Location: Council Chamber, Daneshill House
Present: Councillor B. Jackson (Deputy Mayor), S. Batson, CC, G. Clark, R.A. Clark, M. Downing, CC, P.E.J. Gallagher, J. Gardner, B.P. Hall, L. Harrington, R.J. Henry, J. Hollywell, P.D. Kissane, L. Knight, JP, C. Latif, Mrs J.E. Lloyd, J. Lloyd, CC, M.A. Mason, D.F. Monaghan, S.M. Myson, M. Notley, R.G. Parker, CC, J.R. Raynor, D. Royall, G. Snell, S.K. Speller, Mrs L.G. Strange, P. Stuart, S. Taylor, H.C.L. Tessier, A.T. Turner, K. Vale and Mrs P.A Webb
Others:
Duration:
Start Time: 7.00pm
End Time: 7.20pm
Status: Noted
Business: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors B. Underwood (The Mayor), D.W. Cullen, CC, L. Lambert, M.P. Patston, J.A. Pickersgill and R.J. Smith, MBE, DL.
There were no declarations of interest.
Decision:
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 7th December 2005, having been circulated, be taken as read, confirmed and signed by the Deputy Mayor as a correct record.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Council was asked to consider the following Motion, of which notice had been received, from Councillor Brian Hall:-
'That under the provisions of Standing Order 15 the following matter, not falling within the remit of any Committees of the Council, be considered at this meeting.
That Standing Order 11 (Leader of the Council's Update) be amended to provide for the Leader of the Opposition to raise her/his one item first. Other paragraphs to be re-ordered accordingly.'
Decision: The motion was moved, seconded and, following debate, it was RESOLVED that Standing Order 11 (Leader of the Council's Update) be amended to provide for the Leader of the Opposition to raise her/his one item first. Other paragraphs to be re-ordered accordingly.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Council considered a report and recommendations made by the Executive, at its meeting on 25th January 2006, in respect of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget Probables 2005/06 and Estimate 2006/07.
The Executive Portfolio Holder for Housing referred to a revised Appendix B which had been circulated, and she moved the recommendation set out in the Agenda.
Decision: It was RESOLVED:-
1. That the Housing Revenue Account estimates for 2005/06 Probable showing a net deficit of £365,660 be approved as detailed in Appendix A of the report.
2. That the Housing Revenue Account 2006/07 Estimates showing a net deficit of £550,970 be approved, as detailed in Appendix A of the report.
3. That the rents of HRA dwellings be increased, with effect from the week commencing 3rd April 2006, by 2.98% and increased or decreased by the Rent Restructuring figure determined for each dwelling in accordance with the Government's Revised National Rent Restructuring Formula, subject to the Government's caps and limits applicable to each property as detailed in paragraph 4.2.1.6 of the report.
4. That the Government's Cap on the combined increase in rent and un-pooled Service Charges for an individual property be applied as detailed in paragraph 4.2.1.6 of the report.
5. That a comprehensive review of the Tenant Service Charges be carried out during 2006 in order to inform the 2007/08 Budget Process.
6. That the increase in ancillary fees and charges, with effect from 3rd April 2006, as detailed in the revised Appendix B of the report be approved.
7. That a Contingency Sum in the Budget and Policy Framework for 2006/07 of £500,000 for the HRA be agreed.
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the urgent decision taken by the Chief Executive on behalf of the Council in respect of the deletion of the post of Head of Administration and Direct Services and the consequential redundancy of an employee be noted.