Agenda, decisions and minutes

No declarations of interest were made.

That the presentation be noted.

The Chairman welcomed the contributors to the meeting.

                        The Director of Environment and Head of Finance provided a presentation on the Council Fund Capital Strategy & Capital Programme 2013/14 to 2022/23, the main features of which were:

• Capital Strategy
• Capital Programme Process
• Sources of Funding
• Indicative General Funding Figures (Post Final Settlement)
• Proposed 2013/14 Programme
• Summary
• Next Steps

The Chief Executive and Head of Finance then provided a presentation on the Council Fund Revenue Budget 2013/14, the main features of which were:

·         Subjects covered in scrutiny meetings

·         The importance of Scrutiny

·         2013/14 Budget Strategy

·         Outcome from Scrutiny meetings

·         Requested information – Budget Breakdown by Scrutiny Committee

·         Live issues by Committee

·         Balancing the budget

·         Potential new pressures

·         Equalities Impact Assessment

·         Budget Consultation

·         Next steps for 2013/14 and Medium Term

The comments and questions which were raised by Members, and the responses given are attached at Appendix 1. 

The Chairman read out a statement about the budget proposal meetings which had been held. 

            RESOLVED:

That the presentation be noted.

                        The meeting commenced at 10.00 a.m. and ended at 12.57 p.m.

                        There were no members of the public or press in attendance.