Agenda and draft minutes

To receive and note any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Bray and Councillor Beadle.

Under the code of conduct members are reminded that in declaring interests they should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is a disclosble pecuniary interest, registrable interest or other interest.

There were no interests declared at this meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 November 2023.

It was moved by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Wyatt and

                        RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 23 November                   2023 be confirmed as a correct record.

Report of the Section 151 Officer

Members were presented with the 2024/25 proposed budget proposals for the Partnership.

In response to questions from members, it was confirmed that the mailroom was outsourced to a third party; and residents were encouraged to use electronic billing, but the Partnership also offered choice.

It was proposed by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Graves and

                        RESOLVED – the proposals be approved.

Report of the Section 151 Officer

Members were presented with the financial performance of the Partnership up to 31 November 2023.

In response to questions from members it was confirmed that:

-       the income was profiled differently and support was provided by HBBC regarding cash flow and no interest was charged on that;

-       as members felt uncomfortable with regards to the 20% overspend there were different ways of profiling and different ways of presenting the information

-       at a request from members the information would be restructured in future to show that expenditure was the most prominent figure.

Members noted the report.

Report of the Head of Partnership.

Late item revised service plan 2024/25  received after preparation of the agenda.

Members were provided with the service plan for 2024/25 for the Partnership.

In a response to a question from members it was confirmed that Market Harborough migrated some years ago and that all new claimants now went straight on to universal credit.

Members noted the report.

Report of the Head of Partnership

Members were presented with the performance report up to November 2023.

Members noted the report.

Thursday 21 March 2024 – 3.30pm HBBC, Hinckley

Thursday 13 June 2024 – 3.30 pm HDC, Harborough

Members noted the future meeting dates.

To note the joint committee’s forward plan.

Members noted the forward plan.