Issue - meetings

To present the 2022/23 forecast outturn position against the revenue budgets and Capital Programme that the Committee is responsible for, in order to give an expectation of possible variances against budget.

The Accountant introduced the report and advised there was a projected net revenue underspend of £87K and highlighted to Committee a number of the more significant overspend and underspend variances. He explained that a 3% increase on the Garden Waste Service was recommended for approval to fund the raising inflation costs, rising the service cost to £51.50 annually for 2023.

Councillor Kay asked whether Parish and Town Councils were still able to apply for funding for walking and cycling schemes. The Head of Planning Strategy and Economic Development confirmed that they were and advised an event was being coordinated to encourage proposals from Parish and Town Councils for prospective schemes on the 18 November 2022.

Councillor Jones enquired whether projected forecasts had been considered for the number of future Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs) coming forward to constitute the need for an additional Officer. The Head of Planning Strategy and Economic Development confirmed and explained he was aware of several proposed NDP’s coming forward in the future.

Proposed by Councillor Kay and seconded by Councillor Tipper.

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

To present the 2022/23 forecast outturn position against the revenue budgets and Capital Programme that the Committee is responsible for, in order to give an expectation of possible variances against budget.