a true record.
1.1 To respond to the consultation.
1.2 That the Assistant Director for Planning and Building Control, in collaboration with the Cabinet Member for Planning and the Leader of the Council, consider any proposed amendments to the suggested response and be authorised to make amendments before submitting a response to the Government.
1.1 That Cabinet agreed the 5 Point Plan attached at Appendix One.
1.2 That delegation to the Assistant Director for Communities & Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Wellbeing to keep this Plan under review and to update this in response to emerging need be approved.
That Cabinet considered the report from Joint Overview and Scrutiny and agreed their response to the recommendations in the report as detailed in paragraph 4, in line with the Council’s response to the Cost of Living Crisis and the five point plan that will look at a better system of connectivity between partners, including the LCA, the Council and system wide partners.
1.1 That Cabinet considered and approved the Masterplan (appendix a), and initial Business case (appendix b - restricted) for the proposed scheme which includes an indicative cost plan and funding strategy.
1.2 That Cabinet noted the work to date on the partnership strategy (appendix e - restricted) and future management models (appendix d – restricted) for the new hub in detailed.
1.3 That Cabinet endorsed the recommendation to Council for further funding to complete the scheme to detailed design stage and submission of a planning application, next management modelling and a 2-year partnership co-ordinator to fully maximise current and future partnership working and collaboration across the site outlined in 6.4.
That the minutes of the meeting held on the 7 March 2022 be confirmed as a true record of the meeting.
1.1 That Cabinet gave authority to the Assistant Director for Corporate Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance to agree the discretionary Council Tax Energy Policy, in accordance with the relevant Government guidelines.
1.2 That Cabinet gave authority to the Shared Revenues Partnership (SRP) Operations Manager to administer the scheme for the Council Tax Energy Rebate and the discretionary Council Tax Energy Policy.
1.1 That the joint Councils’ draft LCWIP and Sustainable Transport vision be endorsed.
1.1 That the completion of the final documentation be delegated to the Assistant Director for Economic Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment.
1.1 That the submission of Freeport East Full Business Case (FBC) be endorsed.
1.2 That the Assistant Director Economy & Regeneration and the S.151 Officer be given delegated authority in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members for Finance and Economy, to finalise the detail on the Freeport East FBC on behalf of Mid Suffolk District Council.
1.3 That the proposed incorporation model for Freeport East i.e. Company Limited by Guarantee be approved, and that Cabinet make a recommendation to Full Council on nominations for a MSDC director.
1.4 That a retained business rates policy be approved in principle.
1.5 That forward funding from the Growth & Efficiency Fund of £80,000 per year for 2 years in advance of retained business rates be approved.