Through the Chairman, an announcement was made explaining the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

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.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.

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.

The minutes of the meeting held on 18^th January, 2017 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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.

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.

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.

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.