Decision details

9.1

The Finance Manager presented a report that brought the Committee up to date with the Council’s General Fund revenue outturn position for 2024/25 as at quarter 1.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee: -

1.    Notes the updated information on the 2024/25 Revenue Budget Outturn as described in this report including the detailed committee budget monitoring information and management actions provided.

2.    Agrees that the Chair write to the Government’s Minister for Housing to request that Housing Benefit payments made to residents cover the cost of providing them with Housing.  

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

To record formally changes to the Revenue Budget.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.