Decision details

(i)  the latest 2018/19 budget projection for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio be endorsed; and

(ii)  the drawdown of the carry forward sums from 2017/18 held in the Central Contingency for the Housing Service, totalling £138k, excluding grant income, be approved.

The ‘Building a Better Bromley’ objective of being an Excellent Council refers to the Council’s intention to provide efficient services and to have a financial strategy that focuses on stewardship and sustainability.  Delivering Value for Money is one of the corporate Operating Principles supporting Building a Better Bromley.

The ‘2018/19 Council Tax’ report highlighted the financial pressures facing the Council.  It remains imperative that strict budgetary control continues to be exercised in 2018/19 to minimise the risk of compounding financial pressures in future years.

Chief Officers and Departmental Heads of Finance are continuing to place emphasis on the need for strict compliance with the Council’s budgetary control and monitoring arrangements.