Decision details

The report outlines the portfolio's revenue and capital outturn for the financial year ended 31 March 2014. It also shows, where applicable, major variances together with revenue budgets for which a carry forward request is sought and any proposed capital rephasing into 2014/15.

Matter for Decision: The report presented a summary of the 2013/14 outturn position (actual income and expenditure) for services within the Strategy portfolio, compared to the final budget for the year. The position for revenue and capital was reported and variances from budgets were highlighted, together with explanations. Requests to carry forward funding arising from certain budget underspends into 2014/15 and future years were identified.

Decision of the Leader

The Leader resolved:

       i.          To agree that the carry forward requests for £17,320 as detailed in Appendix C of the officer’s report be recommended to Council for approval.

     ii.          To seek approval from Council to carry forward capital resources to fund rephased net capital spending of £436,000 from 2013/14 into 2014/15 as detailed in Appendix D of the officer’s report.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Section 151 Officer.

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendations and endorsed them unanimously.

The Leader approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.