Agenda

Chip Colquhoun to open the meeting with a ‘Thought for the Day’.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 11th December 2024.

To receive from Members declarations as to disclosable pecuniary, other registerable and non-registerable interests in relation to any Agenda item. See Notes below.

To note the Chair’s engagements since the last Council meeting.

To answer any questions submitted by the public in accordance with the Constitution.

The deadline for the receipt of public questions is five days prior to the meeting and must be submitted to the Monitoring Officer.

The Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources, Councillor B Mickelburgh to present for approval –

v  The 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for the period 2026/27 to 2029/30

v  The Fees and Charges Schedule for 2025/26

v  The Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Strategy and the Investment Strategy including the annual prudential indicators for 2025/26

v  The Annual Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Statement 2025/26

v  The Formal Resolution to determine the Council Tax for 2025/26

In accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Act (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, the Council will be asked to resolve that a recorded vote be taken on conclusion of the debate on this item.

The reports were considered by the Cabinet at their meeting on 11th February 2025 and it was agreed that they should be recommended to Council for approval.

(The Leader of the Opposition will have a right of reply).

15 Minutes Presentation

45 Minutes Debate and Questions

In compliance with the requirements of Sections 38-43 of the Localism Act 2011, the Executive Councillor for Climate, Transformation and Environment, Councillor L Davenport-Ray to present the Pay Policy Statement to the Council for approval.

(The Statement was considered by the Employment Committee at their meeting on 25th February 2025 and a verbal update will be provided on their deliberations).

In accordance with the Council Procedure Rules, all questions –

v  Must be relevant to an item which the Council has powers or duties;

v  Must not relate to an item which is included elsewhere on the Agenda

v  Should be limited to obtaining information or pressing for action; and

v  Should not exceed two minutes in duration.

Questions should not divulge or require to be divulged, confidential or exempt information.

This item provides an opportunity for District Council Members to ask questions on Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority issues.

If Members wish to raise questions or issues requiring a detailed response, it would be helpful if they can provide prior notice so that the necessary information can be obtained in advance of the meeting.

An opportunity for Members to raise any issues or ask questions arising from recent meetings of the Council’s Committees and Panels.

A list of meetings held since the last Council meeting is attached for information and Members are requested to address their questions to Committee and Panel Chairs.

a)  Executive Leader to report on changes to the Cabinet

b)  Group Leaders to report on variations to the Membership of Committees and Panels if necessary.