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 from the Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Improvement and Deputy Director of Finance noted and remedial actions be taken as necessary;

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

(iii)       that the budget virements contained within the Directors’ report be approved.

The purpose of this report was to provide nembers with a corporate overview of Finance and Performance information to support informed decision-making and manage performance effectively. The Deputy Director of Finance drew attention to the forecast for revenue, there was an underspend of approximately £700,000. Balances of £12M were still retained. Councillor Butt, Leader of the Council emphasised the need for work to continue and for the council to meet its financial targets, given the current financial constraints.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the finance and performance information contained in the report from the Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Improvement and Deputy Director of Finance noted and remedial actions be taken as necessary;

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

(iii)       that the budget virements contained within the Directors’ report be approved.