Divisions/wards affected: All

Purpose: Further to Cabinet approval for the implementation of the Inspire2Achieve and Inspire2Work programme in March 2016, and July 2017 Youth Enterprise requests approval for additional match funding from Authority Invest to Redesign reserves for 2018-19 and Base Budget Consideration from 2019-20 to 2022-23. This funding will enable the extension the existing I2A programme to December 2021 which provides education and well-being support with the aim of reducing the risk of becoming NEET (Not Engaged in Education, Employment or Training) and the existing I2W programme to December 2022 which provides post 16 support, intervention and employment opportunities utilising European Social Fund (ESF) monies.

Author: Hannah Jones, MCC Youth Enterprise Manager

Contact Details: hannahjones@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Deferred.

Division/Wards Affected: All Monmouth Wards

Purpose: To agree the location and refurbishment of the play area at Chippenham Mead;

Author: Mike Moran, Community Infrastructure Coordinator

Contact Details: mikemoran@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That the Council adopts the area shown on the plan attached at Appendix B as its preferred location for redevelopment of the Chippenham Mead play area and that it proceeds to submit applications for planning permission and village green consent to enable the project to proceed;

That if and when planning permission and village green consent is granted, the Council works in consultation with interested parties in the locality on the detailed layout and content of the refurbished play area to ensure the provision of a safe, inclusive and exciting fixed play area on Chippenham Mead.

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To present an update and forward plan for Abergavenny Borough Theatre following the Cabinet decision to accept the surrender of the lease, bringing the Management Agreement to an end, and returning ownership and control to the Authority.

Author: Cath Fallon (Head of Enterprise and Community Development)

Contact Details: cathfallon@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet considers the situation analysis and options appraisal and approves the proposal to recruit a fixed term, full time Theatre Manager, with supporting Front of House Supervisors, be resourced from within the approved Medium Term Financial Plan, in order to put the Theatre on a on a more stable footing and determine the medium/longer term future for the Theatre.

That Cabinet approves the development of a formal Charter or Concordat with Acting for the Borough (A4B), the former Borough Theatre Management Committee.

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To provide a progression report on Events further to the findings of an independent Events review; and to consider the options that will underpin a forward plan and future Events Strategy.

Author: Cath Fallon, Head of Enterprise andCommunity Development

Contact Details: cathfallon@monmouthshire.gov.uk

To consider the options and forward plan for Events and to approve the recommendations to implement a ‘Hybrid’ approach which will put the Events and Special Projects team on a strategic and stable footing.

That Officers return to Cabinet with a 12 month update on the events programme.

Divisions/Wards affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to present for approval the Council’s first Commercial Strategy and accompanying action plan. The strategy builds upon aspects of the Procurement, Digital and Asset Management Strategies and is a key means through which the Council can play a role in the self-determination of its future viability and sustainability.

Author: Peter Davies – Chief Officer Resources

Debra Hill-Howells – Head of Landlord Services and Commercial

Contact: peterdavies@monmouthshire.gov.uk;

DebraHill-Howells@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet considers the draft Strategy and action plan for approval.

Divisions/Wards affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of the report is to present for approval the Digital Strategy and action plan for 2018/21.

Author: Sian Hayward – Head of Digital

Contact: sianhayward@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet considers the draft Strategy and action plan for approval.

Divisions/Wards affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to present the next iteration of the Council’s

People Strategy and accompanying action plan. 

To seek endorsement of the strategy as the principal means of ensuring our people and organisation are supported and enabled to deliver solutions to increasingly complex challenges and secure ongoing improvement.

Author: Tracey Harry – Head of People Services and Information Governance

Contact: traceyharry@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet considers the draft Strategy and action plan for approval as our overarching framework for People and Organisational Development. To support its role in ensuring the organisation is equipped with the collective capacity, capability and mindset to meet financial and improvement challenges and respond to opportunities that present.

Divisions/Wards affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to present the next iteration of the Council’s Procurement Strategy and accompanying action plan. The Strategy builds upon workshop sessions undertaken with the Economy and Development Select Committee and the aims, aspirations and priorities for procurement, identified throughout the participative process. 

Author: Peter Davies – Chief Officer Resources

Debra Hill-Howells – Head of Landlord Services and Commercial

Contact: peterdavies@monmouthshire.gov.uk

DebraHill-Howells@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet considers the draft Strategy and action plan for approval.

Divisions/Wards affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to provide Members with information on the revenue and capital outturn position of the Authority at the end of reporting period 1 which represents the financial outturn position for the 2018/19 financial year based on May inclusive activities.

This report will also be considered by Select Committees as part of their responsibility to,

•     assess whether effective budget monitoring is taking place,

•     monitor the extent to which budgets are spent in accordance with agreed budget and policy framework,

•     challenge the reasonableness of projected over or underspends, and

•     monitor the achievement of predicted efficiency gains or progress in relation to savings proposals.

Author: Mark Howcroft – Assistant Head of Finance

Contact: markhowcroft@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Members consider a net revenue forecast of £471,000 overspend.

That Members consider a capital outturn spend of £35.7m, which accords with budget provision for the year, after proposed slippage of £75,000. This describes a breakeven position not uncommon for this early in the year, although there is a potential for additional 21c schools costs in respect of additional asbestos removal and treatment costs not anticipated, which colleagues indicate could be the order of £350,000.

That Cabinet considers the use of reserves proposed in para 3.8.1,

That Members note that the low level of earmarked reserves will notably reduce the flexibility the Council has in meeting the challenges of scare resources going forward.

That Members note the extent of movements in individual budgeted draws on school balances, and acknowledge a reported net forecast deficit of £622k resulting, and support the amendments to MCC’s Fairer Funding Regulations as described in para 3.8.13 for onward engagement with schools forum and governing bodies