Venue: Council Chamber
Contact: Committee Services
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 116 KB The minutes of the meeting held on 6 July 2023, including exempt minutes, are attached for confirmation and signature as a current record. Additional documents:
Minutes: The minutes of 6 July 2023, including exempt minutes, were confirmed and signed as a correct record.
Proposed by Cllr Neighbour; Seconded by Cllr Radley |
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they will be absent. Minutes: Apologies had been received from Cllr Quarterman. Cllr Bailey was attending the meeting virtually and therefore was unable to vote on agenda items. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST To declare disposable pecuniary, and any other interests*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare. Minutes: No declarations were made. |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: The Chairman had no announcements. |
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE AGENDA) Anyone wishing to make a statement to the Committee should contact Committee Services at least two clear working days prior to the meeting. Further information can be found online
Minutes: There were none. |
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CLIMATE CHANGE UPDATE PDF 82 KB This report presents the current status on some priority actions identified in the Climate Action Plan, which was approved by Cabinet on 6 July, and recommended projects for Cabinet approval to be funded from the Climate Change budget. RECOMMENDATION Cabinet is requested to review and approve the proposed projects list and associated cost allocations to be funded from the approved 2023/24 climate budget.
Minutes: Members heard that this report presented the current status on some priority actions identified in the Climate Action Plan, which had previously been approved by Cabinet on 6 July. It also recommended projects for Cabinet approval to be funded from the Climate Change budget.
Cabinet noted:
Proposed by Cllr Neighbour; seconded by Cllr Radley
DECISION Cabinet approved the proposed projects list and associated cost allocations to be funded from the approved 2023/24 climate budget. |
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REVENUE, CAPITAL AND TREASURY OUTTURN 2022/23 PDF 97 KB The Revenue Outturn report presents the revenue outturn for the year ended 31st March 2023 comparing it with the approved budget and providing explanations of significant variances.
The report also contains the capital outturn for the year ended 31st March 2023 and requests for budget carry forwards.
The Treasury Management Report presents the Council’s Treasury Management activities during the year ended 31 March 2023
RECOMMENDATION
That Cabinet note the outturn positions for 2022/23 and approve the capital carry forward requests. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Revenue Outturn report presented the revenue outturn for the year ended 31st March 2023 comparing it with the approved budget and providing explanations of significant variances.
The report also contained the capital outturn for the year ended 31st March 2023 and requests for budget carry forwards.
Cabinet noted:
Proposed by Cllr Radley; Seconded by Cllr Neighbour
Councillors discussed:
Councillors thanked the Finance team for their work and diligence in ensuring that the budgets were adhered to.
The Treasury Management Report presented the Council’s Treasury Management activities during the year ended 31 March 2023.
A question was asked about the loan from Hampshire County Council at 0% interest and it was confirmed that this was for a specific Fleet Pond project.
DECISION
Cabinet noted the outturn positions for 2022/23 and approved the capital carry forward requests. |
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REVIEW OF RESERVES INCLUDING SANGS FUNDING PDF 116 KB This report presents the outcome of the S151 Officer’s initial review of the Council’s financial reserves, as requested by Full Council in February 2023, including funds held for Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGs). The report is intended to inform members of the balances and purpose of reserves held and present proposals to better align them with priority service needs and emerging risks. A further review will be undertaken later in the year alongside the budget process and update of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). RECOMMENDATION Cabinet is requested to: i. Note the findings of the initial review of reserves and request that the second stage of the review is undertaken as part of the update of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and once the government funding position is more certain. ii. Approve the proposed actions in relation to SANG finances as set out in paragraph 14 and ask officers to report back to Cabinet in the budget setting report. iii. Approve the proposed actions in relation to capital reserves as set out in paragraph 16 and ask officers to develop a programme of projects to utilise S106 funds and include these in the budget setting report. and recommend to Council: iv. To approve the proposed prudent minimum balance on the General Fund Working Balance of £6m, to be reviewed as part of the updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy v. To approve the earmarking of the 2022/23 underspend to meet the known future cost pressures as detailed in paragraph 8. vi. To approve the changes to earmarked reserves highlighted in Appendix 2
Additional documents: Minutes: The Section 151 Officer presented the outcome of his initial review of the Council’s financial reserves, which had been requested by Full Council in February 2023. This review included funds held for Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGS).
The report was intended to inform members of the balances and purpose of reserves held and present proposals to better align them with priority service needs and emerging risks. A further review would be undertaken later in the year alongside the budget process and update of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
Councillors noted:
Proposed by: Cllr Radley; Seconded by Cllr Neighbour
Councillors discussed:
DECISION Cabinet: i. Noted the findings of the initial review of reserves and requested that the second stage of the review was undertaken as part of the update of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy once the government funding position was more certain. ii. Approved the proposed actions in relation to SANG finances as set out in paragraph 14 and asked officers to report back to Cabinet in the budget setting report. iii. Approved the proposed actions in relation to capital reserves as set out in paragraph 16 and asked officers to develop a programme of projects to utilise S106 funds and include these in the budget setting report. and recommended to Council: iv. To approve the proposed prudent minimum balance on the General Fund Working Balance of £6m, to be reviewed as part of the updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy v. To approve the earmarking of the 2022/23 underspend to meet the known future cost pressures as detailed in paragraph 8. vi. To approve the changes to earmarked reserves highlighted in Appendix 2 |
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CABINET WORK PROGRAMME PDF 92 KB To consider and amend the Cabinet Work Programme. Minutes: Cabinet considered and agreed the Cabinet Work Programme for August. |