Decisions

To submit retrospective claims in respect of the Ealing VAT ruling.

That the Council’s processes and systems are amended to the allow Ealing Ruling to be adopted from the 1st of November 2019.

That an appraisal of outsourcing the Caldicot leisure investment to a third party be undertaken.

To continue to closely monitor VAT costs, especially costs spent in VAT exempt areas, and where necessary to identify and advise on options using a “look forward” approach and that would mitigate any future likelihood of losses of irrecoverable VAT that might arise through the breach of the Council’s partial exemption calculation and 5% threshold.

To agree to publish notices for the closure of Mounton House Special School.

That Cabinet agrees the use of Invest to Save reserve funding to support the extended Pupil Referral Service (PRS) for the remainder of this financial year. This will be repaid in the next two financial year.

That two new Engagement Worker posts will be created on a fixed term basis until December 2022 to facilitate learner recruitment, mentoring and support to meet the targets set for Monmouthshire’s participation and delivery of the Skills at Work project.

ITEM WITHDRAWN – SEE COUNCIL 19TH SEPTEMBER 2019

 To approve the use of Option 1 as the method for calculating redemption values on settlement of Property Appreciation Loans:

To review and evaluate individual redemption values on an on-going basis to ensure the Council delivers a fair and equitable scheme and review the method for calculating redemption values if deemed necessary.

That the disposal proceed following the agreement of terms with the purchaser to purchase the land outlined red.

That Cabinet agree the Statutory Partnership Agreement.