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Decisions
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08/02/2021 - Corporate plan draft annual update and draft budget consultation responses 2021/22 ref: 334 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/02/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/02/2021
Effective from: 08/02/2021
Decision:
1. That Cabinet recommends to Full Council, to note and approve the draft annual update to the corporate plan 2020-24, subject to the proviso that any significant amendment made to the council’s draft budget be reflected in the update.
2. That delegated authority be given to the Managing Director, after consultation with the Leader of the Council to make further revisions as is considered necessary, to reflect decisions made on the council’s budget.
3. That all those who submitted views as part of the consultation process be thanked for their contributions.
08/02/2021 - Treasury Management, Annual Investment Strategy and Capital Strategy 2021/22 ref: 336 For Determination
To consider the draft Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment Strategy, Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy and Capital Strategy and make recommendations to full Council as appropriate. This is to ensure that there is an effective framework for the management of the Council's investments, cash flows and borrowing activities prior to the start of the new financial year.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/02/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/02/2021
Effective from: 08/02/2021
Decision:
Cabinet recommend to Budget Council that:
1. The Council approve the Treasury Management Strategy, Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy, Annual Investment Strategy, and the Capital Strategy.
2. The strategies listed are updated as necessary during 2021/22 in the light changing and emerging risks and the Council’s evolving future expenditure plans.
3. The Financial Rules and the Financial Operating Procedures of the Council are reviewed and revised as necessary to meet the requirements of the Code of Practice.Lead officer: Peter Grace
08/02/2021 - Revenue Budget 2020/21 Revised and 2021/22, plus Capital programme 2021/22 - 2023/24 ref: 335 For Determination
Report presents the Revenue Budgets 2020/21 revised and 2021/22, plus Capital Programme 2021/22- 2023/24
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/02/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/02/2021
Effective from: 08/02/2021
Decision:
Cabinet recommends that full Council:-
(i) Approve the revised revenue budget for 2020/21 (Appendix A).
(ii) Approve the draft 2021/22 revenue budget (Appendix A)
(iii) Approve a 1.99% increase in the Borough Council's part of the Council Tax.
(iv) Agree that car parking charges remain frozen for 2021/22
(v) Agree that the absolute minimum level of reserves that shall be retained be £6m (plus General Fund Balance).
(vi) Approve the Capital Programme 2020/21 (revised) to 2023/24 (Appendix P).
(vii) Approve the proposed expenditure from the Renewal and Repairs Reserve, and Information Technology Reserve (Appendices J and I respectively) and those items from other reserves shown in Appendix H that can proceed without further reference to Cabinet or Council.
(viii) Approve that the use of the monies in the budget and Reserves for "Invest to Save" schemes be determined by the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the Leader of the Council.
(ix) Agree that the Council does not seek to undertake any capital project/scheme purely for yield that would prevent the Council from borrowing either commercially or from the PWLB.
(x) Approve the revised Land and Property Disposal Programme (Appendix L) and agree that disposals can be brought forward if market conditions make it sensible to do so.
(xi) Agree that where a Capital scheme involves a net increase in overall revenue costs to the Council, or where any guarantee is to be provided which does, or could, incur costs for the Council, such decisions continue to be made by full Council.
(xii) Agree that, no Council properties or land be disposed of, either by sale or long leasehold, at less than market value without further express approval by Full Council.
(xiii) Agree that schemes marked with an asterisk in the Capital Programme can proceed without further reference to Cabinet or Council.
(xiv) Agree that work on Priority Income and Efficiency Reviews (PIER) through the Strategic Oversight and Planning Board should continue, and where possible identify a sustainable budget for a period in excess of one year. A mid-year review, for members and officers, to be undertaken in the light of the continuing severe financial pressures.
(xv) Approve the detailed recommendations in Appendix M, which relate to the setting of Council Tax in accordance with Sections 31 to 36 of the Local Government Act 1992 (Appendix M – to be provided/updated for full Council).
(xvi) Approve that the budget be amended as necessary to reflect the final grant figures including Disabled Facility Grants - once received.
(xvii) Full Council adopt the existing Council Tax Support scheme subject to amendments to allowances in line with national changes. Determination of the allowances to be delegated to the Chief Finance Officer in line with prior year practice.Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Grace
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