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To receive apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A. Alexander, Ames, Kirkham, T. Larkin, Rehman and Williams.
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To receive declarations of interest in any matter to be determined at the meeting Minutes: The Mayor informed the meeting that the Standards Committee had granted a dispensation to allow Members who had an interest arising from ownership or occupation of property in Oldham, to participate and vote on the setting of the Council Tax and matters directly related to such decisions including the budget calculations. All members declared a pecuniary interest in Item 4 – Budget Proposals, but the dispensation was applicable allowing Members to participate and vote on Item 4.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, the following Councillors declared an interest in Item 4 as indicated:
Councillor Jabbar declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Unity Partnership Board and the Unity Joint Venture Board. Councillor McCann declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Unity Partnership Board, Unity Joint Venture Board and the MioCare Board. Councillor Wrigglesworth declared a personal interest by virtue of her appointment to the Positive Steps Board. Councillor Harrison declared a personal interest by virtue of her appointment to the MioCare Board. Councillor Chadderton declared a personal interest by virtue of her appointment to the Positive Steps Board. Councillor Stretton declared a personal interest by virtue of her appointment to the Unity Partnership Board. Councillor Dean declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Unity Partnership Board and Unity Joint Venture Board. Councillor Ginny Alexander declared a personal interest by virtue of her appointment to the MioCare Board. Councillor Fielding declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Positive Steps Board. Councillor Ur-Rehman declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Unity Partnership Board. Councillor Harkness declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Positive Steps Board. Councillor Sykes declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the Unity Partnership Board. Councillor Chauhan declared a personal interest by virtue of his appointment to the MioCare Board. Councillor Roberts declared a personal interest by virtue of her appointment to the Positive Steps Board.
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To receive communications relating to the business of the Council Minutes: The Mayor expressed his thanks to everyone who supported the Civic Ball which was held on Friday, 24th February 2017. The Mayor also welcomed Councillor Jacques to his first Council meeting.
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a) Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2017/18 to 2020/21 b) Housing Revenue Account Estimates for 2016/17 to 2020/21 c) Statement of the Chief Financial Officer on Reserves, Robustness of the Estimates and Affordability and Prudence of Capital Investments
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Minutes: The Mayor requested and it was RESOLVED that Council Procedure 10.7 (Rules of Debate) be suspended to enable the Deputy Leader of the Council to exceed the time limit for his contribution in moving the Administration Budget to 15 minutes with a 30 second extension and the Leader of the Main Opposition Group in moving the Main Opposition Budget, a time limit of 10 minutes with a 30 second extension. All other speakers would be limited to 4 minutes with a 30 second extension.
The Mayor informed the Council that regulations had been implemented which required recorded votes on specific decisions at the Budget meeting. Members would be advised when a recorded vote was required.
Prior to consideration of the Budget Proposals, the Mayor asked the Council to note the draft minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 20th February 2017.
On a vote being taken, the recommendation was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 20th February 2017 be noted.
a) Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2017/18 to 2020/21
Councillor Jabbar MOVED and Councillor Stretton SECONDED a report of the Director of Finance which set out the Capital Strategy for 2017/18 to 2020/21 and thereby the proposed 2017/18 Capital Programme which included identified capital investment priorities, together with the indicative Capital Programme for 2018/19 to 2020/21, having regard to the resources available over the life of the programme.
No members spoke on this item.
RESOLVED that:
1. The Capital Strategy for 2017/18 to 2020/21 at Appendix 1 to the report and summarised at section 2.1 of the report be approved.
2. The Capital Programme for 2017/18 and indicative programmes for 2018/19 to 2020/21 at Annex C of Appendix 1 to the report and summarised at section 2.2 of the report be approved.
b) Housing Revenue Account Estimates for 2016/17 to 2020/21
Councillor Brownridge MOVED and Councillor Jabbar SECONDED a joint report which set out the latest Housing Revenue Account (HRA) outturn estimate for 2016/17, the detailed budget for 2017/18 and strategic estimates for the three years 2018/19 to 2020/21. The report also set out the recommended dwelling and non-dwelling rents and service charge increases to be applied from April 2017. The 2017/18 position had been presented after allowing for an increase in rent of 2%. It was noted that the Government had advised that PFI properties would be exempted from Central Government’s 1% Social Rent Reduction Programme. As all Oldham housing stock was contained within two PFI schemes, the 2017/18 budget would follow historic rent setting guidance of CPI plus 1%, which resulted in an increase of 2% (CPI was taken as at September 2016).
No members spoke on this item.
RESOLVED that:
1. The forecast Housing Revenue Account out-turn for 2016/17, as outlined at Appendix A of the report, be approved. 2. The proposed Housing Revenue Account out-turn for 2017/18, as outlined at Appendix B of the report, be approved. 3. The strategic estimates for 2018/19 to 2020/21, as outlined at ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |