Decision details
General Fund Revenue Budget 2016/17 - Further Savings Proposals
PDF 112 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve for consultation a range of further
savings proposals.
Decision:
That the Executive agree:
i. the further savings proposals set out in the Chief Executive and Borough Treasurer’s report as the basis for consultation with the Overview & Scrutiny Commission and other interested parties or individuals.
ii. That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment, Culture and Communities and the Executive Member for Culture, Corporate Services and Public Protection to agree the annual grant to South Hill Park within the financial limits specified in the Chief Executive and Borough Treasurer’s report.
Reasons for the decision:
The recommendation allows the Executive to consult on a range of further savings proposals that will contribute towards the delivery of a sustainable revenue budget for 2016/17 and beyond, as required by the Council’s Constitution and the Local Government Act 2003.
Alternative options considered:
The range of options being considered is included in the Borough Treasurer and Chief Executive’s report and its annexes.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Revenue savings anticipated
Declarations: Councillor Dr Barnard was a Trustee of Involve, the Berkshire Maestros and Keep Mobile and was a member of Bracknell Town and Warfield Parish Councils. Councillor Bettison was a member of Sandhurst Town Council, a member of Localis and the Chairman of the IESE Board. Councillor Birch was the Council representative for Involve, a Director of Bracknell Forest Homes, a member of Sandhurst Town Council and his wife was a member of the South Hill Park Joint Management Committee. Councillor Brunel-Walker was a member of Bracknell Town Council Councillor Mrs Hayes was a member of Winkfield Parish Council. Councillor Heydon was on the Board of Downshire Homes, a member of IESE and a member of Bracknell Town Council. Councillor McCracken was a member of the South Hill Park Joint Management Board, a member of Bracknell Town Council and his wife was a member of South Hill Park Councillor Turrell was a member of the South Hill Park Joint management Board and was a member of B
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Borough Treasurer
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Web, letter and reports.
Consultees
N/A
Contact: Alan Nash, Borough Treasurer Email: alan.nash@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 352179.
Report author: Alan Nash
Publication date: 23/02/2016
Date of decision: 23/02/2016
Decided at meeting: 23/02/2016 - Executive
Effective from: 02/03/2016
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