Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence from Cabinet Members who are unable to attend this meeting.

Apologies were received on behalf of Councillor Pattison. In the absence of the Leader of the Council, the meeting was chaired by the Deputy Leader, Councillor Crook.

Members will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have any disclosable pecuniary interests or any other interests, which may prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items.

No interests were declared.

Most agenda items take place in public. This only changes where there is a need to consider exempt information, as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. You will be informed at this point which items are to be recommended for exclusion and to be resolved by the Committee.

It was noted that all items would be considered in public session.

The Cabinet will receive any petitions and/or deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also submit a petition at the meeting relating to a matter on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation in writing, at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting.

No deputations or petitions were received.

To receive any public questions.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11, the period for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Any questions must be submitted in writing at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting.

No questions were received.

Cabinet will receive any questions from Elected Members.

In accordance with Executive Procedure Rule 2.3 (2.3.1.6) a period of up to 30 minutes will be allocated.

Cabinet received oral questions under Executive Procedure Rule 2.3.

To note the appointment of Cabinet Members and portfolio allocations, in accordance with Articles 7.2.4 and 7.3.4 of the Constitution.

 Contact: Yolande Myers, Principal Governance Officer

To receive the Q1 2024/25 Council Plan and Performance Update Report.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Mike Henry, Head of Data and Insight

RESOLVED – That the Q1 2024/25 Council Plan and Performance Update Report, progress against the 2024/25 Council Plan priorities, and performance against the 2024/25 Council Key Measures be noted.

To receive information on financial monitoring for General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Capital Plan, as at Quarter 1 (month 3),

2024/25.

Wards affected: all

Contact: James Anderson, Head of Accountancy

RESOLVED –

1)    That the forecast revenue outturn position at Quarter 1 for 2024/25 (£12.9 m overspend) be noted.

2)    That the Quarter 1 forecast that the DSG deficit is forecast to increase by £20m in 2024/25 be noted.

3)    That the Quarter 1 forecast HRA position (£403k deficit) and forecast year-end reserves position of £13.8m be noted.

4)    That the Quarter 1 forecast capital monitoring position for 2024/25 and approve £62m re-profiling of the 2024/25 capital plan into future years be noted.

5)    That the Quarter 1 treasury management prudential indicators be noted.

6)    That authority be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health or his authorised representative to receive, host and utilise accelerating Reform Fund revenue funding (£1.57m) and to transfer to regional partners by way of revenue grants as part of this.

To receive the corporate risk management for the first quarter of 2024/25.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Martin Dearnley, Head of Audit & Risk

RESOLVED - That the Corporate Risk Q1 20204/25 report be noted.