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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Town Hall, Queen's Square, Priory Meadow, Hastings, TN34 1QR
Contact: Michael Courts on 01424 451764 email mcourts@hastings.gov.uk
Items No. Item Prior to the start of the meeting, members stood and observed one minutes silence in memory of Councillor John Hodges
Draft Corporate Plan 2016/17 to 2018/19 PDF 76 KB
(a) To resolve that the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of any items considered while the public were excluded by the relevant committee because it is likely that if members of the public were present there would be disclosure to them of “exempt” information as defined in the respective paragraphs of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 referred to in the minutes of the relevant committee
(b) To receive and consider the recommendations and decisions of the following committees: -
Minute No
Subject
Cabinet Member / Chair
CABINET – 15 February 2016
46 (C)
Draft Corporate Plan 2016/17 – 2018/19
Forward
47 (C)
Revenue Budgets 2015/16 (Revised) and 2016/17, plus Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
Chowney
48 (C)
Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy 2016/17 including quarterly monitoring reports for 2015/16
Chowney
(C) – Council Decision
Minutes:
It was proposed that the recommendations set out in minute number 46 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 15 February 2016 be approved.
Councillor Dowling, the Right Worshipful the Mayor, proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Street, and agreed unanimously as follows: -
RESOLVED that in order to facilitate full discussion on Cabinet’s proposal for the corporate plan and any proposed amendments to Cabinet’s recommendations, Council suspends Rule 16.6(b) of Council Procedure Rules (only one amendment may be moved and discussed at any one time. No further amendment may be moved until the amendment under discussion has been disposed of) to permit the Deputy Leader’s motion and all amendments to be on the table and open for discussion at the same time.
Councillor Cooke proposed an amendment to the draft Corporate Plan, seconded by Councillor Atkins, as follows: -
Our Vision for Hastings
Hastings will stand proudly, head and shoulders above the rest, on our own two feet competing economically and culturally as a prosperous, independent and vibrant area. A place where the private sector flourishes, guaranteeing everyone the security and peace of mind afforded by a sustainable, well-paid job. A place where the high quality education of our young people is paramount, complementing skill shortages within the workforce. It will be the country’s economic and cultural powerhouse, a place where businesses want to trade and tourists want to visit. Aspiration, community and accountability will run strong across the town, holding decision makers to account, while working together to protect green spaces and promote the area to visitors and investors alike. Hastings will be known as a place where people are proud to live, work and enjoy, a place which protects and acres for those citizens that need help, yet supports aspiration and opportunity for all, enabling individuals, no matter their, cultural, religious, or financial circumstances, to achieve what they want in life.
The Council’s Values
a) Insert the word “religious” after “race” to read: “regardless of their gender, social class, race, religion, disability, age…”
b) Replace / reword full value with the following “We believe that the council should uphold a culture of co-operation, openness, fairness and transparency, while rebuilding public confidence in all it does, enabling local people and other agencies to hold us to account, work with us, and secure full confidence in the council.
Turing our vision into reality
Economic and physical regeneration:
After “Economic and physical regeneration:” and before “To secure…” insert “To, at the forefront of our activities, market and promote the town to outside businesses and business communities as a somewhere to invest and relocate. Using all available powers and resources to draw business to the area, encouraging business growth, while supporting local entrepreneurs wishing to form new enterprises. All in order to secure…”
Cultural regeneration:
After “Cultural regeneration:” and before “To contribute…” insert “Developing a programme of monetization in order to leverage a sustainable future for the cultural and historical assets Hastings is blessed with.”
Transforming the way we work:
After ... view the full minutes text for item 37.
Revenue Budgets 2015/16 (Revised) and 2016/17, Plus Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
Minutes:
It was proposed that the recommendations set out in minute number 47 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 15 February 2016, be approved.
