Decision details

2023/24 Quarter One Finance update

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To set out a summary of the current financial position for the Council at the end of the first quarter of 2023/24 for members consideration.

Decision:

DECISION:

 

1)    That the report, current projected overspend of £353,000, and the related detail set out in Appendix A be noted.

 

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

 

2)    To amend the Capital Programme to take into account the changes set out in this report at Appendix A – Table 4 (General Fund) and Table 7 (HRA)

 

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure the Council’s forecast financial position for 2023/24 is considered and related decisions approved. It is important that the Cabinet are aware of the financial position of the General Fund to ensure that they can make informed decisions that are affordable and financially sustainable for the Council.

 

Alternative options considered:

 To not approve the reserve movements outlined.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Conflict of Interest: None

Dispensation Granted: None

Contact: Forrest White, Democratic Services Officer Email: FWhite@sholland.gov.uk.

Report author: Forrest White

Publication date: 05/10/2023

Date of decision: 26/09/2023

Decided at meeting: 26/09/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 13/10/2023

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