Policy And Resources Committee - 24/02/2022

At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held remotely on 24th February, 2022.

Present:-

Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK

Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL

BAILIES

Christina ROBERTS	Kevin KEENAN	Derek J SCOTT
Willie SAWERS	Helen WRIGHT	Fraser MACPHERSON

COUNCILLORS

John ALEXANDER	Steven ROME	George McIRVINE
Kevin CORDELL	Lynne SHORT	Margaret RICHARDSON
Will DAWSON	Roisin SMITH	Donald HAY
Mark FLYNN	Georgia CRUICKSHANK	Philip SCOTT
Stewart HUNTER	Charlie MALONE	Craig DUNCAN
Ken LYNN	Michael MARRA	Gregor MURRAY
Anne RENDALL	Richard McCREADY	Alan ROSS

Bailie Willie SAWERS, Depute Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 21st February, 2022 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

UKRAINE

Prior to commencement of business, Councillor Alexander, Lord Provost Borthwick, Bailies Keenan, Macpherson and Scott, and Councillor Ross spoke about the current situation in Ukraine and expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors Dawson and Malone and Bailie Roberts declared non-financial interests in Article II by virtue of being Council representatives on Leisure & Culture Dundee.

II REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2022/2023

The Committee agreed to hear a deputation in respect of the above. After the deputation had put forward their case, and answered questions from members of the Committee, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

Reference was made to Article IV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 10th January, 2022, wherein the procedures for setting the 2022/2023 Revenue Budget and Council Tax were agreed.

The Committee had before them the following:-

(a) Revenue Budget and Council Tax 2022/2023 - Report No 65-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services;

(b) Letter dated 16th February, 2022 by the Head of Democratic and Legal Services regarding voting restrictions in terms of Section 112 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992; and

After considering Report No 65-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Bailie Sawers, seconded by Bailie Roberts, moved that the Committee:-

(i) notes the contents of Report No 65-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2023, as contained in the Provisional 2022/2025 Revenue Budget Volume Report No 66-2022;

(ii) approves the recommendations in Report No 31-2022 - Scottish Attainment Challenge Update;

(iii) approves the 2022/2023 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (v) and (vi) below;

(iv) approves the 2022/2023 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 244,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume;

(v) approves the budget savings totalling 1,604,000 as shown in Appendix I appended hereto;

(vi) approves the additional expenditure totalling 2,860,000 as shown in Appendix I appended hereto;

(vii) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2022/2023, as detailed in Appendix II appended hereto; and

(viii) approves that the 2022/2023 Band D Council Tax be set at 1,419.03 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

2022/2023 Council Tax Per Band

Council Tax Band	Factor	2022/2023 Council Tax

A	240/360	946.02
B	280/360	1,103.69
C	320/360	1,261.36
D	360/360	1,419.03
E	473/360	1,864.45
F	585/360	2,305.92
G	705/360	2,778.93
H	882/360	3,476.62

As an amendment, Bailie Keenan, seconded by Councillor Cruickshank, moved that the Committee:-

(ix) notes the contents of Report No 65-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2023, as contained in the Provisional 2022/2025 Revenue Budget Volume Report No 66-2022;

(x) approves the recommendations in Report No 31-2022 - Scottish Attainment Challenge Update;

(xi) approves the 2022/2023 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (xiii) and (xiv) below;

(xii) approves the 2022/2023 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 244,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume;

(xiii) approves the budget savings totalling 3,154,000 as shown in Appendix III appended hereto;

(xiv) approves the additional expenditure totalling 4,876,000 as shown in Appendix III appended hereto;

(xv) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2022/2023, as detailed in Appendix IV appended hereto: and

(xvi) approves that the 2022/2023 Band D Council Tax be set at 1,412.10 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

2022/2023 Council Tax Per Band

Council Tax Band	Factor	2022/2023 Council Tax

A	240/360	941.40
B	280/360	1,098.30
C	320/360	1,255.20
D	360/360	1,412.10
E	473/360	1,855.34
F	585/360	2,294.66
G	705/360	2,765.36
H	882/360	3,459.64

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailie Roberts and Councillors Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Rendall, Rome, Short, Smith, Murray and Ross (16); and for the amendment - Bailies Keenan and Wright and Councillors Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone, Marra and Richardson (8) - Bailies Scott and Macpherson and Councillors Hay, Scott and Duncan declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

As a further amendment, Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hay, moved that the Committee:-

