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This report provides an update in respect of the ten resolutions made by Full Council on 20 July 2023, when it passed a motion approving the ‘Councils for Fair Tax’ declaration.

Background:

This report provided an update in respect of the ten resolutions made by Full Council on 20 July 2023, when it had passed a motion approving the ‘Councils for Fair Tax’ declaration. The motion had included ten resolutions, which besides approval of the declaration had also included a request for an update on progress to be submitted to Cabinet and Full Council. The Cabinet had considered the report on 11 June 2024 and had noted the update provided.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Maple, supported by the Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and Leisure, Councillor Mahil, proposed the recommendations set out in the report.

Decision:

The Council noted the update provided in respect of each of the ten resolutions made by Full Council.

Background:

This report provided an update in respect of the ten resolutions made by Full Council on 20 July 2023, when it had passed a motion approving the ‘Councils for Fair Tax’ declaration. The motion had included ten resolutions, which besides approval of the declaration had also included a request for an update on progress to be submitted to Cabinet and Full Council.

It was noted that the Climate Change Implications at 8.1 of the report incorrectly stated that there were ‘now climate change implications arising directly from the contents of the report.’ The word ‘now’ should have read ‘no’.

Reasons:

In passing the motion approving the ‘Councils for Fair Tax’ declaration, Full Council resolved that the Cabinet should receive a report in due course regarding the implementation of the measures set out in in the other nine resolutions.