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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 26 January 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 30 January 2023 be noted.
RESOLVED: a) That the Capital Strategy for 2023/2024 be approved. b) That the Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators 2023/2024 - 2025/2026 be approved. c) That the Investment Strategy 2023/2024 – 2025/2026 be approved. d) That, in future, non-performing assets and associated costs be included within the Capital Strategy.
RESOLVED: That the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2023/2024 (as set out in paragraph 3.5 of Appendix A of the Report), which included the following, be approved:- (i) Right of Use Assets (formerly Finance and Operating Leases) – Minimum Revenue Provision charge is equal to the element of the rent charge that goes to write down the Balance Sheet Liability (except for long life right of use assets). (ii) All other Assets (including Private Finance Initiative Assets and long life right of use assets) - adoption of Option 3 - Asset Life Method. (iii) Minimum Revenue Provision will commence in the year following the one in which the asset becomes operational. Investment properties will be regarded as becoming operational when they begin to generate revenues, as will industrial units and plots for economic regeneration categorised as property, plant and equipment but with similar characteristics to investment properties.
RESOLVED: a) That the uncommitted capital schemes, included in the current 2022/23 capital programme (requiring internal resource of £24.700m), be removed. b) That (as part of the Capital Programme) £2m for works associated with the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, to be spent in accordance with a revised Strategic Outline Plan, and funded from existing revenue funding set aside for the programme, be approved. c) That a Capital Programme, requiring internal funding of £20.615m for 2023/2024, and a forward commitment of £5.781m to be a first call on capital funds in 2024/25, as recommended by Cabinet, be approved.
RESOLVED: a) That the revenue estimates for 2023/2024, as submitted to and agreed by the Cabinet at its meeting on 21 February 2023, be approved and that all of the expenditure be classified as Council Fund expenditure and, therefore, there is no category of special items expenditure as defined in Section 35, Local Government Finance Act 1992. b) That it be noted that the Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits confirmed under delegated authority on 1 December 2022 the calculation made in accordance with Regulations made under Section 33 (5), Local Government Finance Act 1992 that:- i. The amount of £51,378.04 as being the Council Tax base for the financial year 2023/2024 and that this amount comprises the aggregate of the amounts stated in the table in (ii) below:- ii. Community/Town Council Tax Base 2023/2024 Band D Equivalent Abergele 5,016.35 Bay of Colwyn 11,706.25 Betws-y-Coed 249.55 Betws-yn-Rhos 506.70 Bro Garmon 322.58 Bro Machno 340.93 Caerhun 668.51 Capel Curig 101.45 Cerrigydrudion 303.45 Conwy 7,479.73 Dolgarrog 162.79 Dolwyddelan 244.82 Eglwysbach 453.31 Henryd 393.34 Llanddoged and Maenan 290.67 Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel 767.95 Llandudno 9,304.96 Llanfairfechan 1,485.03 Llanfairtalhaiarn 468.40 Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr 95.32 Llangernyw 488.31 Llangwm 219.66 Llannefydd 256.70 Llanrwst 1,228.98 Llansanffraid Glan Conwy 1,112.53 Llansannan 590.58 Llysfaen 876.65 Mochdre 671.12 Penmaenmawr 1,812.60 Pentrefoelas 143.62 Towyn/Kinmel Bay 3,150.90 Trefriw 380.25 Ysbyty Ifan 84.04 TOTAL 51,378.04 c) That the following amounts be now calculated by the Council for the financial year 2023/2024 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36, Local Government Finance Act 1992:- (i) £378,858,727 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2) (a) to (d) of the Act. (ii) £96,885,336 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(3) (a) and (c) of the Act. (iii) £281,973,391 being the amount by which the aggregate at 3(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 3(b) above, calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 32(4) of the Act, as its budget required for the year. (iv) £198,189,783 being the aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of redistributed Non-Domestic Rates and Revenue Support Grant, reduced by the amount calculated in accordance with Section 33 (3B) of the Act. (v) £1,630.73 being the amount at 3 (c) above, less the amount at 3(d) above – all divided by the amount at 2(a) above, calculated by the Council for the year. (vi) £2,579,074 being the aggregate amounts of all special items referred to in Section 34(1) of the Act. (vii) £1,580.53 being the amount at 3(e) above, less the result given by dividing the amount at 3(f) above by the amount at 2(a) above calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act as the basic amount of its Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which no special item relates. d) That the use of general balances to fund the additional cost pressure of £720,000 relating to the local government 2023/24 pay offer, to the extent that any additional funding, if received, is insufficient, be approved e) That the resolutions contained within an updated Appendix A, having approved the budget set out in an updated Appendix 4 supported by the background report in Appendix 1, be approved f) That a contribution to or from general balances, should any movement in the final Settlement provide more or less resources than the provisional Settlement, be approved (A recorded vote was requisitioned in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 20.5) THOSE VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS: Councillors Penny Andow, Cathy Augustine, Frank Bradfield, Chris Brockley, Chris Cater, Simon Croft, Sharon Doleman, Goronwy Edwards, Keith Eeles, Gwennol Ellis, Julie Fallon, Hannah Fleet, Sian Grady, Mandy Hawkins, Chris Hughes, Alan Hunter, Dave Jones, Gail Jones, Abdul Khan, Ifor Lloyd, Paul Luckock, Charlie McCoubrey, Emily Owen, Nia Owen, Angie O’Grady, Stephen Price, Mike Priestley, Kay Redhead, Austin Roberts, Dilwyn Roberts, John Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Susan Shotter, Michael Smith, Nigel Smith, Geoff Stewart, Trevor Stott and Aaron Wynne. THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS: Councillors Antony Bertola, Cheryl Carlisle, David Carr, Samantha Cotton, Neil Coverley, Louise Emery, Ros Griffiths-Williams, Anne McCaffrey, Bernice McLoughlin, Thomas Montgomery, Jo Nuttall, Harry Saville and Jacob Williams.
RESOLVED: That the Pay Policy Statement 2022/2023 and appendices, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Discretionary Pension Statement, be approved.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Carol Beard and Gareth Jones.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 26 January 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of Council held on 26 January 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 26 January 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Chair made the following announcements:- • Thanks were extended to Officers and Members for their hard work in respect of the budget setting process. • On 29 January, 2023, the Chair had attended an event at St George’s Hotel, Llandudno as part of Holocaust Memorial Day. • The Chair had also attended Citizenship services at Llandudno Town Hall. • In light of local Health Board challenges, it was extremely positive that a medical school, based in Bangor, would begin accepting students in 2024. The Chief Executive referenced Employee Appreciation Day which would take place on 3 March 2023. Thanks were extended to all Conwy County Borough Council staff for their hard work and dedication.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 30 January 2023 be noted.
The Interim Monitoring Officer presented the minutes of the Standards Committee held on 30 January 2023. It was queried as to why Town and Community Councils would not be required to produce an annual report. • In response, the Chief Executive advised that definitive guidance was awaited, however it had been confirmed that Town and Community Councils would require a training plan. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 30 January 2023 be noted.
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RESOLVED: a) That the Capital Strategy for 2023/2024 be approved. b) That the Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators 2023/2024 - 2025/2026 be approved. c) That the Investment Strategy 2023/2024 – 2025/2026 be approved. d) That, in future, non-performing assets and associated costs be included within the Capital Strategy.
The Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits presented the Capital Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy 2023/2024. The Capital Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy report for 2023/2024 brought together all the elements of the reporting requirements for Treasury Management that required approval; the Capital Strategy, the Treasury Management Strategy and the Investment Strategy. The following points were highlighted: • The Council’s Treasury Advisors, Arlingclose would deliver training to Members in respect of Treasury Management. • The Capital Strategy was detailed in Appendix A of the report and gave a high level overview of how capital expenditure, capital financing and treasury management activity contributed to the provision of Council services. • The Treasury Strategy detailed the method to be followed with regard short and long term borrowing. It also set out a number of prudential indicators to measure performance, and was set out in Appendix B of the report. • The Investment Strategy was detailed in Appendix C of the report and set out the strategy to be followed for investing Council funds and the criteria for selecting counterparts. • The strategy complied with the Investment Guidance issued by the Welsh Government and The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) code. Members discussed the following: • A figure was requested in respect of liabilities inherited from former Authorities operating in Conwy prior to 1996. - In response, the Strategic Director – Finance and Resources advised that she would circulate the figure to Members following the meeting and that the figure would be included within future reports. RESOLVED: a) That the Capital Strategy for 2023/2024 be approved. b) That the Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators 2023/2024 - 2025/2026 be approved. c) That the Investment Strategy 2023/2024 – 2025/2026 be approved. d) That, in future, non-performing assets and associated costs be included within the Capital Strategy.
