Issue - meetings

To approve the Draft Statement of Accounts 2008/09 by 30 June 2009 in

accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003 as amended by the Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2006.

Members considered a report on the Draft Statement of Accounts 2008/09 which had to be approved by 30 June 2009 in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003 as amended by the Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2006.

A Member briefing session had been held immediately prior to the meeting.

The report outlined the revenue outturn and capital programme positions of the former Macclesfield, Congleton and Crewe and Nantwich Borough Councils, highlighting particular financial management and reporting issues where appropriate. The report also dealt with a number of issues common to all sets of accounts, including LGR-related expenditure and performance reward grants. An updated report on the revenue outturn for Macclesfield Borough Council was circulated at the meeting.

Officers confirmed that the final accounts would be available for public inspection at Council offices and libraries in July, with comments to be submitted to the Council by 3^rd August.

Arising from the discussion, Officers undertook to circulate to Members of the Committee details of the approach used by the Council’s Valuer in valuing land and buildings.

RESOLVED

That the Draft Statement of Accounts for 2008/09 for the following former authorities of Cheshire East Borough Council be approved:

Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council

Macclesfield Borough Council

Congleton Borough Council