Decisions

Agreed:

RESOLVED that under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph’s 1, 2 and  3 of Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Act. 

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council note the progress on the Exeter Development Fund Strategic Case and, recognising the complexity of the matter, agree to:

(1)   additional, dedicated briefings for Members on the strategic case and, when published, on the full business case; and

(2)   a report be presented to the Strategic Scrutiny Committee on the full business case including, if considered appropriate, the formation of a Task and Finish Group to review this in detail.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the Executive note the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code report.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the continuation of the current Local Council Tax Scheme into 2022-23 without substantive changes.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-

(1)   the increase of Council dwelling rent by 4.1% from 1 April 2022;

(2)   the increase of garage rent by 4.1% from 1 April 2022; and

(3)   the increase of service charges by 4.1% from 1 April 2022, with the exception of charges specified in paragraph 11.3 of the report.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that:-

(1)   in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) (England) Regulations 2012, the amount calculated by Exeter City Council as its tax base for the year 2022/23 shall be 37,666; and

(2)   the responsibility to approve the Council’s NNDR1 return by 31 January 2022 be delegated to the Director Finance (Section 151 Officer).

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council note the contents of the report and approve the proposals to establish a balanced revenue budget and capital programme.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

To receive the quarterly report  on the progress of work on the members’ training programme and Members’ attendance for the training sessions during the last quarter.