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RESOLVED: That the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2023/2024 (as set out in paragraph 3.5 of Appendix A of the Report), which included the following, be approved:- (i) Right of Use Assets (formerly Finance and Operating Leases) – Minimum Revenue Provision charge is equal to the element of the rent charge that goes to write down the Balance Sheet Liability (except for long life right of use assets). (ii) All other Assets (including Private Finance Initiative Assets and long life right of use assets) - adoption of Option 3 - Asset Life Method. (iii) Minimum Revenue Provision will commence in the year following the one in which the asset becomes operational. Investment properties will be regarded as becoming operational when they begin to generate revenues, as will industrial units and plots for economic regeneration categorised as property, plant and equipment but with similar characteristics to investment properties.
The Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits presented a report seeking approval of the Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy for 2022/2023. The following points were highlighted: · Where a Local Authority funded capital expenditure by debt, it was a requirement that it set aside resources each year to repay that debt through a charge to the revenue account (the Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP)). · It was a regulatory requirement that the Council, in advance of each year approved an MRP policy, which was in line with the guidance issued by Welsh Government (WG). · Appendix A of the report set out the options available for calculating the MRP for 2023/2024. · The options recommended were the most prudent to be followed by Corporate Financial Services with regards to setting the MRP Policy for 2023/2024. RESOLVED: That the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2023/2024 (as set out in paragraph 3.5 of Appendix A of the Report), which included the following, be approved:- (i) Right of Use Assets (formerly Finance and Operating Leases) – Minimum Revenue Provision charge is equal to the element of the rent charge that goes to write down the Balance Sheet Liability (except for long life right of use assets). (ii) All other Assets (including Private Finance Initiative Assets and long life right of use assets) - adoption of Option 3 - Asset Life Method. (iii) Minimum Revenue Provision will commence in the year following the one in which the asset becomes operational. Investment properties will be regarded as becoming operational when they begin to generate revenues, as will industrial units and plots for economic regeneration categorised as property, plant and equipment but with similar characteristics to investment properties.
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RESOLVED: a) That the uncommitted capital schemes, included in the current 2022/23 capital programme (requiring internal resource of £24.700m), be removed. b) That (as part of the Capital Programme) £2m for works associated with the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, to be spent in accordance with a revised Strategic Outline Plan, and funded from existing revenue funding set aside for the programme, be approved. c) That a Capital Programme, requiring internal funding of £20.615m for 2023/2024, and a forward commitment of £5.781m to be a first call on capital funds in 2024/25, as recommended by Cabinet, be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits presented a report, which sought approval for the recommended Capital Programme for 2023/2024. The report provided details of the capital business cases submitted by services for inclusion within the Capital Programme for 2023/2024. The following points were highlighted: · The Capital Selection Panel met on 9 January 2023 to score the current and prior year capital business cases. · After accounting for the reduction in the existing 2022/2023 programme, as set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report, it was already the case that the Council was committed to an additional £39.471m of supported and unsupported borrowing, excluding the Coastal Risk Management Programme (CRMP) borrowing, which was funded through the settlement. · Due to the increase in interest rates, the costs on borrowing of £39.471m had risen from £39,000 to £1.579m. • The proposed programme for 2023/2024 was £18.615m, however, it was also proposed that Members support the inclusion of £2m in support of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme (Appendix 7 of the report). Members discussed the following: • In respect of Business Case 2 (Match Funding for UK Levelling Up Grant Applications) it was queried whether Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) would be submitting any further bids. - In response, the Leader advised that feedback had not yet been received in relation to unsuccessful bids. - CCBC had been successful in respect of a Bid for an Active Travel route, and it had been suggested that future bids would be awarded to areas that had not previously been successful. - Reference was made to a joint bid with Denbighshire County Council, which CCBC had withdrawn from, and it was requested that additional information be provided to Members. - Concern was raised that CCBC may not apply for possible further Levelling Up Funding. - It was suggested that time and money should not be spent on a bid that was unlikely to be successful. - The Chief