Decision details

Matter for Decision

The report detailed the budget proposals relating to this portfolio that were included in the Budget-Setting Report (BSR) 2018/19 which would be considered at the following meetings:

Date Committee Comments

The report also included a recommendation concerning the review of charges for this portfolio.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

Review of Charges:

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

Revenue:

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

Capital:

       i.          Noted that there were no capital bids or savings presented for this portfolio.

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 Business Manager & Principal Accountant, Shared Housing Finance Team.

Diana Minns suggested that consultation methods should be reviewed and improved as current response rates, from families in particular, were very low.

The Committee resolved by 5 votes to 0 with 2 abstentions to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

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

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.