Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
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.
To consider the report on the City Fund
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
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.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Bruce Luxton
Report to consider the review on the 2020 Complaint Handling Code
for landlords for responding to complaints and to submit regular
self-assessments in order to ensure transparency.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
Agreed:
RESOLVED that the Executive note the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code report.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Vicky Labbett
Report to consider housing management arrangements.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Wards affected: St Loyes;
Lead officer: Lawrence Blake
The report sets out the options appraisal for the Council
accommodation at Rennes House including setting out the challenges
of attempting to implement the previous decisions made by
Members.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Wards affected: Heavitree;
Lead officer: Adrian Pengelly
To consider the report seeking Members’ views on the local
Council Tax Support (CTS) scheme for working age residents.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
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.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chris Buckman
Report on the Housing Rents & Service Charges.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
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.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kayleigh Searle
Report on the Council Tax Base and NNDR 1
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
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.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Hodgson
Report on the 2021/22 Budget Strategy and Medium Term Financial
Plan
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Decision:
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.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Hodgson
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.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/01/2022 - Executive
Decision published: 12/01/2022
Effective from: 11/01/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Street