Venue: QEII Room, Shoreham Centre
Contact: Chris Cadman-Dando
Senior Democratic Services Officer
01903 221364
Email: chris.cadman-dando@adur-worthing.gov.uk
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Declarations of Interest Members and officers must declare any disclosable pecuniary interests in relation to any business on the agenda. Declarations should also be made at any stage such an interest becomes apparent during the meeting.
If in doubt, contact the Legal or Democratic Services representative for this meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest |
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Public Questions To receive any questions from members of the public.
Questions should be submitted by noon on Monday 27 January 2025 to Democratic Services, democratic.services@adur-worthing.gov.uk
(Note: Public Question Time will operate for a maximum of 30 minutes) Minutes: There were no questions from the public |
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Members Questions Pre-submitted Members questions are pursuant to rule 12 of the Council & Committee Procedure Rules.
Questions should be submitted by noon on Monday 27 January 2025 to Democratic Services, democratic.services@adur-worthing.gov.uk
(Note: Member Question Time will operate for a maximum of 30 minutes) Minutes: There were no pre-submitted questions received from members. |
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Items Raised Under Urgency Provisions To consider any items the Chairman of the meeting considers to be urgent. Minutes: There were no items raised under urgency provisions. |
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Housing Revenue Account To consider a joint report from the Director for Sustainability & Resources and the Director for Communities, a copy is attached as item 5 Minutes: The Cabinet had before it a report from the Director for Sustainability and Resources, and the Director for Housing and Communities, a copy of which had been circulated to all members, a copy of which is attached to these minutes as item 5.
The report before Members set out the current and future financial prospects for the Housing Revenue Account and requested that members agree to set the rent levels and service charges for 2025/26 as set out in the report. The report also considered the significant strategic challenges facing the Housing Revenue Account and the need to maximise income in order to continue to deliver the improvement plan following the self-referral to the Regulator of Social Housing.
Members were made aware that the rent limitation announced in 2015/16 had significantly affected the financial viability of the Housing Revenue Account since, which had been in deficit for six years. However, the council was now permitted to increase rents on social rent properties by up to the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) +1% each year from 2020.It was the government’s intention that this arrangement should remain in place for a period of at least five years.
Decision
1. That the Housing Revenue Account estimates for 2025/26 as set out in Appendix 1 be approved
2. That it be approved that the rents of council dwellings will increase by 2.7%, increasing the average council dwelling rent by £3.08 to £117.19 per week (average rent currently £114.06 per week, paragraph 6.2)
3. That it be determined that the level of associated rents and charges with effect from week one of 2025/26
a. Rents of council garages – agree for one year only to no increase for garage rents for 2025/26. Our focus since self referral to the Regulator of Social Housing has been on improvements of our residential accommodation. As we move into 2025/26 we will undertake a wider stock review in respect of our garage provision and present proposed changes for approval once concluded. (paragraph 6.6)
b. Service charges - delegate to the Assistant Director for Housing and Homelessness Prevention and Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the cabinet member for Adur Homes and customer services, the setting of the service charges (section 9).
4. That the HRA Treasury Management Strategy contained in Appendix 3 be approved.
Reason for Decision
To set the rent level for 2024/25 as required
Alternative options considered
As outlined in the report.
Call In
The call-in deadline for these decisions is Tuesday 11 February 2024 at 5.00pm. |
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Budget Estimates 2025/26 and setting of the 2025/26 Council Tax To consider a report from the Director for Sustainability & Resources, a copy is attached as item 6. Minutes: The Cabinet had before it a report from the Director for Sustainability, a copy of which had been circulated to all Members, a copy which is attached to a signed copy of these minutes as item 6.
The report was the final budget report of the year, the culmination of the annual budgeting exercise, and asked members to consider:
· The final revenue estimates for 2025/26 including adjustments arising from settlement;
· An updated outline 5-year forecast; and
· The provisional level of council tax for 2025/26, prior to its submission to the council for approval on the 20th February 2025. This will be subject to any proposals to change the draft revenue budget following the consideration of the budget by the Executive.
The report outlined the Adur Cabinet specific decisions to be made with respect to areas such as fees and charges and the setting of council tax. It also included the Adur Cabinet decisions on the shared services which were reported to the JSC for review at its meeting on 6th February as part of the Joint Services Budget.
A recorded vote was taken, the results of which, are set out below:-
For: Cllrs: Gardner, Cowen, Allinson, Harvey, Jan, Sluman
Decision
1. That the proposals for savings and growth outlined in Appendix 2 be approved;
2. That the proposals to invest in services outlined in Appendix 3 be approved;
3. That it be noted that the use of capital receipts to support the delivery of the Organisation Re-design Programme as approved by members as part of the 2024/25 budget and set out at appendix 4.
4. That it be recommended to Full Council that the draft budgets for 2025/26 and the transfer to reserves leading to a net budget requirement of £11,265,110 which includes provision for the proposals in Appendix 2 and 3, subject to any agreed amendments; and
5. That it be recommended to full council the council tax increase as set out in section 11, making the average Band D £343.71 for 2025/26
6. That it be recommended to Full Council that the special expenses of £30.06 per Band D equivalent be charged in all areas of the district except Lancing.
7. That the council tax base of 22,748.8 for 2025/26 as set out in paragraph 11.3 be approved.
8. That it be agreed (as set out in paragraph 6.8 below):
a. That the UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant into the Council for 2025/26 totalling £327,146 (Revenue £266,745 & Capital £60,401) for Adur District Council be agreed;
b. That the continued funding of the five posts within the Proactive Team totalling £110,015 using the 2025/6 UKSPF grant be agreed;
c. That the underwriting of two posts within the Safer Communities posts, totalling £39,500, using the 2025/6 UKSPF grant be approved.
Reason for Decision
Statutory requirement to set a budget.
Alternative options considered
As outlined in the report.
Call In
The call-in deadline for these decisions is Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 5.00pm.
There is no call-in for those recommendations ... view the full minutes text for item A CAB/6/24-25 |
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Investing in our Places - Capital Programme 2025/26 to 2027/28 To consider a report by the Director for Sustainability and Resources, copy attached as item 7 Minutes: The Cabinet had before it a report from the Director for Sustainability and Resources, a copy of which had been circulated to all members, a copy of which is attached to a signed copy of these minutes as item 7.
This report before members recommended the investment programmes for Adur District Council which supported both the strategic ambition of the Council, and the vital regular investment toward the upkeep and improvement of our public assets and the delivery of services. Members are now asked to approve the new schemes for 2025/26. The report recommended the schemes for inclusion in the overall Capital Investment Programmes for 2025/26 and an indicative list of schemes for 2026/27 which will be confirmed next year. The report also informed the Cabinet of the resources available for future capital investment, and updated Members about the financing of the proposed programmes.
Decision:
1. That the General Fund Capital Investment Programmes have been considered for 2025/26 and the schemes to be included as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 be confirmed;
2. That the full programme detailed at Appendix 3 be recommended for approval by Adur District Council on the 20th February 2025;
Reason for Decision
To protect and maintain the District’s Assets
Alternative options considered
As detailed in the report.
Call In
The call-in deadline for decisions will be 5.00pm on Tuesday 11th February 2023.
There is no call-in for those recommendations to Full Council |