Decisions

That the Forward Plan be received.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2022 be approved as a correct record.

That the report be noted.

That Cabinet:-

1.         Notes the need to transition the way in which it hosts its major computer systems; and,

2.         Delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for One Council, People and Partnerships, to award a contract to a supplier of ICT Server Support Services following a competitive tender process against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions framework.

The amended Terms of Reference set out in Appendix 1 to the report be agreed.

That:

1.         The Programme of Activities planned so far for the 850th Year of Celebrations be agreed.

2.         The financial contributions received to date to fund the programme be noted and the further work to raise contributions for the Celebrations be endorsed.

3.         An 850th Year Website be launched for residents, organisations and businesses to easily access information about the Year of Celebrations and opportunities to be involved.

4.         The legacy programme envisaged for the 850 Year Celebrations be agreed.

5.         A heritage blue plaque nomination scheme be approved.

6.         Cabinet agrees that the Heritage Champion, the Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Heritage along with the Executive Director Development and Growth finalise the programme once Scrutiny have reviewed the plans for the year / events and are then delegated to enter into such agreements and licences to deliver the programme of activity and to be able to add or remove events / activities as may be required.

That Cabinet authorise the direct award of a 5-year contract to Civica for an Information Governance Case Management System under the Crown Commercial Services RM6194 Framework (BOS Lot 1) in the sum of £108,000.

That:-

1.         Phase 4 of the tree planting under the Urban Tree Planting Strategy be approved for implementation, subject to consultation responses, and the Executive Director – Sustainable Environment and Operational Services be authorised to seek and accept quotations for the work.

2.         The proposed Lyme Forest, consisting of 850 lime trees and other associated tree planting at the former Keele Golf Course site, to celebrate the forthcoming 850th anniversary of the Borough’s Royal Charter, be approved as part of Phase 4, subject to consultation responses.

3.         That Cabinet approves the setting up of a community donations scheme to contribute to the delivery of the Urban Tree Planting Strategy and the Lyme Forest as well as other related projects.

That:

1.         The first draft proposals as set out in Appendix A and Appendix B to the report be noted.

2.         The amendment to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) funding gap as a result of revisions to capital financing and inflationary assumptions be noted (Appendix C).

3.         The refreshed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) (Appendix D) be referred to the Finance, Assets and Performance Scrutiny Committee for their views.

4.         The first draft proposals be referred to the Finance, Assets and Performance Scrutiny Committee for their views (Appendix A and Appendix B).

5.         The Mid-Year Capital Estimates for 2022/23 be approved