It was resolved to accept the report and to endorse the recommendations therein.

It was resolved –

·      To expand the funding previously agreed under phase1 to help with housing costs for people moving from temporary accommodation to provide grants to any household where a housing need has been identified (flooring costs, furniture costs, food and rent arrears) where the household is not eligible for help under the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) scheme (Paragraph 2.3.4 of the report refers).

·      To approve the additional projects as set out in Appendix 1, paragraph 4 .

·      To authorise the Community Housing Service Manager to identify a suitable local partner/organisation(s) who could continue to provide cost of living support through the schemes set up by the Council beyond 31 March, 2023, and to authorise the transfer of any remaining funds to the organisation identified, should all the funding not be utilised by the end of March, 2023.

It was resolved  –

·        To approve the initial proposed budget for 2023/24 of £172.438m.

·        To approve a proposed increase in Council Tax of 5%, taking the Band D charge to £1, 435.86.

·        To formally propose an increase in the premium on second homes from 50% to 75%.

·        That £1.758m is released from the Council’s general balances in order to balance the 2023/24 budget.

It was resolved to delegate authority to the Leader in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Economic Development and Major Projects and Finance, for all Executive decisions which may be required in relation to the SPF on Anglesey (for the duration of the funding).

It was resolved to accept and to note CIW’s report on the Performance Evaluation Inspection of Social Services.

To help shape and develop the Council’s strategic priorities for 2023-2028

It was resolved to confirm the Executive’s updated Forward Work Programme for the period February to September, 2023.

It was resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive be confirmed as correct.