Decisions

Appendix 2 to this report is not for publication as it contains exempt information of the description in Paragraphs 14 and 21 of Parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Agreed: that the site identified in this Report is appropriated to use for housing purposes under Part II of the Housing Act 1985 to the intent that the sites shall be held under the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rather than its General Fund –

• St Mellons Enterprise Centre

Agreed: that

1. the outcome of the evaluation process as set out in Appendix A in terms of the bidders rankings be noted;

2. That officers are instructed to inform those parties that tendered in this matter (as well as those who expressed an interest in this matter) of the outcome of the evaluation process and proposed way forward (as detailed in this report);

3. the Framework Agreement with the organisation highlighted in Appendix A be formally conclude.

To seek Cabinet approval for the budget strategy in respect of 2020/21 and the MTFP which includes consideration of the financial position and savings targets for each directorate.

To note the Budget Timetable Framework and forward this to council for approval.

RESOLVED: that

(1)      the budget principles on which this Budget Strategy Report is based and the approach to meeting the Budget Reduction Requirement both in 2020/21 and across the period of the Medium Term Financial Plan within the context of the objectives set out in Capital Ambition be agreed.

(2)      directorates work with the relevant Portfolio Cabinet Member, in consultation with the Corporate Director Resources and Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance to identify potential savings to assist in addressing the indicative budget gap of £25 million for 2020/21 and £101 million across the period of the Medium Term Financial Plan.

(3)      Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance, to implement any saving proposal in advance of 2020/21 where no policy recommendation is required or where a policy decision has already been taken.

(4)      It be noted that work will continue to update and refresh the MTFP and that this will be reported to Members as appropriate. 

(5)      expressions of interest be sought from officers in respect of the voluntary redundancy scheme, in order to support the delivery of savings required in the report.

(6)      Council be recommended to agree the Budget Timetable Framework set out in Appendix 2 be adopted, and that the work outlined be progressed with a view to informing budget preparation.

(7)      consultation on 2020/21 budget proposals take place in order to inform the preparation of the draft 2020/21 Budget.

The Statutory Director of Social Services is required to produce an annual report on the effectiveness of Social Services.  This report is fundamentally a requirement on authorities, members and officers to tell local citizens and key stakeholders how well they think their arrangements for delivering social care services are working.

RESOLVED: that the Local Authority’s Social Services Annual Report for 2018/19 be approved for consideration at Council

Agreed: that

1)     the contract be awarded to Biobag Ltd for the provision of biodegradable bags on a 24 month basis with the option to extend for a further 12 months. 3 year value being £1,230,546.00.

2)     a formal contract be established with Biobag Ltd.

3)     those providers that have submitted a tender in this matter be informed of the outcome of the evaluation process.

Appendix A is not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description in paragraphs 14 and 21 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Agreed: that the professional services contract to undertake the detailed design of the enabling works and main school for the replacement Fitzalan High School be awarded to Kier Group Plc.

Agreed that the Local Authority formally support the consultation proposals to establish a federation of Bryn Hafod Primary School and Glan Yr Afon Primary School.