Decision details

The Accountant introduced the report and advised Committee of the forecast return as of the 30^th September 2022 and brought Members attention to paragraph 3.2 relating to the gas and electric costs of the Council, including the sport centres as direct result of the Cost of Living crisis. She continued and advised that SDC are liable for and additional charge over the benchmarked consumption at Stratford Park Leisure Centre.

The below answered were given in response to Councillor Prenter’s questions:

• Forecast projection had been done until the end of the year for expected energy usage for the Leisure Centres which the Interim Head of Community Services would circulate.
• Increased costs would be present whilst the energy crisis continued.
• Officers continue to look where cost savings could be made through operational procedures. 
• SDC were not receiving any additional Government help for energy usage.

Councillor Edmunds asked on progress on Kingshill House Business Plan. The Accountant advised she would contact the Property Manager if there was any further update and circulate outside of Committee. 

Proposed by Councillor Edmunds and Seconded by Councillor Robinson.

On being put to the vote, the Motion was carried unanimously.

RESOVLED To note the outturn forecast or the General Fund Revenue Budget and the Capital Programme for this Committee.