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132. NEW HOMES BONUS UPDATE
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Considered – Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Housing Strategy &
Policy Manager.
Other Options Considered – As advised in the New Homes Bonus (NHB)
Policy Framework the Council intends to remain agile and opportunistic in the
utilisation of NHB going forwards and will continue to report progress to
Cabinet Executive.
Cabinet Executive - Monday, 17 September 2012
DECISION
That the actions taken to date in respect of the utilisation of New Homes
Bonus for 2012/13, in accordance with the agreed policy, be approved.
Reason:
As part of the New Homes Bonus Policy Framework approved by Council in
December 2011 it was agreed that a report to Cabinet Executive would be
produced in respect of each quarter’s activities detailing how the yearly
allocation of NHB has being utilised to meet the priorities agreed.
133. BUDGET MONITORING
Considered – Report of the Financial Services Group Manager.
Other Options Considered – To not monitor the budgets. This would not
support the Council’s requirement to review and take appropriate action to
deliver services within available budget.
DECISION
That the report of the Financial Services Group Manager be accepted.
Reason:
To enable the Cabinet Executive to monitor the budget performance in
relation to key areas of income and expenditure as the financial year
progresses.
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