This report presents the revenue outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2016, which includes the position on reserves.  The Statement of Accounts, which is the consolidated financial position of the Council for 2015/16, is the responsibility of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee which will meet on 20 September 2016 to approve the Annual Financial Report – Statement of Accounts.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the council tax payers reserve of £524,847 be used to support the outturn position as year end as detailed in paragraph 2.4 of the report; the increase in the use of the one-off fund at quarter 4 £426,732, as detailed at paragraph 3.4 and attached at annex B of report; the use of the one-off fund £162,000 from the One-Off Fund to assist in the development of the Central Northallerton Prison Site development as detailed in paragraph 4.2 of the report and the decrease in the reserves position £4,381,663, at paragraph 3.2 and detailed in Annex C of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the revenue outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2016, which included the position on reserves.  The Statement of Accounts, which was the consolidated financial position of the Council for 2015/16, was the responsibility of the Audit and Governance Committee which would meet on 20 September 2016 to approve the Annual Financial Report – Statement of Accounts.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

It is a legal requirement under S25 of The Local Government Act 2003 to set a balanced budget and monitor the financial position throughout the year.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:

(1)     that the council tax payers reserve of £524,847 is used to support the outturn position as the year end as detailed in paragraph 2.4 of the report;

(2)     the increase in the use of the One-Off Fund at Quarter 4 £426,732, detailed at paragraph 3.4 and attached at Annex B of the report;

(3)     the sum of £163,000 from the One-Off Fund to assist in the development of the Central Northallerton Prison Site development as detailed in paragraph 4.2 of the report; and

(4)     the decrease in the reserves position £4,381,663, at paragraph 3.2 and detailed in Annex ‘C’ of the report.

This report presents the capital outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2016 and also provides an update on the annual treasury management position.   Capital expenditure is intrinsically linked with treasury management as the way that the capital programme is funded directly affects the treasury management arrangements of the Council.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approved and recommend that Council notes the 2015/16 capital outturn position of £13,951,716 at paragraph 2.3 and attached at Annex A of the report; approves the under spend of £29,885 at paragraph 2.8 and over spend of £49,703 at paragraph 2.8 of the report; approves the requests at paragraph 2.9 of the report for re-profiling the capital schemes totalling £305,505 from 2015/16 programme to 2016/17; approves the requests at paragraph 2.13 of the report for re-profiling the additional capital schemes totalling £4,061,574 from 2015/16 programme to 2016/17; notes the treasury management outturn position 2015/16 detailed at paragraph 9.2 of the report and notes the Prudential Indicators attached at Annex C of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented the Capital outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2016 and also provided an update on the annual treasury management position.  Capital expenditure was intrinsically linked with treasury management as the way that the Capital Programme was funded, directly affected the treasury management arrangements of the Council.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure that the overall Capital programme remained affordable and sustainable over the 10 year approved capital plan.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the 2015/16 capital outturn position of £13,951,716 at paragraph 2.3 and attached at Annex ‘A’ of the report be noted;

(2)     the under spend of £29,885 at paragraph 2.6 and over spend of £49,703 at paragraph 2.8 of the report be approved;

(3)     the requests at paragraph 2.9 of the report for re-profiling the capital schemes totalling £305,505 from 2015/16 programme to 2016/17 be approved;

(4)     the requests at paragraph 2.10 of the report for re-profiling the additional capital schemes totalling £4,061,574 from 2015/16 programme to 2016/17 be approved;

(5)     the Treasury Management outturn position 2015/16 detailed at paragraph 9.2 of the report be noted; and

(6)     the Prudential Indicators attached at Annex ‘C’ of the report be noted.

