URL: https://committees.exeter.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2656

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider the report on the Overview of the General Fund Budget Q2.

Content: The Leader moved the recommendations of the report, seconded by Councillor Wood, and invited the Head of Service – Finance to present the report.   The Head of Service – Finance presented the report, making the following points: this was an update after six months of the financial year; the Section 151 Officer recommended that council take no action at this stage; the General Fund working balance was expected to return to the required level soon; and the Council would continue to receive a recovery grant.   The Head of Service – Finance responded to Member’s questions in the following terms: an answer would be provided regarding the RingGo charges outside of the meeting; and the underspend on the Civic Centre relocation had been carried forward to pay an instalment of the compensation payment next financial year.   Following a vote the recommendations of this report were CARRIED.

Date of Decision: December 9, 2025