Agenda

Executive Summary:

A draft Programme of Meetings for 2025-26 has been prepared and circulated for consultation and is attached at Appendix.

Conclusions:

Following review, the proposed draft Programme of Meetings 2025-26 follows the established cycle of meetings as closely as possible.

Recommendations:

That Members adopt the Programme of Meetings for 2025-26.

Cabinet Member(s)

Cllr Tim Adams

Ward(s) affected

All

Contact Officer

Alison Argent

alison.argent@north-norfolk.gov.uk

BUDGET MONITORING P6 2024/25

Executive Summary

This report provides an update on the Council’s financial performance and projected full year outturn position for 2024/25 for the revenue account, capital programme and reserves statement as at the end of September 2024.

As at 30 September 2024, the General Fund projected deficit is £0.995m (£0.801m on Net Operating Expenditure) for the full year 2024/25. This is after adjusting for all known variations and full year forecasting by service managers.

Options considered

This is an update report on the Council’s financial position and so no other options were considered.

Consultation(s)

Cabinet Member

Section 151 officer

Budget Managers

Recommendations

It is recommended that Full Council:

1)    Note the contents of the report and the current forecast year end position.

2)    Note that officers will work together to take action to reduce the overall projected General Fund deficit for 2024/25.

It is recommended that Full Council approve:

3)    to include an addition to the revenue budget of £13,000 for an addition to existing Exacom software as laid out in paragraph 4.8.1

4)    to include a permanent increase to the revenue budget of £34,000 for an additional member of staff in the Licensing Team as detailed in paragraphs 4.8.2 to 4.8.5. This will be funded from the ring-fenced licencing income.

5)    to include an additional capital budget of £22,000 to complete the Cromer Offices LED lighting project. This is to be funded from the Net Zero Initiatives reserve as detailed in paragraph 5.4.2

6)    to include an additional capital budget of £5,600 to pay the retention sum for the Crinkle Crankle Wall and that this is funded from the Major Projects Reserve as detailed in paragraph 5.4.3

7)    to include an additional capital budget of £30,000 to rethatch the Collector’s Cabin roof and that this is to be funded from the Asset Management reserve as detailed in paragraph 5.4.4

8)    to include an additional capital budget of £23,400 to develop the customer services C3 software and is to be funded from the Development Plan reserve. as detailed in paragraph 5.4.5

Reasons for recommendations

To update members on the current budget monitoring position for the Council.

Background papers

Wards affected

All

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr Lucy Shires

Contact Officer

Tina Stankley, Tina.stankley@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Fees & Charges 2025/26

Executive Summary

This report recommends the fees and charges for the financial year 2025-26 that will come into effect from 1 April 2025.

Options considered.

Alternatives for the individual service fees and charges proposed have been considered by service managers as part of the process of creating this report.

Consultation(s)

Portfolio Holder

Director of Resources/S151 Officer

Budget Managers

Recommendations

That Full Council agree:

• The fees and charges from 1 April 2025 as included in Appendix A.

• That delegated authority be given to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and relevant Directors/Assistant Director to agree the fees and charges not included within Appendix A as required (outlined within the report).

Reasons for recommendations

To approve the Council’s proposed fees and charges for 2025/26.

Background papers

Fees & Charges 2024/25 report (Full Council – 20 February 2024)

Wards affected

All

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr Lucy Shires

Contact Officer

James Moore, Technical Accountant, James.Moore@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Periodic Review of North Norfolk District Polling Districts and Polling Places 2024

Executive Summary

The District Council is required to undertake a formal review of polling districts and polling places in its area at least once every five years.

The proposals detailed in this report are considered to offer the best arrangements in terms of polling districts and polling places currently available within the district.

The report sets out changes that have been proposed through the review process and also details some other areas where there will be no change in designation but where other issues have been raised and considered and, as far as possible, addressed through the review process

Options considered

Looking at alternative locations for polling stations in polling districts where alternative premises exist.

Consultation(s)

Consultations with Parish Councils, elected members and several local groups in terms of polling station accessibility for electors with mobility issues or disabilities.

Recommendations

Full Council is recommended to:-

Approve the list of Polling Districts and Polling Places within the North Norfolk District following this periodic review as detailed in Appendix 1 to this report.

Council should note that in exceptional circumstances (such as a polling place becoming unavailable) changes can be made to polling place designations between periodic reviews

Reasons for recommendations

These recommendations are made and considered to be the best locations within local communities to be designated as polling places which will provide for electors the most convenient and accessible polling arrangements.

Background papers

Comments made during the consultation and the schedule of proposals.

Wards affected

All North Norfolk District Council Wards

Cabinet member(s)

Tim Adams, Leader of the Council

Contact Officer

Rob Henry, Senior Elections Officer & Steve Blatch, Chief Executive and Returning Officer