(xvii) notes the contents of Report No 65-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2023, as contained in the Provisional 2022/2025 Revenue Budget Volume Report No 66-2022;

(xviii) approves the recommendations in Report No 31-2022 - Scottish Attainment Challenge Update;

(xix) approves the 2022/2023 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (xxi) and (xxii) below;

(xx) approves the 2022/2023 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 244,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume;

(xxi) approves the budget savings totalling 1,732,000 as shown in Appendix V appended hereto;

(xxii) approves the additional expenditure totalling 3,070,000 as shown in Appendix V appended hereto;

(xxiii) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2022/2023, as detailed in Appendix VI appended hereto; and

(xxiv) approves that the 2022/2023 Band D Council Tax be frozen at 1,379.00 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

2022/2023 Council Tax Per Band

Council Tax Band	Factor	2022/2023 Council Tax

A	240/360	919.33
B	280/360	1,072.56
C	320/360	1,225.78
D	360/360	1,379.00
E	473/360	1,811.85
F	585/360	2,240.87
G	705/360	2,700.54
H	882/360	3,378.55

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailie Roberts and Councillors Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Rendall, Rome, Short, Smith, Murray and Ross (16); and for the amendment - Bailie Scott and Councillors Hay and Scott (3) - Bailies Keenan, Wright and Macpherson and Councillors Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone, Marra, Richardson and Duncan declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

As a further amendment, Bailie Macpherson, seconded by Councillor Duncan, moved that the Committee:-

(xxv) notes the contents of Report No 65-2022 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2023, as contained in the Provisional 2022/2025 Revenue Budget Volume Report No 66-2022;

(xxvi) approves the recommendations in Report No 31-2022 - Scottish Attainment Challenge Update;

(xxvii) approves the 2022/2023 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (xxviii), (xxix) and (xxx) below;

(xxviii) approves the 2022/2023 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 244,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume, subject to the following adjustments:-

City Development - reduce car parking charges as follows:-

Off Street Parking at Queen Street Broughty Ferry, Brook Street Broughty Ferry, Fort Street, Hilltown West, South Tay Street and Hunter Street (North and South), all by 20p at each charging point, resulting in a reduction in income of 40,000.

City Development - remove all charges the following car parks, pending the introduction of residents parking scheme:

Roseangle, Pennycook Lane, Millers Wynd, Mid Wynd, Bellfield Street (North), Ryehill Lane and Union Place (North), resulting in a reduction in income of 55,000.

Neighbourhood Services - remove proposed 1.50 increase in Special Collection (up to 6 items) charge and reduce current charge by 5 from 26 to 21, resulting in a reduction in income of 27,000.

Neighbourhood Services - remove proposed 2.50 increase in Domestic Garden Waste charge from March, 2023 and reduce current charge by 10 from 40 to 30 from March 2023, resulting in a reduction in income of 33,000.

All of the above resulting in a reduction in income for Council Tax purposes of 155,000 and a revised total for Review of Charges of 89,000;

(xxix) approves the budget savings totalling 2,560,400 as shown in Appendix VII appended hereto;

(xxx) approves the additional expenditure totalling 3,692,000 as shown in Appendix VII appended hereto;

(xxxi) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2022/2023, as detailed in Appendix VIII appended hereto;

(xxxii) approves that the 2022/2023 Band D Council Tax be set at 1,401.41 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

2022/2023 Council Tax Per Band

Council Tax Band	Factor	2022/2023 Council Tax

A	240/360	934.27
B	280/360	1,089.99
C	320/360	1,245.70
D	360/360	1,401.41
E	473/360	1,841.30
F	585/360	2,277.29
G	705/360	2,744.43
H	882/360	3,433.45

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailie Roberts and Councillors Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Rendall, Rome, Short, Smith, Murray and Ross (16); and for the amendment - Bailie Macpherson and Councillor Duncan (2) - Bailies Keenan, Wright and Scott and Councillors Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone, Marra, Richardson, Hay and Scott declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried and became the finding of the meeting.

Willie SAWERS, Depute Convener.

APPENDIX I

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

SERVICE/CORPORATE SAVINGS & EFFICIENCIES PROPOSAL

2022/2023

000

Contingencies

1. General Contingency

The general contingency has been increased from 500k to 1.0m, in line with the Councils long-term financial forecasts, as set out in report 274-2019 to the Policy and Resources Committee on 19 August 2019. It is proposed that this increase is not implemented in 2022/2023 and is instead deferred until 2023/2024.

500

Children and Families

1. Childrens Social Work Staffing

In the context of these various changes, savings and practice improvements over the last 2 years, it is now proposed that the service disestablishes 6 currently vacant Social Worker and Support Worker posts. The service has been responding to levels of demand without these posts during the pandemic, when caseloads within teams have been manageable. As noted in the inspection report, work has increasingly involved a focused approach towards the key risk factors of domestic abuse and substance use, with several related initiatives commended by the inspection team all progressed through the increased management oversight, quality assurance and support.

210

City Development

1. Additional Property Closures

It is proposed that the Executive Director of City Development be remitted to lead a strategic review of office and depot usage across the City, with assistance from all relevant Services as necessary to support this exercise. An appropriate proposal would be developed through the Phase 3 Property Rationalisation Programme, to achieve the target reduction of 100k across office and depot accommodation. On the completion of the review and appropriate approvals, arrangements for relocating service delivery will be developed.

2. Reduce Bus Shelter Cleaning Frequency

The Council manages passenger waiting facilities and wayfinding totems across the city and is responsible for their upkeep and cleaning. Currently bus shelters are cleaned on a monthly basis. It is proposed to reduce the number of cleans from 12 to 6 cleans per annum.

100

Neighbourhood Services

1. Review of Provision of Automated Public Conveniences (APCs) (see report no 67-2022)

It is proposed that the Council give notification to terminate Lease 2 (Queen Street, Broughty Ferry and Aimer Square, Lochee) early, with effect from 1 April 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, the facility would remain open until 1 April 2023 and the Council would be responsible for the removal costs and a portion of the unexpired rental payments until June 2027. Associated costs would be met from reserves.

Corporate Services

1. Cashier Service - Change of Service Model (see report no 68-2022)

It is proposed to change the current service delivery model and close the cash counter services at Dundee House and East Housing Office. There are more suitable and cost-effective alternatives to accommodate customers who wish to retain cash as preferred payment or receipt option within their localities.

2. Corporate Services Staffing

It is proposed to delete several posts that are currently vacant. Services have evolved, through the pandemic, and new in delivery models and a shift to digital have led to changes in staffing requirements. A restructure within People Services will ensure resilience is in place to respond to workforce planning, transformation and workforce change priorities ahead.

3. Learning and Organisational Development

It is proposed to reduce the operational budget by 36k.

207

465

Total Savings & Efficiencies Proposals

1,604

ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE PROPOSALS

2022/2023

000

1. Tackling Dundees Social Inequalities

Investment in supporting work to address and tackle the citys social inequalities in the following areas:

- Increased support for Mental Health Services.

- Increased support for the delivery of the Drug Commission action plan.

- Tackling the attainment gap by providing targeted support in our schools and

communities.

- Supporting those facing significantly increased costs as a result of the cost of

energy crisis.

- Piloting new ways of tackling child poverty.

- Supporting the work of the Fairness Commission Leadership Panel.

- Supporting the councils work to develop sustainable food initiatives.

1,665

2. Transition to Net Zero

Investment in measures and initiatives that will mitigate the citys impact on climate change in the following areas;

- Further development of active travel options, with a particular focus on cycling.

- Support measures focussed on improving air quality.

- Supporting the work of the Dundee Climate Leadership Group.

- Support for activities and events which promote the climate change agenda and provide educational opportunities.

210

3. Enhancing Dundees Natural Environment & Communities

Investment in a range of activities that will positively contribute to the citys environment in the following areas;

- Further investment in environmental projects and initiatives that compliment ongoing work such as work to enhance biodiversity.

- Funding to support dedicated staff to enhance community environments.

- Additional resources to help address anti-social behaviour in communities.

400

4. Driving Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic

Investment in activities that will positively contribute to Dundees economy and support greater leveraging of external funding, including;

- Funding for businesses and events, over the coming year, that drive footfall and

economic growth.

- Creation of a post to support the third sector in maximising fundraising opportunities.

- Growing commercial and sponsorship opportunities to promote Dundee and leverage further external funding.

450

5. Additional Capital Investment & Borrowing

A further 3 million of capital funding will be utilised for the following purposes:

- 750,000 for the development of further active travel infrastructure.

- 750,000 for the enhancement of parks & open space.

- 750,000 for additional improvements to play parks and the installation of further

accessible play equipment.

- 500,000 of additional funding towards the City Improvement Fund.

