Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Property.

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Property as contained on pages 465 to 480 of the Book of Reports, which provided a summary of the Housing Account's financial position.  The report had previously been considered by Cabinet on 12 January 2021.

The Finance and Audit Manager provided an overview of the report referring to details set down in the report and appendices.

RESOLVED: That the budget position be noted.

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Wilkie)

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services, which provided a summary of the Housing Account’s financial position.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED:   A.   That the financial position be noted and consideration be given to the budget matters set out in the report.

B.   That the use of the Director of Place & Community's delegated authority, in consultation with the Landlord Services Portfolio Holder, in relation to rent and service charge changes be noted and endorsed.

C.   That the report be used for consultation purposes prior to the Council considering this matter in February 2021.

D.   That the Housing and Landlord Services Portfolio Holder be given delegated authority to submit firm proposals to Council on 24 February 2021 to enable the budget to be set.

E.   That call in is not appropriate for this item as it is to be submitted to the next meeting of the Executive Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 28 January 2021.