This report provides the Quarter 2 update at 30 September 2022 on the progress of the capital programme 2022/23 and the treasury management position.  A full schedule of the capital programme 2022/23 is attached at Annex A, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the net increase of £70,228 in the capital programme to £21,643,093 and all expenditure movements as detailed in Annex B and also in the capital programme attached at Annex A of the report; the increase of capital expenditure of £70,228 funded from borrowing; and the funding allocation to the capital programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided the Quarter 2 update at 30 September 2022 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2023/23 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2022/23 schemes was attached at Annex A of the report, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2003 and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Prudential Code and the CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)    the net increase of £70,228 in the Capital Programme to £21,643,093 and all expenditure movements as detailed in Annex ‘B’ and also in the Capital Programme attached at Annex ‘A’ of the report be approved;

(2)    the increase of capital expenditure of £70,228 is funded from borrowing; and

(3)    the funding allocation to the Capital Programme as detailed in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of the report be approved.

This report provides an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve funds at the end of September 2022.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the budget remains at £11,366,370 as detailed in paragraph 3.3 of the report for 2022/23; any overspend in 2022/23 is financed by an increase in the Transfer from Reserves as detailed in paragraph 3.4 of the report; and the departmental budget movements as detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve funds at the end of September 2022.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with S25 of the Local Government Act 2003 regarding setting a balanced budget and monitoring the financial position throughout the year.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)    that the budget remains at £11,366,370 as detailed in paragraph 3.3 of the report for 2022/23;

(2)    that any overspend in 2022/23 is financed by an increase in the Transfer from Reserves as detailed in paragraph 3.4 of the report; and

(3)    the departmental budget movements as detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the report.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 22 November 2022 (CA.32 - CA.34), previously circulated.

The Decision:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 22 November 2022 (CA.32 – CA.34), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report provides an update on the Community Infrastructure Levy expenditure and to review the commitments to funding and a commentary on progress; consider any changes in commitments required; review additional funding available for expenditure; and agree any new schemes.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will reaffirm its commitment to provide Community Infrastructure Levy funding to the schemes and to the amounts previously approved as set out in Appendix A, column (d) of the report; approve Community Infrastructure Levy funding to the new schemes and to the amounts shown as set out in paragraph 2.5 and Appendix A, column (e) of the report; and delegate authority to allocate any remaining Community Infrastructure Levy funds, in accordance with the Council’s policies, to the Chief Executive and the Leader.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the Community Infrastructure Levy expenditure and reviewed the commitments to funding and a commentary on progress; considered any changes in commitments required; reviewed additional funding available for expenditure; and sought agreement to any new schemes.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements set out in national legislation and the Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2019.

The decision:

That Cabinet:-

(1)       reaffirms its commitment to provide Community Infrastructure Levy funding to the schemes and to the amounts previously approved as set out in Appendix A – column (d) of the report;

(2)       approves Community Infrastructure Levy  funding to the new schemes and to the amounts shown as set out in paragraph 2.5 and Appendix A – column (e) of the report, subject to recommendation 4;

(3)       delegates authority to allocate any remaining Community Infrastructure Levy funds, in accordance with the Council’s policies and subject to recommendation 4, to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader; and

(4)       the consent of North Yorkshire Council be sought for the expenditure in recommendations 2 and 3 under Section 24 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

This report seeks consideration of three proposals to provide targeted financial support to those facing the greatest impact from the cost-of-living crisis, namely financial support for food banks to increase provision of food for those in food poverty; a Warm Place grant scheme to enable community venues to offer a warm space for people who are in fuel poverty and struggling to heat their home and additional funding to top-up the Discretionary Housing Payment Fund for 2022/23.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve £30,000 to support food support organisations identified in 1.4 of the report; £30,000 to create a Warm Places grants fund, with the detail of the terms and conditions being delegated to the Director of Leisure and Communities and £30,000 to top-up existing allocation for the Discretionary Housing Payment Fund for 2022/23.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of three proposals to provide targeted financial support to those facing the greatest impact from the cost-of-living crisis, namely financial support for food banks to increase provision of food for those in food poverty; a Warm Place grant scheme to enable community venues to offer a warm space for people who were in fuel poverty and struggling to heat their home and additional funding to top-up the Discretionary Housing Payment Fund for 2022/23.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that these proposals supported the Council’s Enhancing Health and Wellbeing priority and would provide support for those residents in most need with food, places to keep warm and housing costs which would have a positive impact on people’s physical and mental health.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves:-

(1)      £30,000 to support food support organisations identified in 1.4 of the report;

(2)      £30,000 to create a Warm Places grants fund, with the detail of the terms and conditions being delegated to the Director of Leisure and Communities; and

(3)      £30,000 to top-up existing allocation for the Discretionary Housing Payment Fund for 2022/23.