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PDF 461 KBVenue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Chorley
Contact: Gordon Bankes
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Apologies for absence Decision: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Henry Caunce and Mary Wilson. Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Henry Caunce and Mary Wilson. |
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To confirm the minutes of the Council meeting held on 18 December 2007 as a correct record for signature by the Mayor (enclosed) Minutes: RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the Council meeting held on 18 December 2007 be confirmed as a correct record for signature by the Mayor. |
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Declarations of Any Interests Members of the Council are reminded of their responsibility to declare any personal interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct. If the personal interest is a prejudicial interest, then the individual Member should not participate in a discussion on the matter and must withdraw from the Council Chamber and not seek to influence a decision on the matter. Minutes: No Member declared an interest in relation to matters under consideration at the meeting. |
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Mayoral Announcements Minutes: Charity Ball.
The Mayor thanked everyone who joined him and the Mayoress at the Charity Ball. It had been a great success and he hoped that everyone who attended enjoyed the night as much as they had. Due to the outstanding support received from local businesses and individuals, more than £2000 was raised.
Regimental Dinner.
The Mayor informed everyone that on Friday 28 March he would be holding a Regimental Dinner at the TA Barracks in Devonshire Road. The evening included a pre-dinner drinks reception and a five course meal. Tickets were priced at £40.00 and could be purchased from the Mayor's Secretary. As places were limited, tickets were allocated on a first come first served basis.
Charity Meal.
The Mayor informed everyone that following the next full Council meeting on 22 April, the final one for the Mayor, a Charity Meal would be taking place. The details had yet to be finalised but was likely to be at a Chinese Restaurant. Details to be circulated by the Mayor's Secretary.
Charity Dog Walk.
The Mayor informed Member that on Sunday 9 March a charity dog walk would be taking place to raise money for his Charity Appeal. The walk would be taking place at Yarrow Valley Country Park at 10.00 am. Cost was £3.00 per dog and there was no need to book. |
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Public Questions Members of the public who have requested the opportunity to ask a question(s) on any item(s) on the agenda will be asked to put their questions(s) to the Council. Members of the public will be allowed to ask one supplementary question within their allocated 3 minutes Minutes: There had been no requests from any member of the public to ask a question on any of the agenda items. |
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General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget and Council Tax, 2008/09 A report on the recommendations of the Council’s Executive Cabinet at its meeting on 14 February 2008, the draft Council Tax resolution, the Statutory Section 25 report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Business Transformation) and the Shadow Cabinets alternative budget is enclosed. Additional documents:
Decision: Agreed Minutes: The Executive Leader presented a report putting forward proposals for the General Fund Revenue Budget and Council Tax levels for 2008/09 as well as the Council’s Capital Programme for 2008/09, which had received approval by the Executive Cabinet at its meeting held on 14 February 2008.
The report contained representations received in response to consultation on the draft budget proposals and which highlighted the key concerns that had been expressed by respondents.
The Executive Leader explained that the proposals had been formulated to achieve a number of objectives.
In terms of the key messages, there were many positives to report.
The report set out the Executive Cabinets proposals, including appendices relating to budget consultation responses, including the Executives response to issues raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in relation to its review of the budget, the Council's Capital Programme and a note explaining the pooling arrangement with regard to concessionary travel.
Also appended to the report was a report of the Statutory Finance Officer to satisfy the provision of Section 25 of the Local Government Act 2003 requiring the officer to report independently to Members on the robustness of the budget and the risks contained in the budget.
In respect of the budget proposals it was moved by Councillor Alan Cullens (Executive Member for Resources) and seconded by Councillor Peter Goldsworthy (Executive Leader) that the budget and estimates of the Executive Cabinet be approved.
In respect of the budget proposals, the Council received a report by the Leader of the Labour Group on the Shadow Cabinets alternative budget.
It was moved by Councillor Dennis Edgerley and seconded by Councillor Terry Brown that the Shadow Cabinet’s alternative budget, including the following amendments be approved.
Labour Group Proposals
Additional Street cleaning £40,000 Reduce Provision Projects delivered by Partners. £45,000 Projects delivered by Partners. £45,000
The proposal was put to the vote and the Mayor declared it lost.
In respect of the budget proposals it was moved by Councillor Dennis Edgerley and seconded by Councillor Terry Brown that the following items contained in the Alternative Budget be approved.
Additional Recurrent Expenditure Labour Group Proposals
Fund for physical improvement, £200,000 neighbourhood and recreation grounds and lighting. Prevention of Homelessness Fund £70,000
The amendment was put to the vote and the Mayor declared it lost.
It was moved by Councillor Alan Cullens (Executive Member for Resources) and seconded by Councillor Peter Goldsworthy (Executive Leader) that the following be approved.
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