- 250,000 for environmental initiatives.

135

Total Additional Expenditure Proposals

2,860

APPENDIX II

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2022/2023

COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2022/2023

	2022/2023 000
Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume	391,505
Less Budget Savings (per Appendix I)	(1,604)
Add Additional Expenditure (per Appendix I)	2,860
Add Provision for Additional Council Tax Reductions (required in light of proposed Council Tax increase)	408
Revised Revenue Budget	393,169
Less General Revenue Funding / Non-Domestic Rates	(320,460)
	72,709
Less Amount to be Met from Residual Balance on Covid Recovery Fund	(300)
AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX	72,409
Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)	52,714
Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)	(1,687)
ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE	51,027
COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)	1,419.03
Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	40.03
% Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	2.90%

List of Budget Savings Reports

Review of Provision of Automated Public Conveniences (report 67-2022)

Cashier Service - Change of Service Model (report 68-2022)

APPENDIX III

LABOUR GROUP

SERVICE/CORPORATE SAVINGS & EFFICIENCIES PROPOSAL

2022/2023

000

Contingencies

1. General Contingency

The general contingency has been increased from 500k to 1.0m, in line with the Councils long-term financial forecasts, as set out in report 274-2019 to the Policy and Resources Committee on 19 August 2019. Given the ongoing cost of living crisis faced by the people of Dundee now is not the time to be increasing reserves and therefore, it is proposed that this increase is not implemented in 2022/2023 and is instead deferred until 2023/2024.

500

Children and Families

1. Childrens Social Work Staffing

210

positions used in education recovery

City Development

1. Additional Property Closures

2. Reduce Bus Shelter Cleaning Frequency

100

Neighbourhood Services

1. Review of Provision of Automated Public Conveniences (APCs) (see report no 67-2022)

Corporate Services

1. Cashier Service - Change of Service Model (see report no 68-2022)

2. Corporate Services Staffing

3. Learning and Organisational Development

It is proposed to reduce the operational budget by 36k.

207

465

Various

Page Budget Heading

9 Repairs & Maintenance 16k

9 Upkeep of Grounds 2k

9 Equipment & Furniture 20k

9 Printing & Stationery 10k

10 Repairs & Maintenance 6k

10 Upkeep of Grounds 10k

10 Equipment & Furniture 20k

10 Books & Materials 10k

10 Postages 5k

10 Facilities Services 14k

11 Upkeep of Grounds 10k

11 Postages 2k

11 Car Allowances 1k

11 Facilities Services 10k

13 Equipment & Furniture 10k

13 Books & Materials 5k

13 Car Allowances 9k

13 Payments to Other Orgs 10k

14 Equipment & Furniture 5k

15 Equipment & Furniture 3k

15 Printing & Stationery 4k

15 Postages 2k

15 Other Supplies & Services 12k

15 Travel & Subsistence 5k

15 Payments to Organisations 6k

27 Structural / Cyclical Maintenance 9k

33 Repairs & Maintenance 10k

33 Equipment & Furniture 2k

41 Equipment & Furniture 1k

41 Books & Educational Materials 1k

41 Services 5k

43 Equipment & Furniture 1k

43 Payments to Other Bodies 1k

44 Clothing, Uniforms & Laundry 2k

44 Other Supplies & Services 4k

45 Equipment & Furniture 5k

45 Services 6k

47 Materials & Consumables 5k

51 Adverts, Publicity 50k

55 Equipment & Furniture 1k

55 Books & Educational Materials 1k

55 Printing & Stationery 1k

55 Other Supplies & Services 4k

55 Conferences 40k

56 Equipment & Furniture 10k

56 Maintenance Equipment 2k

58 Equipment & Furniture 20k

58 Materials & Consumables 1k

58 Printing & Stationery 10k

58 Services 15k

37 Second Civic Vehicle 4k

51 Annual Consumer Survey (move to 3 yearly) 16k

55 Training 169k

56 Alcohol Purchases 5k

Various Hospitality 24k

Various Increased Recharges to Joint Boards for Professional Services 30k

662

Roof Repairs spend profile changed

Noting the expenditure needed due to mistakes with the Roof Repair programme, reprofiles the expenditure for 2022/23. At this time given the cost-of-living crisis the people of Dundee should be spared from the full cost of mistakes made by the Administration

