Issue - meetings
School Reserves Year Ending 31 March 2023 and Demographics
Meeting: 09/09/2024 - Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Item 25)
25 School Reserves Year Ending 31 March 2023 and Demographics 
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To provide the Committee with details of the closing balances held by Flintshire schools at the end of the financial year and information on changes in demographics.
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- Enc. 1 for School Reserves Year Ending 31 March 2023 and Demographics, item 25
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Decision:
That the Committee note the level of reserves as at the 31st March, 2024 and overview of schools’ current financial position, as outlined within the report.
Minutes:
In presenting the report (agenda item number 6) the Chief Officer (Education & Youth) explained that the level of school reserves had decreased considerably across all sectors over the past year and she outlined the key factors for this reduction. The Strategic Finance Manager (Schools) provided detailed information on the school reserves, which included a summary for all sectors together with information on demographics and risk management.
The recommendation within the report was supported.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee note the level of reserves as at the 31March 2024 and overview of schools’ current financial position, as outlined within the report.