Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision:  

The report presented a summary of the 2012/13 outturn position (actual income and expenditure) for services within the Environmental and Waste Services portfolio, compared to the final budget for the year. The position for revenue and capital was reported and variances from budgets are highlighted, together with explanations. Requests to carry forward funding arising from certain budget underspends into 2013/14 are identified.

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.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Environmental and Waste Services:

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 £74,550 of revenue budget from 2012/13 to 2013/14, as detailed in Appendix C of the Officer’s report.

     ii.          To carry forward capital resources to fund rephased net capital spending of £216,000 from 2012/13 into 2013/14, as detailed in Appendix D.

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 the Revenue and Capital Outturn, Carry Forwards and significant variances.

In response to questions from Members the Head of Streets and Open Spaces provided additional information on training underspends.

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)

Not applicable.