Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hollingsworth.

RESOLVED:

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

None.

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 Chief Digital and Customer Officer

The Chief Digital and Customer Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to inform Cabinet in summary of the position against Performance Indicators and Annual Delivery Plan Actions in Quarter 4 of 2025/26.

RESOLVED:

That:

1.     The progress against the Annual Delivery Plan and Improvement Performance Indicators for quarter 4 and the full year of 2025/26 be noted.

Report of the Chief Digital and Customer Officer

The Chief Digital and Customer Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to seek Cabinet agreement for the publication of the Gedling Plan Annual Report for 2025/26.

RESOLVED:

That:

1.     Cabinet approved the Gedling Plan Annual Report 2025/26 for publication internally and externally as described within the report.

Report of the Chief Finance Officer & Section 151 Officer

The Principal Finance Business Partner introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to inform Members of the outturn in respect of the 2025/26 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:

1.     Cabinet approved the Annual Treasury Activity Report for 2025/26 and referred it to Full Council for approval, as required by the regulations.

Report of the Chief Finance Officer & Section 151 Officer

The Principal Finance Business Partner introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to inform committee of the final outturn position for 2025/26.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1.     Noted the Budget Outturn figures for 2025/26;

2.     Approved the movements in Earmarked Reserves and Provisions as detailed in paragraphs 2.7 and 2.8, including the repurposing of reserves identified in paragraph 2.7.3;

3.     Noted 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.     Approved the capital carry forwards of £1,517,500 included in Appendix 6 for non-committed schemes in excess of £50,000.

5.     Referred to Council for approval:

i)                 The overall method of financing of the 2025/26 capital expenditure as set out in paragraph 3.4;

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

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 2025/26, including the associated commitments to practical action.

RESOLVED:

That:

1.     Cabinet approved the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025/26.

None.