Decision details

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

RESOLVED:

That the Council’s overall revenue and capital budget positions as at 31 October 2018 be noted:-

·      -£8m forecast reduction in the need to use reserves; 

·      £63m savings forecast against the £66m MTFP target;

·      £29m completed actions towards achieving £40m in year cost reductions;

·      The additional in-year government grant funding for winter pressures in adult social care (Annex 2 para 13), and

·      £133m forecast service capital programme outturn against £135m budget.

Reason for decision:

This report was presented to comply with the agreed policy to provide a monthly budget monitoring report to Cabinet for approval and action as necessary.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Corporate Overview Select Committee]