Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for Absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gibbs, Jones, Wilson and Xhaferaj. |
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To Confirm the Minutes from the Previous Council Meeting. Minutes: It was RESOLVED:
that the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2024 be signed as a true record. |
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To Confirm or Vary the Order of Business on the Agenda. Minutes: It was RESOLVED:
that the Order of Business be as printed on the Agenda. |
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To Receive any Declarations of Interest. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Mayor's Communications. Minutes: The Mayor noted that his communications had been circulated and highlighted the upcoming Quiz and Mayor’s Ball. |
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Councillors to answer questions asked in accordance with Procedure Rule 9. Additional documents: Minutes:
* In the absence of Mr Allen, a written response would be provided. |
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C/24/15 To Consider a Report from the Leader of the Council on Special Urgency Decisions. Minutes: It was RESOLVED on a motion MOVED by Councillor MacDonald and SECONDED by Councillor Rudkin:
that the report be noted.
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C/24/16 To Consider a Report from Councillor Ross on Council Housing Rents 2025/26. Additional documents:
Minutes: It was RESOLVED on a motion MOVED by Councillor Ross and SECONDED by Councillor Rae:
a) that an increase to council housing rents, both social and affordable, from 1 April 2025, in line with the Government guideline of 2.7% for the financial year 2025/26 be approved;
b) that a a cap at Local Housing Allowance rates for any affordable council house rent annual increase be approved.
c) that the charges set out for sheltered schemes at Appendix 1 to the report be approved for the financial year 2025/26, with a phased approach to remove the cost subsidy over 3 years to be used.
d) that an increase of 2.7% from 1 April 2025 for housing, garage, and hard standing rents be approved for the financial year 2025/26. |
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Minutes: It was RESOLVED on a motion MOVED by Councillor M Cook and SECONDED by Councillor Muhith:
that the Treasury Management operations for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024 be noted. |
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C/24/18 To Consider a Report from Councillor M Cook on the Council Tax Base 2024/25. Minutes: It was RESOLVED on a motion MOVED by Councillor M Cook and SECONDED by Councillor Muhith:
that in accordance with the report and the Local Authority (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (England) Regulations 2012, the amount calculated by Ipswich Borough Council as its Council Tax Base for the financial year 2025/26 be 40,236. |
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To Consider nominations/changes of Councillors to serve on Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies. Minutes: There were no changes to placings. |