Decisions

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the urgent decision be noted.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the Executive approve:-

(1)   that the proposals set out in the report are put out to public consultation to run from 5 October 2022 until 2 November 2022 (4 weeks);

(2)   that a public notice containing the proposed variation table be published in one local newspaper during the above period; and

(3)   that the matter be brought back to Executive on 29 November 2022 for determination.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve, subject to the outcome of discussion with Devon County Council, that the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Customer Services and Council Housing be given delegated powers to agree that:

(1)   Exeter City Council provides in-house catering at Edwards Court; and

(2)   Exeter City Council creates and recruits to the following posts: Head Chef, Assistant Chef and 2 x Catering Assistants contracted for 25 hours per week at estimated grades of F, D and B respectively and that they are added to the Council’s staffing establishment.

Reason for Decision: As set out at the meeting.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the Public Art Strategy for Exeter, to implement it where feasible and support the work of the Liveable Place Board, Exeter Culture, the cultural sector, local businesses, and key stakeholders in delivering the Strategy.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the changes to the Scheme of Delegation to Officers as set out in the Appendix of the report presented to the meeting.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council adopt the proposals as set out in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.4 of the report presented to the meeting.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council:-

(1)   approve the Council's 2022-26 draft Corporate Plan; and

(2)   grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive & Growth Director, in consultation with the Leader of the Council to draft any necessary amendments before publication.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council note and approve (where applicable):-

(1)   the HRA forecast financial position for 2022/23 financial year; and

(2)   the revision of the HRA Capital Programme to reflect the reported variations detailed in Appendix 4.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council notes and approves (where applicable):

(1)   the General Fund forecast financial position for the 2022 financial year;

(2)   the supplementary budgets as detailed in paragraph 8.12 and Appendix 3 of the report;

(3)   the outstanding Sundry Debt position as at June 2022;

(4)   the creditors payments performance; and

(5)   the One Exeter programme update.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve:

(1)   the overall financial position for the 2022/23 annual capital programme; and

(2)   the amendments and further funding requests to the Council’s annual capital programme for 2022/23.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

To incur reasonable expenditure arising from the London Bridge protocol (following the death of the Her Majesty The Queen), including the screening of the State Funeral.

To incur reasonable expenditure arising from the London Bridge protocol (following the death of the Her Majesty The Queen), including the screening of the State Funeral.