Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:  

The Officer’s report presented a summary of the 2012/13 revenue carry forward and capital rephasing requests for the new Public Places portfolio. Requests to carry forward funding arising from certain budget underspends into 2013/14 were identified.

Whilst the budget underspends and consequent carry forward requests were incurred when these services formed part of the Arts, Sport & Public Places portfolio reporting to the Community Services, these items would form part of budgetary control for this Scrutiny Committee and Portfolio for the 2013/14 financial year.

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 were 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.

As the Community Services Scrutiny Committee was not being held until 25 June, it was important that members of this scrutiny committee were given the opportunity to comment on future budgetary issues in respect of this portfolio.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Public Places:

The Executive Councillor noted 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 carry forward requests, totalling £42,250 as detailed in Appendix C of the Officer’s report.

     ii.          To carry forward capital resources to fund rephased net capital spending of £526,000 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 Accountant regarding revenue carry forward and capital rephasing requests.

Members supported the approach suggested in the Officer’s report.

The Committee resolved by 4 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.