Councillors Duveen and Stanford-Beale declared a prejudicial interest in Item 100, on the basis that they had been appointed by the Council as directors of Readibus.  They left the meeting and took no part in the debate or decision.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 18 January 2021 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 members of the public:

Questions on the following matters  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91.

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 18 January 2021.

Resolved –

That Decision Book Nos 620-623 be noted.

This report provides an update on the results of the budget consultation exercise and asks the Committee to recommend to Council the Draft 2021/22 General Fund and Housing Revenue Account budgets, Draft Capital Programme and Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Further to Minute 65 of the meeting held on 14 December 2020, the Executive Director submitted a report providing an update on the results of the consultation on the Draft Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and asking the Committee to recommend to Council the Draft 2021/22 General Fund  ...  view the full minutes text for item 93.

This report asks the Committee to recommend to Council the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Treasury Management Policy, Minimum Revenue Provision, Annual Investment Strategy and Prudential and Treasury Management indicators, as set out in Appendix A.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report asking the Committee to recommend to Council the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Treasury Management Policy, Minimum Revenue Provision, Annual Investment Strategy and Prudential and Treasury Management indicators, as set out in Appendix A.

The report noted the Council was required to approve  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94.

This reports asks the Committee to recommend to Council the adoption of the Capital Strategy.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report asking  the Committee to recommend to Council the adoption of the Capital Strategy, as required by The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’ (CIPFA) revised Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities.  The Strategy was attached to the report at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

This report outlines proposals to extend the recreational facilities at Prospect Park to include educational, chargeable and support activities for young people, children and families.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report outlining proposals to extend the recreational facilities at Prospect Park to include educational, chargeable and support activities for young people, children and families and seeking scheme and spend approval for the project.

The report explained that the proposals  ...  view the full minutes text for item 96.

This report updates on a number of aspects relating to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), in particular the 15% of collected CIL which should be allocated to the local area in which development takes place.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing an update on the use of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), in particular the 15% of collected CIL which should be allocated to the local area in which development takes place.  The following documents were attached to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.

This report proposes the introduction of a Council Tax, Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme & Housing Benefit Civil Penalty Policy to incentivise Council Tax payers and Housing Benefit claimants to notify the Council promptly of a change in their circumstances.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report seeking approval for a Council Tax, Council Tax Reduction Scheme & Housing Benefit Civil Penalty Policy.  The proposed Policy was attached to the report at Appendix A.

The report noted that the Council was responsible for the billing, collection and enforcement of Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.

The report outlines plans for, and the Council’s role in supporting, the national Census on 21 March 2021.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report setting out plans for the national Census on 21 March 2021 and the Council’s role in supporting the census.

The report noted that for the first time it would be a digital-first Census, with help available for people to take part online  ...  view the full minutes text for item 99.

This report seeks approval for a proposed two-year extension of the existing Community Transport contract with ReadiBus Limited, encompassing the provision of dial-a-ride services and transport provision for the Council’s Adult Social Care service.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval for the proposed extension of the existing Community Transport contract with ReadiBus Limited from April 2021 for a further two years, in accordance with the provisions contained within the current contract. The contract encompassed both the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 100.