Decision - Targeted Budget Management (TBM) 2023/24: Month 9 (December)

RESOLVED: 2.1 That the Committee note the forecast risk position for the General Fund, which indicates a near break-even position of a £0.021m overspend. This includes an underspend of £0.159m on the council's share of the NHS managed Section 75 services. 2.2 That the Committee note the forecast for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), which is currently also a break-even position. 2.3 That the Committee note the forecast position for the Dedicated Schools Grant which is currently an overspend of £0.098m. 2.4 That the Committee note the forecast outturn position on the capital programme which is a forecast underspend of £2.151m and approve the variations and slippage in Appendix 6 and new schemes as set out in Appendix 7. 2.5 That the Committee note the Treasury Management Update as set out in Appendix 8.

The report presents Month 9 forecasts for the 2023/24 revenue budgets across Brighton and Hove City Council services, including explanations for significant underspends and overspends. It identifies financial pressures in areas including transport, temporary accommodation, adult social care, property, children’s services and the Dedicated Schools Grant, alongside proposed recovery measures.