Agenda item

F Jump presented the report and asked Committee for any questions.

Cllr England wanted to record his appreciation of how Officers are dealing with the current situation and said that looking at the report it’s as is Covid isn’t happening, he enquired when we would get to an accurate outlook.  F Jump confirmed that the report is for 19/20 and therefore does not include the Covid impact which will not be known until the first report for 20/21.

Cllr Freedman echoed the thanks to staff and queried if post events, were there a number of things in the report that will have changed, also if the report was being prepared now would there be any key data you would highlight.  F Jump advised that we are keeping a very close eye on the bad debts provision, it is under constant review, but realistically it’s too early to say exactly what the impacts are on this financial year.

Cllr Mahmood asked why the need for the delegation of power to Audit Committee for movements.  F Jump confirmed this was in regards to the publication of accounts and was moved to keep it in line with the published timetable.

Cllr Mahmood wanted to know if the Covid impact is minimal on last years budget.  F Jump replied that it was but the current year would be clearer.  Cllr Mahmood said that he would look forward to the first report.

Cllr Freedman noted that Universal Credit had been less adverse than had been prepared for.  F Williamson advised that in respect of Universal Credit there had been a lot ofF Jump presented the report and asked Committee for any questions.

Cllr England wanted to record his appreciation of how Officers are dealing with the current situation and said that looking at the report it’s as is Covid isn’t happening, he enquired when we would get to an accurate outlook.  F Jump confirmed that the report is for 19/20 and therefore does not include the Covid impact which will not be known until the first report for 20/21.

Cllr Freedman echoed the thanks to staff and queried if post events, were there a number of things in the report that will have changed, also if the report was being prepared now would there be any key data you would highlight.  F Jump advised that we are keeping a very close eye on the bad debts provision, it is under constant review, but realistically it’s too early to say exactly what the impacts are on this financial year.

Cllr Mahmood asked why the need for the delegation of power to Audit Committee for movements.  F Jump confirmed this was in regards to the publication of accounts and was moved to keep it in line with the published timetable.

Cllr Mahmood wanted to know if the Covid impact is minimal on last years budget.  F Jump replied that it was but the current year would be clearer.  Cllr Mahmood said that he would look forward to the first report.

Cllr Freedman noted that Universal Credit had been less adverse than had been prepared for.  F Williamson advised that in respect of Universal Credit there had been a lot of work undertaken in year, so this report was accurate.  F Williamson also mentioned that there will be a dramatic increase post Covid and the impact on the in-year rent position will change.

Cllr Freedman enquired if the call on Universal credit now has been worked out or do we still have any teething problems.  F Williamson confirmed that last year managing the process had reflected in the figures, but the sheer volume for this year couldn’t have been anticipated,  we have contacted more people at home to assess situations and give the necessary support.

The Chairman said she was aware of all the work that Officers are doing and would echo all the comments, she thanked everyone very much for their efforts.

 work undertaken in year, so this report was accurate.  F Williamson also mentioned that there will be a dramatic increase post Covid and the impact on the in-year rent position will change.

Cllr Freedman enquired if the call on Universal credit now has been worked out or do we still have any teething problems.  F Williamson confirmed that last year managing the process had reflected in the figures, but the sheer volume for this year couldn’t have been anticipated,  we have contacted more people at home to assess situations and give the necessary support.

The Chairman said she was aware of all the work that Officers are doing and would echo all the comments, she thanked everyone very much for their efforts.