Items
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98. |
Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies for Absence were received from
Councillors Gye Dibben, Tim Inglefield, Jenny Kenton, Graham Oakes,
Jo Roundell Greene, Gerard Tucker and
William Wallace.
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99. |
Minutes
To approve and sign
the minutes of the previous meeting held on Thursday,
19th January 2017.
Minutes:
The minutes of the
meeting held on 19th January 2017, copies of which had
been previously circulated, were approved as a correct record of
the meeting and signed by the Chairman.
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100. |
Declarations of Interest
In accordance with the
Council's current Code of Conduct (as amended 26 February 2015),
which includes all the provisions relating to Disclosable Pecuniary
Interests (DPI), personal and prejudicial interests, Members are
asked to declare any DPI and also any personal interests (and
whether or not such personal interests are also "prejudicial") in
relation to any matter on the Agenda for this meeting.
Members are reminded that they need to declare the fact that
they are also a member of a County, Town or Parish Council as a
Personal Interest. Where you are also a
member of Somerset County Council and/or a Town or Parish Council
within South Somerset you must declare a prejudicial interest in
any business on the agenda where there is a financial benefit or
gain or advantage to Somerset County Council and/or a Town or
Parish Council which would be at the cost or to the financial
disadvantage of South Somerset District Council.
Minutes:
Councillors Peter
Seib and Sarah Lindsay declared a personal and prejudicial interest
in Agenda item 15, Final Recommendation of the Community Governance
Review of Brympton Parish Council, as
they are both members of Brympton
Parish Council.
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101. |
Public Question Time
Minutes:
Mr Oakley addressed
the committee and voiced his concerns regarding planning
application 16/05463/FUL - Land Rear of 25 Hayes End, South
Petherton. He raised an objection
regarding the proposed addition of a further 2 properties now
totalling an overall number of six dwellings and the impact this
would have on traffic congestion and highway safety on the
neighbouring road network. He asked for
support from members regarding this issue.
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102. |
Chairman's Announcements
Minutes:
The Chairman
welcomed students from Yeovil College who were in attendance to
film the beginning of the meeting for an SSDC Staff induction video
which they will be producing on behalf of SSDC.
The Chairman
informed members of the Highways England presentation for all
members on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at 6.00pm about
dualling of the A303 between
Sparkford and Ilchester, followed by the Police Chief Constable
presentation at 7.30pm.
He also confirmed
to members that there was a change to the date of the next meeting
as set out in the agenda and that the next meeting of the Full
Council would now take place on Thursday 16th March
2017.
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103. |
Chairman's Engagements  PDF 74 KB
Minutes:
The list of
Chairman’s Engagements was noted.
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104. |
Revenue Budget 2017/18 - Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Programme PDF 338 KB
Additional documents:
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Council:
(a)
approved the overall Revenue Budget for 2017/18 of
£17,379,200 and the Revenue Account Summary
as shown at Appendix A and note future year projections outlined in
paragraph 33;
(b)
approved the detailed budgets for the District
Executive and four Area Committees as shown at Appendix
B;
(c)
approved the increase of £5.00 per annum in
the Council Tax for 2017/18 for South Somerset District Council,
which will result in a Band D charge of £157.48;
(d)
approved the transfer of £109,729 to the
Somerset Rivers Authority;
(e)
approved the additional expenditure for budget
pressure bids and removal of 16/17 once offs as shown in Appendix
C;
(f)
approved the savings proposals in Appendix D in
conjunction with the equalities checks;
(g)
noted the current position and future estimation of
reserves and balances as shown in paragraphs 53-57;
(h)
noted the deferral of new capital schemes pending
the finalisation of the Council Plan 2017/18 Annual
Plan;
(i)
noted the Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Statement and Capital
Prudential Indicators as attached at Appendix E.
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Reason:
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To seek approval of the 2017/18 Revenue Budget
and Medium Term Financial Plan (Revenue Budgets for 2017/18 to
2021/22).
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(Voting: 39
for, 0 against, 12 abstentions)
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for
Finance and Legal Services presented the report and commended
officers on their support and help in reaching a sensible and
balanced budget in what was a very difficult time for Local
Government.
