Decision details

The Service Director of Finance and Performance Services provided the Cabinet with an overview of the Council’s performance, both from a financial and operational perspective, for the financial year ended 31st March 2022.

The Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Corporate Services was assured by the proactive approach taken to assure the Council’s ongoing financial resilience, which had been aided by the additional funding made available by Welsh Government during the quarter. The Cabinet Member noted the three Corporate Plan priority position statements and the positive difference made to communities throughout various Council service areas.

The Cabinet Member for Environment & Leisure agreed that the report reinforced the excellent work undertaken by all departments within the Local Authority.

The Deputy Leader acknowledged the challenging events experienced by the Local Authority, such as the ongoing effects of the pandemic.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.    To note the on-going impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on service delivery and, in parallel, the re-introduction of services as Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted;

Revenue

2.    To note and agree the General Fund revenue outturn position of the Council as at the 31st March 2022 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary) and note the incorporation of Welsh Government Covid-19 funding into this position to support on-going service delivery.

Capital

3.    To note the capital outturn position of the Council as at the 31^st March 2022 (Sections 3a – e of the Executive Summary).

4.    To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31^st March 2022 (Section 3f of the Executive Summary).

Corporate Plan Priorities

5.    To note the year end position regarding progress made against agreed Corporate Plan priorities (Sections 5 a – c of the Executive Summary).

6.    To note the progress update to enhance the Council’s Short term and long-term response to extreme weather events (section 6 of the Executive Summary)