Issue - meetings

Report of the Head of Finance detailing financial monitoring in respect of the ten months to 31 January 2015.

The Group had before it and NOTED a report * of the Head of Finance detailing financial monitoring in respect of the ten months to 31 January 2015.

The Officer identified the areas showing significant movement, relevant to this Group, identified in the report, which included:

·         A reduction in recycling income due to a fall in the value of glass;

·         An improvement to car parking income, possibly due to more proactive enforcement of night time parking;

·         A saving on fuel due to a fall in price and a reduction in vehicle maintenance following the introduction of new vehicles

Discussion took place regarding play area and open spaces expenditure and total spend on consultants across the authority.

Note: - * Report previously circulated and attached to Minutes.