Agenda and draft minutes

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CA.308

Declarations of Interest

Members of Cabinet are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any of the matters of the Agenda, and if so, to formally declare that interest.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest

 

CA.309

Public Question Time

Questions are invited from members of the public present at the meeting about the work of the Council and the Council’s services.

 

Approximately 30 minutes will be set aside for Public Question Time, if required.

 

Minutes:

           A period of thirty minutes was allocated for any members of the public present at the meeting to ask questions about the work or performance of the Council or Council services.

 

No questions were received.

 

CA.310

Minutes pdf icon PDF 81 KB

Minutes from the meeting held on the 15th November are attached.

Minutes:

           Delegated decision:

 

           That the minutes of the meeting held on 15th November 2017 be approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

 

CA.311

Corporate Performance 2017/18 Quarter Two pdf icon PDF 114 KB

A report from the Leader of the Council is attached.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Leader and Cabinet Member (Economic Growth and Human Resources) submitted a report providing an update on performance in line with Team Bury’s single outcomes framework.  The report details a series of indicators and performance measures for each outcome.

 

Delegated decisions:

 

The report be noted.

     

Reason for the decision:

 

A robust performance management framework is essential if the Council is to measure the effectiveness and value for money of the service it delivers.

 

Other options considered and rejected:

 

To reject the recommendation.

CA.312

To note the 2017/18 Mid Year review of the Council's Treasury Management Strategy pdf icon PDF 206 KB

A report from the Cabinet Member for Finance and Housing is attached.

Minutes:

The Leader and Cabinet Member (Economic Growth and Human Resources) submitted a mid-year review of the Council’s treasury management strategy. The report has been prepared in compliance with CIPFA’s Code of Practice, and covers the following:

·          An economic update for the 2017/18 financial year to 30 September 2017

·          A review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy

·          The Council’s capital expenditure (prudential indicators)

·          A review of the Council’s investment portfolio for 2017/18

·          A review of the Council’s borrowing strategy for 2017/18

·          A review of any debt rescheduling undertaken during 2017/18

·          A review of compliance with Treasury and Prudential Limits for 2017/18

 

Delegated decisions:

 

It is recommended that, in accordance with CIPFA’s Code of Practice on Treasury Management, the report be noted and forwarded for consideration and the next meeting of full Council due to be held on the 17th January 2018.

 

Reason for the decision:

 

Treasury Management is an integral part of the Council’s financial framework and it is essential that the correct strategy is adopted in order to ensure that best value is obtained from the Council’s resources and that assets are safeguarded.

     

Other options considered and rejected:

 

To reject the recommendations.

CA.313

Outcome of Consultation on closure of AGMA Grants Programme and Replacement Fund pdf icon PDF 138 KB

A report from the Leader of the Council is attached.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Leader and Cabinet Member (Economic Growth and Human Resources) submitted a report on the outcome of consultation on closure of the AGMA grants programme and replacement fund. This follows on from interim responses to consultation on that fund and on a new Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Culture and Social Impact Fund submitted and agreed by the Combined Authority on 29th September 2017.

 

 

Delegated decision:

 

Cabinet agreed to:

i)   Close the Section 48 Scheme, noting it will be replaced by the GMCA Culture and Social Impact Fund. 

ii)   Note the outcome and mitigating actions of the completed consultation on the proposed closure of the Section 48 grants programme.

 

Reason for the decision:

 

Bury Council does not currently receive any Section 48 funding, the review of the approach is welcomed and may present opportunities for the future.

 

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject or amend the recommendations.

 

CA.314

Greater Manchester Strategy and Implementation Plan pdf icon PDF 107 KB

A report from the Leader of the Council is attached.

Minutes:

The Leader and Cabinet Member (Economic Growth and Human Resources) submitted a report the purpose of which is to update members on the reconsidered Greater Manchester Strategy Implementation Plan.

 

Delegated decision:

The cabinet;

1.   Notes that the new Greater Manchester Strategy has now been launched;

2.   Notes that a Greater Manchester Strategy Implementation Plan has been published and that this will be updated 6-monthly and progress monitored against a performance dashboard; and

3.   Will receive regular updates on the Greater Manchester Strategy Implementation Plan given the Council’s key role in delivering the actions set out in this document.

 

Reason for the decision:

 

The Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) is Greater Manchester’s overarching strategy that has set the strategic framework for policy development across Greater Manchester (GM) since 2009.  The GMS is “owned” by GM local authorities and the Combined Authority, the GM Local Enterprise Partnership, and the GM Centre for Voluntary Organisation. 

 

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject or amend the recommendations.

CA.315

***For Information - Minutes Of Association Of Greater Manchester Authorities / Greater Manchester Combined Authority pdf icon PDF 265 KB

To consider the minutes of meetings of the AGMA Executive Board and Greater Manchester Combined Authority held on 27th October 2017.

Additional documents: