This report provides an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and reserve funds at the end of December 2016.

In accepting the recommendations Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the budget increase at Paragraph 3.2 of the report in quarter 3 of £47,410 which results in a budget of £7,652,400; the allocation from the one-off fund at paragraph 6.5 of the report of £153,720; and a transfer of £100,000 is made from the Council Tax Payers Reserve to the One-Off Fund; and to note that the Economic Development Fund remaining balance to be allocated at paragraph 6.3 of the report is £19,597.

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 December 2016.

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)     the budget increase at paragraph 3.2 of the report in quarter 3 of £47,410 which results in a budget of £7,652,400;

(2)     the allocation from the one-off fund at paragraph 6.5 of the report of £153,720; and

(3)     a transfer of £100,00 is made from the Council Tax Payers Reserve to the one-off fund.

This report provides the quarter 3 update at 31 December 2016 on the progress of the capital programme 2016/17 and the treasury management position.

In accepting the recommendations Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the net increase of £251,976 in the capital programme to £19,187,330 and all expenditure movements as detailed in Annex B and also in the capital programme attached at Annex A; to note the position of the Economic Development Fund at Annex B that it has been fully allocated until funds are returned from schemes in future years; the increase of capital expenditure of £60,110 is funded from capital receipts of £19,570 and the additional expenditure of £40,540 in the Economic Development Fund is being funded by revenue; the funding allocation to the capital programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 and 3.2; and the treasury management and prudential indicators at Annex E.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided the Quarter 3 update at 31 December 2016 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2016/17 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2016/17 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:-

(1)     the net increase of £251,976 in the capital programme to £19,187,330 and all the expenditure movements as detailed in Annex B and also in the capital programme attached at Annex A of the report;

(2)     the increase in capital expenditure of £60,110 is funded from capital receipts of £19,570 and £40,540 from the Economic Development Fund;

(3)     the funding allocation of the capital programme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report; and

(4)     the treasury management and prudential indicators at Annex E of the report.

This report seeks consideration of the Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27.  The financial strategy was last approved in September 2016 in order for the Council to sign up to the four year funding settlement and approve the Efficiency Plan that needed to be notified to Government and published by October 2016.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to the Council the Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27 at Annex ‘A’ and ‘A(1)` of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of the Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27.  The financial strategy was last approved in September 2016 in order for the Council to sign up to the four year funding settlement and approve the Efficiency Plan that needed to be notified to Government and published by October 2016.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure there was a long term financial planning mechanism for the Council.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27 attached at Annex A and A(1) of the report be approved.

This report considers the 10 year Capital Programme covering the financial years 2017/18 to 2026/27, the 2017/18 Capital Programme and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement; including the Annual Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement.

In accepting the recommendations Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the 10 year Capital Programme 2017/18 to 2026/27 at £24,159,352 be approved, as detailed in paragraph 2.2 and attached at Annex ‘A’ of the report; the Capital Programme 2017/18 at £9,554,070 detailed in Annex ‘B’ of the report be approved for implementation; the Treasury Management Strategy attached at Annex ‘C’ of the report be approved; the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement attached in the body of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement Annex ‘C’ of the report be approved; the Prudential and Treasury Indicators attached at Annex ‘C’ of the report in the body of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement be approved; the revised Treasury Management Policy Statement at Annex ‘D’ of the report be approved; and the Scheme of Delegation and role of the S151 Officer attached at Annex ‘E’ of the report be approved.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Capital Programme covering the financial years 2017/18 to 2026/27; the 2017/18 Capital Programme and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, including the Annual Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement.

It was reported that a Members’ Seminar would be arranged to provide further information on the 10 year Capital Programme, including the Financial Strategy.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements as set out under the Local Government Act 2003 and the CIPFA Prudential Code.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the 10 year Capital Programme 2017/18 to 2026/27 at £25,359,352 be approved, as detailed in paragraph 2.2 and as attached at Annex A of the report;

(2)     the Capital Programme 2017/18 at £9,554,070 as detailed in Annex B of the report be approved for implementation;

(3)     the Treasury Management Strategy attached at Annex C of the report be approved;

(4)     the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement attached in the body of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement at Annex C of the report be approved;

(5)     the Prudential and Treasury Indicators attached at Annex C in the body of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement be approved;

(6)     the revised Treasury Management Policy Statement at Annex D of the report be approved; and

(7)     the Scheme of Delegation and role of the S151 Officer attached at Annex E of the report be approved.

