Decision details

To consider the month end budget report and make any recommendations as appropriate

(1)     That the forecast revenue budget for 2013/14 to underspend by £6.4m, as set out in Annex 1, paragraph 1 of the submitted report be noted.

(2)     That the forecast ongoing efficiencies and service reductions achieved by year end is £62.1m, as set out in Annex 1, paragraph 85, be noted.

(3)     That the forecast capital expenditure and investment of £226.7m against a budget of £225.0m, as set out in Annex 1, paragraphs 90 to 96, be noted.

(4)     That a virement of£0.9m from Schools & Learning’s central risk budget to Services for Young People to meet the cost of learning difficulty and disability (LLDD) placements in 2013/14, as set out in Annex 1, paragraph 22 be approved.

Reasons for Decisions:

To comply with the agreed strategy of providing a monthly budget monitoring report to Cabinet for approval and action as necessary.

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