Decisions

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved contrary to officer recommendations, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Refused, reasons to be set out in the minutes.

Approved contrary to officer recommendations, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Resolved

(1)            That the position statement be accepted.

Resolved

(1)      That a pre-committee site visit take place for application 19/02708/F, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester.

(2)      That there be no pre-committee site visit for application 19/2550/F, Land to the east of M40 and south of A4095, Chesterton, Bicester.

This report reviews the Better Broadband for Oxfordshire Programme for Cherwell District Council to now consider extending its involvement in enabling further development locally through active involvement in the emerging Digital Infrastructure Delivery Partnership for Oxfordshire

Resolved

(1)          That the success of the Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme in exceeding the Government’s delivery target for ‘Superfast’ broadband availability in Cherwell and the continuing progress to extend full fibre and mobile coverage through existing resources be noted.

(2)          That the incorporation of the Oxfordshire Digital Infrastructure Strategy and Delivery Plan alongside the Memorandum of Understanding, recognising its important contribution to the delivery of the Housing and Growth Deal, the Cherwell Industrial Strategy and the Council’s other plans and policies, be supported.

(3)          That it be agreed to actively participate in the Oxfordshire Digital Infrastructure Partnership, through its proposed Board, by appointing a Councillor (supported by a senior officer) to represent the interests of the Council, with the councillor appointment delegated to the Director Law and Governance, in consultation with the Leader.

Exempt report

To consider the proposed Local Discretionary Relief Policy for 2020-2021

Resolved

(1)            That the contents of the report and any financial implications for the Council be noted.

(2)            That Full Council be recommended to approve the adoption of the Local Discretionary Business Rate Relief Scheme for 2020-2021.

To conisder the monthly performance, finance and risk monitoring report

Resolved

(1)            That the monthly Performance, Risk and Finance Monitoring Report be noted.

To consider the final Budget & Council Tax (including budget consultation results) for recommending to Full Council

Resolved

(1)            That, having given due consideration, the Business Plan (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be recommended to Council for approval.

(2)            That the Risk Register Plan (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book)  be noted.

(3)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to agree an increase in the level of Council Tax for Cherwell District Council of £5 for 2020/21 on a Band D property.

(4)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to approve the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), Revenue Budget 2020/21 and Capital Programme including the growth and savings proposals included in the annex to the Minutes (as set out in the Minute Book).

(5)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to approve a  minimum level of General Fund reserves of £2m.

(6)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance & Governance, and where appropriate the relevant Director and Lead Member to:

·       Transfer monies to/from earmarked reserves should that become necessary during the financial year

·       Update prudential Indicators in both the Prudential Indicators Report and Treasury Management Strategy Report to Council, for any budget changes that impact on these

(7)            That, having given due consideration, the proposed Fees & Charges schedule (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be recommended to Council for approval.

(8)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to approve the Treasury Management Strategy, including the Prudential Indicators, Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy and Affordable Borrowing Limit for 2020/21 (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(9)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer to make any technical changes necessary to the papers for the Council meeting of 24 February 2020, including changes related to the finalisation of the national Finance Settlement and any associated changes to Parish Precepts and Council Tax resulting from those changes.