Executive confirmed that a decision had not yet been made in respect of submitting further bids. • In respect of Business Case 15 (A470 Overline Bridge – Bearing Replacement / Structural Failure), concern was expressed that works had not been completed and further funding had not been allocated. - In response, the Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities (ERF) – Infrastructure advised that maintenance work had been scheduled, however further work had been deferred due to financial constraints. • Concern was raised that no grant funding was referenced in respect of Business Case 14 (Llanfairfechan Promenade Car Park Improvements) and that no Capital funding had been allocated. - In response, the Cabinet Member for ERF – Infrastructure advised that CCBC were working with Llanfairfechan Town Council in order to secure alternative funding. - The introduction of car parking charges was being considered and additional revenue may be utilised to fund improvement works. • It was queried as to why additional funding was required in respect of Glasdir, Library and Hub (Business Case 3), which had already received a significant amount of funding in respect of a new library. - It was proposed that £150k of funding allocated to the Glasdir Business Case should be allocated to Business Case 16 (Playground Maintenance). - In response, the Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits advised that Section 106 monies were utilised in respect of playgrounds, as well as some contribution from Town and Community Councils. - The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure advised that the business case related to the demolition of the old library. - The Strategic Director – Finance and Resources advised that if the building was not demolished this would result in ongoing maintenance and safety costs. Demolition of the building would also allow for future development or sale of the site. • Disappointment was expressed that Ysgol Deganwy refurbishment works had been delayed. - In response, the Cabinet Member for Education advised that Ysgol Deganwy would be considered as part of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, for which £2m had been allocated. RESOLVED: a) That the uncommitted capital schemes, included in the current 2022/23 capital programme (requiring internal resource of £24.700m), be removed. b) That (as part of the Capital Programme) £2m for works associated with the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, to be spent in accordance with a revised Strategic Outline Plan, and funded from existing revenue funding set aside for the programme, be approved. c) That a Capital Programme, requiring internal funding of £20.615m for 2023/2024, and a forward commitment of £5.781m to be a first call on capital funds in 2024/25, as recommended by Cabinet, be approved.
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RESOLVED: a) That the revenue estimates for 2023/2024, as submitted to and agreed by the Cabinet at its meeting on 21 February 2023, be approved and that all of the expenditure be classified as Council Fund expenditure and, therefore, there is no category of special items expenditure as defined in Section 35, Local Government Finance Act 1992. b) That it be noted that the Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits confirmed under delegated authority on 1 December 2022 the calculation made in accordance with Regulations made under Section 33 (5), Local Government Finance Act 1992 that:- i. The amount of £51,378.04 as being the Council Tax base for the financial year 2023/2024 and that this amount comprises the aggregate of the amounts stated in the table in (ii) below:- ii. Community/Town Council Tax Base 2023/2024 Band D Equivalent Abergele 5,016.35 Bay of Colwyn 11,706.25 Betws-y-Coed 249.55 Betws-yn-Rhos 506.70 Bro Garmon 322.58 Bro Machno 340.93 Caerhun 668.51 Capel Curig 101.45 Cerrigydrudion 303.45 Conwy 7,479.73 Dolgarrog 162.79 Dolwyddelan 244.82 Eglwysbach 453.31 Henryd 393.34 Llanddoged and Maenan 290.67 Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel 767.95 Llandudno 9,304.96 Llanfairfechan 1,485.03 Llanfairtalhaiarn 468.40 Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr 95.32 Llangernyw 488.31 Llangwm 219.66 Llannefydd 256.70 Llanrwst 1,228.98 Llansanffraid Glan Conwy 1,112.53 Llansannan 590.58 Llysfaen 876.65 Mochdre 671.12 Penmaenmawr 1,812.60 Pentrefoelas 143.62 Towyn/Kinmel Bay 3,150.90 Trefriw 380.25 Ysbyty Ifan 84.04 TOTAL 51,378.04 c) That the following amounts be now calculated by the Council for the financial year 2023/2024 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36, Local Government Finance Act 1992:- (i) £378,858,727 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2) (a) to (d) of the Act. (ii) £96,885,336 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(3) (a) and (c) of the Act. (iii) £281,973,391 being the amount by which the aggregate at 3(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 3(b) above, calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 32(4) of the Act, as its budget required for the year. (iv) £198,189,783 being the aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of redistributed Non-Domestic Rates and Revenue Support Grant, reduced by the amount calculated in accordance with Section 33 (3B) of the Act. (v) £1,630.73 being the amount at 3 (c) above, less the amount at 3(d) above – all divided by the amount at 2(a) above, calculated by the Council for the year. (vi) £2,579,074 being the