Issue - meetings

The Board considered a quarterly integrated finance and performance report on the position as at 31st December 2007. 

RESOLVED:

(a)       that it be noted that 55% of indicators are improving or stable compared to 83% at quarter 2;

(b)       that it be noted that 73% of indicators are achieving their year to date target compared to 72% at quarter 2;

(c)        that it be noted that 75% of indicators are predicted to met their target at year end compared to 79% at quarter 2 ;

(d)       that the quarter 2  revenue and capital underspends of £198,000 and £840,000 respectively be noted; and

(e)       that consideration be given to ways of improving the level of attendance by members at organised training events 

RECOMMENDED:

(a)       that the Cabinet be requested to approve the carry forward of the estimated underspent capital budgets of £2.25 million from 2007/08 to 2008/09 as set out in Appendix 5 to the report;

(b)       that in the light of the outcome of a recent legal case involving the refuse collection service at Coventry City Council, the Portfolio Holder for Street Scene and Recycling be requested to hold discussions with the Head of Street Scene and Waste Management as a matter of priority to determine whether there are any implications for this Authority which need to be addressed following the introduction of two man working on the majority of refuse rounds in Bromsgrove.