Decision details

(1)  The latest 2014/15 budget projection for the Renewal and Recreation Portfolio be endorsed.

(2)  The progress of the implementation of the Renewal and Recreation projects within the Member Priority Initiatives be noted.

The Resources Portfolio Plan for 2014/15 includes the aim of effective monitoring and control of expenditure within budget and includes the target that each service department will spend within its own budget.

The four year financial forecast report highlights the financial pressures facing the Council.  It remains imperative that strict budgetary control continues to be exercised in 2014/15 to minimise the risk of compounding financial pressures in future years.