Issue details

The Mid-Year Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides a summary of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget over the first half of 2019/20, with a particular focus on the second quarter (July to September).

As previously agreed with Cabinet and Scrutiny Chairs, these reports are focused around highlights and exceptions. This ‘light touch’ approach is being used across all Portfolio and Corporate Reports in 2019/20.

The Cabinet is asked to:  

Review progress against delivering Council priorities and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report;  Approve the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in Section 3.2;  Note the Cash Limit and Non-Cash Limit forecast positions for 2019/20 as set out in Section 3.3;  Note the Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account and collection Fund forecast positions as set out in Sections 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6;  Note the appropriations to/from reserves and balances as set out in Section 3.7 and note the resulting reserves and balances position as at 30 September 2019;  Note the position for the 2019/20 Capital Programme as set out in Section 4;  Note the re-phasing of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in Section 4.4;  Approve the proposals for resourcing and additional resources required for the Capital Programme as set out in Section 4.6;  Approve the 2019/20 forecast prudential indicators as set out in Section 4.7; and  Identify key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or outturn issues or risks.

Officer Contacts: Peter Owston on 0151 474 3274 or email: peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk; or Jonathan Davies on 0161 218 1025 or email: jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk