To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on xx 2017

To approve the Minutes of the last meeting were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider a report seeking approval to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the Town Centre in accordance with the current legislation (s60 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014).

PURPOSE

To seek approval to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the Town Centre in accordance with the current legislation (s60 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014).

REASON FOR DECISION

1.    The existing Order has been in place since the 9^th November 2019 and as outlined in the Act has a duration of 3 years, at which point it must be reviewed.

2.    Key Stakeholder consultation has been undertaken during August 2022 with residents, town centre business and community partners.  The Consultation has determined that there is support for the continuation of the Order and, to maintain the prohibitions as ascribed in the original Order.  These Conditions have been deemed relevant by key stakeholders to be retained for the town centre.

3.    It has also been established, through this process of review and consultation, that there was opportunity and need to extend the range of the current order to address issues relating to the night-time economy. This will provide officers with increased tools to deal with alcohol and substance fuelled anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

DECISION

That the Executive resolves to:

1.     Renew the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Burnley Town Centre (as outlined in Appendix 1 Map of PSPO area.

2.     Implement the Order from 9^th November 2022 for the defined 3-year period until 2025

3.     In agreement with the Public Space Protection Order powers enable Officers to undertake any required enforcement in accordance with legislative powers.

To consider the Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2022-27.

PURPOSE

To consider responses to the statutory consultation of the draft Statement of Licensing Policy and make a recommendation to Full Council.

REASON FOR DECISION

The Statement of Licensing Policy (SoLP) is part of the Council’s policy framework and it must be approved at Full Council. 

DECISION

That Executive recommend Full Council approve the draft Statement of Licensing Policy for implementation on 1^st October 2022.

To consider the Q1 Revenue Budget Monitoring Report.

PURPOSE

1.    To report the forecast outturn position for the year as at 31 March 2023 based upon actual spending and income to 30 June 2022.

2.    To note the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis as can be seen in paragraph 5.  In view of these exceptional times the revenue monitoring position is uncertain.

REASON FOR DECISION

To give consideration to the level of revenue spending and income in 2022/23 as part of the effective governance of the Council and to ensure that appropriate management action is taken to ensure a balanced financial position. The Council expects to close the budget gap by the end of the financial year as it has done in previous years.

DECISION

The Executive resolved to:

1.    Note the projected revenue budget forecast position of a net overspend of £149k, as summarised in the report and appendix.

2.    Seek approval from Full Council for:

a.    The latest revised net budget of £15.322m

b.    The net transfers from earmarked reserves of £3.175m

To consider the Q2 Capital Budget Monitoring Report.

PURPOSE

To provide Members with an update on capital expenditure and the resources position along with highlighting any variances.

REASON FOR DECISION

To effectively manage the 2022/23 Capital Programme.

DECISION

The Executive resolved to:

1.    Recommend to Full Council:

a.    Approval of net budget changes totalling an increase of £25,000 giving a revised capital budget for 2022/23 totalling £41,433,311.

b.    Approval of the proposed financing of the revised capital budget totalling £41,433,311.

2.    Note the latest estimated year end position on capital receipts and contributions showing an assumed balance of£1,783,763 at 31 March 2023.

To consider a report setting out the latest position and savings proposals for the 2023/24 Revenue Budget.

PURPOSE

REASON FOR DECISION

To progress the preparation of the Council’s 2023/24 revenue budgets.

DECISION

The Executive resolved to:

1.    Note savings approved at previous Full Council meetings totalling £23k to assist in balancing the 2024/25 revenue budget.

2.    Recommend further proposed savings totalling £198k to assist in balancing the 2023/26 revenue budgets for approval by Full Council.