Issue - meetings

The Panel is invited to receive and comment on the Finance Performance Report 2023/24 Quarter 2.

Executive Councillor: B Mickelburgh

By means of a report by the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (a copy of which was appended in the Minute Book) the  Finance Performance Report 2023/24 Quarter 2 Report was presented to the Panel.

Following a question from Councillor Jennings, the Panel heard that any underspend still showing as forecast by the end of quarter 3 would be looked at and opportunities for any such amount, including the possibility of adding to reserves would be considered.

The Panel were advised following a question from Councillor Gleadow that the overspend on the Fareham project was due to the refurbishment works.

Councillor Gardener observed that under Operations in Appendix 1, it was suggested that work to clear watercourses would be reduced, however Councillor Gardener advised that the watercourse in Hinchingbrooke Country Park can affect flooding in the neighbouring villages, specifically Alconbury if it is not kept clear, therefore maintenance of this watercourse would be greatly appreciated by local residents.

In response to a question from Councillor Jennings, on conflicting information surrounding Civil Parking Enforcement, the Panel heard that there is a capital and revenue side to this and that adjustments were due to be made to clarify this.

Following the discussion, it was

RESOLVED

that the comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel be passed to Cabinet for their consideration when making a decision upon the recommendations contained within the report.