Agenda and minutes

No apologies for absence were received as all Members were present.

Members are reminded of their personal responsibility to declare any personal and prejudicial interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 relating to Council Tax, the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct

Note:

(a)  Members are reminded that they must identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest and

(b)  Where Members withdraw from a Meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chair when they leave

No Declarations of Interest were made.

The Mayor advised that there was no other business deemed urgent.

No Communications were received from Their Worship the Mayor.

In order for the following to be considered in private, it is suggested that the public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Resolved that:

The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Councillor A Barry led the Members through the ‘Revenue Budget 2023/24 and Medium Term Financial Plan – Progress Report’ and moved the recommendations as contained within the report.

Questions were then raised on the report and were responded to in detail by Councillor G Thomas, Councillor A Barry and the Officers.

Resolved that:

Recommendations 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 210, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20 and 2.21 as detailed in the report be approved.

Councillor C Jones left the Meeting at 6.37 pm.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Councillor A Barry led the Members through the ‘Capital Programme 2023/24 to 2026/27’ report and moved the recommendation as contained within the report.

Questions were then raised on the report and were responded to in detail by the Officers.

Resolved that:

Recommendation 2.1 as detailed in the report be approved.