He advised that the
Local Government settlement had finally been confirmed and within
that SSDC had won an appeal for the New Homes Bonus settlement to
what was originally offered. He then
proceeded to highlight several financial updates to the report
although these did not change the recommendations as set out in the
agenda report.
He explained to members
the conclusion of how the budget had been balanced through the use
of once-off funds and deferment of pension liabilities and though
not ideal gave a good indication of the severity of the situation
the Council was currently in.
In response to
questions, the Assistant Director (Finance and Corporate Services),
Leader of Council and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Legal
Services advised that:
·
The 2016/17 budget had detailed the introduction of
an automatic number plate recognition system in SSDC in car parks
but this had not proceeded and so it had not been possible to make
the saving.
·
Referred to last year’s budget for 2016/17
which gave detailed information regarding the issues on car parking
and did not believe a fundamental review of the Car Parking
Strategy was to be undertaken.
·
Under the Budget Revenue Summary that
‘Arts’ referred mainly to the Octagon Theatre and would
be corrected for future budget monitoring.
·
The Council only looked to balance the budget for
the next financial year and those years after that were for
indication purposes only.
·
Due to the current and future financial climate it
was highly likely that Council Tax would need to be raised in the
future.
The
Leader of the Council also noted members
appreciation of the Licensing Service and congratulated them for
the excellent work undertaken.
At the
conclusion of the debate, the majority of Members were content to
confirm the proposed Revenue Budget for 2017/18, the Medium Term
Financial Plan and Capital Programme as presented.
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RESOLVED:
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That Council:
(a)
approved the overall Revenue Budget for 2017/18 of
£17,379,200 and the Revenue Account Summary
as shown at Appendix A and note future year projections outlined in
paragraph 33;
(b)
approved the detailed budgets for the District
Executive and four Area Committees as shown at Appendix
B;
(c)
approved the increase of £5.00 per annum in
the Council Tax for 2017/18 for South Somerset District Council,
which will result in a Band D charge of £157.48;
(d)
approved the transfer of £109,729 to the
Somerset Rivers Authority;
(e)
approved the additional expenditure for budget
pressure bids and removal of 16/17 once offs as shown in Appendix
C;
(f)
approved the savings proposals in Appendix D in
conjunction with the equalities checks;
(g)
noted the current position and future estimation of
reserves and balances as shown in paragraphs 53-57;
(h)
noted the deferral of new capital schemes pending
the finalisation of the Council ...
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105. |
Council Tax Setting 2017/18 PDF 180 KB
Additional documents:
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Full Council
approved the following:
(a)
the formal council tax resolutions referred to in paragraphs 4 to
13
(b)
and the individual tax setting as follows:
(i)
that the Somerset County Council; Police and Crime Commissioner
for Avon and Somerset (PCC for Avon and Somerset); and Devon and
Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has stated the amounts shown
in paragraphs 7 to 10 respectively of this report in precept issued
to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local
Government Act 1992 (as amended), for each of the categories of
dwelling;
(ii)
that the total amount of council tax for each band of
property in the South Somerset area for 2017/18 be as given in the table below:
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A
-
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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858.70
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1,030.43
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1,202.17
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1,373.91
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1,545.65
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1,889.13
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2,232.60
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2,576.09
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3,091.30
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NB:
The above figures exclude all
town/parish precepts and assume that the figures provided by
Somerset County Council & Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
are approved at their full Council meetings on 15th
February & 17th February 2017 respectively. If any
changes are required they will be reported to the meeting. PCC for
Avon and Somerset approved their figures on 8th February
2017.
(iii)
that, having calculated the totals of each precepting authority’s amounts (including
town and parish precepts), the Council (in accordance with Section
30(2) of the Local Government Act 1992) (as amended) hereby sets
the amounts shown at TOTAL in the table shown at Appendix A
as the council taxes for the financial year 2017/18 for each
category of dwelling.
(c)
the total Band D Council Tax will be as follows:
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2016/17
£
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2017/18
£
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Increase
%
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South Somerset
District Council
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152.48
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157.48
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3.28
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Somerset County
Council
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1,060.84
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1,082.36
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3.99
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Somerset County
Council (Adult Social Care)
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20.80
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42.43
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PCC for Avon and
Somerset
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178.26
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181.81
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1.99
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Devon and Somerset
Fire and Rescue Authority
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79.98
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81.57
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1.99
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1,492.36
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1,545.65
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3.57
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Town and Parish
Council (average)
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77.60
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84.73
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9.19
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1,569.96
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1,630.38
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3.85
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Reason:
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To seek approval of the final council tax
resolutions for 2017/18.
