Minute No. 375 (Cabinet Agenda Item No. 4).

Called-in to all three scrutiny committees by Councillors Cox and Davidson.

The Committee considered Minute 375 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 September 2020, which had been called in to each of the three scrutiny committees, together with a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) providing an updated assessment of the local financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a range of high-level scenarios to illustrate the potential scale of the financial challenge over the short and medium-term.

The Leader of the Council undertook to provide a written response to a question with regard to the level of support provided to local authorities by the Government, as part of the current three-tier COVID-19 alert system.

Resolved:

That the following decisions of the Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the Council’s updated assessment of the local financial impact of the unprecedented challenges that has been caused by the pandemic, be noted.

2. That the scale of the potential financial challenge summarised in the submitted report, be noted.

3. That the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy is reviewed and a range of options are developed to ensure continuing financial sustainability.

4. That the Cabinet receive regular reports to future Cabinet meetings, which will provide updated assessments on our financial position and outline any changes to our strategy and range of assumptions.”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor I Gilbert

Minute No. 375 (Cabinet Agenda Item No. 4).

Called-in to all three scrutiny committees by Councillors Cox and Davidson.

The Committee considered Minute 375 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 September 2020, which had been called in to each of the three scrutiny committees, together with a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) providing an updated assessment of the local financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a range of high-level scenarios to illustrate the potential scale of the financial challenge over the short and medium-term.

The Committee requested that the Leader of the Council consider the referral of future reports made to the Cabinet on the financial position of the authority arising from the response to the pandemic, directly to the relevant scrutiny committee.

At the request of the Committee, the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care agreed to circulate to all members of the Council a presentation that was currently being developed with regard to the impact of the pandemic on the adult social care provider market.

Resolved:

That the following decisions of the Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the Council’s updated assessment of the local financial impact of the unprecedented challenges that has been caused by the pandemic, be noted.

2. That the scale of the potential financial challenge summarised in the submitted report, be noted.

3. That the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy is reviewed and a range of options are developed to ensure continuing financial sustainability.

4. That the Cabinet receive regular reports to future Cabinet meetings, which will provide updated assessments on our financial position and outline any changes to our strategy and range of assumptions.”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor I Gilbert

Minute No. 377 (Cabinet Agenda Item No. 4)

Called-in by Councillors Cox and Davidson to all three Scrutiny Committees

The Committee considered Minute 377 of Cabinet held on 15^th September, 2020, which had been called-in to all three Scrutiny Committees for consideration, together with the report of the Executive Director (Finance & Resources) providing an updated assessment of the local financial impact of Covid-19 and a range of high level scenarios to illustrate the potential scale of the financial challenge over the short and medium term.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“ 1.    That the Council’s updated assessment of the local financial impact of the unprecedented challenges that has been caused by the pandemic, be noted.   

2.    That the scale of the potential financial challenge summarised in the submitted report, be noted.

3.    That the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy is reviewed and a range of options are developed to ensure continuing financial sustainability.

4.    That the Cabinet receive regular reports to future Cabinet meetings, which will provide updated assessments on our financial position and outline any changes to our strategy and range of assumptions.”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Executive Member: Councillor Gilbert

Report of Executive Director (Finance and Resources) attached

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) providing an updated assessment of the local financial impact of Covid-19 and a range of high level scenarios to illustrate the potential scale of the financial challenge over the short and medium term.

Resolved:-

1.    That the Council’s updated assessment of the local financial impact of the unprecedented challenges that has been caused by the pandemic, be noted.   

2.    That the scale of the potential financial challenge summarised in the submitted report, be noted.

3.    That the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy is reviewed and a range of options are developed to ensure continuing financial sustainability.

4.    That the Cabinet receive regular reports to future Cabinet meetings, which will provide updated assessments on our financial position and outline any changes to our strategy and range of assumptions.

Reason for decision:

To provide an update on the financial impact of Covid-19

Other Options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for Call-in to: All Three Scrutiny Committees.

Executive Member: Cllr Gilbert

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) providing an updated assessment of the local financial impact of Covid-19 and a range of high level scenarios to illustrate the potential scale of the financial challenge over the short and medium term.

Resolved:-

1.    That the Council’s updated assessment of the local financial impact of the unprecedented challenges that has been caused by the pandemic, be noted.   

2.    That the scale of the potential financial challenge summarised in the submitted report, be noted.

3.    That the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy is reviewed and a range of options are developed to ensure continuing financial sustainability.

4.    That the Cabinet receive regular reports to future Cabinet meetings, which will provide updated assessments on our financial position and outline any changes to our strategy and range of assumptions.

Reason for decision:

To provide an update on the financial impact of Covid-19

Other Options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Called-in to: All Three Scrutiny Committees

Executive Member: Cllr Gilbert