Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) presenting to Member’s the updated Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) which covers the period 2023/24 to 2027/28 and to discuss initial options for cost savings or income generation.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a *report from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) presenting the updated Medium Term Financial Plan.

The Corporate Manager for Finance outlined the contents of the report and stated that the report was a slimmed down version that was presented to the Cabinet and contained significant budget gaps.

Consideration was given to:

·         There was no specific service budget for Homes PDG

·         Fees and Charges would be presented in agenda items 7 & 8

·         Action had been taken on a reduction in voids

·         The purchase of two properties (HMO’s) had been approved by Cabinet  assist with homelessness in the District

·         The Council has to be a responsible landlord

·         An update on the Housing Strategy would be brought forward in January 2023

·         Two modular builds were being undertaken on redundant garage plots

·         The provision of temporary pods for homeless people should be investigated

Note: *report previously circulated and attached to the minutes