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(Voting: 33
for, 0 against, 18 abstentions)
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for
Finance and Legal Services presented the report as detailed in the
agenda and proposed the recommendations which were subsequently
seconded.
There was no debate and
the majority of Members confirmed the Council Tax setting for
2016/17.
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RESOLVED:
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That Full Council
approved the following:
(a)
the formal council tax resolutions referred to in paragraphs 4 to
13
(b)
and the individual tax setting as follows:
(i)
that the Somerset County Council; Police and Crime Commissioner
for Avon and Somerset (PCC for Avon and Somerset); and Devon and
Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has stated the amounts shown
in paragraphs 7 to 10 respectively of this report in precept issued
to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local
Government Act 1992 (as amended), for each of the categories of
dwelling;
(ii)
that the total amount of council tax for each band of
property in the South Somerset area for 2017/18 be as given in the table below:
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A
-
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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858.70
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1,030.43
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1,202.17
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1,373.91
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1,545.65
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1,889.13
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2,232.60
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2,576.09
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3,091.30
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NB:
The above figures exclude all
town/parish precepts and assume that the figures provided by
Somerset County Council & Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
are approved at their full Council meetings on 15th
February & 17th February 2017 respectively. If any
changes are required they will be reported to the meeting. PCC for
Avon and Somerset approved their figures on 8th February
2017.
(iii)
that, having calculated the totals of each precepting authority’s amounts (including
town and parish precepts), the Council (in accordance with Section
30(2) of the Local Government Act 1992) (as amended) hereby sets
the amounts shown at TOTAL in the table shown at Appendix A
as the council taxes for the financial year 2017/18 for each
category of dwelling.
(c)
the total Band D Council Tax will be as follows:
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2016/17
£
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2017/18
£
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Increase
%
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South Somerset
District Council
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152.48
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157.48
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3.28
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Somerset County
Council
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1,060.84
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1,082.36
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3.99
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Somerset County
Council (Adult Social Care)
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20.80
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42.43
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PCC for Avon and
Somerset
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178.26
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181.81
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1.99
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Devon and Somerset
Fire and Rescue Authority
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79.98
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81.57
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1.99
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1,492.36
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1,545.65
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3.57
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Town and Parish
Council (average)
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77.60
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84.73
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9.19
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1,569.96
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1,630.38
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3.85
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Reason:
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To seek approval of the final council tax
resolutions for 2017/18.
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(Voting: 33
for, 0 against, 18 abstentions)
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106. |
Heart of the South West Devolution Update PDF 211 KB
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed to
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1.
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note
the update about the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Combined Authority / devolution deal
proposals (including noting that a Joint Committee, if established,
would have responsibility for developing future ‘deal’
and combined authority proposals for recommendation to the
constituent authorities);
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2.
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approve the proposals for the
HotSW Productivity Plan preparation and
consultation proposals (including noting that a Joint Committee, if
established, would have responsibility for approving and overseeing
the implementation of the Productivity Plan);
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3.
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And
agreed:
(a) ‘In
principle’ to the establishment of a HotSW Joint Committee with a Commencement Date of
Friday 1st September 2017 in accordance with the summary proposals
set out in the report;
(b) That the
‘in principle’ decision at (a) above is subject to
further recommendation and report to the constituent authorities
after the County Council elections in May 2017 and confirmatory
decisions to: approve the establishment of the Joint Committee; a
constitutional ‘Arrangements’ document; an
‘Inter-Authority Agreement’ setting out the support
arrangements; appoint representatives to the Join Committee; and
appoint an Administering Authority.
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Reason:
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The
urgent and essential need to improve productivity across the
HotSW area is the driver for the
recommendations in this report.
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(Voting: 47 in favour, 2
against, 2
abstentions)
Minutes:
The Leader of the
Council introduced the report and provided an overview of the
latest situation, noting that there were now nationally only a
couple of rural local authorities proceeding along the original
devolution route.
