Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Finance and Assurance.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the revenue and capital forecast positions set out in paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3 in the officer report, be noted;

(2)            the proposed amendments to the Capital Programme as set out in paragraphs 3.34 to 3.39 in the officer report be approved and paragraphs 3.31 to 3.33, be noted;

(3)            the Council’s Trading Update as detailed in Appendix 6 to the officer report, be noted; and

(4)            the Director of Strategy and Partnerships, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder of Community Cohesion, Crime and Enforcement, be authorised to spend the expected grant received from the Government to support the Afghan Resettlement Programme (expected to be in the region of £1.5m over the three-year period of the funding programme)

Reason for Decision:  To report the 2021/22 financial forecast position at Quarter 2 and to update Cabinet on trading company performance.

Afghan Resettlement Programme

The Council will receive £20,520 over three years per family member.  Given the average size of families in Holding Hotels was 6.6, if the Council took 10 families, then this would equate to £1.35m over the three years of the programme.  As this amount exceeded the £500,000 delegated authority for revenue spend, it was necessary to seek Cabinet approval for overall spend for the Afghan Resettlement Programme.  The programme will be agreed in consultation with the Portfolio Holder of Community Cohesion, Crime and Enforcement.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.