Decision details

SERVICE AREA:

Finance Directorate

SUBJECT MATTER:

STRATEGIC COMMISSION AND NHS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP INTEGRATED CARE FOUNDATION TRUST - CONSOLIDATED 2018/19 REVENUE MONITORING STATEMENT

DECISION:

1. That the allocation of additional capital funding with an increase in the Capital Programme for the Hyde Leisure Pool Extension (£0.280m), be approved.
2. That the remedial slope stability works required at Fairlea Denton and Greenside Lane Droylsden (£0.650m), be approved.

DECISION TAKER(S):

Executive Cabinet

DATE OF DECISION:

12 December 2018

REASON FOR DECISION:

To enable the completion of the Hyde Leisure Pool extension following the withdrawal of the main contractor from the scheme; and,

As the landowner at Fairlea, Denton and Greenside, Droylsden the Council has liability for any slippage where it is the highway authority and the embankment forms part of the road

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS REJECTED (if any):

In relation to the Hyde Leisure Pool extension no alternatives were considered as to not approve the Capital Expenditure would put the project at risk.

In relation to Fairlea, Denton and Greenside, Droylsden no alternatives were been considered as the Council would be at risk in the event of partial/full collapse of the slope/slopes knowing there to be a risk to the public who may be passing by, and residents within the properties or garden areas.

CONSULTEES:

None applicable.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

(Authorised by Section 151 Officer)

The report provides the 2018/19 consolidated financial position statement at 31 October 2018 for the Strategic Commission and ICFT partner organisations. For the year to 31 March 2019 the report forecasts that service expenditure will exceed the approved budget in a number of areas, due to a combination of cost pressures and non-delivery of savings. These pressures are being partially offset by additional income in corporate and contingency which may not be available in future years.  There is a clear urgency to implement associated strategies to ensure the projected funding gap in the current financial year is addressed and closed on a recurrent basis across the whole economy. The Medium Term Financial Plan for the period 2019/20 to 2023/24 identifies significant savings requirements for future years. If budget pressures inservice areas in 2018/19 are sustained, this will inevitably lead to an increase in the level of savings required in future years to balance the budget.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:

(Authorised by Borough Solicitor)

There is a statutory duty to ensure the Council sets a balanced budget and that it is monitored to ensure statutory commitments are met. There are a number of areas that require a clear strategy to ensure in the face of demand they achieve this.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

There were no declarations of interest.

DISPENSATION GRANTED BY STANDARDS COMMITTEE ATTACHED:

Not applicable.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

The background papers relating to this report can be inspected by contacting the report author,:

Tom Wilkinson, Assistant Director of Finance, Tameside

Metropolitan Borough Council

Telephone:0161 342 5609

e-mail: tom.wilkinson@tameside.gov.uk