Issue - meetings

Report FSD18033

An update was provided on the latest budget monitoring position for 2017/18 for the Renewal and Recreation Portfolio based on expenditure and activity levels up to 31 December 2017.  This showed a projected underspend of £272k for the total portfolio budget.

Councillor Tickner referred to TfL’s withdrawal of road maintenance funds and asked what impact this would have on town centre improvements.  The Head of Renewal reported that Highways officers were currently in discussions with TfL for £250k to be put back as it had already been allocated to the Beckenham scheme.  However, there was an existing contingency which had so far not been drawn down.  An update on the outcome of the discussions with TfL would be reported back to the Committee.

Councillor Bennett moved that in-house legal advice be sought on this matter and an update reported to Members within the next two weeks. The motion was seconded by Councillor Michael.  A further update would be reported at the next PDS meeting.

RESOLVED that:-

1)  the Portfolio Holder be recommended to endorse the latest 2017/18 budget projection for the Renewal and Recreation Portfolio; and

2)  in-house legal advice be sought on the withdrawal of funds by TfL and for Members to be updated within the next two weeks.