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To consider the latest trends, priorities and pressures in terms of departmental performance as reported in the QSR for the second quarter of 2013/14 (July to September) relating to Environment, Culture and Communities. An overview of the third quarter of 2013/14 will also be provided.
Please bring the previously circulated Quarterly Service Report to the meeting. The QSR is attached to this agenda if viewed online.
Minutes:
The Panel considered the latest trends, priorities and pressures in terms of departmental performance as reported in the Quarterly Service Report (QSR) for the second quarter of 2013/14 (July to September) relating to Environment, Culture and Communities (ECC).
Major variances in revenue had occurred in areas including The Look Out/Coral Reef Car Parking Income, Cemetery and Crematorium Income, Concessionary Fares, Planning Policy CIL, Landscape Services, Development Control Income, Planning Policy Strategic Planning, Departmental Running Expenses, Human Resources, and Waste Management.
Key highlights included:
Forward look included:
A significant underspend was anticipated from January and the department was aiming to spend approximately 80% of its capital budget allocation. There would be high electricity bills at Coral Reef until the combined heating and power units were replaced. Two war memorials had been restored. Work at the Twin Bridges junction had stopped over the Christmas period and then restarted. Bids had been received in relation to the Public Realm contracts; assessment of these was being undertaken and a meeting would be held with contractors. A decision would be made on this at the Executive in February.
There were long lead in times in relation to the design of the Coral Reef roof and closure was planned for October 2015 for possibly four months or longer. There would be a new roof with added features designed. South Hill Park had held a performance in relation to World War I commemorations, and poppies were being planted at various sites around the borough.
In response to Members’ questions, the following points were made: