Agenda item

To consider a report of the Borough Treasurer.

The report provides Schools’ Forum members with an update on the Council’s medium term financial plan (MTFP).

Schools Forum members are asked to:

a)    Note the above report; and

b)    Offer any comments.

Officer contact:  Peter Hughes on 0161 474 3947 or email: peter.hughes@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Borough Treasurer submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Schools’ Forum members with an update on the Council’s medium term financial plan (MTFP).

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Questions were raised regarding the constitution of the review groups.

·         Members of the Forum also asked about timelines for the medium term financial plan.

·         Concerns were expressed that decisions had already been made which were affecting schools directly.  In response, Members were advised that officers were listening to what Schools’ Forum had to say and it was anticipated that more details would be forthcoming at the January meeting of the Forum.

·         A short discussion took place on the nature of the transport proposals as it was felt that these would have a huge impact on the Borough’s most vulnerable pupils.

·         Members of the Forum were strongly encouraged to send responses to the consultation.

RESOLVED – (i) That the report be noted.

(ii) That the consultation document be resent to all members of the Schools’ Forum.