Agenda, decisions and minutes

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 20 April and 22 June 2022.

The minutes of the meetings held on 20 April and 22 June 2022 were signed as a correct record.

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 Chief Officer Assets submitted a report to provide members with information on the 2021-22 capital outturn position and which sought their approval on the carry-forward budgeted amounts.

Members noted the summary capital outturn position for 2021-22 as set out in the report.

Councillor C Sharpe thanked the Finance team on their hard work in producing the report and moved the recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor M Fitzgerald. The motion was unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

Not to approve the carry-forward of resources.

The reason for the decision

To provide members with information regarding the 2021-22 capital outturn position and to approve the carry-forward of resources.

The decision

Resolved

That -

1. The draft capital outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2022 be noted,

2. The carry forward of £4,600,745 to 2022-23 be approved, to enable previously approved capital schemes to be completed.

The subject of the decision

The Chief Officer Assets submitted a report to inform members of the revenue outturn position for 2021-22 and which made recommendations on budget carry forwards and transfers to and from reserves.

Members noted the summary revenue outturn for 2021-22 as set out in the report.

Councillor C Sharpe thanked the finance team for their work on producing the outturn report and moved the recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor M Fitzgerald. The recommendations were unanimously agreed.

Alternative options considered

Not to approve the contributions to earmarked reserves.

The reason for the decision

To note the revenue outturn for 2021-22 and to approve budget carry forwards and transfers to and from reserves.

The decision

Resolved

That -

1.  The draft revenue outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2022 be noted,

2.  The impact of the draft revenue outturn position on the Council’s general fund and earmarked (general fund) balances be noted,

3.  The contribution to earmarked reserves of £5,890,460: comprising planned contributions of £90,000, additional contributions £1,726,841 and additional income from taxation and government grants £4,073,619 be approved.

The subject of the decision

The Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Performance and Economic Strategy) submitted a report which sought member’s approval to delegate the submission of the Investment Plan.

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

Alternative options considered

Not to approve the delegation.

The reason for the decision

To approve delegation to the Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Performance and Economic Strategy) for submission of the Investment Plan to Government for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The decision

Resolved

That approval be delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive (Policy, Performance and Economic Strategy) in consultation with the Leader of the Council, the Chief Executive, the Monitoring Officer and the Section 151 Officer for the submission of the Investment Plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The subject of the decision

The Chief Officer (Maryport Programme and Covid) submitted a report which sought member’s to consider options for the lease or disposal of four refurbished flats in Keswick.

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

Alternative options considered

Detailed options appraisal as set out in the report.

The reason for the decision

Work was nearing completion on the conversion of a former Allerdale owned commercial building into four one-bedroomed flats at Otley Road, Keswick.

The decision

Resolved

That it be agreed that the four flats be leased to an affordable housing provider at an affordable rent for an initial period of five years. A longer-term decision on the future use of the flats can then be taken by the new Cumberland unitary authority at the end of that period.