This report presents at a strategic level the revenue budget proposals for the next financial year 2017/18.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the revenue budget for 2017/18 at £7,210,600.

The subject of the decision:

This report presented at a strategic level the revenue budget proposals for the next financial year 2017/18.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the requirements of the Local Government Finance act 1992 to set a balanced budget and monitor the financial position throughout the year.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the revenue budget for 2017/18 at £7,210,600.

This report considers the level of Council Tax for 2017/18 and the policy on reserves.  It also provides details of the Council's formula grant funding settlement for 2017/18 and the Business Rates target for the Retained Business Rates funding mechanism, which is now operated as a pool across North Yorkshire.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council various decisions regarding the setting of the level of Council Tax; confirm that the indicators on expenditure and treasury management decisions are affordable, prudent and sustainable and approve the policy on Balances and Reserves.

The subject of the decision:

This report considered for level of Council Tax for 2017/18 and the policy on reserves.  In addition, it provided details of the Council's formula grant settlement for 2017/18 and the Business Rates target for the Retained Business Rates funding mechanism, which was operated as a pool across North Yorkshire.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To maintain the long term viability of the Council’s finances and ensure sustainability by investing in community projects as determined by the Council’s priorities and supporting the maintenance and enhancement of service delivery.  To maintain the integrity of the Council’s financial strategy.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     That it be noted that on 15 January Council calculated the Council Tax Base 2017/18:-

(a)     for the whole Council area as 35,639.62  [Item T in the formula in Section 31B of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, as amended (the "Act")]; and

(b)     for dwellings in those parts of its area to which a Parish precept relates as in the attached Annex A1.  Figures will be completed when all precept amounts have been received and will be reported at Council on 21 February 2017.

(2)     That the Council has calculated the Council Tax requirement for the Council's own purposes for 2017/18 (excluding Parish precepts) as £3,545,429.40

(3)     That the following amounts be calculated for the year 2017/18 in accordance with Sections 31 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-

Figures for Stokesley Parish Council are to be determined on 13 February 2017 and therefore the following figures will be reported at Council on 21 February 2017

(a)   District/Parish Gross Expenditure

£                                     being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(2) of the Act taking into account all precepts issued to it by Parish Councils

(b)   District/Parish Gross Income (including Government Grants, use of Reserves and Collection Fund Surpluses etc)

£                                     being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(3) of the Act

(c)   District/Parish Net Expenditure

£                                     being the amount by which the aggregate at 3(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 3(b) above, calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 31A(4) of the Act, as its Council Tax requirement for the year (Item R in the formula in Section 31B of the Act)

(d)   Basic Amount of Tax (including average Parish Precepts)

£                                     being the amount at 3(c) above (Item R) all divided by Item T (1(a) above), calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 31B of the Act, as the basic amount of its Council Tax for the year (including Parish precepts)

(e)   Parish Precepts

£                              being the aggregate of all special items (Parish precepts) referred to in Section 34(1) of the Act (as per Annex ‘A’)

(f)   Basic Amount of Tax (Unparished Areas)

£99.48                     being the amount at 3(d) above less the result given  ...  view the full minutes text for item CA.69

This report seeks approval of a revised Discretionary Rate Relief Policy effective from 1 April 2017.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Cabinet that the revised Discretionary Rate Relief Policy be adopted.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of a revised Discretionary Rate Relief Policy (DRRP) effective from 1 April 2017 for approval at Council on 21 February 2017.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 which had been amended by subsequent powers which allowed the Council to grant relief under local discretion.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy be adopted.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting during consideration of item 14 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

THE DECISION:

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of the items of business at minute no CA.72 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as the Cabinet was satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

This report provides information on the outcome of the procurement process to identify a private sector development partner for the redevelopment of the prison site and seeks approval of a proposed scheme, subject to planning permission.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the outcome of the procurement process to identify a private sector development partner for the redevelopment of the prison site and sought approval of a proposed scheme, subject to planning permission.

