Agenda and minutes

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21.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

Minutes:

Councillors IL Tyler, D Bagshaw and S Easom declared a non–pecuniary interest as they were Directors of Liberty Leisure. Councillor R D MacRae declared a non –pecuniary interest in item 7, minute number 23 refers as he supported and worked with some of the organisations mentioned. Councillor P Lally declared an interest with Middle Street Resource Centre item 5, minute number 24 refers.

22.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 109 KB

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2020.

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2020 were confirmed as a correct record.

23.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

A presentation will be given on the work of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Minutes:

The presentation on the work of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services was cancelled. This presentation would be rearranged for a future Committee.

24.

MIDDLE STREET RESOURCE CENTRE

A presentation will be given on the work undertaken at Middle Street Resource Centre including a brief historical overview of the service and describing model approaches of support for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties.

 

Minutes:

Members welcomed a presentation from Mr Robert Ashford on the work undertaken at Middle Street Resource Centre.

25.

BUSINESS PLANS AND FINANCIAL ESTIMATES 2021/22 - 2023/24 pdf icon PDF 613 KB

To consider proposals for business plans; detailed revenue budget estimates for 2021/22; capital programme for 2021/22 to 2023/24; and proposed fees and charges for 2021/22 in respect of the Council’s priority areas.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered proposals for business plans; detailed revenue budget estimates for 2021/22; capital programme for 2021/22 to 2023/24; and proposed fees and charges for 2021/22 in respect of the Council’s priority areas for Leisure, Health and Bereavement Services.

 

Discussions surrounding staffing budget figures within the budget plans and updates were provided while noting the Liberty Leisure business plan, including growing fitness and swim school memberships, utilise vacant shop space for spin classes and exploring the feasibility of providing a new exercise referral scheme. Bramcote Crematorium was praised for achieving the gold standard award within the Bramcote Bereavement Business Plans. 

 

 

RESOLVED that the Health Business Plan and the Bereavement Services Business Plan be approved. 

 

RECOMMENDED that the Finance and Resources Committee recommended to Council that the following be approved:

a)    The detailed revenue budget estimates for 2021/22 (base) including any revenue development submissions.

b)   The capital programme for 2021/22 to 2023/24

c)    The fees and charges for 2021/22

26.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACTION PLAN pdf icon PDF 96 KB

To advise Committee of the progress made on the Children and Young People Action Plan, and to seek approval for a new plan.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee was updated on the progress made on the Children and Young People Action Plan. It was noted that it was difficult to plan for the future during COVID-19 restrictions, school closures and the furloughing of staff. The Plan would be reviewed and updated when Covid-19 restrictions are eventually lifted.

 

RESOLVED that the Children and Young People Action Plan 2021-2022 be approved.

27.

Noting Reports pdf icon PDF 106 KB

The Committee is asked to note the following reports:

·      Covid Winter Grant

·      Help For Families During Covid Pandemic

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the following reports:

 

·         Covid Winter Grant

·         Help for Families During Covid-19 Pandemic

28.

WORK PROGRAMME pdf icon PDF 115 KB

To consider items for inclusion in the Work Programme for future meetings.

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Work Programme and agreed to add a report to Review the Policy, Supply and Provision of Christmas Lights to be submitted to a future meeting.

 

            RESOLVED that the work programme, as amended, be approved.