This is a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Havant Borough Council held on the 12th Feb 2024.
The last meeting was on 9th Apr 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for 22nd May 2025.
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
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| Item | Title | Minutes |
| 1 | Apologies for Absence |
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Kennett. |
| 2 | Declarations of Interest |
There were no declarations of interests relating to matters on the agenda.
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| 3 | Havant Borough Council Budget 2024/25 |
Final Budget Report to Cabinet on 14 Feb 2024
Appendix K - Statement of Robustness 2425 Appendix A Revenue Budget Summary 2024-25 Appendix E - Earmarked Reserves 2024-25 Appendix F - Treasury Management Strategy 2425 Appendix G - Investment Strategy 2425 Appendix J - Business Rates 2425 Appendix H - 2024.25 Fees and Charges Appendix C - HBC Capital Strategy 2024-25 to 2028-29 v2 Appendix I - Council Tax resolution HBC 2425 HBC Overview & Scrutiny Budget 24-25 Appendix D - HBC Capital Programme 24-25 Appendix B - MTFS General Fund Summary 24-25 to 28-29 Draft - HBC Budget Report 24 25 Full Council (V4 Draft for O&S) The Committee was given an opportunity to scrutinise the Council budget for 2024/25.
Members asked questions of clarification from the Cabinet Lead for Finance and the officers and raised points in relation to:
· Guidance on how VAT was charged.
· The impact of the budget on the Council’s Reserves.
· The proposed percentage increase to be applied to fees and charges.
· The limitations placed on fees and charges.
· The Council’s investment strategy.
· The strategies that informed the Council’s Budget.
· How the Council would determine cuts to services, if deemed necessary.
· The proposed Capital Budget.
· The provision made for mayoral duties.
· The amount of money spent on external consultants.
In response to questions raised, the officers agreed to supply details of expenditure on external consultants to members of the Committee.
RESOLVED that the information, evidence and data presented be noted. |
Committee Member
Group Leader
Councillor Philippa Gray
Liberal Democrat
Present, as expected
Chairman
Group Leader
Committee Member
Chairman of Planning Committee
Councillor David Keast
Conservative
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Deputee
Cabinet Lead for Finance
Councillor Neil Bowdell
Conservative
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Committee Member
Jane McEvoy
None
Not required
Jenni Harding
None
Expected
Spare Copies
None
Expected
Claire Hughes
None
Not required
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