He explained that
the South West authorities were now looking for an alternative way
forward, and that was to form a Joint Committee. The information
detailed in pages 88 and 89 of the Agenda report were highlighted
to members and that an aim was to gain greater democratic control
of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). He noted there was currently only one
representative for the whole of Somerset and there was currently no
democratic accountability of the LEP.
It was noted that
SSDC were a minor player on the Growth Board. He explained that joint working in a formal way,
albeit with limited powers, was a way forward and would show the
government we could work together.
During a short
discussion, some members expressed their reservations and requested
that a report should come back for consideration after the green
paper has been published. The Leader
responded to comments made and noted there was a need to move
forward promptly with the proposed Joint Committee as without it
there would be no access to funding. He
noted that previously members had made clear there was a need to
protect the high-tech sector in South Somerset. He commented that the in-principle way forward
should go ahead, and wait for the green paper to be published and
then consider a further update report around July 2017.
At the conclusion
of debate, it was proposed to approve the recommendations as
detailed in the agenda report but to agree to note rather than
endorse them.
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed to
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1.
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note
the update about the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Combined Authority / devolution deal
proposals (including noting that a Joint Committee, if established,
would have responsibility for developing future ‘deal’
and combined authority proposals for recommendation to the
constituent authorities);
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2.
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approve the proposals for the
HotSW Productivity Plan preparation and
consultation proposals (including noting that a Joint Committee, if
established, would have responsibility for approving and overseeing
the implementation of the Productivity Plan);
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3.
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And
agreed:
(a) ‘In
principle’ to the establishment of a HotSW Joint Committee with a Commencement Date of
Friday 1st September 2017 in accordance with the summary proposals
set out in the report;
(b) That the
‘in principle’ decision at (a) above is subject to
further recommendation and report to the constituent authorities
after the County Council elections in May 2017 and confirmatory
decisions to: approve the establishment of the Joint Committee; a
constitutional ‘Arrangements’ document; an
‘Inter-Authority Agreement’ setting out the support
arrangements; appoint representatives to the Join Committee; and
appoint an Administering Authority.
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Reason:
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The
urgent and essential need to improve productivity across the
HotSW area is the driver for the
recommendations in this report.
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(Voting: 47 in favour, 2 against, 2
abstentions)
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107. |
Superfast Broadband Extension Programme - Update Report PDF 392 KB
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed
to:
a)
Note the updated information in the
report regarding the delivery of the Connecting Devon and Somerset
(CDS) Superfast (Broadband) Extension Programme.
b)
Await further detail of the
geographic coverage and extent of the new programme (including the
proposed CDS voucher scheme). This detail is
expected from CDS by March/ April 2017 and upon receipt of this
information, determine whether SSDC’s potential
financial contribution can be incorporated into a voucher scheme
for South Somerset Residents and Businesses.
c)
Authorise officers to further
explore options for a superfast broadband voucher scheme should the
outcome of recommendation 2 (the CDS Voucher scheme) be
negative.
d)
Request officers to report back to
Full Council as soon as sufficient information is available for
members to take a decision on committing funding to a superfast
broadband voucher scheme.
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Reason:
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To provide an update on the Superfast
Broadband Extension Programme.
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(Voting:
Unanimous in favour )
Minutes:
The Leader of the
Council presented the report and informed members that although the
Council was keen to support the delivery of this programme they
were still awaiting further detail from Connecting Devon and
Somerset (CDS) regarding the geographic coverage and extent of the
new programme. He believed that until
sufficient information was forthcoming regarding the areas,
especially for businesses and rural communities, no further
proposals could be made at this stage and that further specialist
advice was required.
He referred to the
recommendations as set out in the agenda report and promised that
reports would be brought back to Full Council no less than
quarterly, with the understanding that as soon as sufficient
information was available it would be brought to Full Council to
determine SSDC’s future financial commitment to the
programme.
During discussion
comments were made regarding confusion over the information
provided from the broadband provider ‘Gigaclear’. They
appreciated the cautious approach at this stage and agreed that
further information and advice was necessary before any financial
commitment was agreed.
Following a short
debate, it was proposed and subsequently seconded to agree most of
the recommendations but with removal of recommendation ‘d’ as set out in the
agenda report. On being put to the vote
this was carried unanimously.
