Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Final Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an update on progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the third quarter of the year.

Updates are included on delivery of policy priorities, alongside Reform Project updates. The report also includes forecast budget and performance data where this is available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were considered by the most recent Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s Report outlines the Executive’s budget proposals and highlights how the Council is delivering on its priorities. It also includes key developments and decisions at Greater Manchester level.

The Executive at its meeting on 10 February 2017 agreed:

·         progress against delivering the Council Plan outcomes and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report be noted;

·         the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.2 of the report be approved;

·         the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast positions for 2016/17 as set out in 2.5 and 2.6 of the report be noted;

·         the position on the 2016/17 budget savings programme set out in 2.4 of the report be noted;

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

·         the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in 2.9 of the report be approved and the forecast reserves and balances position be noted;

·         the forecast position for the 2016/17 Capital Programme as set out in 3.1 of the report be noted;

·         the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.6 of the report be approved;

·         the use of reserves to fund the programme of replacement of car parking pay and display machines as set out in 3.2.3 of the report be approved;

·         the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3 of the report be approved; and

·         the treasury review and activity during the third quarter as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Christine Buxton/ Peter Owston, 0161 474 4124/ 3274, Christine.buxton@stockport.gov.uk / peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk

The Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated).

The Final Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provided an update on progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the third quarter of the year.

Updates were included on delivery of policy priorities, alongside Reform Project updates. The report also included forecast budget and performance data where this is available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It was supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were considered by the most recent Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s Report outlined the Executive’s budget proposals and highlights how the Council is delivering on its priorities. It also included key developments and decisions at Greater Manchester level.

It was reported that the Executive at its meeting on 10 February 2017 agreed that:

·         progress against delivering the Council Plan outcomes and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report be noted;

·         the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.2 of the report be approved;

·         the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast positions for 2016/17 as set out in 2.5 and 2.6 of the report be noted;

·         the position on the 2016/17 budget savings programme set out in 2.4 of the report be noted;

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

·         the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in 2.9 of the report be approved and the forecast reserves and balances position be noted;

·         the forecast position for the 2016/17 Capital Programme as set out in 3.1 of the report be noted;

·         the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.6 of the report be approved;

·         the use of reserves to fund the programme of replacement of car parking pay and display machines as set out in 3.2.3 of the report be approved;

·         the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3 of the report be approved; and

·         the treasury review and activity during the third quarter as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.

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

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Information was requested in relation to the failures during the last 12 months to protect the Council’s information assets including personal and sensitive data and other confidential data referred to in the report.

·         Further information was requested in relation to the replacement programme of the Borough’s car parking pay and display machines.

RESOLVED – (1) That the reports be noted.

(2) That information relating to the breaches regarding failures to protect the Council’s information assets including personal and sensitive data and other confidential data be circulated to members of this Scrutiny Committee.

(3) That Further information be provided to members of this Scrutiny Committee in relation to the replacement programme of the Borough’s car parking pay and display machines.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution)

The Final Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an update on progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the third quarter of the year.

Updates are included on delivery of policy priorities, alongside Reform Project updates. The report also includes forecast budget and performance data where this is available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were considered by the most recent Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s Report outlines the Executive’s budget proposals and highlights how the Council is delivering on its priorities. It also includes key developments and decisions at Greater Manchester level.

The Executive is asked to;

·         Review progress against delivering the Council Plan outcomes and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report;

·         Approve the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.2;

·         Note the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast positions for 2016/17 as set out in 2.5 and 2.6;

·         Note the position on the 2016/17 budget savings programme set out in 2.4;

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

·         Approve the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in 2.9 and note the forecast reserves and balances position;

·         Note the forecast position for the 2016/17 Capital Programme as set out in 3.1;

·         Approve the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.6;

·         Approve the use of reserves to fund the programme of replacement of car parking pay and display machines as set out in 3.2.3;

·         Approve the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3;

·         Note the treasury review and activity during the third quarter as set out in section 4;

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

Officer contact: Michael Cullen, Steve Skelton, 0161 218 1032 / 474 3174

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Executive with a report on the delivery of the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budget during the third quarter of 2016/17, including the delivery of policy priorities, alongside Reform Project updates.

The Leader’s Report for the same quarter was also included, which highlighted budget proposals and how the Council was delivering on its priorities. It also included key developments and decisions at Greater Manchester level. 

The Executive Councillor (Children & Families) highlighted the challenges within his portfolio in relation to the increasing number of children being taken into the care of the local authority or subject to Children Protection Plan.

The Executive Councillor (Health) highlighted the importance of public health and preventative activity in reducing demand for costly interventions.

The Leader of the Council referred to the recent appointment of Eamonn Boylan, Stockport Council Chief Executive, to the role of Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. On behalf of the Executive, the Leader paid tribute to Mr Boylan for his contribution to Stockport.

RESOLVED – That in relation to the Corporate Performance Resources Final Reports 2016/17:-

·           progress against delivering the Council Plan outcomes and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report be noted;

·           the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.2 of the report be approved;

·           the cash limit and non-cash limit forecast positions for 2016/17 as set out in 2.5 and 2.6 of the report be noted;

·           the position on the 2016/17 budget savings programme set out in 2.4 of the report be noted;

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

·           the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in 2.9 of the report be approved and the forecast reserves and balances position be noted;

·           the forecast position for the 2016/17 Capital Programme as set out in 3.1 of the report be noted;

·           the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.6 of the report be approved;

·           the use of reserves to fund the programme of replacement of car parking pay and display machines as set out in 3.2.3 of the report be approved;

·           the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3 of the report be approved; and

·           the treasury review and activity during the third quarter as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.