1. That the
satisfactory revenue position at the end of the first quarter of
2014/15 be noted.
2. That the
proposals for slippage and re-profiling in the capital programme to
2015/16, including the specific allocations for the local growth
fund approved schemes as set out in paragraph 1.7.5 of the report
of the Director of Regeneration and Communities, be
agreed.
3. That increased
income from development control applications be utilised to fund
additional appeals costs, as set out in paragraph 1.4.10b of the
report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities.
4. That
£230,000 of the additional income arising from the return of
the unused top slice for the business rates safety net
(£198,000) and the repayment from HMRC (£42,825) for
over declared VAT in relation to car parking overpayments be
utilised as follows:
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|
£
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Office
accommodation project
|
90,000
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Land
charges fee refunds
|
120,000
|
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Economic Development business database
|
20,000
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230,000
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5. That agreement
be given to the temporary virement of
£50,000 from the Leader’s
contingency to employ an Information Manager for 12 months,
as detailed in paragraph 1.4.8 of the report of the Director of
Regeneration and Communities.
6. That the detail
in the report on the collection fund, general fund balances and
treasury management activity be noted.