798

Lair Fund

Total Savings & Efficiencies Proposals

3,154

ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE PROPOSALS	2022/2023 000
1. Tackling Dundees Social Inequalities Investment in supporting work to address and tackle the citys social inequalities in the following areas; - Increased support for Mental Health Services. - Increased support for the delivery of the Drug Commission action plan. - Tackling the attainment gap by providing targeted support in our schools and communities. - Supporting those facing significantly increased costs as a result of the cost of energy crisis. - Piloting new ways of tackling child poverty. - Supporting the work of the Fairness Commission Leadership Panel. - Supporting the councils work to develop sustainable food initiatives.	1,065
2. Transition to Net Zero Investment in measures and initiatives that will mitigate the citys impact on climate change in the following areas: - Further development of active travel options, with a particular focus on cycling. - Support measures focussed on improving air quality. - Supporting the work of the Dundee Climate Leadership Group. - Support for activities and events which promote the climate change agenda and provide educational opportunities.	210
3. Enhancing Dundees Natural Environment & Communities Investment in a range of activities that will positively contribute to the citys environment in the following areas: - Further investment in environmental projects and initiatives that compliment ongoing work such as work to enhance biodiversity. - Funding to support dedicated staff to enhance community environments. - Additional resources to help address anti-social behaviour in communities.	400
4. Driving change within the council by: Recognising that the pandemic has made clear that social care workers are key workers and are essential for the city we will invest in social care: - Investing the recruitment and retention of Social Care staff. - Recognising that recent reports have highlighted concerns about gaps in the councils key professional staff such as architectural services. - Supporting the recruitment of key professional staff. - Support young people in Dundee to access employment opportunities. - Providing employment opportunities for Young people, especially into caring. - Providing work placements for school pupils, including providing specialist equipment or PPE.	450
5. Additional Capital Investment & Borrowing A further 3 million of capital funding will be utilised for the following purposes: - 750,000 for the development of further active travel infrastructure. - 750,000 for the enhancement of parks & open space. - 750,000 for additional improvements to play parks and the installation of further accessible play equipment. - 500,000 of additional funding towards the City Improvement Fund. - 250,000 for environmental initiatives.	135

6. Attainment in Dundee

Comeback Tutors

There exists significant research regarding the potential benefits of dedicated tutors in boosting attainment, particularly of the most disadvantaged students. A Poverty Alliance report outlined much of this evidence, but noting that such provision is sparse. Research from the University of Glasgow also highlighted that tutoring can have positive outcomes on dealing with lost-learning.

In recent evidence to the Scottish Parliaments Education, Children and Young People Committee, Dr Laura Robertson cited the positive impact that tutoring could have on attainment, but warned that for schools, they are just not in existence. For tutoring, there are no programmes there for schools to utilise.

The evidence also shows the impact can be acute on young people in stages of transition in education, which has been raised as a key group who have suffered negatively due to the education disruption of Covid.

Labours proposal would:

- Employ 20.5 FTE Comeback Tutor posts (qualified and registered teachers).

- Based within the Citys nine secondary schools, working with their Primary clusters also.

- Focus on working with schools to produce Transition Plans for those entering high school taking into account their educational and well-being needs.

- Providing extra-tuition support to identified young people who are studying for qualifications.

Baseline Research

Far too little is known about the impact of the pandemic on attainment in Scottish education. While the small amount of routine evidence available points to the impact being significant, and anecdotal evidence from the classroom does also, planning interventions and support is all the more difficult without a full assessment. Simply put, if we do not understand the scale of the problem, it is difficult to plan a robust response. Unfortunately - despite pressure - the Scottish Government have refused to commission research to baseline the impact.

The Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee have written to the Government recommending that the Scottish government should commission research utilising quantitative and qualitative methods, as a matter of urgency, to provide an analysis of how different cohorts have been affected by Covid. As yet, there is no indication whatever this will be taken forward.

Professor Francis, of The Education Endowment Foundation, also said she was surprised to see that in Scotland determining the extent of learning loss as a result of Covid was based on teacher assessment and perceptions rather than tests run by external organisations. Adding that you really need to know what the problem is that you are trying to solve.

Labours proposal would:

- Commission research which uses quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate and baseline the impact of the pandemic on attainment in Dundee.

- Which will also identify areas in need of interventions and support.

Six social work positions to work with schools, young people and families to address the effects the lack of learning has had on mental health in particular, helping to assist the educational recovery programme.

