Agenda

To receive apologies for absence.

Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in any business identified to be considered at this meeting.

Notice of items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

To receive the minutes of the Council meeting held on the 7 February 2012 (copy enclosed).

To consider a report by the Head of Business, Planning and Performance (copy enclosed) which outlines the Council’s response to the WAO’s Annual Improvement Report.

To consider a report by the Chief Finance Officer (copy enclosed) to consider the precepts received from the North Wales Police Authority and the Town / Community Councils and declare the Council Tax levels for the 2012 / 2013 financial year.

To consider a report by the Head of Finance and Assets (copy to follow) which contains information in the report and in a confidential appendix on the capital bids received for inclusion in the Council’s 2012 / 2013 capital plan.

To consider a report by the Head of Business, Planning and Performance (copy enclosed) which outlined the conclusions of a review of the new scrutiny system adopted by the Council in May 2011.     

To consider a report by the Monitoring Officer (copy enclosed) to inform Members of the outcome of the consultation process to date and suggested areas of changes to the Council’s Constitution.

To consider a report by the Head of Finance and Assets (copy enclosed) which shows how the Council will manage its investments and its borrowing for the coming year and seeks approval for the policies within which the Treasury Management function operates.

To consider a report by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services (copy to follow) for County Council to approve the timetable of meetings for 2012 / 2013 as detailed in appendix 1 of the report.

To consider the following Motion submitted by Councillor Brian Blakeley:

"The Council notes with concern the fact that the Local Development Plan Inspector has reached a preliminary conclusion that the County Council has made insufficient provision for housing.

This Council wishes to remind both Cabinet members and officers of the extent of authority delegated to them and recognise that it is for the full Council to decide upon any changes to plans and alterations which comprise the Local Development Plan.

This Council wishes to inform the Inspector that all Council members must be informed of any change to policy, proposals or strategy discussed by officers, at explanatory meetings, on behalf of Denbighshire County Council are matters that must first be subject of approval by full Council."

To consider the Council’s forward work programme (copy enclosed).