Issue - meetings

The report of the Cabinet Member for Resources and Leisure in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer was submitted setting out changes to existing Revenue and Capital budgets (copy of report circulated with agenda and appended to signed minutes).

RESOLVED

(i)  That the results of the Consultation process outlined in Appendix 1 to the report be noted;

(ii)  That the Equality Impact Assessment process that was followed as outlined in paragraphs 6 to 8 of the report be noted;

(iii)  that the efficiencies, income and service reductions as set out in Appendix 2 to the report be approved;

(iv)  that the high level forecast for the General Fund for 2013/14 to 2015/16 as detailed in paragraphs 22 to 24 of the report be noted;

(v)  that the position in relation to City Catering as set out in paragraph 18 of the report be noted;

(vi)  that Delegated authority be granted to the Chief Financial Officer to action all budget changes arising from the approved efficiencies, income and service reductions and incorporate any other approved amendments into the General Fund estimates; and

(vii)  that Delegated authority be granted to the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services, to do anything necessary to give effect to the above resolutions.

DECISION MADE: (Ref: CAB 14/15 9164)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Resources and Leisure and having received representations from staff at the Warren Avenue Kennels, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  Note the results of the Consultation process outlined in Appendix 1.

(ii)  Note the Equality Impact Assessment process that was followed as outlined in paragraphs 6 to 8

(iii)  Approve the efficiencies and service reductions as set out in Appendix 2.

(iv)  Note the high level forecast for the General Fund for 2014/15 to 2015/16 as detailed in paragraphs 22 to 24.

(v)  Note the position in relation to City Catering as set out in paragraph 18.

(vi)  Delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer to action all budget changes arising from the approved efficiencies, income and service reductions and incorporate any other approved amendments into the General Fund estimates.

(vii)  Delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Executive Director of Corporate Services, to do anything necessary to give effect to the recommendations in this report.