scrutiny snippets 30 june 2015
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Community Grant Scheme Review
Committee considered revised proposals to deliver a reduced budget Community Grant Scheme.
Supported report recommendation to reduce budget to £3,000 and restrict the number of Capital Grants to one per individual organisation in any one funding year
Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Committee welcomed plans to consult stakeholders on changes to scheme.
Universal Credit changes significantly impact the scheme bringing in the changes
Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Committee encouraged figures to be reported more clearly in future
Committee supported proposals for consultation with residents and stakeholders
COUNCIL PERFORMANCE 2014/15
Comprehensive report on Council’s performance against the Business Plan 2014-15
Service Plan updates were included too
Members requested to suggest further efficiency savings
COUNCIL PERFORMANCE 2014/15
Committee requested the Performance Management Sub Committee (PMSC) look at impact of Greek Debt crisis
Additional information requested on number of businesses requesting support from Council
GREATER NORWICH GROWTH PROGRAMME 2016/17
Annual Business Plan setting out programme for infrastructure to deliver growth (as per Joint Core Strategy)
Would be amalgamated with Annual Growth Programme 2016-17
GREATER NORWICH GROWTH PROGRAMME 2016/17
Additional information on CIL payments for 2016-17
Supported principle to use pooled CIL for delivery of NATS projects
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY UPDATE
Six month update on delivery of projects within Environmental Health teams.
Members praised Officers for their good work and noted the report
REFURBISHMENT OF THE ONE ACCOUNT BUILDING, SPROWSTON
Potential to support Saffron Housing Trust in converting building to 39 affordable rental properties.
Saffron require additional funding to provide various features to dwellings