Financial Monitoring Period 5

October 16, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to note the financial position for Period 5, endorse actions taken and planned, and require urgent action to reduce spending to align with the agreed budget.

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Decision

RESOLVED
 
3.1. To note that the Period 5 position (as at
the end of August) forecasts indicative savings delivery of
£52.042m (58%) and a projected spend above budget of
£37.262m for 2024/25.

3.2. To note the projected General Fund
Balance of £1.559m arising if no further action were
taken.

3.3. To note and endorse the actions achieved
and planned (para 2.4 and 2.5)

3.4. To require that the Chief Executive and
Chief Officers urgently take all possible action to reduce spending
between October and March, targeting a significant reduction in
forecast spending to bring the outturn in line with the budget
agreed by Council in February
 

Supporting Documents

Financial Monitoring Period 5-17092024 1319.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Oct 2024
Subject to call-inYes