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed
to:
a)
Note the updated information in the
report regarding the delivery of the Connecting Devon and Somerset
(CDS) Superfast (Broadband) Extension Programme.
b)
Await further detail of the
geographic coverage and extent of the new programme (including the
proposed CDS voucher scheme). This detail is
expected from CDS by March/ April 2017 and upon receipt of this
information, determine whether SSDC’s potential
financial contribution can be incorporated into a voucher scheme
for South Somerset Residents and Businesses.
c)
Authorise officers to further
explore options for a superfast broadband voucher scheme should the
outcome of recommendation 2 (the CDS Voucher scheme) be
negative.
d)
Request officers to report back to
Full Council as soon as sufficient information was available for
members to take a decision on committing funding to a superfast
broadband voucher scheme.
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Reason:
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To provide an update on the Superfast
Broadband Extension Programme.
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(Voting:
Unanimous in favour)
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108. |
Loan to Somerset Waste Partnership for Waste Vehicles PDF 92 KB
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed:
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1.
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to approve the loan of £3.5 million to
Somerset Waste Partnership towards the purchase of new recycling
vehicles;
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2.
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to note that this capital expenditure would be
added to the Capital Programme, and that the principal payments
received would be capital receipts;
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3.
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to note the
additional interest in the region of £29,255 per annum would
be added to the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2018/19.
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Reason:
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To seek approval for South Somerset District
Council to loan the Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) £3.5
million towards the purchase of new refuse vehicles.
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(Voting: Unanimous in
favour)
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for
Finance and Legal Services presented the report and proposed the
recommendations which were subsequently seconded.
There being no debate
Members unanimously agreed to approve the loan of £3.5
million to Somerset Waste Partnership.
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed:
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1.
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to approve the loan
of £3.5 million to Somerset Waste Partnership towards the
purchase of new recycling vehicles;
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2.
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to note that this
capital expenditure would be added to the Capital Programme, and
that the principal payments received would be capital receipts;
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3.
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to note the additional interest in the region of
£29,255 per annum would be added to the Medium Term Financial
Plan for 2018/19.
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Reason:
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To seek approval
for South Somerset District Council to loan the Somerset Waste
Partnership (SWP) £3.5 million towards the purchase of new
refuse vehicles.
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(Voting: Unanimous in
favour)
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109. |
Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy 2017/18 PDF 148 KB
Additional documents:
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Council approved the Treasury Management
Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy for 2017/18.
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Reason:
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To approve the Treasury Management Strategy
Statement and Investment Strategy for 2017/18, as attached at
appendix 1 to the agenda report.
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(Voting:
Unanimous in favour)
Minutes:
Councillor Derek
Yeomans, as Chairman of the Audit Committee presented the report
and stated that they had scrutinised the Treasury Management
Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy and he invited any
questions upon it.
In response to
questions, the Assistant Director (Finance and Corporate Services)
advised members of the Council’s current market investment
position both within the UK and abroad, the risks associated with
the investments and the need to diversify.
The Chief Executive also
explained the future prospect to invest locally in schemes that
would generate a return, that were secure and would help the local
economy. He appreciated this would take
time and that short term measures were being looked at to help the
Council’s current revenue position.
There being no
further debate Members unanimously confirmed the Treasury
Management Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy for
2017/18.
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RESOLVED:
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That Council
approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Investment
Strategy for 2017/18.
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Reason:
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To approve the
Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy for
2017/18, as attached at appendix 1 to the agenda report.
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(Voting:
Unanimous in favour)
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110. |
Appointment of an External Auditor PDF 82 KB
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That
Council approved that SSDC opt in to the Public Sector Audit
appointments (PSAA) to appoint an external auditor by December
2017.
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Reason:
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To agree
the route for appointing an External Auditor from April
2018.
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(Voting:
Unanimous in favour)
Minutes:
Councillor Derek Yeomans, as Chairman of the Audit Committee
proposed the recommendations which were subsequently seconded.
There being no debate Members unanimously agreed the route for the
appointment of an External Auditor.
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RESOLVED:
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That
Council approved that SSDC opt in to the Public Sector Audit
appointments (PSAA) to appoint an external auditor by December
2017.
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Reason:
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To agree
the route for appointing an External Auditor from April
2018.
