Issue - meetings

To consider an exempt report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking approval of the 2022/23 business plans for the Business Services Group.

To consider an exempt report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services regarding the business plans for 2022/23 for the Business Services Group.

The Panel considered an exempt report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services regarding the business plans for 2022/23 for the Business Services Group (Item 10 in the Minute Book).

The Director summarised some of the key achievements during 2021/22 and the key objectives in the 2022/23 Business Plans. Members were also made aware of the on-going impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trading conditions for the 2021/22 financial year. Despite these difficult trading conditions, it was noted that the business units had worked hard to deliver their 2021/22 business plan objectives. The Director also updated Members on the main elements of the 2022/23 business plans for each of the self-funding business units and key points were highlighted.

RESOLVED:

That the Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel recommends that the Executive Member for Commercial Strategy, Estates and Property:

a)    Approves the 2022/23 business plans for the Business Services Group.

b)    Notes the planned application of funds of up to £64,000 from the accumulated surpluses in 2022/23 as set out in paragraph 23.

c)    Notes the provision of up to £3.4 million annually for the purchase of new and replacement vehicles by Hampshire Transport Management, as set aside in the County Council’s Capital Programme.