Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 3 December 2020.

The Council has a statutory duty to set the level of council tax for the forthcoming financial year by 11 March.  Under the Budget and Policy Framework Rules of the Constitution, the Cabinet is responsible for formulating initial draft proposals in respect of the Budget.  The role of this Committee is to assist both the Cabinet and the Council in the preparation of the Budget for 2021/22 within the context of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Council’s priorities.

The Revised Estimates for 2020/21 and 2021/22 (presented to the Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board of 6 January 2021 as Annex 1) are attached as a supplement.

This report considers progress on the 2020/21 Capital Plan Review and requests endorsement of recommendations to Cabinet.

A request has been received from Kings Hill Parish Council for an advance of part of the 2021/22 local precept.    Members of the Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board (FIPAB) on 6 January recommended to Cabinet, via this Committee, that the request be supported given the exceptional circumstances.  Recommendations from both FIPAB and this Committee will be referred to Cabinet on 26 January 2021 for final decision.

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.