Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and updated Members regarding the North East Area Council budget and the progress in each ward in expending the Ward Alliance Fund, in line with priorities.  It also highlighted that £16,191 of the Area Council budget remained uncommitted.

The Area Council Manager was to re-examine the finances in the light of future commissioning activity.  Overall, however, the budget was likely to be fully committed.

In relation to Ward Alliance budgets, it was noted that approximately 50% of the available.  The spending profile to January was likely to determine the spending commitments for 2019/20.

RESOLVED

(i)            That the current position of the Area Council Devolved Ward Budget and Ward Alliance Funds be noted; and

(ii)          That each Ward continue to priorities the efficient expenditure of the Ward Alliance funds in line with the guidance on spend.