Councillor Ennis declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 69 on the basis that he was the Chair of the Youth Offending Service, which was provided by Brighter Futures for Children.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 2 November 2020 were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.

To receive any petitions from the public and any questions from the public and Councillors.

Questions on the following matters were submitted by Councillors:

(The full  ...  view the full minutes text for item 62.

The Assistant Director of Legal & Democratic Services submitted a report listing the Decision Books that had been published since the report to the previous meeting of the Committee held on 2 November 2020.

Resolved –

That Decision Book Nos 614-617 be noted.

This report sets out the projected revenue and capital outturn positions for 2020/21 for both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Accounts as at the end of September 2020 (Period 6), including the additional pressures arising as a result of Covid-19 and associated government funding.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report sets out the projected revenue and capital outturn positions for 2020/21 for both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Accounts as at the end of September 2020 (Period 6). Attached to the report at Appendix 1 was the Financial Monitoring for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64.

This report sets out an interim position in relation to the Council’s draft Medium Term Financial Strategy and associated spending plans for the three years 2021/22 to 2023/24.

The Director of Resources submitted a report setting out an interim position in relation to the Council’s draft Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and associated spending plans for the three years 2021/22 to 2023/24 for public consultation.  The report covered all aspects of the Council’s spend: General Fund revenue expenditure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

This report informs the Committee of the final recommendations of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England Review published on 29 September 2020, and the anticipated timetable for the making of an Order bringing the results of the Review into effect.

Further to Minutes 20 and 38 of the meetings of Policy Committee on 15 July and 26 September 2019, and Minute 27 of full Council on 4 November 2019, the Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer submitted a report to inform the Committee of the final recommendations of the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66.

This report sets out for approval an updated Corporate Debt Recovery Policy.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report seeking approval for an updated Corporate Debt Recovery Policy, which was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report noted that the Council’s current Corporate Debt Recovery Policy had been approved by Policy Committee at its meeting on 3 November 2014  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67.

This report proposes that the Council adopt a Social Value Policy to provide a framework for commissioners and contract managers across the Council setting out how to derive social value from procurement and contract management activity, as well as provide clarity for suppliers on how it will be measured, together with key areas of interest.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report seeking approval for a proposed Social Value Policy. Attached to the report at Appendix 1 was the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, Measures) overview and at Appendix 2 the draft Social Value Policy.

The report noted that the Council wanted to ensure best  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

This report asks Policy Committee, in its capacity as sole member for Brighter Futures for Children Limited, to note the Company’s retrospective finances and performance 2019/20 report.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report asking the Committee, in its capacity as sole member for Brighter Futures for Children Limited (BFfC/ ‘the Company’), to note the Company’s retrospective finances and performance report for the financial year 2019/20, which was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 69.

The following motion will be moved by the Chair:

“That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items on the agenda, as it is likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of that Act”

Resolved –

That pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of Items 71-73 below as it was likely that there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraphs specified in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval to award a contract to refurbish the existing ‘B’ lifts at the eight-storey blocks on Granville Road, and to increase the allocated expenditure for these works in the Housing Revenue Account.

Resolved –

(1)      That the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 71.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report on the proposed re-procurement of the Council’s core financial system and seeking approval to award a contract following the procurement process.  The current contract would expire on 2 December 2021.

Resolved –

That the re-procurement of the Council’s core financial system be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 72.

Further to Minute 51 of the meeting held on 28 September 2020, the Executive Director of Resources submitted a report on the progress of ‘Digital Futures Foundation’ the project to implement the ICT future operating model.  The report set out a recap of the agreed model, an update on progress  ...  view the full minutes text for item 73.