Issue - meetings

Report to follow.

Matter for Decision

The Officer’s report set out the overall base revenue and capital budget position for the Public Places 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 Public Places

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, A2 and A3 of the Officer’s report.

               ii.          To delegate authority to the Director of Environment to set fees and charges in respect of Commemoration products and services, delivery of which will change throughout the year depending on demand and availability.

Capital

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

             iv.          Approve, where relevant, project appraisals (shown 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 (Services). The Officer referred to an addendum to the agenda report amending figures in Appendix B.

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.