Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 February 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To receive information on financial monitoring for General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Capital Plan, as at Quarter 3, 2024/25.

Wards affected: all

Contact: James Anderson, Head of Accountancy

RESOLVED –

1)    That the forecast revenue outturn position at Quarter 3 for 2024/25 (£9.9m overspend) be noted.

2)    That in line with Financial Procedure Rules the Service Director - Finance would undertake a review of all balances and earmarked reserves to fund any remaining overspend.

3)    That authority be given to the wrap around school hours (8am to 6pm) child care for primary school aged pupils funding, and that the proposed allocation method be noted.

4)    That it be noted the Quarter 3 DSG deficit was forecast to increase by £20.6m in 2024/25.

5)    That the Quarter 3 forecast HRA position as breakeven and forecast year-end reserves position of £21m be noted.

6)    That the Quarter 3 forecast capital monitoring position for 2024/25 be noted, and that approval be given to a further net reduction in the 2024/25 position of £33.3m due to £36.4m re-profiling (£30.4m General Fund and £6m HRA) into future years.

7)    That approval be given to the £3.5m net increase in the overall capital plan (£3.1m 2024/25, £0.4m 2025/26) due to increased grant.

8)    That the Quarter 3 treasury management prudential indicators be noted.

To receive the Q3 2024/25 Council Plan and Performance Update Report.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Mike Henry, Head of Data and Insight

To receive the Corporate Risk Management report for the third quarter of 2024/25.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Martin Dearnley, Head of Audit & Risk

To consider the new Homes and Neighbourhoods Vulnerable Tenant Policy.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Claire Felvus, Housing Services Strategic Manager.

RESOLVED – That the Homes and Neighbourhood Vulnerable Tenant Policy be adopted.

To consider the Homes and Neighbourhoods draft Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Policy (incorporating hate crime and noise nuisance).

Wards affected: all

Contact: Graham Sykes, Strategic Manager Housing Management and Partnerships

RESOLVED – That the Homes and Neighbourhoods Antisocial Behaviour Policy (incorporating hate crime and noise nuisance) be adopted.

To consider the updated Homes and Neighbourhoods Domestic Abuse Policy.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Claire Felvus, Housing Services Strategic Manager

RESOLVED – That the revised Homes and Neighbourhoods Domestic Abuse Policy be adopted.