Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2017/18 (interim) report be accepted; and

(b)       The Committee confirmed that there are no specific issues to be brought to the attention of the Cabinet.

The Corporate Finance Manager introduced a report on the revenue budget monitoring interim position for 2017/18 prior to consideration by Cabinet.  He gave a reminder that during the early part of the year, resources were dedicated to the closure of the accounts for 2016/17 to comply with the statutory deadline.  The initial assessment at this early stage was that expenditure was projected to be £0.978m higher than budget, however this did not reflect a complete projected outturn position which would be reported in September.  During an update on the monitoring of risks and other emerging risks, reference was made to the additional funding allocations from Welsh Government on social care.  No significant variances were reported on the Housing Revenue Account.

The Corporate Finance Manager agreed to share information on the pressures arising from gas engine income requested by Councillor Haydn Bateman.

In response to comments from Councillor Richard Jones, the Chief Executive provided clarification on the Intermediate Care Fund grant and the withdrawal of payment software portal subscriptions.

The Chairman requested more details on the efficiency shortfall in car parking permits at County Hall and was told that figures would be shared.  Councillor Jones suggested that town centre traders could also be offered the reduced cost of car parking permits.  The Chief Executive said that a controlled system was now in place for parking at County Hall and that arrangements would be subject to further review.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2017/18 (interim) report be accepted; and

(b)       The Committee confirmed that there are no specific issues to be brought to the attention of the Cabinet.