Decision details

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

1.    That the forecast revenue budget for 2014/15 to underspend by £1.5m, as set out in paragraph 1 of the submitted report, be noted.

2.     That the forecast ongoing efficiencies and service reductions achieved by year end is £71.9m, as set out in paragraph 57 of the submitted report, be noted.

3.     That  the budget for Cultural Services be moved from Customers and Communities into the Chief Executive's Office to align management responsibilities with organisational structures.

4.     That a Virement of £0.8m from the Central HR Training Budget to most services that have service specific training budget allocations for 2014/15 be agreed.

Reasons for Decisions:

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

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