aggregate amounts of all special items referred to in Section 34(1) of the Act. (vii) £1,580.53 being the amount at 3(e) above, less the result given by dividing the amount at 3(f) above by the amount at 2(a) above calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act as the basic amount of its Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which no special item relates. d) That the use of general balances to fund the additional cost pressure of £720,000 relating to the local government 2023/24 pay offer, to the extent that any additional funding, if received, is insufficient, be approved e) That the resolutions contained within an updated Appendix A, having approved the budget set out in an updated Appendix 4 supported by the background report in Appendix 1, be approved f) That a contribution to or from general balances, should any movement in the final Settlement provide more or less resources than the provisional Settlement, be approved (A recorded vote was requisitioned in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 20.5) THOSE VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS: Councillors Penny Andow, Cathy Augustine, Frank Bradfield, Chris Brockley, Chris Cater, Simon Croft, Sharon Doleman, Goronwy Edwards, Keith Eeles, Gwennol Ellis, Julie Fallon, Hannah Fleet, Sian Grady, Mandy Hawkins, Chris Hughes, Alan Hunter, Dave Jones, Gail Jones, Abdul Khan, Ifor Lloyd, Paul Luckock, Charlie McCoubrey, Emily Owen, Nia Owen, Angie O’Grady, Stephen Price, Mike Priestley, Kay Redhead, Austin Roberts, Dilwyn Roberts, John Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Susan Shotter, Michael Smith, Nigel Smith, Geoff Stewart, Trevor Stott and Aaron Wynne. THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS: Councillors Antony Bertola, Cheryl Carlisle, David Carr, Samantha Cotton, Neil Coverley, Louise Emery, Ros Griffiths-Williams, Anne McCaffrey, Bernice McLoughlin, Thomas Montgomery, Jo Nuttall, Harry Saville and Jacob Williams.
The Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenues and Benefits presented a report on the Recommended Budget 2023/2024: Council Tax and Associated Resolutions. The report addendum requested approval of the use of general balances to fund the additional cost pressure of £720,000 relating to the local government 2023/2024 pay offer. The Strategic Director – Finance and Resources was of the view that this would leave the Council with an inadequate level of reserves and that corrective action was required during 2023/2024 to re-establish reserves. The Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenues and Benefits provided Members with a presentation. The following points were highlighted: • Thanks were extended to the Budget Working Group, Cabinet and the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee who had thoroughly debated all aspects of the Budget. • External pressures had resulted in an overspend for 2022/2023. • The Council’s budget was made up of funding from the Welsh Government (73%) and revenue from Council Tax (£27%). • The provisional level of Aggregate External Finance (AEF) for 2023/2024 was £198,413m. - An additional £185k had been provided within the final settlement, however £182k was earmarked for the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (NWFRA). • External pressures included: - Children looked after - Care fees - Energy prices - Housing and homelessness - National pay awards - NWFRA levy • Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) was facing a resource shortfall of £21,734m. • Service budgets had been reduced by £68m over the last 10 years. • Estimated grant income was included within the budget. • CCBC had lost £1.373m from the settlement as a result of demographic changes, which was equivalent to 2.2% Council Tax. • Increases in levies such as NWFRA and Corporate Joint Committees (CJC) equated to 1.29% Council Tax. • School budgets had increased by 6.28% in cash terms. • Education, Social Care, Housing and the Council Tax Reduction Scheme had all increased, when all other services had decreased. • Paragraph 7.30 in Appendix 1 set out the Council Tax income CCBC would have received had levels been equivalent to neighbouring authorities. • Significant further pressures were faced for 2024/2025 and immediate action was required in respect of key strategic areas outlined in Medium Term Financial Strategy. • A 9.9% Council Tax increase would result in an increase of £142.38 for the year, equivalent to £2.74 extra per week. - 62% of homes were Band D or below. - 22,951 households received single person discount. - 9,658 households were supported by the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. - 886 households had changed from 10 month to 12 month Direct Debit payments to help spread the cost. Members discussed the following: • The Leader made reference to the following: - Low reserves held by CCBC as a result of keeping the rate of Council Tax at a lower level in the past. - The inequality of the funding formula, which resulted in Denbighshire County Council receiving £256 per resident more than CCBC. - The housing budget had increased. - Projects were being developed in respect of children looked after. - Consideration would be given to delivering some in-house domiciliary care. - The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) would carry out a peer review. - Consideration would be given to public engagement in respect of the budget. - The Council Tax increase had been reduced to 9.9% and help was available