Issue - meetings

The Committee considered a report which set out the financial position for the Committee at the end of Quarter 1 2019/20 against the revenue and capital budgets.  It also set out the progress of Key Performance Indicators that related to the delivery of the Strategic Plan 2019-2045.

The Director of Finance and Business Improvement stated that the revenue budget was underspent by £0.234m.  This was expected to reduce to £0.115m by the end of the financial year.  A capital expenditure of £0.583m had been incurred in Quarter 1 for the projects within the Committee’s remit. Slippage of £4.270m was projected across a range of projects which would be carried forward into 2020/21.

Additionally, the Information and Corporate Policy Officer informed the Committee that 82% of the key performance indicator (KPI) targets were achieved in Quarter 1. 58% had improved in comparison to Quarter 1 last year and 64% of KPIs showed an improvement in performance compared to Quarter 4.

In response to a question from a Member, the Head of Environment and Public Realm advised that the criterion used to determine acceptable levels of litter and detritus was based on gradings set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

RESOLVED:  That

1.  The revenue position at the end of Quarter 1 and 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 1 be noted.

3.  The Summary of Performance for Quarter 1 for Key Performance Indicators is noted.