Agenda and minutes

Council Tax, Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th February, 2017 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Town Hall

Contact: Debbie Marlow tel: 01708 433091 e-mail: debra.marlow@onesource.co.uk

Items
No.	Item
90.	Announcements On behalf of the Chairman, there will be an announcement about the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation. Minutes: Through the Chairman, an announcement was made explaining the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.
91.	Apologies for absence View the background to item 91. (if any) - receive Minutes: Councillors Ray Morgon, David Durant and David Johnson were also in attendance. There were no apologies for absence. All decisions were agreed unanimously with no Member voting against.
92.	Disclosures of Interest Members are invited to disclose any interests in any of the items on the agenda at this point of the meeting. Members may still disclose an interest in an item at any time prior to the consideration of the matter. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest.
93.	Minutes PDF 221 KB To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 18^th January, 2017, and to authorise the Chairman to sign them. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 18^th January, 2017 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
94.	The Council's Budget 2017/18 PDF 1 MB View the background to item 94. View the decision for item 94. At the time of publication Appendices E and L are not available due to a national technical issue in the case of Appendix E and unforeseen delay in the case of Appendix L. These documents will be published by supplementary agenda as soon as they become available. Additional documents: APPENDIX E , item 94. PDF 30 KB 17-18 Fees Charges - Appendix L - (03.02.17) , item 94. PDF 1 MB Budget Note 2017-18 from OSB to Cabinet , item 94. PDF 60 KB Update relating to libraries (page 26 of supplementary agenda) , item 94. PDF 183 KB Responses to Public Engagement realting to the 2017/18 Budget , item 94. PDF 58 KB Minutes: The Leader of the Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey presented the report to Cabinet detailing the Council’s Budget 2017/18. Attention was drawn to two supplementary agendas and the reports therein deemed crucial for the budget setting process. Cabinet agreed to receive the late reports. The report was the latest of three ... view the full minutes text for item 94.
95.	The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget for 2017/2018 and HRA Major Works Capital Programme 2017/18 - 2020/21 PDF 1 MB View the background to item 95. View the decision for item 95. Minutes: Councillor Damian White presented the report to Cabinet detailing the HRA and HRA Major Works Capital Programme. It was noted that the proposed budget will allow the Borough to manage the Council’s Housing stock to a reasonable standard, maintain the existing stock and provide funding for a substantial new build ... view the full minutes text for item 95.
96.	Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Prudential Indicators and Minimum Revenue Provision Statement for 2017/18 PDF 357 KB View the background to item 96. View the decision for item 96. Minutes: Consideration was given to the report detailing the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Prudential Indicators and Minimum Revenue Provision Statement for 2017/18. Cabinet noted the first Treasury Management Strategy Statement noting that other reports will follow (minimum of three per year). The Council is required to manage a balanced budget, the ... view the full minutes text for item 96.