Cabinet Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.  A flowchart providing guidance on interests is attached to assist councillors.

There were no declarations of interest made by members in respect of items on this agenda.

To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 6 September 2016 and 11 October 2016.

Agreed the minutes of the meetings held on 6 September 2016 and 11 October 2016.

To receive questions from the public in accordance with the Constitution.

Questions, of no longer than 50 words, can be submitted to the Democratic Support Unit, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or email to democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk. Any questions must be received at least five clear working days before the date of the meeting.

There were no questions from members of the public.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

Councillor Bowyer (Leader) provided Cabinet with an update following the recent announcement from the Secretary of State regarding the future of the Royal Marines in Plymouth, in particular the return of several units from North Devon and Somerset, and agreed to prepare a full statement to update members on this issue at Full Council on 21 November 2016.

Councillor Nicholson (Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Strategic Transport, Housing and Planning) provided Cabinet with an update on the Peninsular Rail Task Force (PRTF) latest position.  Cabinet were advised that the PRTF interim report, published in October 2016 identified that 13 workstreams were needed to provide sufficient information to ensure the comprehensive and credible 20-year plan could be delivered.  A launch of the plan would take place on 22 November – Councillor Nicholson agreed to provide members with an update at Full Council on 21 November 2016.

Councillor Darcy will present the Capital and Revenue Monitoring Report 2016/17 – Quarter 2.  This report outlines the finance monitoring position of the Council as at the end of September 2016.

Councillor Darcy (Cabinet member for Finance and ICT) presented his report – ‘Capital and Revenue Monitoring Report 2016/17 – Quarter 2’.

Councillor Bowyer (Leader) reminded Cabinet members of the importance of keeping in close contact with their Directors and Assistant Directors to ensure they are aware of any financial pressures within their portfolio area.

Cabinet agreed to recommend to Council that the Capital Budget 2016 -2021 is increased to £475m (as shown in Table 6).

Councillor Darcy will present the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).  Under the Council’s Financial Regulations, the Responsible Financial Officer is required to report the medium term budget prospects.  Cabinet is therefore asked to consider the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2017/18 to 2019/20.

Councillor Darcy (Cabinet member for Finance/ICT) presented his report – ‘Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)’.

Councillor Bowyer (Leader) thanked Andrew Hardingham (Assistant Director for Finance) and Tracey Lee (Chief Executive) for their ongoing work on this matter.

Agreed that Cabinet approves and recommends the Medium Term Financial Strategy to Council on 21 November 2016.

Councillor Darcy will present the Fees and Charges Policy.  This policyis Plymouth City Council’s approachto setting feesandcharges and allowingconcessions.   It sets out the principlesthat theCouncilwill usewhen setting a chargefor services and ensuresconsistency in chargingcustomersandcommunitygroups.  Cabinet are requested to approve the revised Fees, Charges and Concessions Policy.

A background paper (the equality impact assessment) can be accessed at the Council’s website Council and Democracy/Councillors and Committees/Library/Cabinet background papers or using the following hyperlink – http://tinyurl.com/jdrod5m

Councillor Darcy (Cabinet member for Finance and ICT) presented his report – ‘Corporate Fees and Charges Policy’.

Caroline Cozens (Strategic Commercial Manager – Finance) advised members that a plan would be put in place to implement any increases – and these would be done in an open and transparent way.

Councillor Nicholson advised Cabinet members that they would have the opportunity to review the fees and charges relating to their portfolio area.

Agreed that Cabinet approves the revised Fees, Charges and Concessions Policy.

Councillor Jordan will present a report on the Plymouth History Centre.  The purpose of the report is to update the Cabinet on the progress of the project and to report the outcome and implications of the funding applications.

A background paper (the equality impact assessment) can be accessed at the Council’s website Council and Democracy/Councillors and Committees/Library/Cabinet background papers or using the following hyperlink – http://tinyurl.com/jmfp8fj

Councillor Jordan (Cabinet member for Culture) presented his report – ‘Plymouth History Centre’.

Cabinet agreed to –

(The reason for these recommendations is to ensure that the History Centre programme is procured in good time for the Mayflower 400 celebrations)

Councillor Michael Leaves will present a report on the Modernisation of Waste and Street Services.  As part of the ongoing transformation and improvement of Council services, the objectives of the service changes are to increase household recycling rates to 40% in the short term to improve performance levels and meet the targets in the Energy from Waste partnership contract; and to reduce the overall ongoing costs of the service.

A background paper (the equality impact assessment) can be accessed at the Council’s website Council and Democracy/Councillors and Committees/Library/Cabinet background papers or using the following hyperlink – http://tinyurl.com/ztnpf49

Councillor Michael Leaves (Cabinet member for Strategic Street Scene/Environment) presented his report – ‘Modernisation of Waste and Street Services’.

Following questions, Lou Hayward (Assistant Director – Street Services), advised Cabinet that a wide range of initiatives were in place to ensure the modernisation of Waste and Street Services occurs in May 2017.

Councillor Bowyer (Leader of the Council) reminded Cabinet that the full business case had been published to ensure openness and transparency around this issue, and to ensure that the citizens of Plymouth had been provided with the full facts.

Agreed that Cabinet approves Option 2:  The modernisation of Waste and Street Services as set out in the summary business case, which incorporates the citywide roll out of Alternate Weekly Collections of household waste, and associated interventions to support the increase in recycling across the city.