URL: https://stroud.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=313

Decision Maker: Community Services and Licensing Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To present the 2025/26 forecast outturn position against the revenue budgets and Capital Programme that the Committee is responsible for, in order to give an expectation of possible variances against budget.

Content: The Accountancy Manager and Section 151 Officer introduced the report and highlighted the following points: Table 1 on page 98 of the report pack set out a £17k overspend in the General Fund Revenue which did not cause any major concern. Table 3 on page 100 of the report pack detailed an overspend on the Community Building Investment (Kingshill House refurbishment works), background and narrative on the project overspend was provided. The Active Lifestyles budget was expected to be on target; however it was anticipated that there could be further forecasts throughout the year.   Councillor Hamilton advised he would continue to work closely with Kingshill House and expressed on their behalf his appreciation for the continued support for the repair work.   Proposed by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hamilton.   Councillor Hamilton thanked the Officer for the report.   Councillor Boyle advised that he had spoken to the Leisure Servies Manager regarding the potential increased budget required for the refurbishment of the Lido. He advised a clearer understanding was needed for the future and consideration of an alternative plan if the project exceeded the budget.   Councillor Robinson thanked the Officer for the clear report and was pleased with the healthy position of the budget.    On being put to the vote, the Motion was carried unanimously.   RESOLVED To note the outturn forecast for the General Fund Revenue budget and the Capital Programme for this Committee.  

Date of Decision: September 25, 2025