No disclosures were received.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2024 (enclosed).

The minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2024, as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.

Requests received by the Protocol deadline to be reported by the Senior Democratic Services Officer with details of the Agenda Item to which they relate. (Such persons entitled to use the Protocol attend for the purpose of making representations, answering questions or giving evidence relating to the business of the meeting and the time allocated to each person is a maximum of three minutes unless extended at the discretion of the Chairman).

No requests were received.

To consider the report of the Accountancy Services Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.    That the financial performance against the budget for the quarter ending 31st June 2024 be accepted.

2.    That the additional budget expenditure of £53,122, and the forecast contribution of £516,978 from General Fund balances be approved.

3.    That the Local Plan Earmarked Reserve be increased by £221,070 from the General Fund Balance and that delegated authority be given to the Executive Director (S151 Officer) in consultation with the Finance, People & Performance Portfolio holder to draw down from the Local Plan Reserve when necessary.

Reasons:

1.    It is good practice that Members have oversight of the Council’s financial performance at regular points during the financial year.

2.    To recognise movements in the call on reserves and balances to date, along with potential variances in establishment costs and key income streams that may arise between now and the end of the financial year.

Considered – Report of the Accountancy Services Manager.

Other options considered:

None.

To consider the report of the Finance Group Manager (enclosed).

DECISION

That the latest position in respect of treasury activities, and the prudential indicators, be accepted.

Reason:

The 2023/24 edition of the Prudential Code added a requirement for quarterly reporting of treasury management activities and prudential indicators. Whilst quarters 1 and 3 do not need to be formally reported to full Council, there is an implicit understanding that they should be adequately scrutinised by Cabinet Executive.

Considered – Report of the Finance Group Manager.

Other options considered:

None, this report is a requirement of the 2023/24 Prudential Code.

To consider the report of the Accountancy Services Manager (enclosed).

RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

1.    That the report be accepted.

2.    That the latest Capital Programme for 2024/25, totalling £8,362,558, be accepted.

Reasons:

1.    To ensure that the Council has adequate resources in place to meet its capital expenditure commitments.

2.    To reflect additions or other changes to the Capital Programme since it was approved by Council on 27th February 2024, including the carry forward of unspent budget from 2023/24.

Considered – Report of the Accountancy Services Manager.

Other options considered:

None.

To consider the report of the Environmental Services Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.    That the District of Blaby (Off-Street Parking Places) Order 2024 be approved.

2.    Following the consultation the final decision is to return to Cabinet Executive to make minor amendments to the District of Blaby (Off-Street Parking Places) Order prior to implementation.

Reasons:

1.    There is a statutory process to be followed to introduce any changes to the way in which the Council regulates its car parks.

2.    To allow for any small changes to be made to the car parking Order after the statutory consultation periods have taken place.

Considered – Report of the Environmental Services Manager.

The Housing, Community Safety and Environmental Services Portfolio Holder, Cllr. Les Phillimore proposed an amendment to recommendation 2.2 of the report as follows 'Following the consultation the final decision is to return to Cabinet Executive to make minor amendments to the District of Blaby (Off-Street Parking Places) Order prior to implementation.'

Other options considered:

This is a legal requirement to allow changes on how the Council enforces in the car parks. With the expiry of the Experimental Orders, introduction of EV charging at Enderby Leisure Centre and the decision to charge at Bouskell Park, introducing a new Parking Order is the only option.