Agenda, decisions and minutes

None.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any items on the agenda.

None.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2020.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2020 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Leader.

Any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

To receive any questions from members of the public in accordance with Rule 10 of the Council Procedure Rules.

The questions, together with the answers, are appended to the minutes.

To receive any questions from Councillors in accordance with Rule 11 of the Council Procedure Rules.

To consider any petitions that have been referred to the Cabinet under the Council’s Petition Scheme.

To note the Forward Plan, which lists all upcoming Cabinet decisions and provides notice of key decisions and those expected to be taken in private session.

RESOLVED that the Forward Plan is noted.

There have not been any decisions taken by Portfolio Holders under delegated powers since the last meeting of the Cabinet.

None.

RESOLVED that Cabinet noted:

A     The initial response to the pandemic and recovery Workstreams.

B    The appointments due to be made to the Covid-19 Working Group.

C    The current financial position.

D    The Terms of Reference for the Working Group, which will be confirmed at its first meeting.

Cabinet received a report which set out the impact of Covid-19 on the Council’s services and finances and established a Working Group for the recovery process.

Proposed by Councillor Eugenie Harvey (seconded by Councillor Mark Ingall) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet noted:

A     The initial response to the pandemic and recovery Workstreams.

B    The appointments due to be made to the Covid-19 Working Group.

C    The current financial position.

D    The Terms of Reference for the Working Group, which will be confirmed at its first meeting.

RESOLVED that Cabinet recognisedthe End of Yearoperationalperformance and risk management thathas beenachievedin 2019/20 across allCouncilservices.

Cabinet received a report which set out the Council’s operational performance for 2019/20.

Proposed by Councillor Mark Ingall (seconded by Councillor Mike Danvers) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet recognisedthe End of Yearoperationalperformance and risk management thathas beenachievedin 2019/20 across allCouncilservices.

RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed:

A     To extend the current framework arrangement with Energy and Carbon Management for the supply of gas and electricity to March 2023.

B    To the procurement of 100 per cent renewable electricity up to March 2023.

Cabinet received a report on the review of the current energy procurement framework.

Proposed by Councillor Mike Danvers (seconded by Councillor Mark Ingall) it was:

RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed:

A     To extend the current framework arrangement with Energy and Carbon Management for the supply of gas and electricity to March 2023.

B    To the procurement of 100 per cent renewable electricity up to March 2023.

RESOLVED that the most advantageous tender in consideration of price and quality combined as submitted by Contractor A be accepted in the sum of £1,319,516.00 for the delivery of this external refurbishment works programme subject to contract and Leaseholder consultation.

Cabinet received a report to award a contract for the refurbishment of 97-126 The Hides.

Proposed by Councillor Mark Wilkinson (seconded by Councillor Tony Durcan) it was:

RESOLVED that the most advantageous tender in consideration of price and quality combined as submitted by Contractor A be accepted in the sum of £1,319,516.00 for the delivery of this external refurbishment works programme subject to contract and Leaseholder consultation.

RESOLVED that:

A     The Procurement Strategy (attached as Appendix A to the report) be approvedasthe frameworkfor achievingtheCouncil’s objectives and aspirationsin the procurementofgoods, works andservices.

B    TheHeadofGovernance,in consultationwith thePortfolioHolderfor Governance, Equality and Diversity be delegated authoritytomake minor and inconsequential amendmentswhich reflectchanges inthelaw.

Cabinet received a report which sought approval for an updated Procurement Strategy.

Proposed by Councillor Frances Mason (seconded by Councillor Mike Danvers) it was:

RESOLVED that:

A     The Procurement Strategy (attached as Appendix A to the report) be approvedasthe frameworkfor achievingtheCouncil’s objectives and aspirationsin the procurementofgoods, works andservices.

B    TheHeadofGovernance,in consultationwith thePortfolioHolderfor Governance, Equality and Diversity be delegated authoritytomake minor and inconsequential amendmentswhich reflectchanges inthelaw.

RESOLVED that the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation to Portfolio Holder’s for 2020/21, as set out in the document submitted, is noted.

RESOLVED that the appointments to Cabinet Overview Working Group, Panels and Partnership Bodies 2020/21 be approved.

RESOLVED that:

A     Subject to recommendation by the Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet endorsed the Cabinet-Scrutiny Protocol (attached as Appendix A to the report), the revised Scrutiny Procedure Rules (attached as Appendix B to the report) and the revised Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference (attached as Appendix C to the report) for adoption by Full Council.

B    Subject to recommendation by the Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet agreed that the Cabinet Overview Working Group is renamed the Cabinet Policy Development Group and the terms of reference are amended as set out in Appendix D to the report.

Cabinet received a report following a review of the Council’s overview and scrutiny functions.

Proposed by Councillor Frances Mason (seconded by Councillor Chris Vince) it was:

RESOLVED that:

A     Subject to recommendation by the Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet endorsed the Cabinet-Scrutiny Protocol (attached as Appendix A to the report), the revised Scrutiny Procedure Rules (attached as Appendix B to the report) and the revised Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference (attached as Appendix C to the report) for adoption by Full Council.

B    Subject to recommendation by the Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet agreed that the Cabinet Overview Working Group is renamed the Cabinet Policy Development Group and the terms of reference are amended as set out in Appendix D to the report.

To note the following draft minutes of Cabinet appointed bodies. Minutes remain draft until approved by the relevant body.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the following meetings are noted.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.