Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and updated the North East Area Council with regard to the current position regarding the North East Area Council Budget and progress in each Ward in expending the Ward Alliance Fund.  It was reported that all the Ward Alliance funding has now been fully committed, although it was noted that an underspend was showing in some areas.  The Area Council Manager explained that this was due to the end of year financial and administrative procedures, and that the Area Council papers had to be prepared and published five working days in advance of the meeting in order to comply with the Governance requirements.  The Area Manager will ensure that all the Ward Alliance figures are reconciled as early as possible in future. 

Councillors noted that there was £5756 remaining in the North East Area Council budget.  A discussion took place about the possibility of replacing the litter bins in local parks. 

RESOLVED that

(i)            The North East Area Council Environment Group look into replacing the litter bins in local parks.