Agenda item

8.1

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 2.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee: -

1.    Note 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.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

To record formally changes to the Revenue Budget.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

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.

37.1.1

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 2.

37.1.2

Members requested the exact figures relating to the number of void properties currently and how many were coming back into use. Officers confirmed that they would circulate this information after the meeting.

37.1.3

Officers agreed to provide a breakdown of the figure of bad debt and vacant rent loss in 3.1.6 of the report.

37.1.4

Members asked for further information on the Community Heating Charges and specifically what happens if the account was in credit.

37.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee: -

1.    Note 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.

37.3

Reasons for Decision

37.3.1

To record formally changes to the Revenue Budget.

37.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

37.4.1

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.