Councillor Dowling, the Right Worshipful the Mayor, proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Roberts, and agreed unanimously, as follows: -
RESOLVED – that in order to facilitate full discussion on Cabinet’s proposal for the budget and any proposed amendments to Cabinet’s recommendations; Council suspends Rule 16.6(b) of Council Procedure Rules (only one amendment may be moved and discussed at any one time. No further amendment may be moved until the amendment under discussion has been disposed of) to permit the Leader’s motion and all amendments to be on the table and open for discussion at the same time.
Councillor Atkins proposed an amendment to the revenue budget forward plan, Appendix G, seconded by Councillor Clarke, as follows: -
Ref
Original
2016/17 Budget £000’s
Conservative Amendment
Comment
1
Net Service Expenditure
15,367
15,367
11a
PPS Costs
50
Cost of externally managed PPS
11b
Reallocated Priorities
250
Extra costs of new PPS initiatives
11c
Regen Investment
250
Extra costs of business regeneration
11d
PPS Savings
-700
Savings in employee and service costs by reallocating priorities to PPS (in addition to PIER savings)
11e
Extra Contribution to Reserves
27
30
Freeze on Council tax (2.08% offset)
123
No Council Tax increase for HBC in 2016
42
Contribution to General Fund
15,048
15,048
Under rule 16.14 of the council’s constitution, the Mayor proposed that the council proceed as if in committee during the debate on this item, except when a vote took place, when the meeting returned to Full Council.
The amendment was lost by 8 votes to 22 with 1 abstention. Councillors Atkins, Beaver, Charlesworth, Clarke, Cooke, Edwards, Lee and Pragnell voted in favour of the proposed amendment to the revenue budget. Councillors Batsford, Beaney, Cartwright, Charman, Chowney, Clark, Davies, Dowling, Fitzgerald, Forward, Howard, Poole, Roberts, Rogers, Sabetian, Scott, Sinden, Street, Turner, Webb, Westley and Wincott voted against the proposed amendment. The Mayor abstained from the vote.
Councillor Chowney proposed approval of the Revenue Budgets 2015/16 (Revised) and 2017/18, plus Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19, subject to an amendment to the draft budget deleting a proposed saving by no longer sending out neighbour notification letters for planning applications.
Councillors Batsford, Beaney, Cartwright, Charman, Chowney, Clark, Davies, Dowling, Fitzgerald, Forward, Howard, Poole, Roberts, Rogers, Sabetian, Scott, Sinden, Street, Turner, Webb, Westley and Wincott voted for approval of the Revenue Budgets 2015/16 (Revised) and 2016/17, plus Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19. Councillors Atkins, Beaver, Charlesworth, Clarke, Cooke, Edwards, Lee and Pragnell voted against the motion. The Mayor abstained from the vote.
RESOLVED (by 22 votes for, 8 against with 1 abstention) that Council:-
1) Approve the revised revenue budget for 2015/16 (Appendix A);
2) Approve the draft 2016/17 revenue budget (Appendix A);
3) Approve a 2.08% (£5 for Band D property) increase in the borough council’s part of the council tax;
4) Agree that the absolute minimum level of reserves that ... view the full minutes text for item 38.
Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy 2016/17 Including Quarterly Monitoring Reports for 2015/16
Minutes:
The Assistant Director for Financial Services and Revenues submitted a report to consider the draft treasury management and annual investment strategy. The strategy provided a framework for the management of the council’s investments, cash flow and borrowing activities.
Under rule 13.3 of the council’s constitution it was agreed that the recommendations set out in minute number 48 of the Cabinet meeting held on 16 February 2016, which was a matter for Council decision, were agreed without being called for discussion.
RESOLVED that Council: -
1) Approve the Treasury Management Strategy, Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy and Annual Investment Strategy (2016/17), and;
2) The quarterly performance for 2015/16 be agreed
The reason for this decision was:
The council seeks to minimise the costs of borrowing and maximise investment income whilst ensuring the security of its investments. The sums involved are large and the assumptions play an important part in determining the annual budget. Compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice represents best practice and ensures compliance with statutory requirements.
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