Agenda and minutes

Members will disclose any pecuniary and any other significant interests they may have in relation to the matters to be considered at this meeting.

None.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 21 October 2015.

The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 21 October 2015 were confirmed as a correct record.

To receive and respond to any questions from members of the public.

Public questions can be delivered in writing to Democratic Services or sent by email to: democratic.services@wyre.gov.uk. Public questions for this meeting must be received by noon on Thursday 26 November 2015. Questioners should provide their name and address and indicate to which Cabinet member the question is to be directed.

The total period of time allocated for public questions will not normally exceed 30 minutes.

None

Report of the Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder and Corporate Director of People and Places

The Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder and the Corporate Director of People and Places submitted a report on the decision made by Lancashire County Council to terminate the current Waste Management Cost Sharing arrangements with district councils from March 2018, the potential for the introduction of a charge for green waste collection and the wider implications of changes proposed by the County Council.

He emphasised that, as indicated in the legal implications set out in the report, an on-line consultation exercise would be undertaken, in accordance with the Best Value duty to consult.

Decision taken

Cabinet agreed:

1.    To introduce a charge for green waste collections, if possible from 1 April 2016, but no later than 30 June 2016;

2.    To cease the provision of additional green waste bins with immediate effect, until the subscription service is launched.

Report of the Resources Portfolio Holder and Corporate Director of Resources

The Resources Portfolio Holder and Corporate Director of Resources submitted a report advising the Cabinet on treasury management activities for the first half of the 2015/16 financial year.

Decision taken

Cabinet approved the report and agreed the proposed changes to the credit methodology whereby viability and support ratings (Fitch) and the financial strength rating (Moody’s) will not be considered as key criteria in the choice of creditworthy investment counterparties.