Decisions

The verbal update was received.

The report was noted.

1.                    The funding pressures of £1.596m in 2022/23 and £4.793m over the 5 year period covered by the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) were noted.

2.                    The approach regarding the development of savings and income generation proposals in the medium term were agreed.

3.                    The continued uncertainty regarding the medium term impact of local government funding and COVID-19 was noted.

The Executive Director - Commercial Development and Economic Growth, was authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, Leisure Culture and Heritage, to take such actions and to enter such agreements as are reasonably necessary to complete the refurbishment of the gym etc. within the available budget of £360,000.

The cloud migration proposal to safe guard continued service for our

Revenues and Benefits applications serving the residents of the Borough was approved.

1.            The exemption of ultra-low emission vehicles and emergency service

vehicles from the proposed A53 bus gate and to progress these exemptions

as part of the FBC, was supported.

2.            Officers were directed to seek agreement from JAQU to fund screening

and/or modelling of the exemption of Low Emission Vehicles (as defined in this report) from the proposed A53 bus gate and if such works supports the exemption of low emission vehicles for this to be progressed as part of the FBC.

3.         Officers were directed to review the current and future post covid vehicle patterns on A53

4.         Ongoing lobbying by local MPs for both the early removal of the A53 Bus

gate restrictions and the funding of modelling for Low Emission Vehicle Exemptions (if not agreed by JAQU) was encouraged.

5.         The stakeholder and public engagement on the proposals be progressed via

on-line engagement.

The procurement of additional modules to the Northgate Revenues and Benefits applications, on the grounds of staff efficiencies and providing a better service to the public, was approved.

1.         The energy efficiency activities and funding were noted.

2.         The statement of intent for the Energy Company Obligation was approved.

3.         Agreement was given to fund Beat the Cold.

There was no Urgent Business.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 8 September, 2021 were agreed as a correct record.

There were no declarations of interest stated.