Decisions

1          Cabinet noted the content of the report

2          Cabinet delegated power to the Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance to determine the optimum value for money method of financing assets to be used in providing the Environmental Services Re-provision Contract throughout the period of its operation.

3          Cabinet, subject to the outcome of recommendation 2.2 (in the report) included the capital expenditure implications into the Council’s Capital Programme should the Council purchase the assets.

Cabinet reviewed the contents of the report.

Cabinet affirmed its continuing support for the Northampton Armed Forces Community Covenant and noted progress to date and proposed future actions.

1.    Cabinet reviewed the contents of the performance report.

2.    Cabinet approved the performance report be presented to Audit Committee.

The report sets out the calculation of Northampton Borough Council’s Tax Base for the year 2018/19 under the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Amendment) (England) regulations 2003 (SI 2003/3012) and amendments made in the Local Government Act 2012.

To present for consultation draft budget proposals for 2018/19, including rent setting for 2018/19, and forecast budgets for 2019/20 to 2022/23, covering both HRA Revenue and Capital. The report will also outline the draft Total Fees for Northampton Partnership Homes (NPH) based on the draft 2018/19 budgets

To present for consultation draft budget proposals for 2018/19 and forecast budgets for 2019/20 to 2022/23, covering both General Fund Revenue and Capital.

Options for reviewing our CTR scheme for working age applicants for 2018/19. Also to provide information on our CTR scheme as well as collection and recovery of council tax. The findings from this consultation will help inform any changes that may be required

To seek Cabinet approval for adoption of the Northampton Low Emission Strategy.

For Cabinet to consider the options and net steps for the Greyfriars site disposal and development.

To provide an update on the development of the project and to outline the path to delivery.

For Cabinet to consider any public representations to the advertisement of the proposed disposal of public open space at Lancaster Way in accordance with Section 123 (2A) of the Local Government Act.

As Cabinet to consider and approve the Business Case for using the income that the Council receives from civil penalties and rent repayment orders to increase the number of Officers it employs to enforce housing standards and tackle criminal, rogue and irresponsible landlords.