Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for the financial position and compliance of the Council for 2024-25

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The financial position and compliance of the Council for 2024-25

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for the financial position and compliance of the Council for 2024-25

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly focuses on financial regulations and compliance

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Executive Director - Finance", "Portfolio holder for finance"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: No mentions or implications of political parties

URL: https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1322

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet; 1.     Noted the forecast outturn position for 2024-25 and associated risks. 2.     Noted the deliverability assessment of West Northamptonshire Council savings requirement for 2024-25 summarised in section 8 and detailed in Appendix B 3.     Delegated authority to the Executive Director – Finance in consultation with the portfolio holder for finance to apply any budget virements required to effectively manage the overall budget 4.     Approved aged debt write-offs detailed in section 9 5.     Noted the Treasury Management update in Appendix C   REASONS RESOLVED: To update members on the financial position of the Council and ensure that the Authority complies with its financial regulations.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: None

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024