Agenda, decisions and minutes

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 23 March 2022.

Councillor M Fitzgerald highlighted an error in minute number 445, Earmarked Reserves Budget paragraph iii) in that the date should have read 2021-22.

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 March 2022 were signed as a correct record subject to the above amendment being made.

Councillors/Staff to give notice of any disclosable pecuniary interest, other registrable interest or any other interest and the nature of that interest relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the adopted Code of Conduct.

None declared.

To answer questions from members of the public – submitted in writing or by electronic mail no later than 5.00pm on a working day, allowing two clear working days before the day of the meeting.

None received.

None received.

The subject of the decision

The Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Performance and Economic Strategy) submitted a report which sought members approval of a draft Delivery Plan 2022/23, which set out specific activity to be undertaken over the next year in working towards achieving the objectives set out in the Council Strategy.

Councillor M Fitzgerald moved the recommendation as per the report; this was seconded by Councillor C Sharpe. The motion was unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

To approve the draft Delivery Plan as presented at Appendix A.

To approve the draft Delivery Plan subject to amendments being made.

Not to approve the draft Delivery Plan.

The reason for the decision

To approve the draft Council Strategy Delivery Plan setting out specific activity to be undertaken over the next year in working towards achieving the objectives set out in the Council Strategy.

The decision

Resolved

That the Council Strategy Delivery Plan 2022/23, as presented at Appendix A, be approved.

The subject of the decision

The Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Performance and Economic Strategy) submitted a report which sought member’s approval on the allocation of funds from the Allerdale Social Impact Investment Fund (SIIF) for 2022/23.

Councillor M Johnson moved the recommendation as per the report; this was seconded by Councillor M Fitzgerald. The motion was unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

The report set out the suggested allocation of the remaining SIIF funding available.

Alternative suggested uses of the fund may be made so long as they were a strategic fit with the Sellafield Social Impact Strategy.

The reason for the decision

To agree the allocation of funds from the Allerdale Social Impact Investment Fund (SIIF) for 2022/23, subject to the decision of the Sellafield Board to provide £500,000 each to Allerdale and Copeland for socio-Economic activity.

The decision

Resolved

That the allocation of funds from the Social Impact Investment Fund of £500,000 for 2022/23 as outlined in paragraph 4.3 of the report be approved.

The subject of the decision

The Chief Officer Place and Governance submitted a report which sought members approval of a new Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2022-27.

Councillor M Fitzgerald moved the recommendation as per the report; this was seconded by Councillor J Lister. The motion was unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

None.

The reason for the decision

The 2002 Homelessness Act required local authorities to conduct a review of homelessness and develop a homelessness strategy at least every five years.

The decision

Resolved

That the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2022-2027, as presented at Appendix A, be approved.

This item was deferred for more information.