Issue - meetings

The purpose of this report is to provide members with a corporate overview of Finance and Performance information to support informed decision-making and manage performance effectively. 

(i)         that the Finance and Performance information contained in the report be noted and remedial actions agreed as necessary;

(ii)        that the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided be noted and remedial actions agreed as appropriate;

(iii)       that the responsible officers continue to make progress as necessary;

(iv)       that approval be given to the Agree the budget virements as set out within the appendix to the report.

The Chair (Councillor Butt, Leader of the Council) introduced the report the purpose of which report was to provide members with a corporate overview of Finance and Performance information to support informed decision-making and manage performance effectively.  He drew attention to the measures in place to manage the overspend and changes within Children and Families and Adult Social Care to ensure financial targets were met. Mick Bowden commented that the overspend was currently forecast to be lower than in previous years and the Lead Member for resources concurred adding that the revised Borough Plan would lead to better outcomes.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the Finance and Performance information contained in the report be noted and remedial actions agreed as necessary;

(ii)        that the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided be noted and remedial actions agreed as appropriate;

(iii)       that the responsible officers continue to make progress as necessary;

(iv)       that approval be given to the budget virements as set out within the appendix to the report.