Scrutiny Snippets30 June 2015

Scrutiny of Cabinet reports

Community Grant Scheme Review

Committee considered revised proposals to deliver a reduced budget Community Grant Scheme.

Supported report recommendation to reduce budget to £3,000 and restrict the number of Capital Grants to one per individual organisation in any one funding year

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Committee welcomed plans to consult stakeholders on changes to scheme.

Universal Credit changes significantly impact the scheme bringing in the changes

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Committee encouraged figures to be reported more clearly in future

Committee supported proposals for consultation with residents and stakeholders

COUNCIL PERFORMANCE 2014/15

Comprehensive report on Council’s performance against the Business Plan 2014-15

Service Plan updates were included too

Members requested to suggest further efficiency savings

COUNCIL PERFORMANCE 2014/15

Committee requested the Performance Management Sub Committee (PMSC) look at impact of Greek Debt crisis

Additional information requested on number of businesses requesting support from Council

GREATER NORWICH GROWTH PROGRAMME 2016/17

Annual Business Plan setting out programme for infrastructure to deliver growth (as per Joint Core Strategy)

Would be amalgamated with Annual Growth Programme 2016-17

GREATER NORWICH GROWTH PROGRAMME 2016/17

Additional information on CIL payments for 2016-17

Supported principle to use pooled CIL for delivery of NATS projects

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY UPDATE

Six month update on delivery of projects within Environmental Health teams.

Members praised Officers for their good work and noted the report

REFURBISHMENT OF THE ONE ACCOUNT BUILDING, SPROWSTON

Potential to support Saffron Housing Trust in converting building to 39 affordable rental properties.

Saffron require additional funding to provide various features to dwellings

REFURBISHMENT OF THE ONE ACCOUNT BUILDING, SPROWSTON

Proposals are consistent with meeting Council objectives “well housed communities” and “environmental excellence”

Committee support contributing funding to Saffron Housing Trust