The Director of Finance and Business Improvement introduced the report and stated that there was a favourable variance of £385,000 within the revenue budget. The income generated through planning applications and building control services was referenced. There had been reduced income generated from pay and display car parks, however the income generated through parking enforcement had increased.

The £355,000 overspend associated with the Local Plan Review (LPR) would be met through the Corporate Contingency Fund, as previously agreed by the Committee. The future funding arrangements for the LPR as recently agreed by full Council were referenced.

The ‘Processing of Planning Applications: Major and Minor applications’ had missed the target by a small margin. An update on the actions within the Committee’s remit as part of the Recovery and Renewal plan was provided. 

RESOLVED: That

1.  The Revenue position as at the end of Quarter 3 for 2021/22, including the actions being taken or proposed to improve the position, where significant variances have been identified, be noted;

2.  The Capital position at the end of Quarter 3 be noted;

3.  The Performance position as at Quarter 3 for 2021/22, including the actions being taken or proposed to improve the position, where significant issues have been identified, be noted; and

4.  The Recovery and Renewal Update be noted