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Report to follow.

Matter for Decision

The Officer’s report set out the overall base revenue and capital budget position for the Environmental & Waste Services Portfolio, as included in the Budget-Setting Report (BSR) 2014/15 to be considered at Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Committee on 20 January 2014.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Environmental & Waste Services

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

Review of Charges

       i.          Approve the proposed charges for this portfolio’s services and facilities, as shown in Appendix A1 of the Officer’s report.

Capital

     ii.          Approve, where relevant, project appraisals (shown in Appendix D).

   iii.          Seek approval from the Executive to carry forward resources from 2013/14, as detailed in Appendix C, to fund re-phased capital spending.

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 (Services). The Officer referred to an addendum to the agenda report amending figures in Appendix A.

Councillor Roberts referred to Appendix B P3/8 and asked for clarification regarding PPF3430 Public Realm Enforcement Apprenticeship. The Executive Councillor said the purpose of the PPF bid was to show the Council’s commitment to apprenticeships. PPF3430 was a way to train someone how to support the Enforcement Team. If finances allowed, there might be employment for the newly qualified apprentice, but that is not guaranteed in the proposal. The Interim Head of Services, Streets and Open Spaces added that the apprentice role was part time, and aimed to help someone earn money whilst undertaking training. The aim was to train one candidate over three years.

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

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.