Agenda and draft minutes

Venue: Howard Room, Parkside, Chart Way. Horsham

Items
No. Item

12.

Notes of previous meeting pdf icon PDF 73 KB

To receive the notes of the meeting held on 11th September 2017

Minutes:

The notes of the meeting held 11th September 2017 were received.

13.

Contract for the Managed Print Service

Minutes:

The Director of Corporate Resources presented the note on the Contract for the Managed Print Service. A paper would be presented to Cabinet on 23rd November seeking to obtain Delegated Authority Approval to allow officers to award the contract to jointly appoint a single provider for the provision of Multi-Functional Devices, together with Crawley Borough and Mid Sussex District Council.

 

The Group supported the proposal in principle.

14.

Medium Term Financial Strategy Update

Presentation slides to follow.

Minutes:

The Director of Corporate Resources presented the Medium Term Financial Strategy Update. A copy of the presentation had been circulated to Members of the Advisory Group in advance of the meeting.

 

The Group noted the budget information presented by the Director and the options going forward.

 

The New Homes Bonus reserve was illustrated and the financial uncertainties going forward. 

 

Potential income options for 2018/19 were discussed.

 

The Advisory Group supported the draft Medium Term Financial Strategy and the idea of on-going increases. Members were concerned about the 2021 deficit scenario and believed that all revenue streams between now and then must be utilised to eliminate the potential shortfall.

 

The report would be presented to Cabinet on 23rd November 2017. 

15.

Forward Plan Extract for the Finance and Assets Portfolio pdf icon PDF 108 KB

To note the Forward Plan extract (if any) for the Finance and Assets Portfolio

Minutes:

The Forward Plan Extract for the Finance and Assets Portfolio was noted.