to the most vulnerable residents. • The priority of the Council was supporting vulnerable residents, educating children and keeping residents safe. • Concern was raised in respect of the decision to cut the post of an Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer, whilst electric recycling vehicles were being purchased. - In response, the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Safeguarding advised that the decision had been made reluctantly due to budget constraints. - Reviewing officers were in place but an additional, independent officer would have had responsibility for those placed Out of County. - An Emergency Duty Team Manager post had also been removed. - It was alleged that the County was being put at risk by not appointing to these roles. - The Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities (EFR) – Neighbourhood and the Environment advised that CCBC had a duty to collect refuse and that the service had been reduced. - ERF had found 10% of budget reductions. - The budget reductions for Social Care had been reduced to 5%. • Concern was raised in respect of the impact of budget cuts on schools and assurance was sought that schools would be able to deliver their statutory duties. - In response, the Cabinet Member for Education advised that in respect of funding for schools, CCBC was in the middle of the table for Welsh Authorities. - The budget reductions for schools had been reduced from 10% to 4.23%. - The School Budget Forum met on a regular basis. - The Principal Accountant (Education) was available to offer advice to schools. - The loan process for schools would be reviewed and a Working Group would be established to look at school budget shortfalls. - Support was provided to schools, however, they were required to manage their own budgets. - The Strategic Director – Social Care and Education advised that schools would be impacted as a result of budget cuts. - A school survey had alluded to the fact that there would be an adverse impact in respect of delivering statutory duties. • Concern was raised in respect of pressures on school staff, which could lead to recruitment and retention issues. - In response, the Cabinet Member for Education advised that a wellbeing conference had been arranged for Headteachers to seek to address some of these issues. • Concern was raised in respect of the deliverability of proposed budget reductions, as some were dependent on external bodies or democratic approval. - In response, the Cabinet Member – Finance, Revenues and Benefits advised that work would continue in respect of budget reductions for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 budgets. - Budget reductions should be discussed as part of Service Performance Reviews. - The Strategic Director – Finance and Resources confirmed that if some proposed efficiencies were not achieved, then alternative savings would be sought. - Teacher pay awards for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 was a concern. - In the professional opinion of the Strategic Director – Finance and Resources the proposed budget did include an element of risk but was achievable. - The Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Safeguarding highlighted the need to recoup monies owed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). • A 9.9% increase was too high as the average pay increase for residents had been 5%. • It was suggested that Home to School Transport and Domiciliary Care should be delivered in-house by CCBC in order to reduce costs. • Welsh Government (WG) had, in previous years, advised CCBC that if they did not raise Council Tax to an appropriate level then they would not fund the difference. • In respect of utilising balances towards pay award costs, it was queried whether plans were in place to rebuild balances. - In response, the Strategic Director – Finance, Revenues and Benefits advised that 6% had been allocated for the pay increases. - The Leader advised that statutory services had to be delivered and the only way of reducing the risk within the budget would be to increase Council Tax further. - The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regulatory advised that the pay award had not yet been agreed and there was cross-party support in respect of seeking for this pressure to be funded nationally. RESOLVED: a) That the revenue estimates for 2023/2024, as submitted to and agreed by the Cabinet at its meeting on 21 February 2023, be approved and that all of the expenditure be classified as Council Fund expenditure and, therefore, there is no category of special items expenditure as defined in Section 35, Local Government Finance Act 1992. b) That it be noted that the Cabinet Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits confirmed under delegated authority on 1 December 2022 the calculation made in accordance with Regulations made under Section 33 (5), Local Government Finance Act 1992 that:- i. The amount of £51,378.04 as being the Council Tax base for the financial year 2023/2024 and that this amount comprises the aggregate of the amounts stated in the table in (ii) below:- ii. Community/Town Council Tax Base 2023/2024 Band D Equivalent Abergele 5,016.35 Bay of Colwyn 11,706.25 Betws-y-Coed 249.55 Betws-yn-Rhos 506.70 Bro Garmon 322.58 Bro Machno 340.93 Caerhun 668.51 Capel Curig 101.45 Cerrigydrudion 303.45 Conwy 7,479.73 Dolgarrog 162.79 Dolwyddelan 244.82 Eglwysbach 453.31 Henryd 393.34 Llanddoged and Maenan 290.67 Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel 