Minutes:
The Leader presented the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 1 February 2022
(1) National Non-Domestic Rates (Minute 141)
The Leader MOVED seconded by Councillor B A Moore:
THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 141 be ADOPTED.
Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for the Decision – This is a statutory function and is a legal requirement. The Council must set its budget annually on the tax base and the NNDR1 projected values.
(2) Capital Strategy (Minute 143)
The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor B A Moore:
THAT the recommendation of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 143 be ADOPTED.
Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – The strategy sets out the use of capital for priorities within the Corporate Plan
(3) Treasury Management Strategy (Minute 144)
The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor B A Moore:
THAT the recommendation of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 144 be ADOPTED.
Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – Council approves the Treasury Management Strategy in line with CIPFA guidance
(4) Capital Programme (Minute 145)
The Leader MOVED seconded by Councillor D J Knowles:
THAT the recommendation of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 145 be ADOPTED.
The Chairman MOVED in accordance with Procedure Rule 19.7:
“THAT the vote in respect of this MOTION shall be by Roll Call”
A roll call of Members present at the meeting was then taken.
Those voting FOR the MOTION: Councillors: J Bartlett, E J Berry, W Burke, R J Chesterton, Mrs C A Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, D R Coren, N V Davey, Mrs C P Daw, R M Deed, C J Eginton, R B Evans, Mrs S Griggs, P J Heal, D J Knowles, B A Moore, S Pugh, D F Pugsley, R F Radford, C R Slade, Mrs E J Slade, Mrs M E Squires and R L Stanley.
Those voting AGAINST the MOTION: Councillors: L J Cruwys, F W Letch, Mrs E Lloyd, L D Taylor, A Wilce and A Wyer.
Those ABSTAINING from voting: Councillors: J Cairney, S J Clist, R J Dolley, J M Downes, S J Penny, B G J Warren and A White.
The MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – There is a need for the Council to set the Capital Programme.
(5) Budget (Minute 146)
The Leader MOVED seconded by Councillor B A Moore:
THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 146 be ADOPTED.
The Chairman MOVED in accordance with Procedure Rule 19.7:
“THAT the vote in respect of the MOTION shall be by Roll Call”
A roll call of Members present at the meeting was then taken.
Those voting FOR the MOTION: Councillors: J Bartlett, E J Berry, W Burke, R J Chesterton, Mrs C A Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, D R Coren, N V Davey, Mrs C P Daw, R M Deed, C J Eginton, R B Evans, Mrs S Griggs, P J Heal, D J Knowles, B A Moore, S J Penny, S Pugh, D F Pugsley, R F Radford, C R Slade, Mrs E J Slade, Mrs M E Squires and R L Stanley.
Those voting AGAINST the MOTION: Councillors: J Cairney, S J Clist, L J Cruwys, F W Letch, Mrs E Lloyd, L D Taylor and A Wyer.
Those ABSTAINING from voting: Councillors: R J Dolley, J M Downes, B G J Warren, A White and A Wilce.
The MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – There is a need for the Council to set a balanced budget.
(6) Policy Framework (Minute 147)
The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor C R Slade:
THAT the recommendation of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 147 be ADOPTED.
Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – the Constitution states that the Policy Framework must be approved annually by Council.
(7) Pay Policy (Minute 148)
The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor Mrs C P Daw:
THAT the recommendation of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 148 be ADOPTED.
Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – there is a need for Council to agree the pay policy annually, therefore complying with legislative requirements.
8) Establishment (Minute 149)
The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor C R Slade:
THAT the recommendation of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 149 be ADOPTED.
Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
Reason for Decision – the Council receive a report on the Establishment on an annual basis.