Issue - meetings

Report FSD17086

Based on expenditure and activity levels to 30th September 2017, the latest 2017/18 budget monitoring position for the Environment Portfolio showed an underspend of Cr £575k with the controllable budget projected to be underspent by £531k at year-end.

Details were provided of the projected outturn with a forecast of projected spend against each relevant service area compared to the latest approved budget. Background to variations was also outlined.

Concerning the Environment Commissioning Lots referred to at paragraphs 5.6, 5.11 and 5.13 of the report and at Appendix 1B, details of what the lots represent were tabled at the meeting and circulated in advance to Members.

Regarding a projected additional income of £390 for bus lane contraventions based on numbers to 30thSeptember 2017, the increased contraventions could be attributed to a change in location of enforcement cameras and changed monitoring arrangements.

Concerning a projected deficit from parking enforcement, the parking contractor, APCOA , had challenges recruiting and training Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) during initial mobilisation of the contract. The position appeared to have stabilised in September - suitable staff had been recruited with more officers on the street and performance has improved in the past couple of months.   

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to endorse the latest 2017/18 budget projection for the Environment Portfolio.