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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from:
County Councillors: D Meredith, G D Jones, and B Davies
Officers: Dr C Turner, N Brinn, M Perry, N Owen. |
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Disclosures of interest To receive any disclosures of interest by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest from Members relating to items for consideration on the agenda.
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Declarations of Party Whip To receive disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011.
(NB: Members are reminded that under Section 78 Members having been given a prohibited party whip cannot vote on a matter before the Committee.) Minutes: The Committee did not receive any disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011. |
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To receive a presentation in relation to School Transport issues, Vacant Seats and the recent Catchment Review Minutes: Documents Considered: Home to School Transport Presentation provided by John Forsey, Snr Manager, Corporate Fleet and Transport.
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Amendment to the Budget proposed 2023-2024 PDF 65 KB To consider and received the Budget proposed amendment report. The item for discussion to this Committee is highlighted Minutes: Documents Considered: · Report of the Amendment to the Budget Proposal 2023-2024: The set-up of a one off £500k fund to support energy costs and energy efficiency measures in schools. The fund will be held in the Schools Delegated contingency budget.
Presentation given by G Bevan, Head of Schools Service
The £500k for 2023-2024 only is to be funded via the following elements:
· £22k – reduction in “External providers increase in travel” pressure (providers of Adult Social Care) · £287 – redirection of use of reserves for Freedom Leisure energy costs as no longer required. · £191k – further reduction in revenue contribution to Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Reserve
Principles · Still an expectation that schools and governing bodies are responsible for managing their own budget. · Schools service will continue to work alongside schools to support in identifying savings. · The fund is not intended to be distributed through the formula. · A range of heating systems, energy sources and efficiency conditions are in place across the schools’ estate. · Will support Cabinets priorities for a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys · To work with Property and energy Management colleagues to develop clear criteria and methodology for distribution to schools. · Emphasis on permanent, sustainable energy use reductions · Will complement the £2.2m capital grant for energy efficiency works for schools and maintenance. Additional information · Schools have received £3.6m revenue maintenance grant since 2020-21 · Major Improvements budget of £1m currently for 2022-2023 is used for emergency repairs.
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To note that future meetings of the Committee are scheduled as follows: Minutes: Comments: · Request made for updates on Individual Schools budgets to be included in the Work Programme.
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