This report presents an Investment Plan to help prevent homelessness in Hambleton for the period of 2016/2020.  It seeks approval to invest £69,980 per annum for the next four years and to draw down a further £16,000 from already allocated ‘One Off Funds’ for three years from April 2017 for this purpose.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the proposed Investment Plan as set out in the report be approved and that £16,000 be transferred from the already allocated budget of £55,050 from the One-Off Fund annually for three years from April 2017 to fund a dedicated part-time individual sector worker subject to yearly review.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented an Investment Plan to help prevent homelessness in Hambleton for the period 2016/2020.  It sought approval to invest £69,980 per annum for the next four years and to draw down a further £16,000 from already ‘one off funds’ for three years from April 2017 for this purpose.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that this Investment Plan would assist the Council deliver the priorities of the Council’s approved Homelessness Strategy 2015/2020.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the proposed Investment Plan as set out in paragraph 1.7 of the report be approved; and

(2)     £16,000 be transferred from the already allocated budget of £55,050 from the One-Off Fund annually for three years from April 2017 to fund a dedicated part-time private sector worker subject to yearly review.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 7 June 2016 (CA.1 - CA.13), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 7 June 2016 (CA.1 – CA.13), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report seeks approval to waive the procurement rules set out in the Council’s Procurement Manual in relation to the provision of a service to collect and dispose of sharps produced as a result of clinical waste.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will grant an exemption from the Council’s procurement rules and will approve the implementation of Option 4 as set out in the paragraph 1.9 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval to waive the procurement rules set out in the Council’s Procurement Manual in relation to the provision of a service to collect and dispose of sharps produced as a result of clinical waste.

Alternative options considered:

There were four options considered which were as set out in the report.

The reason for the decision:

The authority was legally obliged to provide this service as detailed within the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Cabinet was satisfied that Option 4 was best value for money.

THE DECISION:

That an exemption from the Council’s procurement rules be granted and the implementation of Option 4 as set out at paragraph 1.9 of the report be approved.

This report provides information on the financial issues facing some older residents who have an interest only mortgage and outlines a proposal through the established Mortgage Breathing Space scheme to help reduce the risk of them losing their home.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve an extension to the current Mortgage Breathing Space scheme and of the advice sought through Independent Financial Advisors as part of the Mortgage Breathing Space loan application to allow residents to look at their longer term options.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the financial issues facing some older residents who had an interest only mortgage and outlined a proposal through the established Mortgage Breathing Space Scheme to help reduce the risk of them losing their home.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the extension of the scheme would support the corporate objective of preventing homelessness and providing homes for older generations by helping the over 55s by allowing them to remain in their own homes and avoid repossession.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the introduction of an extension to the current Mortgage Breathing Space Scheme be approved; and

(2)     the extension of the advice sought through Independent Financial Advisors as part of the Mortgage Breathing Space loan application to allow residents to look at their longer term options be approved.

This report provides a sound evidence base for determining planning applications and developing policies and proposals in the emerging Local Plan for the provision of new Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the future and ensuring that these accord with the lasts national planning policy.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the Hambleton District Council Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Update Summary June 2016 which forms part of the evidence base for the emerging Hambleton Local Plan and determining planning applications for the provision of new Gypsy and Traveller pitches in future and that the draft Hambleton Planning Guidance Note for Gypsy and Travellers be subject to a six week public consultation.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided a sound evidence base for determining planning applications and developing policies and proposals in the emerging Local Plan for the provision of new Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the future and ensured that these accorded with the latest national planning policy.  It presented the Hambleton District Council Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Update June 2016 and a Draft Hambleton Policy Guidance Note for Gypsy and Travellers for approval.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Guidance.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Hambleton District Council Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Update June 2016 (attached at Annex 1 of the report) forms the part of the evidence base for the emerging Hambleton Local Plan and determining planning applications for the provision of new Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the future; and

(2)     the draft Hambleton Planning Guidance Note for Gypsy and Travellers (attached at Annex 2 of the report) be subject to six week public consultation.

This report seeks endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Great Smeaton and the revised Action Plan for Stokesley.

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

The subject of the decision:

This report sought endorsement of the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan for Great Smeaton and revised Action Plan for Stokesley.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s legal responsibility to ensure funding is used in a way consistent with the individual S106 Agreements.

THE DECISION:

That the Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plan in Annex B of the report be endorsed.