Decision details

Further to Minute No. 273 of the Cabinet meeting held on 4 February 2010, the Council considered a report by the Chief Executive which provided an update on current issues relating to the completion of the 2010/11 budgetary process.  The report also provided an update on the Medium Term Financial Plan 2010/11 - 2012.

The Cabinet had considered the report at its meeting held earlier that day and a copy of the Cabinet resolution was circulated.

It was then moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Brodie-Browne.

That the budget scenario as set out in Paragraph 5.12 and Annex B of the report, amended by adjustments for the addition of the one-off costs for the provision of a temporary library service in the Southport Town centre be approved; and the updated Medium Term Financial Plan for 2010/11 - 2012/13 be noted.

It was moved by Councillor P. Dowd, seconded by Councillor Maher that the Motion be amended by the addition of the following text:

“Subject to the reinstatement of the previously approved savings:

On a show of hands, the Mayor declared that the amendment was lost by 36 votes to 18 with 1 abstention.

Following further debate, on a show of hands, the Mayor declared that the Substantive Motion was carried by 36 votes to 18 with 1 abstention and it was

RESOLVED:

That the budget scenario as set out in Paragraph 5.12 and Annex B of the report, amended by adjustments for the addition of the one-off costs for the provision of a temporary library service in the Southport Town Centre be approved; and the updated Medium Term Financial Plan for 2010/11 - 2012/13 be noted.