Decision details

The accounts for 2019/20 had been finalised, subject to audit, and showed an

underspend on the General Fund revenue account of £362,388 and an underspending on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) of £898,758 when compared to the revised estimates. It was hoped that the final, audited 2019/20 accounts would be presented forapproval to the Governance, Audit and Standards Committee on 21 September 2020. Members discussed the various reserves budgets. The reserve budget in respect of Noise Pollution Equipment replacement, was queried as new apps were now available

which were admissible in court and would reduce costs. Environmental Health would look at this matter and report back to this Committee. Further information regarding Central support charges (CSCs) to Civic Affairs was requested as was clarification on the transport study. A written answer would be provided.

RESOLVED that:

1.     The accounts summary for the financial year ended 31 March 2020 subject to audit, be approved.

2.     The revenue carry forward requests outlined in section 2 of appendix 1 be approved and included as supplementary revenue estimates in the 2020/21budget.

3.     The capital carry forward requests outlined in appendix 2b be approved and included as supplementary capital estimates in the 2020/21 budget.