Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Finance and Support

1. Cabinet noted the report and the forecast over spend of £920k net of management action.

2. Cabinet asked for further reports on any proposed saving which were now deemed to be unachievable and alterative plans to make those savings.

Councillor Perkins submitted a report that set out the Council’s projected outturn position for the current financial year.  He noted the forecast overspend which primarily lay in one directorate but was aware that discussions were taking place to deal with the situation.

Councillor Woods commented that Environment and Culture had contributed more savings than any other part of the authority and that recently a value for money partner had been appointed who would assist with the identification of further possible savings.  Councillor Crake commented that Environmental Services provided a number of frontline services and the £3m savings represented a significant percentage of their budget.

RESOLVED:         (1)         That the report and the forecast overspend of £920,000 net of management action be noted.

(2)         That a further report be submitted where projected savings are now regarded as being undeliverable and setting out alternatives on how those savings might be achieved.