Issue - meetings

This report provides an updated forecast for 2020/21 and seeks the Joint Management Committee’s approval of both the 2021/22 budget and the recommended precept to be levied on the constituent authorities.

The Committee received a report providing an updated forecast for 2020/21 and seeks the Joint Management Committee’s approval of both the 2021/22 budget and the recommended precept to be levied on the constituent authorities.

The Committee received a verbal introduction from the Chief Accountant.

The following matters were raised by the Committee:

a)            Vehicles used in Park: Committee Members noted the figure for Transport fleet recharges. Following a question from a Councillor, the Officer confirmed that this expenditure represents the charge to grounds maintenance fleet services, giving the Rangers access to a number of vehicles and machinery for use in the Park.

Following consideration, it was resolved unanimously that the Committee:

(1)      Agreed to note the latest 2020/21 forecast position;

(2)      Agreed the revenue budget for 2021/22 as set out in Appendix 1;

(3)      Agreed to seek contributions of £103,430 from both Epsom and Ewell Borough Council and the London Borough of Sutton for the financial year 2021/22.