1,590

210

7. Invest in Leisure and Culture Dundee

Tackling loneliness, mental health and general wellbeing of Dundee citizens. These funds should be spent with Leisure and Culture but can be bid for by local groups using participatory budget.

In the face of problems caused by the pandemic and the ongoing closure of the Olympia Swimming Pool we need to invest in Leisure and Culture Dundee and ensure that Dundonians get access to leisure facilities.

Funding to LACD to Support Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Provide funding to Leisure & Culture Dundee to deliver a programme of activities, through their Health & Wellbeing team, targeted at school age children and adults in order to break barriers to participation in physical activities. The programmes will encourage participation where financial or social barriers could otherwise prevent this and will assist in tackling issues such as loneliness, stress, anxiety and depression as well as physical health in order to encourage healthier life choices. Mental and physical wellbeing have become even more critical issues as a result of the COVD-19 pandemic and the funding will help address this as well as financially assisting L&CD during the Covid-19 recovery period.

600

8. Additional two posts as animal control/dog wardens - our streets need to be cleaner and free from dog fouling.

9. Increase the frequency of service to empty dog waste bins.

10. Addressing food insecurity and warm clothes for winter.

Total Additional Expenditure Proposals

4,876

APPENDIX IV

LABOUR GROUP

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2022/2023

COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2022/2023

	2022/2023 000
Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume	391,505
Less Budget Savings (per Appendix III)	(3,154)
Add Additional Expenditure (per Appendix III)	4,876
Add Provision for Additional Council Tax Reductions (required in light of proposed Council Tax increase)	338
Revised Revenue Budget	393,565
Less General Revenue Funding / Non-Domestic Rates	(320,460)
	73,105
Less Amount to be Met from Balances:
Covid Recovery Fund	(300)
Renewal & Repair Fund	(500)
Insurance Fund	(250)
AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX	72,055
Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)	52,714
Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)	(1,687)
ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE	51,027
COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)	1,412.10
Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	33.10
% Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	2.40 %

APPENDIX V

CONSERVATIVE GROUP

SERVICE/CORPORATE SAVINGS & EFFICIENCIES PROPOSAL

2022/2023

000

Contingencies

1. General Contingency

500

Children and Families

1. Childrens Social Work Staffing

210

City Development

1. Additional Property Closures

2. Reduce Bus Shelter Cleaning Frequency

Saving not taken.

100

Neighbourhood Services

1. Review of Provision of Automated Public Conveniences (APCs) (see report no 67-2022)

Saving not taken.

Corporate Services

1. Cashier Service Change of Service Model (see report no 68-2022)

2. Corporate Services Staffing

3. Learning and Organisational Development

It is proposed to reduce the operational budget by 36k.

207

465

Various

37 Second Civic Vehicle 4k

51 Annual Consumer Survey (move to 3 yearly) 16k

55 Training 125k

55 Conferences 40k

56 Alcohol Purchases 5k

Various Hospitality 24k

214

Total Savings & Efficiencies Proposals

1,732

ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE PROPOSALS

2022/2023

000

1. Tackling Dundees Social Inequalities

Investment in supporting work to address and tackle the citys social inequalities in the following areas:

- Increased support for Mental Health Services.

- Increased support for the delivery of the Drug Commission action plan.

- Tackling the attainment gap by providing targeted support in our schools and communities.

- Supporting those facing significantly increased costs as a result of the cost of energy crisis.

- Piloting new ways of tackling child poverty.

- Supporting the work of the Fairness Commission Leadership Panel.

- Supporting the councils work to develop sustainable food initiatives.

1,665

2. Transition to Net Zero

Investment in measures and initiatives that will mitigate the citys impact on climate change in the following areas:

- Further development of active travel options, with a particular focus on cycling.

- Support measures focussed on improving air quality.

- Supporting the work of the Dundee Climate Leadership Group.

- Support for activities and events which promote the climate change agenda and provide educational opportunities.

210

3. Enhancing Dundees Natural Environment & Communities

Investment in a range of activities that will positively contribute to the citys environment in the following areas:

- Further investment in environmental projects and initiatives that compliment ongoing work such as work to enhance biodiversity.

- Funding to support dedicated staff to enhance community environments.

- Additional resources to help address anti-social behaviour in communities.

Per Conservative Group amendment 169,000 of the 400,000 additional spend would be ear-marked as follows: 5 x additional Street Cleaners 135,000 and 1 x additional Animal Control Officer 34,000.

