Decision details

Matter for Decision

The report presented a summary of the 2012/13 outturn position (actual income and expenditure) for services within the Community Development & Health portfolio, compared to the final budget for the year. The position for revenue and capital was reported and variances from budgets are highlighted, together with explanations. Requests to carry forward funding arising from certain budget underspends into 2013/14 were identified. It was noted that outturn reports being presented in this Committee cycle reflect the reporting structures in place prior to the recent changes in Executive portfolios. In light of those changes (together with the requirement to report outturn on the basis of portfolios in place during 2012/13) members of this committee are asked to consider the proposals to carry forward budgets and make their views known to The Leader, for consideration at Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Committee prior to his recommendations to Council.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Wellbeing

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

Note the views of the Scrutiny Committee regarding the following proposals, and resolved to make their views known to The Leader, for consideration at Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee prior to his recommendations to Council:

(i)   To agree carry forward requests, totalling £16,000 as detailed in Appendix C of the officer’s report.

(ii)  To seek approval from Council to carry forward capital resources to fund rephased net capital spending of £183,000 from 2012/13 into 2013/14 as detailed in Appendix D of the officer’s report.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Principal Accountant.

No views were expressed on the proposals.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.