Purpose

To inform Members of the Council’s 2023/24 current budgetary
position for Quarter 1

Content

RESOLVED –

 

(i)         That the 2023/24 Q1
budgetary forecast position for the year be noted.

 

(ii)        That in light of the
pressures forecast, immediate actions are taken to mitigate the budget
forecast.  Where delegation sits with
Chief Officers, actions to bring the budget back in line with the approved
budget will be implemented by Chief Officers, in consultation and agreement
with the appropriate Lead Member and the Leader and the Deputy Leader of the Council.

 

(iii)       That the increase in
charges for green waste collection to £35 from 1st August 2023 be approved.

 

(iv)      That a review of car
parking charges and sickness absence management policies be approved.

 

(v)       That that formal notice
be given for the cancellation of the PCSO contract provision.

 

(vi)      That the corporate budget
mitigation measures attached as Appendix 5 to report COFI/14/23 be noted.

 

(vii)     That these matters be
dealt with as urgent items of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule
5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution due to the necessity to take action
urgently to address the budget position.

 

Reasons for decisions

 

To ensure robust budget monitoring
arrangements for the financial year and that action is taken to address the budget
pressures forecast.