Decision details

Matter for Decision

 

The Budget-Setting Report (BSR) 2014/15 would be considered, firstly, by Strategy & Resources on 19 January 2015 The report detailed the budget proposals which related to this portfolio that were included in the BSR.

 

The report also included any recommendations concerning review of charges or project appraisals for schemes in the Capital & Revenue Projects Plan for this portfolio.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community, Arts and Recreation

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

Review of Charges:

     i.        Approve the proposed charges for this portfolio’s services and facilities, as shown in Appendix A of the Officer’s report.

Revenue:

    ii.        Note the revenue budget proposals as shown in Appendix B of the Officer’s report.

Capital:

   iii.        Note the capital budget proposals as shown in Appendix C 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 (Services).

 

The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:

     i.        Item X3572: Welcomed along with the hope that disadvantaged young people, in affluent Wards, would not be forgotten. Ward Councillors wanted to be involved as this project developed.

    ii.        Free swimming lessons were welcomed. However, concerns were raised about the ability of some schools to pay for the associated transport.

 

In response to Members’ questions the Head of Community, Arts and Recreation confirmed that the Board was in place to oversee the Clay Farm Multi use Centre and further reports would come to this committee in due course.

 

The Committee resolved by 5 votes to 3 to endorse the recommendation.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

 

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

 

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.