Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The Annual Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an update on progress towards delivering the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budgets during the fourth quarter, and an overview of 2014/15. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which have been considered in detail by the recent cycle of Scrutiny Committees.

In relation to the Corporate Performance and Resources Annual Report 2014/15 the Executive at it’s meeting on 16 June 2014:

·         Approved the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3 of the report.

·         Noted the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast outturn positions for 2014/15 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.6.

·         Noted the position on the 2013/14 and 2014/15 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4.

·         Approved the approach to financing redundancy costs set out in paragraph 2.6.3.

·         Noted the Retained Schools Budget and Housing Revenue Account forecast outturn positions as set out in sections 2.7 and 2.8.

·         Noted the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 be approved and the resulting final reserves and balances position of £91.96m.

·         Approved the changes to the outturn, reserves and/or balances position that may arise from the audit of the statement of accounts (see section 2.11) be delegated to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services, in conjunction with the Executive Councillor (Support & Governance).

·         Noted the forecast position for the 2014/15 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1.

·         Approved the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.7.

·         Approved the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to note the report and the decisions of the Executive.

Officer contact: Peter Owston/ Andy Moran, 0161 474 3274 / 4086, peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk / andrew.moran@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted the Annual Corporate Performance and Resource Report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on progress towards delivering the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budgets during the fourth quarter, and an overview of 2014/15. It was supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which had been considered in detail by Scrutiny Committees.

It was reported that the Executive at its meeting on 16 June 2014 had approved the recommendations in the report.

The Deputy Executive Leader and Portfolio holder for Support and Governance (Councillor Iain Roberts) attended the meeting to answer members’ questions.

Clarification was sought as to whether the Local assistance Scheme would continue. It was reported that this was dependent upon funding being secured in the future.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Leader’s Report highlights some of the key strategic issues and significant achievements over the last quarter and reflects on the last 12 months. This includes updates on the latest developments on the Investing in Stockport programme and Greater Manchester Devolution.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to note the Leaders Report

Officer contact: Peter Owston/ Andy Moran, 0161 474 3274 / 4086, peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk / andrew.moran@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader submitted her Annual Report (copies of which had been circulated) which highlighted some of the key strategic issues and significant achievements over the last quarter and reflects on the last 12 months. This included updates on the latest developments on the Investing in Stockport programme and Greater Manchester Devolution.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Sue Derbyshire) attended the meeting to answer members’ questions.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Members noted that a review of the AGMA/ GMCA scrutiny arrangements had recently been undertaken and that with increased devolution to the Combined Authority it was essential the scrutiny arrangements are more transparent.

·         The Scrutiny Committee welcomed the comments of the Leader of the Council in relation to the need to build in the ability for Scrutiny Committees in Stockport to consider decisions taken by AGMA/ GMCA preferably in advance of decisions being taken. It was noted that the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee would be invited to consider this issue.

·         It was noted that many of the devolution programmes would be delivered locally by the Council but it was acknowledged that the Leader of the Council would increasingly be involved in work of AGMA/ GMCA.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor (Support & Governance)

This item consists of three reports. The Annual Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an update on progress towards delivering the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budgets during the fourth quarter, and an overview of 2014/15. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which have been considered in detail by the recent cycle of Scrutiny Committees.

The Leader’s Report highlights some of the key strategic issues and significant achievements over the last quarter and reflects on the last 12 months. This includes updates on the latest developments on the Investing in Stockport programme and Greater Manchester Devolution.

The third report outlines the reconfiguration of Executive Portfolio responsibilities, alongside a number of proposed changes to the Council’s Performance and Resources Framework for 2015/16 to reflect the new approach to Investing in Stockport (IIS).  The report also contains details of changes to budget responsibilities to reflect the new outcome-based Executive Portfolios.  

(1) The Executive is recommended to endorse:

·         The realignment of the 2015/16 revenue budget, capital programme and earmarked reserves totals as shown in this report on the new portfolio basis; and

·         The proposed process for developing the Performance and Resource Framework for 2015/16.

(2) For the Annual CPRR, the Executive is asked to:

·         Review progress against delivering Council Plan priorities, portfolio outcomes and capital schemes alongside budget and performance outturns contained within the report;

·         Approve the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3;

·         Note the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast outturn positions for 2014/15 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.6;

·         Note the position on the 2013/14 and 2014/15 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4;

·         Approve the approach to financing redundancy costs set out in paragraph 2.6.3;

·         Note the Retained Schools Budget and Housing Revenue Account forecast outturn positions as set out in sections 2.7 and 2.8;

·         Approve the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 and note the resulting final reserves and balances position of £91.96m;

·         Delegate the approval of changes to the outturn, reserves and/or balances position that may arise from the audit of the statement of accounts (see section 2.11) to the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services, in conjunction with the Executive Councillor for Support and Governance;

·         Note the forecast position for the 2014/15 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1;

·         Approve the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.7;

·         Approve the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3.4 and 3.3.5, and;

·         Identify key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or forecast issues or risks.

Officer contact: Peter Owston/ Andy Moran, 0161 474 3274 / 4086, peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk / andrew.moran@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Support & Governance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Executive with an Annual Report on the delivery of the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budget during 2014/15. The report provided a summary of key activity during the year as well as performance and budget outturns for the full year.

The second element of the report was the Annual Leader’s Report that highlighted key strategic issues and significant achievements during the fourth quarter and reflected on the year as a whole, including developments on the Investing in Stockport programme and Greater Manchester Devolution.

The third element of the report outlined the reconfiguration of Executive Portfolio responsibilities, alongside a number of proposed changes to the Council’s Performance and Resources Framework for 2015/16 to reflect the new approach to Investing in Stockport.

RESOLVED – (1) That in relation to the Performance and Resource Management Framework 2015/16 the following be endorsed:-

·         the realignment of the 2015/16 revenue budget, capital programme and earmarked reserves totals as shown in the report on the new portfolio basis, and

·         the proposed process for developing the Performance and Resource Framework for 2015/16

(2) That in relation to the Corporate Performance and Resources Annual Report 2014/15:-

·         thevirements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3 of the report be approved;

·         the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast outturn positions for 2014/15 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.6 be noted;

·         the position on the 2013/14 and 2014/15 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4 be noted;

·         the approach to financing redundancy costs set out in paragraph 2.6.3 be approved;

·         the Retained Schools Budget and Housing Revenue Account forecast outturn positions as set out in sections 2.7 and 2.8 be noted;

·         the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 be approved and the resulting final reserves and balances position of £91.96m be noted;

·         the approval of changes to the outturn, reserves and/or balances position that may arise from the audit of the statement of accounts (see section 2.11) be delegated to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services, in conjunction with the Executive Councillor (Support & Governance);

·         the forecast position for the 2014/15 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1 be noted;

·         the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.7 be approved; and

·         the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3.4 and 3.3.5 be approved.