Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hollingsworth.

None.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

Report of the Democratic Services Manager.

Consideration was given to a report of the Democratic Services Manager, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, detailing the Executive’s draft Forward Plan for the next four month period.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

Report of the Chief Finance Officer and S151 Officer.

Consideration was given to a report of Chief Finance Officer, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to seek Cabinet approval to inform Members of the outturn in respect of the 2024/25 Prudential Code Indicators, and to advise Members of the outturn on treasury activity, both as required by the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy.

Resolved:

That:

Members approve the Annual Treasury Activity Report for 2024/25 and refer it to Full Council for approval, as required by the regulations.

Report of the Chief Finance Office and S151 Officer.

The Chief Finance Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to present the Budget Outturn and Budget Carry Forwards for 2024/25.

An amendment was made after the publication of the report to appendix 3 due to a late adjustment.

Resolved:

To:

1) Note the Budget Outturn figures for 2024/25;

2) Approve the movements in Earmarked Reserves and Provisions as detailed in paragraphs 2.7;

3) Note the capital carry forwards approved by the Chief Financial Officer included in Appendix 6, being amounts not in excess of £50,000 and committed schemes above £50,000.

4) Approve the capital carry forwards of £1,994,600 included in Appendix 6 for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000.

5) Refer to Council for approval:

i) The overall method of financing of the 2024/25 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 3.4;

ii) The determination of the minimum revenue provision for the repayment of debt as set out in paragraph 3.5.

Report of the Planning Policy Manager.

The Planning Policy Manager introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to seek approval from Cabinet to designate a new Conservation Area in Gedling Village. A map showing the proposed Conservation Area Designation is appended to the report as Appendix A.

Approval is also sought to publish the Gedling Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (attached as Appendix B).

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

A) Approves the designation of a new Conservation Area in Gedling Village;

B) Authorises the Planning Policy Manager to notify the Secretary of State and Historic England of the proposed designation and to advertise the proposed Conservation Area as required by statute; and

C) Agrees to publish the Gedling Village Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan and to delegate authority to the Planning Policy Manager to make any minor typographical, formatting or factual amendments to the Gedling Village Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan as appropriate.

Report of the Assistant Director for Digital, Data and Technology.

The Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting to inform Cabinet in summary of the position against Improvement Actions and Performance Indicators in the 2024/25 Gedling Plan at the end of quarter 4 and the year end.

The Chief Executive noted that the figure for processing new benefits claims in the table of the report was incorrect and the correct figure is held in the appendix on page 271, the correct figure is 20.3 days against a target of 15 days.

Resolved:

That:

The progress against Improvement Actions and Performance Indicators for quarter 4 and the full year of 2024/25 Gedling Plan be noted.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer.

Consideration was given to a report introduced by the Deputy Chief Executive, to agree the performance indicators and targets against which performance will be measured in 2025/26.

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

Approves the performance indicators and targets set out in Appendix A for 2025/26.

Report of the Chief Executive.

The Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to seek Cabinet approval of the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2024/25, including the associated commitments to practical action.

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

Approves the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2024/25.

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