Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet dated 1 September 2021.

The Leader of the Council presented the report of the Cabinet meeting held on 1 September 2021 and moved the adoption of the recommendations.  Cllr Cleary seconded the motion.

Paragraph 4 – Medium Term Financial Plan 2021 Onwards

In response to concerns relating to the future financial position of the Council and any potential cuts to services, the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Investment and Corporate Services reiterated that the Council remained in a good and strong financial position, despite the challenges that the Council would no doubt face in the future.  It remained the Cabinet’s intention to continue to protect and enhance frontline services whilst dealing with budget deficits in new and innovative ways, through the Council’s efficiency programmes and by securing investment opportunities such as the development of land at Crow Lane, Ringwood.

Paragraph 5 – Development of Land at Crow Lane, Ringwood

The Portfolio Holder for Finance, Investment and Corporate Services welcomed this opportunity as bringing forward employment opportunities in the locality of new housing development, supporting the Council’s sustainability agenda.  In addition, the ‘Green Very Good’ credentials of the build would also deliver over and above the requirements for greener housing.  The revenue to the Council would also deliver much needed funds to continue to bridge future gaps in the Medium Term Financial Plan.

RESOLVED:

That the report be received and the recommendations be adopted.