400

4. Driving Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic

Investment in activities that will positively contribute to Dundees economy and support greater leveraging of external funding, including:

- Funding for businesses and events, over the coming year, that drive footfall and economic growth.

- Creation of a post to support the third sector in maximising fundraising opportunities.

- Growing commercial and sponsorship opportunities to promote Dundee and leverage further external funding.

450

5. Additional Capital Investment & Borrowing

A further 3 million of capital funding will be utilised for the following purposes:

- 750,000 for the development of further active travel infrastructure.

- 750,000 for the enhancement of parks & open space.

- 750,000 for additional improvements to play parks and the installation of further accessible play equipment.

- 500,000 of additional funding towards the City Improvement Fund.

- 250,000 for environmental initiatives.

135

6. City Development

Re-instatement of Blether Buses 55k.

7. Capital Financing Costs

Reinstate to the capital plan expenditure of 1,450k, for: Additional Dog & Litter Bins 300k, Dawson Park Improvements 450k, Castle Green 700k.

Additional capital expenditure of 2,000k for Roads and Footways

Total Additional Expenditure Proposals

3,070

APPENDIX VI

CONSERVATIVE GROUP

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2022/2023

COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2022/2023

	2022/2023 000
Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume	391,505
Less Budget Savings (per Appendix V)	(1,732)
Add Additional Expenditure (per Appendix V)	3,070
Revised Revenue Budget	392,843
Less General Revenue Funding / Non-Domestic Rates	(320,460)
	72,383
Less Amount to be Met from Balances:
Covid Funds	(967)
Covid Recovery Fund	(300)
Renewal & Repair Fund	(500)
Insurance Fund	(250)
AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX	70,366
Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)	52,714
Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)	(1,687)
ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE	51,027
COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)	1,379.00
Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	0.00
% Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	0 %

APPENDIX VII

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT GROUP

SERVICE/CORPORATE SAVINGS & EFFICIENCIES PROPOSAL

2022/2023

000

Contingencies

1. General Contingency

500

Children and Families

1. Childrens Social Work Staffing

210

City Development

1. Additional Property Closures

2. Reduce Bus Shelter Cleaning Frequency

Saving not taken.

100

Neighbourhood Services

1. Review of Provision of Automated Public Conveniences (APCs) (see report no 67-2022)

Saving not taken.

Corporate Services

1. Cashier Service Change of Service Model (see report no 68-2022)

2. Corporate Services Staffing

3. Learning and Organisational Development

It is proposed to reduce the operational budget by 36k.

