Decision
Analysis
outcome: Approval was granted for the amendments
summary: Amendments to the Financial Regulations of the Council's Constitution
topline: The City Council has decided to approve amendments to the Financial Regulations of the Council's Constitution
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as financial regulations can impact various stakeholders and may involve differing opinions on how funds should be managed
affected_stakeholders: ["City Council members", "Local residents", "Taxpayers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties influencing the decision
URL: https://moderngov.stoke.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=24810
Decision Maker: City Council
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To apprise City Council of the outcome of the light touch review of the financial regulations, including more detailed amendments to the Virement procedure.
Content: Approval was sought for amendments to the Financial Regulations, which form part of the Council's Constitution, following consideration by the Audit and Standards Committee and the Constitution Working Group. On the motion of Councillor Hill, seconded by Councillor Colclough, when put to the vote, the motion received the support of the Council and, of those present and voting, it was:
Date of Decision: July 23, 2026