Issue - meetings

The Strategic Finance Manager presented a report on the 2023/24 month 10 position for the revenue budget monitoring for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account, prior to consideration by Cabinet.

As requested by Councillor Alasdair Ibbotson, further detail would be shared with Members on consultation with Trade Unions and Health & Safety representatives on reference to PPE equipment under Streetscene & Transportation (service delivery) shown as a budget variance on Appendix 2.  It was also agreed that officers would bring the matter to the attention of the Chair of the Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee.  The Corporate Finance Manager shared an update on the Final Local Government Settlement which would also be circulated to all Members.

The recommendation in the report was supported together with an additional motion.

RESOLVED:

(a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/24 (month 10) report, the comments be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report; and

(b) That a letter be sent to the Home Office and Welsh Government to highlight the impact of sparce affordable accommodation in the private rental sector on the finances of local authorities.