Meeting Details

Councillor Nedved (Chairman), Councillors Betton, Bowditch (Vice Chairman), Burns, Christian, Mrs Coleman, McDonald, and Mitchelson.

Substitutes:

Councillors Mrs Birks, Bloxham, Mrs Parsons, Ms Patrick, Paton, McNulty, Mrs Mallinson

To note that Council on 7 November 2017 received and adopted the minutes of the Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel held on 7 September 2017 (Minute Book Vol 44(3)).  The Chairman will sign the minutes.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2017 (Copy herewith).

To consider any matter which has been the subject of call-in.

Portfolio:	Cross Cutting
Directorate:	Cross Cuttting
Officer:	Steven O'Keeffe, Policy and Communications Manager
Report:	OS.23/17 herewith

Background:
To consider a report providing an overview of matters related to the work of the Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel.

Why is this item on the agenda?
The Economic Growth Panel operates within a Work Programme which has been set for the 2017/18 municipal year.  The Programme will be reviewed at every meeting so that can be adjusted to reflect the wishes of the Panel and take into account items relevant to this Panel in the latest Notice of Exective Key Decisions.

What is the Panel being asked to do?
-  Note the items (within the Pnel's remit) on the most recent Notice of Executive Key Decisions. 
- Discuss the Work Programme and prioritise as necessary.

Portfolio:	Finance, Governance and Resources, Culture, Heritage and Leisure, Environment and Transport and Economy, Enterprise and Housing
Directorate:	Corporate Support and Resources

Members are reminded that the Budget reports were circulated to all Scrutiny Members on 10 November 2017.  Members are asked to bring the relevant budget reports to the meeting.  The Executive Decisions from 20 November 2017 will be tabled at the meeting.

Revenue Budget Reports:
(a) Budget Update - Revenue Estimates 2018/19 to 2022/23
Report:  RD.31/17 pages 1 - 30
Officer:  Alison Taylor, Chief Finance Officer

Background:
To consider new revenue spending pressures and reduced income projections which fall within the area of responsibility of this Panel:

Economic Investment Initiatives     Page 7

To consider new savings proposals and additional income generation which fall within the area of responsibility of this Panel:

Bring Site Savings            Page 8
Building Control Income   Page 8

(b) Individual Charges Reviews -

Background:
To consider and comment on the review of charges in respect of the following areas which fall within the area of responsibility of this Panel:






Community Services

Report:  CS.33/17 pages 31 - 58
Officer:  Darren Crossley, Deputy Chief Executive

City Centre	Page 32
Car Parking	Page 33
Tourist Information Centre	Page 34
Summary of Income	Page 35

Economic Development

Report:  ED.38/17 pages 59 - 68
Officer:  Jane Meek, Corporate Director of Economic Development

Development Control Income	Page 61
Building Control Income	Page 61
Investment and Policy Income	Page 63

(c) Revised Capital Programme 2017/18 and Provisional Capital programme 2018/19 to 2022/23
Report: RD.32/17 pages 119 - 130
Officer:  Alison Taylor, Chief Finance Officer

Background:
To consider the capital spending which falls within the area of responsibility of this Panel:

Regeneration of Botchergate/Carlisle Settle. Chatsworth/Portland Square Townscape Initiative

Pages 122,123

Why are these items on the agenda?
Annual scrutiny as part of the Budget process

What it the Panel being asked to do?
Scrutinise the reports and provide feedback to the Executive.

Portfolio:	Economy, Enterprise and Housing
Directorate:	Economic Development
Officer:	Garry Legg, Investment and Policy Manager
Report:	ED.40/17 herewith

Background:
The Corporate Director of Econmic Development to submit a report providing updates on Housing Delivery and St. Cuthbert's Garden Village. 

Why is this item on the agenda?
Agenda item agreed by the Panel in their Work Programme. 

What is the Panel being asked to do?
1.  To note the existing effors and contribute to emeging thinking regarding actions to help increase and accelerate housing delivery.
2.  To note and scrutinise the progress with regards to the planning of St. Cuthbert's Garden Village.

Portfolio:	Finance, Governance and Resources
Directorate:	Economic Development
Officer:	Gary Oliver, Policy and Performance Officer
Report:	PC.19/17 herewith

Background:
The Policy and Communications Manager to submit the second quarter performance against current service standards and a summary of the Carlisle Plan 2015-18 actions.

Why is this item on the agenda?
Quarterly performance monitioring report.

What is the Panel being asked to do?
Consider the performance of the City Council presented in the report with a view to seeking continuous improvement in how the Council delivers its priorities.

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Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to:

Rachel Plant, Democratic Services Officer, (01228) 817036 or rachel.plant@carlisle.gov.uk