Decisions

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The proposed changes to the Statement of Principles, highlighted in Appendix 2, be noted;

2.    The consultation feedback be noted;

3.    The adoption of the Statement of Principles be recommended to full Council on 21^st February 2022.

To approve publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) 2021

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) relating to the financial year ending 31st March 2021 be approved for publication;

2.    It be noted that the Annual CIL Rate Summary Statement will be published alongside it by the 31st December 2021.

To consider the recommendations for improvements to Clarence Fountain

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The final concept design for Clarence Fountain as described in the report and included in Appendix 2 be approved;

2.    CBC contract rules be waived as described in the report, and the appointment of Cotswolds Estate & Gardens Ltd be approved to construct the approved design;

3.    Responsibility for agreeing a construction contract with Cotswold Estate & Gardens Ltd be delegated to the Head of Property, Finance and Assets in consultation with the Townscape Manager, Project Manager and the Borough Solicitor;

4.    The allocation of up to £95k to deliver the scheme be approved.

To approve the interim budget proposals for consultation.

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The revised HRA forecast for 2021/22 be noted;

2.    The interim HRA budget proposals for 2022/23 (shown at Appendix 2) be approved for consultation, including a proposed rent increase of 4.1% and changes to other rents and charges as detailed within the report;

3.    The proposed HRA capital programme for 2022/23, as shown at Appendix 3 and Appendix 4, be approved;

4.    Authority be delegated to the Executive Director Finance and Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to determine and approve any additional material that may be needed to support the presentation of the interim budget proposals for consultation;

5.    Consultation responses be sought by 26th January 2022.

To approve the interim budget proposals for consultation.

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The interim budget proposals be approved for consultation, including a proposed council tax for the services provided by Cheltenham Borough Council. The proposed Council tax for 2022/23 represents an increase of 2.28% or £5.00 a year for a Band D property. Note the detailed schedule of target savings at Appendix 3;

2.    The proposed capital programme at Appendix 5, as outlined in Section 8, be approved;

3.    Authority be delegated to the Executive Director Finance and Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets, to determine and approve any additional material that may be needed to support the presentation of the interim budget proposals for public consultation which will include any changes arising from the provisional settlement;

4.    Consultation responses be sought by 26 January 2022.

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    An increase in the garden waste collection charge from £45/year to  £47/year per bin, in line with the current rate of inflation at 4.2%, be approved;

2.    The prompt payment discount for households renewing their subscription ahead of their annual renewal date and the spring offer discount be discontinued with effect from 1 February 2022;

3.    Authority be delegated to the Managing Director Place and Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling and Street Services, to implement the decision.

Amend the Additional Restriction – Discretionary Business Grant Scheme for round 6 of applications

Agreement of the terms of the contract and the entrance fees of the Cheltenham Christmas Ice Rink in line with the Cabinet approval on 14th September 2021 with contractor 11th Hour Events Ltd.

To accept the offer negotiated with the Contractor relating to technical

assessments as set out in the attached report.