Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Clarke and Councillor Barnfather (observor).

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record subject to inserting  the resolution for minute 118 as follows:

RESOLVED to:

1)    Defer the decision on whether to implement recording of meetings until after the elections in May 2019; and

2)    Request that further work is carried out to fully assess costs and options for recording of meetings so that a decision can be made in 2019.

None

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance.

The Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting,   informing Members of the outturn in respect of the 2017/18 Prudential Code Indicators, and to advise Members of the outturn on treasury activity, both as required by the Treasury Management Strategy.

RESOLVED:

To approve the Annual Treasury Activity Report and refer it to Council for approval as required by the regulations.

Report of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive introduced  the report and highlighted some key points from the report on financial and performance detail from the last financial year.

Members were shown a short film featuring the key achievements of service areas to give a flavour of what has been going on around the Council during the year.

Members thanked officers for their hard work during the year which is appreciated by all Councillors.

Councillor Payne requested a report for a future meeting of Cabinet to look at the issue of improving recycling rates and other issues around waste disposal.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the Gedling Plan Performance and Budget Outturn figures for 2017/18;

2)    Approve the movements in Reserves and Provisions as detailed in paragraphs 2.1.8 and 2.1.9 of the report;

3)    Note the capital carry forwards approved by the Chief Financial Officer of £1,761,700 included in Appendix 6 to the report, being amounts not in excess of £50,000 and committed schemes above £50,000; and

4)    Refer to Council for approval:

a)    The capital carry forwards of £263,300 included in Appendix 6 to the report for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000;

b)    The overall method of financing of the 2017/18 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 2.6.5 of the report; and

c)    The capital determinations regarding financing and debt provisions as set out in paragraph 2.6.7 of the report..

None.