To sign the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 30 August and 3 October 2022. [Minute Book Vol 49(3)] To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2022. (Copy Minutes herewith)
(Key Decision – KD.23/22) The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report regarding the final submission of the Rural England Prosperity Fund. (Copy Report ED.30/22 herewith)
To access funding under the REPF the Council must submit additional information, as an addendum to the investment plan submitted for UKSPF, to Government setting out how it intended to use the funding to support rural businesses and communities. The report sought approval from the Executive to delegate the submission of the REPF addendum to the Corporate Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Leader of the Council, the Chief Executive, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services, and the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources. The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio moved the recommendations as set out in the report, with the following addition: that the Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder be added to the persons consulted by the Corporate Director of Economic Development in regards the finalisation and submission of the addendum to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The Leader seconded the proposals. Summary of options rejected Not to make the delegations. DECISION
That the Executive:
1. Noted the aims and objectives of the Rural England Prosperity Fund. 2. Noted the allocation for the Carlisle District and the requirement to submit an addendum to the Carlisle Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan.
3. Delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Economic Development, following consultation with the Leader, the Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder, the Chief Executive, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services and the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources, to finalise and submit the addendum to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Reasons for Decision
The successful development and delivery of the REPF programme would support the delivery of the vision set out in the Carlisle Plan, which was to enable Carlisle to grow and prosper as the capital of the Borderlands region. The projects / interventions delivered through the REPF programme would contribute directly to the priority of delivering inclusive and sustainable economic growth, by improving the health and wellbeing of local communities and making Carlisle a more attractive place for investment.
(Non Key Decision) The Notice of Executive Key Decisions, published on 21 October 2022, is submitted for information. (Copy Notice herewith)
(Non Key Decision) A Schedule detailing decisions taken by the Leader / Portfolio Holder under delegated powers is attached for information. (Copy Schedule herewith) Background Papers – as detailed within the Schedule
(Non Key Decision) A Schedule detailing decisions taken by Officers under delegated powers is attached for information. (Copy Schedule herewith) Background Papers – as detailed within the Schedule
(Non Key Decision) The Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team held on 24 October 2022 are submitted for information. (Copy Minutes herewith)
(Non Key Decision) Portfolio Cross Cutting
(Non Key Decision) The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit an overview of the Council’s overall budgetary position for the period April to September 2022 for revenue schemes only. The report also includes details of balance sheet management issues, bad debts written off in the period and progress against the budget savings is also provided. (Copy Report RD.41/22 herewith)
(Non Key Decision) The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit an overview of the Council’s overall budgetary position for the period April to September 2022 for the Council’s capital programme. (Copy Report RD.42/22 herewith)
(Non Key Decision) The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit the regular quarterly report on Treasury Transactions including the requirements of the Prudential Code. (Copy Report RD.43/22 herewith)
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Councillor J Mallinson (Leader's Portfolio) Councillor G Ellis (Deputy Leader, and Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder) Councillor Mrs Bowman (Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder) Councillor N Christian (Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder) Councillor S Higgs (Culture, Heritage and Leisure Portfolio Holder) Councillor Mrs E Mallinson (Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder)
Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to: democraticservices@carlisle.gov.uk