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PART I – ITEMS RESOLVED BY CABINET

There were no speakers on the items resolved by Cabinet at its meeting on 7 February 2024.

PART II – RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

Item 2 – Asset Maintenance and Replacement Programme and General Fund Capital Programme 2024/25

Cllr Heron introduced the item and moved the recommendations from the Cabinet meeting.  Cllr S Davies seconded the motion.

RESOLVED:

That the Council approve:-

(a)   The schedule of projects, as included at Appendix 1 and 2 of the Cabinet report, within the 2024/25 budget, noting this commits the Council to expenditure beyond 2024/25 whereby a project commences in 2024/25 and extends into future years; and

(b)   The Vehicle & Plant replacement programme, for a 2-year period, covering purchases due in 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Item 3 – Capital Strategy 2024/25

Cllr Heron introduced the item and moved the recommendations from the Cabinet meeting.  Cllr S Davies seconded the motion.

RESOLVED:

That the Capital Strategy 2024/25 be approved, including the adoption of the MRP statement.

Item 4 – Community Grants 2024/25

Cllr Poole introduced the item and moved the recommendations from the Cabinet meeting.  Cllr S Davies seconded the motion.

RESOLVED:

That the Council approve:-

(a)   The Community Grant awards, totalling £130,000 in revenue grants and £96,040 in capital grants, as set out in Appendix 1 (of the report to Cabinet), and in more detail in Appendix 2, be approved for inclusion in the Medium-Term Financial Plan and proposed budget for 2024/25;

(b)   The proposed recommendations as set out in section 4.2 of the report to Cabinet.

(c)   The Community Transport grants totalling £51,100, as set out in section 5.5 of the report to Cabinet along with the recommendation to respond to the HCC consultation, as detailed in 5.7.

Item 5 – Local Plan Review

Cllr Tipp introduced the item and moved the recommendations from the Cabinet meeting.  Cllr S Davies seconded the motion.

A number of Members highlighted the importance of moving forward with a new local plan at this stage, to meet the needs of the District.  This would include engaging with developers and communities to also understand if any undelivered parts of the current local plan could be retained to meet housing needs.  Ensuring a positive relationship with Town and Parish Councils as part of the neighbourhood plan process was also highlighted.

In responding to the debate, the Portfolio Holder highlighted that consultation would be undertaken throughout the process and the Council was committed to meeting with Town and Parish Councils as part of neighbourhood planning.

RESOLVED:

That the Council agree to:-

(a)   Commence a full review of the adopted Local Plan, to include Local Plan Part 1: Planning Strategy 2020 and policies saved from earlier local plans, and the preparation of a Design Code(s) for the Plan Area;

(b)   Publish the updated Local Development Scheme work programme at appendix one, initially to cover financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26;

(c)   Approve an initial Local Plan budget covering the next two financial years of £700,000, noting that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 63