Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the R.F.O concerning the financial position of items under the remit of this Committee.

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 heard that the net expenditure was at 22% of budget- it being three months into the financial year the news was welcomed.

Members considered items for inclusion in the 2026/27 budget, Members highlighted the potential need to set funds for improvements to the Basketball Court at King Georges Field, the path at West Witney to enhance the Park Run, Consideration for pitch drainage at any sites that require it and for consideration by Officers of an increase of benches in the Council’s recreation areas.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, consideration be given to the suggested budget items listed above and,

3.      That, the management accounts of the Stronger Communities Committee for the period 1 April to 30 June 2025 be approved.