Issue - meetings

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A Member noted the fall in car parking income and enquired how this loss could be mitigated, and whether or not there would be a reduction in car parking capacity. The Director responded and said that this was a complex question with a number of variables to consider. The Council was reviewing car parking policy and need. There were no plans to change car parking policy at the moment, but ultimately any decision would be a decision for Members.

A Member highlighted that there had been a 350% increase in providing business support for markets. He wondered if the Council was therefore budgeting correctly. The Director pointed out that COVID regulations concerning how much could be charged for market licences still applied, which had reduced the amount of income received by the Council.

RESOLVED that:

1)  The Portfolio Holders endorse the 2023/24 revenue budget monitoring position for the Environment and Community Services Portfolio.

2) The Portfolio Holders agree the release of the amounts carried forward from 2022/23 as set out in section 3.5 of the Budget Monitoring report.