Decision details

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources) presented the report of the Chief Finance Officer which set out the provisional revenue and capital outturn figures for the Council as compared against the budgets and efficiency savings targets set for the financial year 2017/18.

Councillor Alan Cullens requested the figures for the park and ride service by journey and Councillor Wilson undertook to provide this following the meeting. 

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member for Resources proposed, Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Leader seconded the DECISION – to

1.    Note the full year forecast position for the 2017/18 revenue budget and capital investment programme.

2.    Note the forecast position on the Council's reserves.

3.    Grant approval for the use of £25,000 from in-year revenue underspends to enable the Council to meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation.

4.    Grant approval for the use of £50,000 from in-year revenue underspends to enable the Council to fund the Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s electoral review of Chorley Council

5.    Grant approval for the use of £50,000 from in-year revenue underspends to fund the revenue implications of the Council’s Worksmart project.

6.    Grant approval for the use of £120,000 from in-year revenue underspends to allow the Council the flexibility to continue funding local bus services in 2017/18.

7.    Grant approval for the use of £30,000 from in-year revenue underspends to fund the revenue implications of recent planning appeals.

8.    Grant approval for the use of £60,000 from in-year revenue underspends to create a project director post with sole responsibility to deliver the Market Walk extension, Primrose Gardens and the Digital Health Park.

9.    Note the capital programme to be delivered in 2017/18 to 2019/20.