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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs G Mitchell, C Masefield, L Rijnenberg
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Disclosures of Interest To receive any disclosures of interests by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes:
There were no disclosures of interest by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting |
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Declaration of Party Whips 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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Draft 2024-2025 Budget Minutes: General The Committee noted, observed, or requested that: · In-depth paperwork was provided which in turn demanded significant deliberation. However, impact assessments could have been more detailed. · It was useful that future ideas were presented within proposals for challenge, and concerns to be raised in advance of any decision making.
Finance Services The Committee noted, observed, or requested that: · Congratulations were shared that a positive start had been made to enable savings to be made whilst providing a fully committed service. Confirmation was provided that the service was comfortable with the reductions shown. · It was asked how the capital receipt would be found and if County Farms would be considered for disposal, it was explained that the capital receipt target was based on proposed work around Sustainable Powys and the disposal of assets to help capital investment and keep borrowing within sustainable prudent limits.
Legal Services The Committee noted, observed, or requested that: · A budget allocation was not provided to the Registration Service and provided by charging a fee, which was almost a full cost recovery. · Confirmation provided that a contribution towards the increased costs of Coroners was anticipated.
Community Development The Committee noted, observed, or requested that: · The Arts Service would be looking at other opportunities of funding to boost the small core budget and would explore how to make the service more sustainable. · The leisure contract energy saving projects would contribute towards future savings in line with Sustainable Powys and placed-based planning. · It was explained that the Leisure Review was part of Sustainable Powys and would not be part of budget setting. · Leisure centres would be sustainable for the financial year, joint working between services was ongoing to explore all options and opportunities. · Concerns were raised around the size of the maintenance backlog programme of works for leisure centres and how it may increase. It was explained that it was jointly managed between Powys County Council and Freedom Leisure and officers felt that it was manageable. · Library Services would be supported by additional grant funding for the next couple of years and the core budget would be reduced, the delivery of the service would not be impacted.
Workforce and Organisation Development The Committee noted, observed, or requested that: · It was felt that mileage had decreased due to online meetings for both travel time and travel costs, and reassurance was given that savings shown were achievable for the service.
Transformation and Democratic Services The Committee noted, observed, or requested that: · It was expressed that an increase in member travel may be seen in the near future with more councillors seeing the benefit of face-to-face meetings. · 42 staff covered a variety of areas, staffing levels were already limited and other areas within the Council would not be able to conduct the work. After much challenge and discussion within the service additional savings proposals were not put forward and it was felt the service would be in demand to support the delivery of Sustainable Powys. ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: Please see item 4
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Additional documents:
Minutes: Please see item 4
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