Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D Ellis, Hollingsworth and Payne.

RESOLVED:

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

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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 six month period.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

Report of the Food, Health and Housing Manager

The Food, Health and Housing Manager introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of the results of public consultations in relation to a proposal to designate the phase 2 selective licensing scheme for a period of 5 years.

The report also sought approval for:

1)    The designation of phase 2 outlined in red at appendix 1 to the report as being subject to selective licensing with effect from 1 November 2022;

2)    The licence conditions to be attached to licences issued under the Selective Licensing Scheme as set out at appendix 2 to the report;

3)    The Corporate Director of Environment, Communities and Leisure to publish a notice of designation in accordance with the Housing Act 2004;

4)    The licensing fees as set out in table 1 of paragraph 4.2 to the report;

5)    A review of the scheme in 18 months where the outcome of the review is to be reported back to Cabinet; and

6)    To note the financial implications of implementing a selective licensing scheme including the operational staff structure.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the results of public consultations in relation to a proposal to designate the phase 2 Selective Licensing Scheme for a period of 5 years;

2)    Approve the designation of phase 2 outlined in red at appendix 1 to the report as being subject to selective licensing with effect from 1 November 2022;

3)    Approve the licence conditions to be attached to licences issued under the Selective Licensing Scheme as set out at appendix 2 to the report;

4)    Authorise the Corporate Director of Environment, Communities and Leisure to publish a notice of designation in accordance with the Housing Act 2004;

5)    Approve the licensing fees as set out in table 1 of paragraph 4.2 to the report;

6)    Authorise a review of the scheme in 18 months where the outcome of the review will be reported back to Cabinet; and

7)    Note the financial implications of implementing a selective licensing scheme including the operational staff structure.

Report of the Senior Leadership Team

The Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing Cabinet of the position against improvement actions and performance indicators in the 2021/22 Gedling Plan at the end of quarter 4 and year end.

RESOLVED:

To note the progress against improvement actions and performance indicators for quarter 4 and the full year of 2021/22 Gedling Plan.

Report of the Senior Leadership Team

The Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking cabinet agreement to the wide publication of the proposed Annual Report for 2021/22.

RESOLVED:

To approve the proposed Annual Report for 2021/22 for wide publication internally and externally as described within the report.

Report of the Director of Corporate Resources and S151 Officer

The Head of Finance and ICT introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing Members of the 2021/22 prudential code indicators and to advise Members on treasury activity.

RESOLVED:

To approve the Annual Treasury Activity report for 2021/22 and refer it to full Council for approval.

Report of the Senior Leadership Team

The Director of Corporate Resources introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing Members of the budget outturn and budget carry forwards for 2021/22.

The report also asked Cabinet to note the final outturn position for 2021/22 and:

1)    Approve the movements on earmarked reserves and provisions

2)    Note the capital carry forward budgets approved by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with financial regulations;

3)    Approve the carry forward of non-committed capital budgets from2021/22 as additions to the 2022/23 budget in accordance with financial regulations; and

4)    Recommend that Council approve the method of financing the 2021/22 capital expenditures which includes making the determinations required for the minimum revenue provision.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the budget outturn figures for 2021/22;

2)    Approve the movements in earmarked reserves and provisions as detailed in paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5 respectively;

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

4)    Approve the capital carry forwards of £1,494,300 included in appendix 6 to the report for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000; and

5)    Refer to full Council for approval:

                         i.         The overall method of financing of the 2021/22 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 3.4; and

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

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