To consider the report of the Finance Group Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.    That the financial performance against the budget for the quarter ending 30th June 2023 be accepted.

2.    That the forecast contribution of £489,416 from General Fund balances be accepted.

3.    That additional establishment budget in the sum of £69,743, as set out in paragraph 4.2 of the report, be approved.

4.    That the irrecoverable debts set out in paragraph 4.5 of the report be written off.

Reasons:

1.    It is good practice that Members have oversight of the Council’s financial performance at regular points during the financial year.

2.    To recognise movements in the call on reserves and balances to date, along with potential variances in establishment costs and key income streams that may arise between now and the end of the financial year.

3.    To recognise demand pressures and additional resource requirements within the Finance and Neighbourhood Services teams.

4.    The debts listed in paragraph 4.5 are uncollectable. Where applicable, all available means of recovery has been explored.

Considered – Report of the Finance Group Manager.

Other options considered:

None.