RESOLVED:
That the provisional outturn figures for the General Fund (section 4 of the report), Capital (section 5 of the report) and HRA (section 6 of the report), be noted.
REASONS FOR DECISION:
As set out in the report.
KEY DECISION:
No.
PORTFOLIO:
Finance, Investment and Corporate Services.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:
As set out in the report.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):
None.
DISCUSSION:
The Portfolio Holder introduced the report and drew attention to each section of the outturn. The Council remained in a good financial position moving into 2022/23.
In response to one Member’s questions on the Hardship Fund, the Section 151 Officer confirmed that there would be a report considered by the Corporate Affairs and Local Economy O&S Panel in June 2022, in relation to the overarching support to businesses and residents over the last financial year. This would include details on the remaining balance in the Hardship Fund, and how this might be spent by the Council.
The Leader of the Council urged any residents that were struggling with the cost of living, including Council tax, to visit the Council’s website where information and signposting to support was available, or speak to the Council or Citizen’s Advice New Forest, who can also provide support.