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(Voting:
Unanimous in favour)
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111. |
Statutory Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers 2017 - 18 PDF 96 KB
Additional documents:
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That
Council approved the proposed Statutory Pay Policy Statement for
the year 2017-18 for publication.
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Reason:
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To
agree the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers as required under
Section 38 (1) of Localism Act 2011. This requires local
authorities to prepare, approve and publish an annual statutory pay
policy statement by 31st March for each financial
year.
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(Voting: 47
for, 0 against, 1 abstention)
Minutes:
The Leader of the
Council presented the report and stated that all Councils were
obliged to publicise their chief officer’s salaries and any
other benefits received each year. He
noted that the statement also confirmed that SSDC did not employ
any staff on the minimum wage.
In response to a
question, the Leader of Council confirmed that the current
multiplier for redundancy was not part of this report. There being no further debate Members were pleased
to approve the proposed Statutory Pay Policy Statement for Chief
Officers for the year 2017-18 for publication.
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RESOLVED:
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That
Council approved the proposed Statutory Pay Policy Statement for
the year 2017-18 for publication.
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Reason:
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To
agree the Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers as required under
Section 38 (1) of Localism Act 2011. This requires local
authorities to prepare, approve and publish an annual statutory pay
policy statement by 31st March for each financial
year.
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(Voting: 47
for, 0 against, 1 abstention)
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112. |
Final Recommendation of the Community Governance Review of Brympton Parish Council PDF 113 KB
Decision:
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed:
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1.
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to note the results of the consultation
and agree to publish them
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2.
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that the final recommendation be:
“To accept the vote from the people of Brympton to agree to
increase the number of Parish Councillors to
twelve”
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3.
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to draw up a
Reorganisation Order to give effect to
this recommendation.
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Reason:
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To
confirm the the
outcome of the final public consultation (Community Governance
Review) which has taken place in the parish of Brympton on the
proposal to increase the number of Parish Councillors from eleven
to twelve (under the provisions of Part 4 of the Local Government
and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007).
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(Voting: Unanimous in
favour)
Minutes:
Councillor Carol Goodall
presented the report and proposed the recommendations as set out in
the agenda which were subsequently seconded.
There being no debate
Members unanimously agreed to the final recommendation of the
Community Governance Review of Brympton Parish Council.
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RESOLVED:
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That Council agreed:
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1.
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to note the results of the consultation
and agree to publish them
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2.
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that the final recommendation be:
“To accept the vote from the people of Brympton to agree to
increase the number of Parish Councillors to
twelve”
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3.
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to draw up a
Reorganisation Order to give effect to
this recommendation.
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Reason:
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To
confirm the the
outcome of the final public consultation (Community Governance
Review) which has taken place in the parish of Brympton on the
proposal to increase the number of Parish Councillors from eleven
to twelve (under the provisions of Part 4 of the Local Government
and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007).
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(Voting: Unanimous in
favour)
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113. |
Report of Executive Decisions PDF 115 KB
Minutes:
The report of
Executive Decisions was noted.
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114. |
Audit Committee PDF 97 KB
Minutes:
Councillor Derek
Yeomans, Chairman of the Audit Committee, introduced the report and
invited any questions upon it.
There being no
debate members were content to note the report of the Audit
Committee.
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115. |
Scrutiny Committee PDF 236 KB
Minutes:
Councillor Sue
Steele, Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee, presented the report.
She noted the call in request regarding the decision taken by the
Somerset Waste Board on 16 December 2016 and confirmed
Scrutiny’s action was to pass the questions and concerns
raised from the public on to Somerset County Council Scrutiny.
There being no
debate members were content to note the report of the Scrutiny
Committee.
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116. |
Motions
There were no motions submitted by
members.
Minutes:
There were no
Motions submitted by Members.
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117. |
Questions Under Procedure Rule 10
There were no
questions submitted under Procedure Rule 10.
Minutes:
There were no
questions submitted under Procedure Rule 10.
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118. |
Date of Next Meeting
Members are asked
to note that the next scheduled meeting of the Full Council will
take place on Thursday, 20th April 2017 in the
Council Chamber, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Minutes:
Members noted that
the next scheduled meeting of Full Council would take place on
Thursday 16th March 2017 in the Council Chamber, Council
Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil
commencing at 7.30 p.m.
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