Agenda and minutes

To receive details of any Members appointed to attend the meeting instead of a Member of the Sub-Committee.

None.

To receive any declarations of interest.

None.

Up to a total of fifteen minutes can be allowed, each speaker being allocated a maximum of five minutes, for members of the public to present a petition, ask a question or comment on any matter on the Agenda or within the remit of the Sub-Committee.

None.

Of the meeting held on 1^st February 2023 to be approved and signed.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 1^st February 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Prior to the commencement of the formal business, the Corporate Director – Finance and Resources gave a short presentation, summarising the remit of the Sub-Committee and highlighting some of the key issues dealt with during the previous Municipal Year. In the ensuing discussion, the Chair stated that he intended to work with the Vice-Chair to establish a clear definition of the future role of the Sub-Committee.

That the Income Management Sub-Committee note the Council’s quarter 4 and annual performance for 2022/23.

The Committee considered the annual and quarter 4 performance report. The Corporate Director – Finance and Resources presented the report and commented on the progress with regard to each of the Income Generation projects. The Head of Finance commented on the Key Performance Indicators. Both Officers responded to questions from Members on detailed aspects of the report.

The Corporate Director stated that additional information can be provided in writing about the process that is followed in pursuing unpaid business rates including the recovery rate.

In response to a question about income generation from the hire of buildings other than the Guildhall, the Head of Finance stated that this is small by comparison. However, there would be value in adding another graph to future reports to show income generated by the Museums Service.

RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee note the Council’s quarter 4 and annual performance for 2022/23.

That the Income Management Sub-Committee consider the proposed content of the Income Management Performance Scorecard for 2023/24.

The Sub-Committee considered the proposed content of the Income Management Sub-Committee Performance Scorecard for 2023/24. The Corporate Director – Finance and Resources presented the report and summarised the main points. Officers responded to questions from Sub-Committee Members. The Head of Finance explained in detail the rationale for reducing the income target for The Guildhall.

RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee agree the proposed content of the Income Management Performance Scorecard for 2023/24.

Which in the opinion of the Chair is of sufficient urgency as to warrant consideration.

None.

The  Sub-Committee are invited to pass the following resolution:

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of information as defined in Schedule 12A of the said Act.

RESOLVED: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of information as defined in Schedule 12A of the said Act.

Of the meeting held on 1^st February 2023 to be approved and signed.

RESOLVED: That the minutes (exempt items) of the meeting held on 1st February 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.