767.95 Llandudno 9,304.96 Llanfairfechan 1,485.03 Llanfairtalhaiarn 468.40 Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr 95.32 Llangernyw 488.31 Llangwm 219.66 Llannefydd 256.70 Llanrwst 1,228.98 Llansanffraid Glan Conwy 1,112.53 Llansannan 590.58 Llysfaen 876.65 Mochdre 671.12 Penmaenmawr 1,812.60 Pentrefoelas 143.62 Towyn/Kinmel Bay 3,150.90 Trefriw 380.25 Ysbyty Ifan 84.04 TOTAL 51,378.04 c) That the following amounts be now calculated by the Council for the financial year 2023/2024 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36, Local Government Finance Act 1992:- (i) £378,858,727 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2) (a) to (d) of the Act. (ii) £96,885,336 being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(3) (a) and (c) of the Act. (iii) £281,973,391 being the amount by which the aggregate at 3(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 3(b) above, calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 32(4) of the Act, as its budget required for the year. (iv) £198,189,783 being the aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of redistributed Non-Domestic Rates and Revenue Support Grant, reduced by the amount calculated in accordance with Section 33 (3B) of the Act. (v) £1,630.73 being the amount at 3 (c) above, less the amount at 3(d) above – all divided by the amount at 2(a) above, calculated by the Council for the year. (vi) £2,579,074 being the aggregate amounts of all special items referred to in Section 34(1) of the Act. (vii) £1,580.53 being the amount at 3(e) above, less the result given by dividing the amount at 3(f) above by the amount at 2(a) above calculated by the Council in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act as the basic amount of its Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which no special item relates. d) That the use of general balances to fund the additional cost pressure of £720,000 relating to the local government 2023/24 pay offer, to the extent that any additional funding, if received, is insufficient, be approved e) That the resolutions contained within an updated Appendix A, having approved the budget set out in an updated Appendix 4 supported by the background report in Appendix 1, be approved f) That a contribution to or from general balances, should any movement in the final Settlement provide more or less resources than the provisional Settlement, be approved (A recorded vote was requisitioned in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 20.5) THOSE VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS: Councillors Penny Andow, Cathy Augustine, Frank Bradfield, Chris Brockley, Chris Cater, Simon Croft, Sharon Doleman, Goronwy Edwards, Keith Eeles, Gwennol Ellis, Julie Fallon, Hannah Fleet, Sian Grady, Mandy Hawkins, Chris Hughes, Alan Hunter, Dave Jones, Gail Jones, Abdul Khan, Ifor Lloyd, Paul Luckock, Charlie McCoubrey, Emily Owen, Nia Owen, Angie O’Grady, Stephen Price, Mike Priestley, Kay Redhead, Austin Roberts, Dilwyn Roberts, John Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Susan Shotter, Michael Smith, Nigel Smith, Geoff Stewart, Trevor Stott and Aaron Wynne. THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS: Councillors Antony Bertola, Cheryl Carlisle, David Carr, Samantha Cotton, Neil Coverley, Louise Emery, Ros Griffiths-Williams, Anne McCaffrey, Bernice McLoughlin, Thomas Montgomery, Jo Nuttall, Harry Saville and Jacob Williams.
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RESOLVED: That the Pay Policy Statement 2022/2023 and appendices, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Discretionary Pension Statement, be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Democracy and Governance sought approval for the Local Pay Policy Statement for 2023/2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011. Pay Policy statements must be prepared and approved by the Council for each financial year and published on the relevant website by 31 March 2023. The report, together with the Policy Statement, outlined the current position in respect of pay and reward within the Council. The following points were highlighted: • At the date of publication of the statement, the 2022/2023 pay agreements for the Chief Executive, Chief Officers’, Officers’ Pay and Youth and Community Workers had been agreed by the relevant Joint Negotiating Committees. The allowances for Teachers in Residential Establishments had also been agreed. • The 2022/2023 pay agreement for Soulbury, Educational Improvement Professionals' pay and Educational Psychologists’ pay, had not yet been agreed. The Pay Policy Statement would be updated when an agreement had been reached. • County Borough Council Local Employee Pay Scales for 2022/2023 had been agreed by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services and individual basic salaries would increase by £1,925 and a 4.04% increase on allowances with effect from 1st April 2022. In addition, the NJC had agreed that from 1 April 2023, employees would receive a permanent increase of one day (pro rata) to their annual leave entitlement. • The pay and grade structure has been maintained via the Job Evaluation Scheme and in line with Equal Pay legislation. • Thanks were extended to Officers for their dedication and hard work. RESOLVED: That the Pay Policy Statement 2022/2023 and appendices, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Discretionary Pension Statement, be approved.
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