Graham Hodkinson, Director of Adults' Care & Health & Strategic Commissioning, presented his report which provided an overview of budget performance for this area of activity, including the projected year-end revenue position, as reported at quarter 1 (Apr-Jun) 2021/22.

The forecast had a positive variance of 0.61m, but the pandemic had not ended and Winter pressures on health and social care services were yet to begin.

Members expressed concern at the capital programme process but it was clarified that there were many elements out of control of officers, and alternate models for extra care housing were being investigated.

Resolved - That

(1)  Note the projected year-end revenue forecast position of £0.61m favourable, as reported at quarter 1 (Apr – Jun) of 2021/22 be noted

(2)  progress on the achievement of approved savings and the projected year end forecast position at quarter 1 (Apr – Jun) of 2021/22 be noted

(3)  the reserves allocated to the Committee for future one-off commitments be noted

(4)  the projected year-end capital forecast position of £3.2m favourable, as reported at quarter 1 (Apr – Jun) of 2021/22 be noted

(5)  the current activity profiles from 2018 to quarter 1 (April – Jun) of 2021/22 be noted.