Decision details

RESOLVED:That Cabinet:

(1)  Noted the report.

(2)  Approved the changes to the 2022/23 General Fund budget, as identified in table 3 and paragraph 8.3, a £1.060million decrease in net expenditure.

(3)  Approved the changes to the 2023/24 General Fund budget, as identified in table 3 and paragraph 8.3, a total £532k increase in net expenditure.

(4)  Approved the use of £140k of salary budget carry-forward for additional Service Director capacity for an 18- month period, and that the allocation of the remainder (if needed) will be delegated to the Managing Director (as Head of Paid Service), in consultation with the Leader, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Finance and IT.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS: Members are able to monitor, make adjustments within the overall budgetary framework and request appropriate action of Services who do not meet the budget targets set as part of the Corporate Business Planning process.