Alternative options considered:

Options for consideration were included within the report.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the preferred scheme was the most viable option for the Council in delivering the project.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the tenderer as detailed within paragraph 4.1 of the report and their preferred scheme be approved as the Council’s preferred scheme for the development of the prison site;

(2)     should the preferred scheme not prove viable, the Chief Executive be authorised to agree the variant bid, subject to consultation with the Leader;

(3)     the Chief Executive be authorised to work with the preferred tenderer to finalise and then complete the Shareholder Agreement, the Development Agreement, the Condition Sale and Purchase Agreement and the Development Services Management Agreement;

(4)     the prison site be transferred to the Joint Venture Company; and

(5)     the Council undertakes an archaeological investigation of the site following immediately after demolition.

To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 10 January 2017 (CA.58 - CA.63), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the decisions of the meeting held on 10 January 2017 (CA.58 – CA.63), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

This report seeks approval for the Council to submit a joint bid with other partners to operate part of the Adult Weight Management service advertised by North Yorkshire County Council.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that HDC forms a consortium with Richmondshire District Council and North Yorkshire Sport and submits a tender for Lot 1 of the Adult Weight Management service and that Management Team be responsible for approving the final tender submission.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Council to submit a joint bid with other partners to operate part of the Adult Weight Management service advertised by North Yorkshire County Council.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Enhancing the health and well-being of residents was a key priority and delivering this service would be a contributory element to tackling this challenge.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)       Hambleton District Council forms a consortium with Richmondshire District Council and North Yorkshire Sport and submits a tender for Lot 1 of the Adult Weight Management service; and

(2)     Management Team be responsible for approving the final tender submission.

This report outlines a proposal to develop a grant scheme specifically to support the further development of business networks across the District.  It requests approval to allocation £40,000 from the Economic Development Fund to support the delivery of this initiative, which supports the Hambleton Economic Strategy (2014) themes of Business Support and Vibrant Market Towns.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the allocation of £40,000 from the Economic Development Fund to establish a delegated grant scheme to support business networks; that the delegated grant scheme is managed by the Business & Economy Team who will develop detailed guidance and eligibility criteria and that subject to the details set out in paragraphs 1.4 and 1.5 of the report the grant criteria be agreed in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

The subject of the decision:

This report outlined a proposal to develop a grant scheme specifically to support the further development of business networks across the District.  The report also sought approval to allocate £40,000 from the Economic Development Fund to support the delivery of this initiative which supported the Hambleton Economic Strategy (2014) themes of Business Support and Vibrant Market Towns.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that this project supported the Council’s priority to support local economic growth.  Further support for business networks was a project which had been included in the Council’s Economic Strategy, Hambleton ‘A Place to Grow’ within the Business Support Priority theme.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the allocation of £40,000 from the Economic Development Fund to establish a delegated grant scheme to support business networks be approved;

(2)     the delegated grant scheme be managed by the Business and Economy Team who will develop detailed guidance and eligibility criteria; and

(3)     subject to the details set out in paragraph 1.4 and 1.5 of the report, the grant criteria be agreed in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

This report provides background to work undertaken to date examining the east west connectivity in the town centre between the High Street and the development to take place on the former HMP Northallerton site.  Authority is sought to prepare more detailed proposals for key links.

In accepting the recommendation, improvement schemes for Zetland Street, New Row and Central Arcade will be delivered in more detail.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided background to work undertaken to date examining the east west connectivity in the town centre between the High Street and the development to take place on the former HMP Northallerton site.  Authority was also sought to prepare more detailed proposals for key links.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that ensuring strong linkages between the redeveloped prison site and the High Street to maximise their economic potential supported the Council’s Vibrant Market Town element of its Economic Development priority.

THE DECISION:

That approval be given for the improvement schemes for Zetland Street, New Row and Central Arcade to be worked up in more detail and that a further report be submitted to a future meeting of Cabinet.