Agenda item

To receive the report of the Responsible Financial Officer.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) detailing income and expenditure for budgets which were the responsibility of the committee.

Members were pleased to see that with four months elapsed of the financial year income and expenditure were in line with budget projections.

In response to a Members question regarding the Councils two largest costs, Staffing and Energy, the RFO confirmed that he would prepare a summary document for presentation at a future meeting.

The Leader of the Council reminded members of the importance to consider items to be included in the 2025/26 budget as these would need to be included in the next cycle of meeting discussions.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the management accounts of the Halls, Cemeteries & Allotments Committee for the period 1 April to 31 July 2024 be approved and,

3.      That, the RFO prepares a review of the overall position of energy and staffing costs against budgets.