Issue - meetings

i)          (Report of the Assistant Chief Executives (Access, Strategy & OD) & Director of Finance) To update Members on the financial planning process and to consider the pre business plan reviews for the following business units: Strategy (note areas highlighted)

ii)         (Report of the Director of Environmental Services & Director of Finance) To update Members on the financial planning process and to consider the pre business plan reviews for the following business units: Planning & Environment (note areas highlighted)

The Executive Member for Economic Development and Regeneration gave a brief introduction on the budget proposals for the Planning business unit. The issue of appeals costs contingency was discussed, and it was commented that this additional funding was needed to fund appeals against planning decisions and defend the Council’s decisions. The issue of Section 106 cost recovery was discussed, and it was commented that the Council was able to force developers to pay for Council staff costs which produced savings.

The Executive Member for Economic Development and Regeneration gave a brief introduction on the budget proposals for the Strategy business unit. The issue of the budget cut for Upper Lee Valley was discussed and it was commented that this funding was being used for Wood Green Town Centre activity, but that other monies were being sourced to replace this proposed cut. Upon a vote, the Committee agreed to reject the proposal.

RESOLVED:

i)                    That the Committee approved the financial planning position set out in the report and the pre-business plan reviews covering Planning, Environmental Policy & Performance business unit

ii)                  That the Committee approved the financial planning position set out in the report and the pre-business plan reviews covering Strategy business unit with the exception of New Cashable Efficiency Saving number 4, cut budget for Upper Lea Valley.