Decision details

To receive the alignment of the 2022-23 budgets for Adults, Health and Integration and to note or approve virements and supplementary estimates as required.

Paul Goodwin, Head of Financial Services and Deputy Chief Finance Officer introduced the item to the Committee and invited any questions.

The Committee noted that it was early in the financial cycle and the report before the Committee was a restatement from the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) with some virements and supplementary estimates since the MTFS was approved. 

The Committee noted that several Members found the Cheshire East figures difficult and requested the need for plain English and additional training sessions during the financial year. 

RESOLVED (Unanimously) That:

a) the decision of the Finance Sub-Committee to allocate the approved capital and revenue budgets, related policy proposals and earmarked reserves to the Economy and Growth Committee be noted;

b) the supplementary revenue estimates be approved;

c) the supplementary capital estimates be approved;

d) the capital budget virements be approved;

e) the financial reporting timetable be received and noted.