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Decisions published

30/11/2023 - Update on Commercial Lease ref: 827    Recommendations Approved

This report provides a further report on a commercial lease in Tamworth.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Wards affected: Castle Ward;

Lead officer: Paul Weston


30/11/2023 - Environmental Crime Policy Update 2023 ref: 829    Recommendations Approved

To consider changes to the Environmental Crime Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Decision:

Report of the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Health and Community Partnerships to consider proposals for amendments to environmental crime fixed penalty levels outlined in the Government ASB Action Plan.

 

Cabinet asked for regular updates on progress throughout the year. It was agreed that information be added to the Quarterly Performance report that is reported to Scrutiny and Cabinet.  

 

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet

 

1.

Considered the proposals for environmental crime outlined in the Government Plan

 

2.

approved proposals (following recommendation from Infrastructure Safety and Growth Scrutiny meeting 21st November 2023)  for the increase to maximum fixed penalty levels to £500 (early payment £250) for Tamworth in relation to littering, graffiti, flyposting.

 

3.

approved proposals for the fixed penalty level for fly-tipping to increase to the maximum level of £1000 (early payment £500) in line with the ASB Action Plan

 

4.

approved the introduction of the maximum fixed penalty levels of £600 (following recommendation from Infrastructure Safety and Growth Scrutiny meeting 21st November 2023) for household waste duty of care offences in line with the ASB Action Plan (early payment £300); and

 

5.

approved delegation to the Portfolio Holder Environmental Health and Community Partnerships to include environmental crime in the review of the Corporate ASB policy by March 2024 and report on wider implications.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor M Summers and seconded by Councillor A Cooper)

 

Cabinet thanked volunteer litter pickers and Street scene for their hard work clearing litter and fly tipping. 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Joanne Sands


30/11/2023 - Eringden Tenancy Services - Resident Support ref: 828    Recommendations Approved

Eringden has enjoyed a resident support scheme since 2018 to support and enhance council housing services to the block. The report will detail the findings and set out the options going forward.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Wards affected: Stonydelph Ward;

Lead officer: Tina Mustafa


30/11/2023 - Nature Recovery Declaration ref: 825    Recommendations Approved

This is a declaration that nature is in crisis.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Decision:

Report of the Leader of the Council to declare that nature is in crisis and to commit to the recovery of nature across the Borough and wider Staffordshire.

 

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet

 

 

Agreed to the Borough Council making a Nature Recovery Declaration, (Appendix 1).

 

 

(Moved by Councillor T Clements and seconded by Councillor A Cooper)

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Anna Miller


30/11/2023 - Draft Base Budget Forecasts 2024/25 to 2028/29 ref: 826    Recommendations Approved

To inform Members of the re-priced base budget for 2024/25, base budget forecasts for the period 2025/26 to 2028/29 and the underlying assumptions and to consider the future strategy to address the financial trends

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Decision:

Reports of the Leader of the Council to inform Members of the re-priced base budget for 2024/25, base budget forecasts for the period 2024/25 to 2028/29 (the 5 Year Medium Term Planning Period) and the underlying assumptions and to consider the future strategy to address the financial trends.

 

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet

 

1.

Approved the technical adjustments and re-priced base budget figures for 2024/25 and indicative budgets to 2028/29 (as attached at Appendix B, C, D, E, F, G and H);

 

2.

Considered the proposed Policy Changes and Capital Programmes, as detailed within the report;

 

3.

considered the planned changes to Council Tax and Housing Rent for 2024/25, as detailed within the report; and

 

4.

Noted that the Leader’s Budget Workshop was due to consider the budget proposals contained within this report on 29th November 2023 in compliance with the Constitution of the Council.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor P Thompson and seconded by Councillor M Summers)

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Joanne Goodfellow


30/11/2023 - Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-year Review Report 2023/24 ref: 824    Recommendations Approved

This report is presented in line with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Code of Practice for Treasury Management which suggests that members should be informed of Treasury Management activities at least twice a year, but preferably quarterly. This report therefore ensures this Council is embracing Best Practice in accordance with CIPFA’s Code of Practice.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Decision:

Report of the Portfolio Holder for to present to Members the Mid-year Review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy.

 

RESOLVED:

That Council

 

 

approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-year Review Report 2023/24.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor P Thompson and seconded by Councillor S Smith)

 

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Omotayo Lawal


30/11/2023 - Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024/25 ref: 823    Recommendations Approved

To advise members and seek endorsement of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/12/2023

Effective from: 30/11/2023

Decision:

Report of the Portfolio Holder for Operations and Finance to recommend that Cabinet and Council approves the implementation of a revised Council Tax Reduction scheme with effect from the 1 April 2024.

 

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet

 

 

Approved the introduction of a new income banded/grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2024 to reduce the administrative burden placed on the Council by the introduction of Universal Credit and to increase the overall level of support for the lowest income families.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor M Summers and seconded by Councillor A Cooper)

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Buckland