Decision details

BUDGET MONITORING 2021/22

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report provides the first revenue budget monitoring position for 2021/22 for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio based on expenditure and activity levels for the first quarter of the financial year.

Decision:

That:

 

1.  The current 2021/22 Revenue Budget Monitoring position for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio be endorsed; and

2.  Agreement to drawdown from Central Contingency of the carry forward budgets set out in Appendix 1A of the report be confirmed

Reasons for the decision:

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 “2021/22 Council Tax” report highlighted the financial pressures facing the Council. It remains imperative that strict budgetary control continues to be exercised to minimise the risk of compounding financial pressures in future years.

 

Publication date: 21/09/2021

Date of decision: 21/09/2021

Effective from: 29/09/2021

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