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That
1. 
The latest financial position be considered.
2. 
It be noted that a projected net overspend on services of £14,206k is forecast based on information as at
December 2023.
3. 
The comments from Chief Officers detailed in Appendix 2 be
noted.
4. 
The projected reduction to the General Fund balance of
£147k as detailed in section 3.3
of the report be noted.
5. 
The full year cost pressures of £21.1m as detailed in section 3.4 of the report be
noted.
6. 
The release of funding from the 2023/24 central contingency as
detailed in paragraphs 3.2.2 to 3.2.5 of the report be agreed.
7. 
The set aside £2.2m into an
earmarked reserve to support the revenue budget for 2025/26 as
detailed in section 3.8 of the report be agreed.
8. 
The issues regarding the Community Equipment contract as detailed
in paragraph 3.9 and in Part 2 of this report be noted.
9. 
Any issues that should be referred to individual Portfolio Holders
for further action be identified.
10. 
Additional funding DSG
funding of £470k be approved to
strengthen early support for Speech and Language services in key
local schools, which will for early identification and intervention
for a trial period of one year. This investment is expected to
generate greater savings (in excess of
£470k) to reduce the DSG Deficit.
To note
that the outcome of the additional investment will be reported back
to members in considering options for ongoing funding.