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 item 45 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 45.

Councillor Lovelock / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking authority to acquire two commercial investment properties, in line with the Council’s adopted investment strategy and the three-year medium term financial strategy.

An update report was tabled at the meeting which set out additional information on the financial implications  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 29 October 2018 were agreed as a correct record and 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:

Councillors Lovelock, Page & Brock / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

This report seeks approval for the final allocation of 15% Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funds following a public consultation.

Further to Minute 26 of the meeting held on 16 July 2018, the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the outcome of a public consultation on the allocation of the 15% local element of the Community Infrastructure Levy, and seeking approval for the allocation of funds.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

Councillor Ennis / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

This report sets out a proposal to set rents for permanent homes built as part of the Council’s Local Authority New Build programme at an ‘Adjusted Target Rent’.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report setting out a proposal to set rents for permanent homes built as part of the Council’s Local Authority New Build programme at an ‘Adjusted Target Rent’.  An Equality Impact Assessment for the proposal was attached to the report at Appendix  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

Councillor Lovelock / Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services

This report seeks endorsement for proposals to renew the existing BID and to set up a new Abbey Quarter BID for the period 2019 -2024.

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking endorsement for proposals to renew the existing retail Business Improvement District (BID) and to set up a new Abbey Quarter BID for the period 2019 -2024.  The following documents were attached to the report:

·         Appendix 1 – Summary and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

Councillor Lovelock / Returning Officer

This report sets out a review of the Council’s polling districts and polling places as required by the Electoral Administration Act 2006.

Further to Minute 30 of Council on 21 October 2014, the Returning Officer submitted a report on a review of the Council’s polling districts and polling places as required by the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).  A review was required every four years and the last review had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

Councillor Brock / Director of Resources

This report seeks approval to award a contract for software licenses and maintenance for the Council’s financial system, and to purchase licenses for the Microsoft 365 suite to replace the current desktop operating system and productivity applications.

The Director of Resources submitted a report proposing that the Council enter into software licensing agreements for the award of a contract for software licenses and maintenance for the Council’s financial system, and to replace the current desktop operating system and core productivity applications.

The report explained that the Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

Councillors Brock & Lovelock / Director of Resources

This report sets out the projected 2018/19 revenue and capital outturn positions as at the end of September 2018, and performance for the second quarter against the measures of success published in the Council’s Corporate Plan.

The Director of Resources submitted a report setting out the projected revenue and capital outturn positions for 2018/19 as at the end of September 2018 (Quarter 2) and also performance for the first two quarters against the measures of success published in the Council’s Corporate Plan. The following appendices were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.