Decision details

To receive an update on the capital programme for the first quarter of the year.

(a)  That the reported underlying financial position of the Council, including the Slough Children’s Services Trust (SCST), as at the first quarter of the year be noted;

(b)  That the management actions being undertaken by the officers to reduce the budget pressures be noted;

(c)  That the Council’s request to the Department for Education (DfE) to provide additional financial support relating to the Slough Children’s Services Trust (SCST) be noted;

(d)  That the potential impact on the Council’s general reserves and associated implications for the Council based on the latest financial projections, be noted;

(e)  That further updates regarding the Council’s financial position be provided to Lead Members on a monthly basis and to Cabinet on a quarterly basis; and

(f)  That the write offs as requested in Section 10 of the report be approved.