Decisions

To consider and recommend to Full Council for approval the Property and Investment Strategy

Reason for urgency: decision non-key

Resolved

(1)           That the high-level strategic approach which sets out a framework and the criteria against which any expansion or substantial capital investment in CDC’s property portfolio will be assessed be approved.

To consder the monthly performance, finance and risk monitoring report

Resolved

(1)           That the monthly performance, finance and risk monitoring report be noted.

Exempt report

To consider and recommend to Full Counci the Budget and Business Plan 2020/21

Resolved

(1)           That the proposed Fees and Charges for 2021/22 (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

(2)           That the equality impact assessment of the Budget (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be noted.

(3)           That the Report on Responses to the Budget Consultation (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be noted.

(4)           That the Reserves Policy (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) and creation of new reserves (as described in the Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

(5)           That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Financial Management and Governance, to complete the legal Council Tax calculations once all the information required has been received.

(6)           That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Financial Management and Governance, to make appropriate changes to the proposed budget.

(7)           That Council be recommended to approve the Business Plan (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(8)           That, in relation to the Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), subject to any revision needed in light of the ongoing and further planned consultations and equalities assessments on individual savings proposals, Council be recommended to approve that the net revenue budget for the financial year commencing on 1 April 2021 of £22.415m, including the budget allocations to the Directorates of the Council, as set out in the Annex to the Minutes, be approved

(9)           That Council be recommended to agree the MTFS and Revenue Budget 2021/22, including the Savings Proposals, Pressures and the Revenue Impacts of Capital Schemes (Annexes to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(10)        The Council be recommended to agree an increase in the Basic Amount of Council Tax for Cherwell District Council for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2021 of £5, resulting in a Band D charge of £138.50 per annum.

(11)        That Council be recommended to agree the Capital Bids and Capital Programme (Annexes to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(12)        The Council be recommended to agree the Capital and Investment Strategy (Annexes to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(13)        That Council be recommended to agree the Treasury Management Strategy, including the Prudential Indicators, Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy and Affordable Borrowing Limit for 2021/22 (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(14)        That, in relation to reserves, Council be recommended to approve a minimum level of General Balances of £5m.

(15)        That Council be recommended to approve the Par Policy Statement (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) in fulfilment of the requirements of Sections 38-43 of the Localism Act 2011.

To consider the Statement of Licensing Policy

Resolved

(1)          That, having given due consideration, the proposed changes be endorsed and no further amendments be suggested prior to consideration by Full Council on 22 February 2022. 

(2)          That, having given due consideration, the recommendation from the Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance that where external seating is provided 100% of the seating should be no smoking and not 70% as proposed in the draft policy not be taken forward at this time but reviewed in due course.

(3)          That officers be requested to provide feedback to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in response to their comments regarding the role of Licensing Committee in light of it meeting infrequently and notification to Ward Members of licensing applications.

Resolved

(1)       That the verbal update be noted.

Resolved

(1)       That the draft Fees and charges schedule for 2021/22 be noted.

Resolved

(1)       That the assessment of Cherwell District Council’s readiness to implement the Financial Management code be noted.

Resolved

(1)       That the proposed outcome of the reserves review be noted.

(2)       That the Executive be advised that Budget Planning Committee support the allocation of reserves as a prudent and sensible allocation of funds.

Resolved

(1)       That the outcome of the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement be noted.  

Resolved

(1)       That the verbal update be noted.

Resolved

(1)      That the Statement of Accounts 2018/19 be endorsed and once the final audit opinion is received the Director Finance (S151 Officer), in consultation with the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee (or Vice Chairman in case the Chairman is unavailable) be authorised to sign the accounts and it be noted that if any material changes to the accounts are required, then an additional committee meeting would be convened to consider the changes.

(2)       That the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee (or Deputy Chair in their absence), can make any further changes to the letters of representation that may arise during completion of the audit be agreed.

Resolved

(1)          That the current performance of the work of the Corporate Fraud team be noted.

(2)            That the future work plans as described and the impact that this will have on future performance and income to the authority be noted.

Resolved

(1)          That full Council be recommended to adopt the draft Treasury Management Strategies 2021-2022.

Resolved

(1)          That the progress with the 2020/21 Internal Audit Plan and the outcome of the completed audits be noted

(2)          After due consideration the recommended best practice within CIPFA Audit Committee Guidance (2018) and additions to the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee work programme be agreed.

Resolved

(1)          That the work programme be noted.