The report sets out the financial position for 2015/16 as at the end of September 2015. It sets out spend to date against the profiled budget and the forecast financial outturn. It excludes the Housing Revenue Account which is subject to a separate report.

1.      That the revenue forecast position which is currently to overspend budget by £0.6m (£1.3m in August, £1.1m over last year) be noted and directorates be requested to continue to take the necessary action to achieve a balanced budget.

2.      That the inclusion within the budget of £2.1m of contingency that is currently forecast to be used, be noted.  There is no call on this contingency at present.