The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment presented the report of the Director of Resources, which set out financial monitoring information for months 3/4 (June/July 2014), which had previously been reported to the Cabinet (minute 46 (11 September 2014) refers) as a means of providing regular, detailed updates on budget performance.

The Strategic Director commented upon those extracted sections of the Cabinet report, which were in the remit of the Committee and highlighted issues in relation to Environment and Regulation, Housing and Community Safety and Regeneration.

In response to questions from a Member, the Head of Environment and Regulation provided an update with regard to The Dell underpass. He commented also that the Council had approved the investment in vehicles, plant and equipment ordered in respect of parks schemes, in light of the decision three years ago to keep the service in-house. He assured Members that the investment was essential to deliver the service modernisation required.

Resolved – That the report be noted.