The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the Council’s forecast outturn position against Revenue  and HRA budgets agreed for 2017-18, based on information as at the end of December as detailed in the Appendices to the report.

2.    To note the summary savings position.

3.    To endorse Management action to achieve savings.

4.    To note the position on the Mayoral Priority Budget

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (Z. COOKE)

(Chief Accountant (K. Miles)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Resources, introduced the report. He welcomed the improved format and presentation style of the report. He noted the summary figures including potential underspends in particular on the Housing Revenue Account which was part of longer term housing fund reserves.

The Mayor welcomed the report and the new format. He noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses. He asked that more information be provided to Members on the updated costs of the Whitechapel Civic Centre. Finally, he agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the Council’s forecast outturn position against Revenue  and HRA budgets agreed for 2017-18, based on information as at the end of December as detailed in the Appendices to the report.

2.    To note the summary savings position.

3.    To endorse Management action to achieve savings.

4.    To note the position on the Mayoral Priority Budget