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Agenda, decisions and minutes

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52.

Minutes of the meeting held on 2 February 2023 pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 2 February 2023 were submitted and approved and the Chair was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

53.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

An apology for absence was reported from Cabinet member, Councillor Denis.

 

Apologies were also reported from visiting members, Councillors Boorman and Peterson.

54.

Declarations of interest

Disclosure by councillors of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the councillor regards the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

Minutes:

None were declared.

55.

Finance update - performance quarter 3 - 2022-2023 pdf icon PDF 178 KB

Report of Director of Finance and Performance

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Zoe Nicholson

Additional documents:

Decision:

(Non-key decision):

 

(1) To note the General Fund, HRA and Collection Fund financial performance for the quarter ended December 2022.

 

(2) To note the capital programme as set out at Appendix 2 to the report.

Minutes:

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Finance and Performance, updating members on the Council’s financial performance at Quarter 3 2022/23.

 

The figures detailed in the report were reflective of the Council’s financial position as of 31 December 2022. An updated financial position at year end would be presented as part of the outturn report in July 2023. It was anticipated that due to putting aside reserves and other support, the Council would achieve a balanced position by year end.

 

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 16 March 2023 considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendations in full. Councillor Linington, Deputy-Chair of Policy and Performance Advisory Committee, was in attendance to present PPAC’s discussion.

 

In a response to a question raised by Ms Debbie Twitchen, Tenants Representative around the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), it was advised that money allocated in the Major Repairs Reserves (MRR) was part of the agreed 30-Year Business Plan and could be accessed as and when appropriate. The reserves would be kept under constant review to ensure it was reflective of the Council’s spending requirement on repairs. A further detailed response would also be provided to Ms Twitchen.

 

Resolved (Non-key decision):

 

(1) To note the General Fund, HRA and Collection Fund financial performance for the quarter ended December 2022.

 

(2) To note the capital programme as set out at Appendix 2 to the report.

 

Reason for decisions:

 

To enable Cabinet members to consider specific aspects of the Council’s financial performance.

56.

Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership – Annual Report (Lewes) pdf icon PDF 188 KB

Report of Director of Service Delivery

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Johnny Denis

Additional documents:

Decision:

(Non-key decision):

 

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2022/23.

Minutes:

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Service Delivery, enabling them to consider the 2022/23 performance of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership.

 

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 16 March 2023 considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendation in full. Councillor Linington, Deputy-Chair of Policy and Performance Advisory Committee, was in attendance to present PPAC’s discussion.

 

Key highlights, activities and achievements across the Partnership’s 5 priorities were detailed in the report and presented by the Lead for Housing, Homelessness & Community Safety.

 

Following comments raised, the Lead for Housing, Homelessness & Community Safety agreed to discuss with the Local Inspector around the possible reinstatement of Community Safety Action Group meetings (facilitated by Sussex Police) in different areas of the District. A discussion would also take place around the date and time of future meetings, to explore how to increase attendance.

 

Resolved (Non-key decision):

 

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2022/23.

 

Reason for decision:

 

To consider progress on delivery of the current Community Safety Plan.