Meeting documents
SCC Executive
Wednesday, 16th November, 2022 9.30 am
Venue: Luttrell Room, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Contact: Mike Bryant or Michelle Brooks Email: democraticservicesteam@somerset.gov.uk / 01823 357628
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Apologies for Absence |
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Declarations of Interest Details of all Members’ interests in District, Town and Parish Councils can be viewed on the Council Website at County Councillors membership of Town, City, Parish or District Councils and this will be displayed in the meeting room (Where relevant).
The Statutory Register of Member’s Interests can be inspected via request to the Democratic Service Team |
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Public Question Time The Chair will allow members of the public to present a petition on any matter within the Executive’s remit. Questions or statements about any matter on the agenda for this meeting may be taken at the time when each matter is considered. |
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Revenue Budget Monitoring Report - month 6 To consider this report Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive:
- Noted the forecast overspend of £21.2m and the key risks, future issues and opportunities detailed in the report which will be closely monitored and updated throughout the year.
- Noted the forecast position of the capital programme and potential underspend at the end of the current programme.
- Approved the removal of £1.1m of borrowing approval from the capital programme for Adult Social Care, noting this funding is now surplus to requirements.
- Noted the additional external funding that has been added to the capital programme in this quarter.
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2023/24 Budget Update and MTFP To consider this report Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive endorsed the approach to ensure that robust budget proposals are developed and that all Members are fully informed and engaged in budget preparation ahead of the statutory deadline for preparing the budget for 2023/24.
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Treasury Management mid-year report To consider this report Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive endorsed the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report for 2022-23 and recommended the report be received and endorsed by Full Council on 23 November 2022.
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme To consider the report Additional documents: Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices (including appendix D) and discussion the Executive recommended the aligned Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Supplement policy to Full Council on 23 November 2022.
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Council Tax Discounts & Premiums To consider the report Additional documents: Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive recommended the approaches outlined below to Full Council on 23 November 2022:
Class A Second Homes – No one’s sole or main residence/furnished – 28 day planning restriction.
It is recommended that the Council adopts a standard 0% discount for all Class A chargeable dwellings from 1 April 2023.
Class B Second Homes - No one’s sole or main residence /Furnished - No planning restriction.
It is recommended that the Council adopts a standard 0% discount for all Class B chargeable dwellings from 1 April 2023.
Class C Unoccupied / substantially unfurnished
It is recommended that the Council adopts a standard 0% discount for all Class C chargeable dwellings.
Class D structural repairs (Unoccupied & substantially unfurnished) Maximum 12 months
It is recommended that the Council adopt a standard 0% discount for all Class D chargeable Dwellings.
Premiums
It is recommended that the Council adopts a standard approach with the new unitary levying the maximum level of premium across the whole of its area: Premium Empty 2yr = 100%; Premium Empty 5yr = 200%; and Premium Empty 10yr = 300%.
Changes in premiums from 1st April 2024.
It is recommended that the changes in premiums, which will be allowed once the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is enacted, are noted and that the Council adopts the new premiums with effect from 1st April 2024, subject to the bill receiving Royal Assent. Specifically: Premium Empty – reduce to 1 year & charge a 100% premium; and Implement a second homes premium (dwellings that are unoccupied but furnished, Class A and B) of 100%, the maximum allowed.
Care Leavers
It is recommended that the new Council continues to provide a 100% discount for care leavers, but aligns to awarding the discount to individuals: · where they are liable for Council Tax as an occupier in the property for which they are claiming the discount; · where they are below the age of 25; · where they are a registered care leaver with Somerset Council or any other relevant local authority within the United Kingdom (and subject to the provision of proof of registration, where required); and · irrespective of whether they live alone or not.
Foster Carers & Special Guardians
It is recommended that a 50% discount is provided subject to the foster carer or special guardian meeting the following criteria; namely that they: · are fully approved as a foster carer by the new Council and meet the care skills standard; · have provided foster care to a child for a total of 26 weeks (182 days) in the previous 12 months from 1 April to 31 March; · maintain their approval as a foster carer with the Council · maintain their availability to foster; · live within the Somerset area; · claim all relevant benefits and discounts to which they would usually be entitled; · claim this discount only on the one dwelling which is their main residence; and · agree to receiving this council tax discount. In summary, the recommendations made are as ... view the full decision text for item 9. |
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Non-Domestic Rating Discretionary Areas & Hardship To consider the report Additional documents: Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive recommended the aligned policy to Full Council on 23 November 2022.
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Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Report To consider this report Additional documents: Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive agreed this report and any appendices as the latest position for Somerset County Council against its Council Vision.
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Peninsula Fostering framework Agreement To consider this report Additional documents: Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices, PowerPoint presentation and discussion the Executive authorised the Acting Director of Children's Services to enter into the Peninsula Fostering Framework Agreement procured by Devon County Council; subject to the County Solicitor having reviewed the terms of the agreement and deemed them acceptable to the Council.
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Peninsula Residential Dynamic Purchasing Agreement - Re-Tender To consider this report Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive authorised the Acting Director of Children's Services to re tender and enter into the Peninsula Residential Housing Agreement procured by Devon County Council; subject to the County Solicitor having reviewed the terms of the agreement and deemed them acceptable to the Council.
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Local Community Networks (LCNs) consultation review To consider this report Additional documents:
Decision: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion the Executive:
1. Noted the key findings from the recent LCN consultation and engagement activities, alongside the learning from the LCN Pilots and other Unitary areas ' locality arrangements.
2. Considered and commented on the conclusions, proposals and further lines of enquiry arising.
3. Endorsed the establishment of LCNs as a vehicle for bringing together and focussing the community development and engagement activity in the new Council.
4. Noted and support the rationale for further work and dialogue to be undertaken before a recommendation is made on LCN geographical boundaries.
5. Agreed a specific set of principles that will inform this work:
a. Respect the rurality of Somerset and find ways to work with differences between rural / urban priorities within an LCN area, and across LCN boundaries
b. Respect the diversity of Somerset’s landscape character
c. Work across Somerset to better align with the Integrated Care System and other partners recognising the benefits of partnership working
d. Observe town and parish boundaries
e. Consider unitary division boundaries
f. Consider equalities implications.
6. Agreed to receive a further paper in January 2023 on the outcomes of the further work, including reasoned recommendations for LCN roles and geographies.
7. Noted that an additional funding request of up to £900,000 has been submitted for consideration through the MTFP process, to enable the resourcing of LCN arrangements from Vesting Day.
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Any other items of urgent business |