Decision details

The Cabinet considered an update on the latest iteration of the Cabinet response to the medium term pressures presented within the Medium Term Financial Plan, including a series of proposals (originally discussed at July, August and October Cabinet) which have recently undergone consultation or further development, and agreed that:

(1) the report and the progress on the growth and reform programme outlined within the Medium Term Financial Plan Cabinet Response report and the considerations outlined within section 3 in relation to consultation, workforce implications and equality implications be noted.

(2) in relation to the following specific proposals set out in appendices 4-7 of the report:

(i)     Children and Young Peoples Proposals (appendix 4)

·         the consultation responses be noted and the updated proposals be approved for implementation;

·         the commitment in relation to the Free School Bus Passes proposal to review existing arrangements and return to Cabinet in February with further detail on mitigating actions be noted;

·         the intention to consult with the Children & Families Scrutiny Committee on the Equality Impact Assessment for the KITE service proposal prior to consideration by the Cabinet in February be noted.

(ii)    Parking Charges (appendix 5):

following consideration of the responses and concerns raised through the consultation process it be agreed to:

·         arrange for officers to meet with the groups and individuals who have contacted the council to review detailed proposals and alternatives before implementation, assessing potential alternatives which will generate similar levels of savings;

·         review tariffs annually to assess income levels and  impact upon car park usage and displacement onto residential streets;

(iii)  Income Recovery and Cost Recovery (appendix.6):

·         approval be given to the updated proposal for implementation

(iv)  Information, Advice and Guidance (appendix 7):

·         the consultation responses be noted and the updated proposal be approved for implementation.

(3) That the commitment to submit a further report to Cabinet in February 2017 relating to proposal for Adult Social Care and Public Health be noted.

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