Decisions

                               1.       That the schedule of member-level meetings for 2021/22 be approved.

                               2.       That the Senior Democratic and Scrutiny Officer be granted delegated authority to make minor amendments to the meeting diary.

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That it be recommended to Full Council that:

1.   The revised budget for 2020/21, as detailed in section 4.3 of the officer’s report, be approved.

2.   The overall revenue budget summary for 2021/22, as detailed in section 4.5 and Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved.

3.   The Collection Fund and the Tax Base forecasts, as detailed in section 4.6 of the officer’s report, be noted.

4.   The use of the capital receipts flexibility to fund the revenue costs of the ICT improvement programme which will lead to budget savings, as detailed in section 4.7 of the officer’s report, be approved.

5.   The budget forecasts for 2022/23 and the medium term and the need to address the projected deficits, as detailed in section 4.8 of the officer’s report, be noted.

6.   The intention to develop a detailed programme and funding strategy for Organisational Development, as detailed in section 4.9 of the officer’s report, be noted.

7.   The estimates of reserves including maintaining the General Working Balance at £1.5m, as detailed in section 4.10 and Appendix D of the officer’s report, be approved.

8.   The budget risks and sensitivity analysis, as detailed in Appendix E of the officer’s report, be noted.

9.   The Council’s share of Council Tax for properties in each band be increased on the basis of a £5 increase for a Band ‘D’ property in 2021/22.

10.   The 2021/22 Council Tax Requirement and financing, as detailed in Appendix F of the officer’s report, be approved.

11.   The Chief Financial Officer’s assurances, as detailed in section 4.14 of the officer’s report, be noted.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

In order to meet the statutory requirements relating to setting a budget and the council tax.

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That it be recommended to Full Council that the Senior Pay Policy Statement for 2021/22, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report, be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION

This report provides transparency on the Council’s policy with regards Senior Pay and meets the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 to publish this policy by 31 March, 2021.

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1.   That it be recommended to Full Council that Councillor Glenys Falconer be invited to become Mayor of the Borough for 2021/22.

2.   That it be recommended to Full Council that Councillor Tony Rogers be invited to become Deputy Mayor of the Borough for 2021/22.

3.   That it be noted that the Annual Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 May, 2021.

4.   That it be noted that plans for the Annual Civic Service, Parade and Mayoral Dinner are to be confirmed and that arrangements will be made in line with the latest Covid19 guidance.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To enable the Council to confirm the civic arrangements for 2021/22.

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That it be recommended to Full Council that the draft submission on Council size be submitted to the Local Government Boundary Commission as part of the full review of electoral boundaries within Chesterfield borough.

REASON FOR DECISION

To actively engage in the Local Government Boundary Commission review by submitting a proposal for Council size that ensures our governance arrangements support the Council’s needs and ambitions but also reflect our communities with the principle of locking in electoral fairness for the future.

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That it be recommended to Full Council that:

1.   The Council Plan Delivery Plan for 2021/22 be approved.

2.   The revised Council Plan commitments for the period 2019 through 2023 be approved.

3.   The Deputy Leader be granted delegated authority to make amendments to the revised Council Plan commitments and Delivery Plan for 2021/22 should risk assessments and changes to Covid-19 guidance require further amendments to be made.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To provide a clear statement of the delivery milestones and measures required to maintain progress on our strategic priorities for 2019 – 2023 and respond to Covid-19 response and recovery challenges.

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That it be recommended to Full Council that:

1.   The probable outturn for the current financial year be noted.

2.   The draft estimates for 2021/22 and future years be approved.

3.   The intention to develop a detailed programme and funding strategy for Organisational Development be noted.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To keep Members informed about the current financial standing of the Council’s Housing Revenue Account and the budget estimates for 2021/22.

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That it be recommended to Full Council that:

1.   The Housing (Public Sector) revised Capital Programme for 2020/21 be approved.

2.   The Housing (Public Sector) Capital Programme for 2021/22 be approved and its procurement, as necessary, be authorised.

3.   The Housing (Public Sector) Capital Programmes for 2022/23 to 2025/26 be provisionally approved.

4.   The in-house Operational Services Division share of the Capital Programme for 2021/22 be approved.

5.   Delegated authority be granted to the Service Director – Housing and/or Acting Chief Finance Officer to transfer funds between programmes and budgets to manage the Capital Programme for 2021/22.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To enable the Council to maintain all council homes at the ‘Decent Homes Standard’ in line with the Council’s Vision and Corporate Plan.

2.   To maintain and improve the condition of the council’s public sector housing stock and estate environments.

3.   To deliver against the aims of the Borough Housing Strategy and the HRA Business Plan

1.    That approval be given for the adoption of the revised Community Trigger Practitioner Guidance.

2.    That the potential additional work this guidance may place upon the Partnership in the event of a formal Community Trigger being required be noted.

* That the application for a variation of a Premises Licence by The Spotted frog (Chesterfield) Ltd in respect of The Spotted Frog be granted as submitted, subject to:

(a) the relevant mandatory conditions;

(b) the conditions in the operating schedule submitted with the application.

(c) An additional condition that customers will not be permitted to take alcohol away from the premises unless in a sealed container and open glasses and bottles will not be permitted to be taken off site.