207

465

Various

Page Budget Heading

9 Repairs & Maintenance 20k

9 Upkeep of Grounds 2k

9 Cleaning Costs 9k

9 Equipment & Furniture 20k

9 Printing & Stationery 10k

10 Repairs & Maintenance 10k

10 Upkeep of Grounds 20k

10 Cleaning Costs 20k

10 Equipment & Furniture 20k

10 Books & Materials 30k

10 Postages 5k

10 Other Organisations 35k

10 Facilities Services 44k

11 Repairs & Maintenance 10k

11 Upkeep of Grounds 10k

11 Cleaning Costs 30k

11 Equipment & Furniture 20k

11 Books & Materials 30k

11 Postages 2k

11 Car Allowances 1k

11 Pupil Transport 50k

11 Facilities Services 30k

13 Equipment & Furniture 35k

13 Books & Materials 5k

13 Car Allowances 1k

13 Payments to Other Orgs 20k

14 Equipment & Furniture 10k

14 Postages 2k

15 Equipment & Furniture 5k

15 Printing & Stationery 4k

15 Postages 2k

15 Other Supplies & Services 12k

15 Travel & Subsistence 10k

15 Payments to Organisations 35k

27 Structural / Cyclical Maintenance 20k

33 Promotion & Marketing 20k

34 Repairs & Maintenance 10k

34 Cleaning Costs 25k

34 Equipment & Furniture 2k

41 Equipment & Furniture 2k

41 Books & Educational Materials 2k

41 Printing & Stationery 2k

41 Services 5k

41 Other Supplies & Services 2k

43 Equipment & Furniture 2k

43 Payments to Other Bodies 1k

44 Clothing, Uniforms & Laundry 2k

44 Other Supplies & Services 1k

45 Equipment & Furniture 20k

45 Services 6k

47 Materials & Consumables 10k

51 Adverts, Publicity 10k

51 Other Supplies & Services 2k

55 Equipment & Furniture 1k

55 Books & Educational Materials 1k

55 Catering & Hospitality 2k

55 Printing & Stationery 1k

55 Other Supplies & Services 4k

56 Equipment & Furniture 10k

56 Maintenance Equipment 5k

56 Books & Educational Materials 1k

56 Materials & Consumables 10k

56 Catering & Hospitality 10k

58 Equipment & Furniture 20k

58 Materials & Consumables 10k

58 Printing & Stationery 10k

58 Services 15k

37 Second Civic Vehicle 4k

51 Annual Consumer Survey (move to 3 yearly) 16.4k

55 Training 100k

56 Alcohol Purchases 5k

63 Construction Additional Surplus 50k

Various Hospitality 24k

Various Increased Recharges to Joint Boards for Professional Services 30k

1,042.4

Total Savings & Efficiencies Proposals

2,560.4

ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE PROPOSALS

2022/2023

000

1. Tackling Dundees Social Inequalities

Investment in supporting work to address and tackle the citys social inequalities in the following areas:

- Increased support for Mental Health Services.

- Increased support for the delivery of the Drug Commission action plan.

- Tackling the attainment gap by providing targeted support in our schools and communities.

- Supporting those facing significantly increased costs as a result of the cost of energy crisis.

- Piloting new ways of tackling child poverty.

- Supporting the work of the Fairness Commission Leadership Panel.

- Supporting the councils work to develop sustainable food initiatives.

1,665

2. Transition to Net Zero Investment in measures and initiatives that will mitigate the citys impact on climate change in the following areas: - Further development of active travel options, with a particular focus on cycling. - Support measures focussed on improving air quality. - Supporting the work of the Dundee Climate Leadership Group. - Support for activities and events which promote the climate change agenda and provide educational opportunities.	210
3. Enhancing Dundees Natural Environment & Communities Investment in a range of activities that will positively contribute to the citys environment in the following areas: - Further investment in environmental projects and initiatives that compliment ongoing work such as work to enhance biodiversity. - Funding to support dedicated staff to enhance community environments. - Additional resources to help address anti-social behaviour in communities.	400
4. Driving Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic Investment in activities that will positively contribute to Dundees economy and support greater leveraging of external funding, including: - Funding for businesses and events, over the coming year, that drive footfall and economic growth. - Creation of a post to support the third sector in maximising fundraising opportunities. - Growing commercial and sponsorship opportunities to promote Dundee and leverage further external funding.	450
5. Additional Capital Investment & Borrowing A further 3 million of capital funding will be utilised for the following purposes: - 750,000 for the development of further active travel infrastructure. - 750,000 for the enhancement of parks & open space. - 750,000 for additional improvements to play parks and the installation of further accessible play equipment. - 500,000 of additional funding towards the City Improvement Fund. - 250,000 for environmental initiatives.	135

6. Neighbourhood Services

- Create 20 new street sweeping posts 540k.

540

7. Capital Financing Costs

Additional capital expenditure of 3,480k, for: Parks & Open Spaces (not allocated) 400k, Upgrade Community Sports Provision 300k, Caird Park Infrastructure 500k, Additional Dog & Litter Bins 300k, Play Areas in School Grounds 450k, Dawson Park Improvements 450k, Castle Green 700k, Adopted & Unadopted Footpaths 180k, Road Safety Measures 200k.

Additional capital expenditure of 3,000k for Roads Maintenance Partnership (2m for road reconstructions / recycling and 1m for winter maintenance).

157

135

Total Additional Expenditure Proposals

3,692

APPENDIX VIII

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT GROUP

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2022/2023

COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2022/2023

	2022/2023 000
Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume	391,505
Add Review of Charges Adjustment	155
Less Budget Savings (per Appendix VII)	(2,560.4)
Add Additional Expenditure (per Appendix VII)	3,692
Add Provision for Additional Council Tax Reductions (required in light of proposed Council Tax increase)	228
Revised Revenue Budget	393,019.6
Less General Revenue Funding / Non-Domestic Rates	(320,460)
	72,559.6
Less Amount to be Met from Balances:
Covid Recovery Fund	(300)
Renewal & Repair Fund	(500)
Insurance Fund	(250)
AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX	71,509.6
Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)	52,714
Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)	(1,687)
ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE	51,027
COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)	1,401.41
Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	22.41
% Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax	1.63 %

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Policy And Resources Committee - 24/02/2022

At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held remotely on 24th February, 2022.

I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

II REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2022/2023

Dundee City Council