Resolved –

(1)       That the contents of this report and the actions taken to manage the forecast overspend be noted.

(2)       That the creation of a new £0.5m reserve to support the implementation of the Prevention & Early Help structure from April 2019 be approved.

(3)       That the following capital expenditure schemes be approved:

·      £0.35m for Highways IT Equipment to be funded from a revenue reserve in advance of funding being reclaimed from the West Yorkshire Transport Fund.

·      £0.057m for the relocation of the Bradford Soup Run, to be funded from the capital receipt.

(4)       That the following has now been reviewed by PAG after approval by Executive in July 2017 be noted:

·      An additional £4.7m for the redevelopment of the City Centre Markets.

·      The relocation of the Coroner’s premises to a new, purpose built Coroner’s Court and office accommodation.

ACTION:       Assistant Director of Finance

(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

(Andrew Cross – 01274 4368230)