Issue - meetings

Report FSD19057

The Committee considered an update on the latest budget monitoring position for 2019/20 for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio based on expenditure and activity levels up to 31 May 2019 which showed a projected underspend of £181k for the total portfolio budget.

Members joined the Chairman in expressing his gratitude to the Head of Finance for her tireless work on behalf of the Local Authority.  He wished her a full and happy retirement.

The Head of Finance confirmed that the underspend in Building Control related to staff vacancies.  The Enforcement and Appeals Manager explained that due to a national shortage of qualified officers, it had been difficult to fill vacancies. 

The Director of Housing reported all staff vacancies within the Renewal Section were either under offer or in the process of being advertised.

It was agreed that the Chief Planner be contacted to explain (via e-mail), the reasons why the projected income deficit of £278k within Building Control was so vastly different to that of the £164k reported the previous year).

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to endorse the latest 2019/20 budget projection for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio.