Agenda:

1. MINUTES - To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 13 September 2011 Opens in a new window (CA.19 - CA.27), previously circulated.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Resources Management

3. FEES AND CHARGES 2012/13 Opens in a new window

The purpose of this report is to present proposals for the way in which fees and charges are established in the future, starting with the next financial year (2012/13).

In accepting the recommendations, Council will be asked to approve the revised 2011/12 income budgets as shown in Annex 1 of the report; approve the proposed income targets for 2012/13 as shown in Annex 2 of the report; adopt a multi tiered approach to pricing for 2012/13 onwards; and delegate the setting of fees; charges for 2012/13 onwards to Chief Officers in consultation with the appropriate Theme Board Cabinet Member and views will be sought on the establishment of a charge for replacement green and black bins.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

4. FUTURE PROVISION OF INTERNAL AUDIT Opens in a new window

The purpose of this report is to seek approval concerning how internal audit services are to be provided when the partnership agreement with the North Yorkshire Audit Partnership comes to an end on 31 March 2012.

In accepting the recommendation, the preferred option of a merger with Veritau Ltd will be supported and officers will be authorised to complete all the necessary legal agreements.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

5.IT EXPENDITURE Opens in a new window

This report seeks authority to incur capital expenditure of ?174,000 in order to deliver the agreed IT Capital Programme 2011/12.

In accepting the recommendation, the expenditure set out in the report and evidenced through the attached value for money statements will be approved.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

6. CHANGES TO PUBLIC CONVENIENCES PROVISION Opens in a new window

The report provides information on the progress made towards examining the potential of outside bodies taking on and running the public conveniences within the District. This was one of a number of areas of budget savings agreed to be investigated at the 19 October 2010 Cabinet meeting.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will note the current position in relation to public convenience transfers.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

Policy and Strategy

7. COUNCIL BUSINESS PLAN 2011 TO 2015 Opens in a new window

This report seeks approval of a Council Business Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, Council will be asked to approve the draft Council Business Plan.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

Policy Implementation

8. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, SPORT AND RECREATION ACTION PLANS Opens in a new window

This report seeks endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans for the parishes of Osmotherley, Swainby, Stokesley & Danby Wiske (including Lazenby).

In accepting the recommendation, the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans detailed within Annex B of the report will be endorsed.

Relevant Ward(s): Stokesley and Morton on Swale Wards

9. FORWARD PLAN Opens in a new window

The report presents a forward plan of items to be considered by Cabinet for the period November 2011 - February 2012.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

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