Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Finance

Forward Plan Ref: 2016/117

Contact: Claire Phillips, Senior Policy Officer Tel: 07785 453260

Report by Chairman of the Income Generation Cabinet Advisory Group (CA8).

This report proposes the conclusion of the work of the Income Generation Cabinet Advisory Group (CAG) which has explored options for income generation.     The CAG will submit proposals for income generation from service areas of the council to be included in the budget for 2017/18 following a review of the proposed fees and charges.

The Cabinet Member for Finance RECOMMENDS Cabinet to endorse the work of the Income Generation Cabinet Advisory Group and agree to disband the group.

Recommendations agreed.

Cabinet considered a report seeking the conclusion of the work of the Income Generation Cabinet Advisory Group (CAG) which has explored options for income generation.            The CAG would be submitting proposals for income generation from service areas of the council to be included in the budget for 2017/18 following a review of the proposed fees and charges.

Councillor Charles Mathew, member of the Income Generation CAG spoke in support of the work undertaken and spoke against its abandonment. With the threat of diminishing government funds there was merit in keeping the CAG in order to ensure for instance that the benefits from property assets were fully realised.

Councillor Nick Hards, Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance, recognised that there was good work in progress in relation to property.

Councillor Stratford, in moving the recommendations, commended the work of the CAG which had highlighted the need to generate more income. On the property side there had been a significant response from Councillor Lorraine Lindsay-Gale as cabinet member for Property and the challenge would be seen in the autumn budget process. Councillor Stratford appreciated the support he had received from CAG Members and although it had been challenging at times it had been a group effort. Councillor Hudspeth added that CAGs were always envisaged as task and finish groups and having done a lot to make the Council look at income generation he was happy to support the recommendations.

RESOLVED:             to endorse the work of the Income Generation Cabinet Advisory Group and agree to disband the group.