A roll call of persons in attendance will be taken and Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registrable interests and any interests, relating to any item on the agenda at this stage.
The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an update to reports RD.32/20 and RD.42/20, with a summary of the Council’s revised revenue base estimates for 2020/21, together with base estimates for 2021/22 and forecasts up to 2025/26 for illustrative purposes. Potential new spending pressures, bids and savings are also considered in this report. (Copy Report RD.52/20 herewith)
The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an update to reports RD.33/20 and RD.43/20 and setting out the proposed capital programme for 2021/22 to 2025/26 in the light of new capital proposals identified and summarising the estimated capital resources available to fund the programme. (Copy Report RD.53/20 herewith)
The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report on the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Strategy for 2021/22. The matter was considered by the Audit Committee and the Business and Transformation Scrutiny Panel on 18 December 2020 and 7 January 2021 respectively. (Copy Report RD.54/20 herewith / Minute Excerpts to follow)
The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an analysis of the Provisional Finance Settlement received for 2021/22 and the impact this has on the Council’s Revenue Budget. (Copy Report RD.55/20 herewith)
(Key Decision - KD.25/20)
The Executive to propose their response to the Budget consultation and the Executive’s recommendations on the General Fund and Capital Estimates for 2021/22 for submission to the City Council on 2 February 2021.
(Copy Proposal to be circulated at the meeting)
Background Papers - various financial reports being considered as part of the Budget process are available on the Council's website - https://carlisle.cmis.uk.com/
Members and Officers are asked to bring their copy of the bound Budget Book issued under cover of a letter from the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services dated 30 October 2020 to this meeting.
(Key Decision – KD.07/20)
The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to submit a report seeking Executive support for the strategic aims, priority objectives and actions identified as part of a statutory review and consultation process; targeting Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping in Carlisle from 2021 to 2026. (Copy Report GD.02/21 herewith)
Background Papers – Interagency Homelessness Strategy for Carlisle 2015-20 is available on the Council’s website – https://carlisle.cmis.uk.com/
(Key Decision – KD.28/20)
Pursuant to Minute EX.131/20, the Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report seeking approval of the draft St Cuthbert’s Local Plan policies for public consultation. The Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel scrutinised the matter on 26 November 2020. (Copy Report ED.01/21 and Minute Excerpt herewith)
Background Papers – Previous reports ED.17/17, ED.06/19, ED.28/19, ED.17/20, ED.39/20 and ED.42/20 are available on the Council’s website – https://carlisle.cmis.uk.com/
The Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report seeking approval for the release of the capital allocation for the restoration of the Skew Bridge (Denton Holme). The figure of £70,000 for this project is included in the 2020/21 capital budget. (Copy Report CS.03/21 herewith)
(Key Decision – KD.35/20)
The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report setting out the progress of the adoption of the Local Environment (Climate Change) Strategy. (Copy Report PC.01/21 herewith)
Background Papers – Cumbria Baseline Report (A report by Small World Consulting Ltd) is available online at: https://www.cumbriaobservatory.org.uk/environment/environment-further-information/
(Non Key Decision)
The Notice of Executive Key Decisions, published on 14 December 2020, is submitted for information. (Copy Notice herewith)
A Schedule detailing decisions taken by Officers under delegated powers is attached for information. (Copy Schedule herewith)
Background Papers – as detailed within the Schedule
The Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team held on 14 December 2020 are submitted for information. (Copy Minutes herewith)
(Key Decision – KD.37/20)
The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to submit a report informing the Executive of the City Council’s application to the Green Homes Grant local authority delivery (LAD phase 1b). (Copy Report GD.01/21 herewith)
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Councillor J Mallinson (Leader's Portfolio)
Councillor G Ellis (Deputy Leader, and Finance, Governance and Resources 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:
Morag Durham, Democratic Services Officer - Morag.durham@carlisle.gov.uk
OFFICERS:
Town Clerk and Chief Executive
Deputy Chief Executive
Corporate Director of Economic Development
Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services
Corporate Director of Finance and Resources
ALSO PRESENT:
Councillor Bainbridge (Chair of the Business and Transformation Scrutiny Panel)
Councillor Meller (Chair of the Audit Committee)
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