Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and provided the Area Council with a financial positon and forecast for expenditure based on the projects that have been proposed, highlighting the projects requiring significant financial commitment. 

Members were updated with regard to the Anti-Poverty Community Outreach Project, the Clean and Gren Service, Environmental Enforcment, Private Sector Housing Officer, Opportunities for Young People, Health and Wellbein and the Stronger Communities Grant.  A member highlighted that the National Youth Agency (NYA) may have a suitable role profile for the Youth Participation Worker.

The Area Council Manager highlighted that there is currently an underspend of £167,183 for 2017/18 which is due to factors beyond the Area Council’s control, which were detailed within the report, plus receipt of recycled income.  Risks noted

RESOLVED that:

(i)            The North Area Council note the existing budget position, current financial position and forecasted annual budget commitments together with the risks outlined within the report; 

(ii)          The North Area Council  note that contrary to previous information the North Area received a budget of £400,000 for the period 2017/18;

(iii)         Members note the position on the recruitment of the Private Sector Housing and Environment Officer;

(iv)         The Area Council Manager should proceed with the variation of the role profile for the Young Peoples Participation Worker.

(v)          The Area Council proceed with the development of the Health and Wellbeing Project focusing on Excess Winter Deaths

(vi)         The Area Council approve the annual commitments from April 2018, totalling £447,000, as detailed within the report.