Issue - meetings

The Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure introduced the report and stated that its format remained the same as those previously presented under the Council’s preceding governance arrangements for consistency.

The £281,000 underspend against the revenue budget was highlighted and had arisen due to the speedy recovery of the Planning Fees and Parking fees from the Covid-19 pandemic. There had been no capital expenditure during the quarter, however planning for the Medway Street Flood Barrier’s delivery continued through residual funding for the Bridges Gyratory Scheme. The overspend on the Local Plan Review had been met from the corporate contingency budget. 

The Key Performance Indicators’ positive performance was noted.

In response to a question, the Director of Finance and Business Improvement confirmed that the zero-expenditure figure for Development Management Enforcement Section was due to its new addition as a cost to the Service.

RESOLVED: That

1.  The Revenue position as at the end of Quarter 4 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 4 be noted;

3.  The Performance position as at Quarter 4 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 Annual Performance for 2021/22 be noted.