Agenda and minutes

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2022.

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2022 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

None.

To note forthcoming decisions anticipated on the Executive Forward Plan

RESOLVED that the Forward Plan be noted.

The Executive Member for Corporate Resources presented the report to update Members on the principal areas where there were likely to be departures from the 2022/23 revenue budget and summarised those variations to the end of September 2022 including updates on progress with the capital programme and funding and any amendments to the lending list for treasury management purposes. He advised that as at the end of September 2022 there was a favourable variance of £146,160.

RESOLVEDthat:-

(1)            The revenue budget variations for 2022/23 as shown at appendix 1 be approved;

(2)            The updated capital programme as shown at appendix 2 be approved; and

(3)            The updated lending list as shown at appendix 3 be noted.

The vote was unanimous.

RECOMMENDED that, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED that, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

Members discussed the constraints with the Former Post Office building and the exploration of options for the future use of the building.

The Executive Member for Corporate Services presented a report which sought approval for the granting of a lease at Unit 6 Market Walk.

RESOLVED that the Head of Place and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the Head of Legal Services, be authorised to grant lease as outlined in the circulated report on such terms as they consider appropriate.

The vote was unanimous.

RESOLVED that the meeting return to Part I with the press and public present.

Following the discussion in Part II Executive:-

RESOLVED that officers prepare a further options report on the Former Post Office building by 30 June 2023.

The vote was unanimous.