To note the contents of the submitted Revenue Budget monitoring report.

The Council noted the forecast for the 2015/2016 revenue budget position.

To consider a report on the Revenue Budget for 2015/2016.

The Board considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2015/2016 Report for Quarter 1.  The Board raised concerns regarding the predicted overspend of £3.7m and questioned the expenditure pressures in both children’s and adults’ social care.

Resolved:  that a report regarding the expenditure pressures within Children’s Services be presented to the Board at their meeting on 14^th October 2015 which covers:         

·         An update on the implementation of the projects within the 5 Year Plan

·         Recovery plan in relation to the increase in agency staff costs

·         An analysis of children currently in the care system

·         An update on current performance

·         An update on the Social Work Innovation Fund Project