Decision details

It was resolved –

·        To note the position set out in Appendices A and B of the report in respect of the Authority’s financial performance to date and expected outturn for 2020/21 noting also that this position is dependent on the continued support from Welsh Government to fund the loss of income and the additional costs which the Council face during the remainder of the financial year as a result of the Coronavirus.

·        To note the summary of Contingency budgets for 2020/21 detailed in Appendix C to the report.

·        To note the position of the invest to save programmes in Appendix CH to the report.

·        To note the position of the efficiency savings for 2020/21 in Appendix D to the report.

·        To note the monitoring of agency and consultancy costs for 2020/21 in Appendices DD, E and F to the report.

·        That a letter be sent jointly by the Portfolio Member for Finance and the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer to Welsh Government to highlight continuing concern about the rising number of second homes being re-designated as businesses with consequences to the Council’s income especially in the current challenging circumstances, and to urge that consideration be given to amending the law to prevent this happening.