The Chief Finance Officer presented a report which detailed the update to the 2015/16 budget within the existing framework of the 10 year budget and savings plan.  A replacement page 17 was tabled which included current and future pressures.  There were no proposed growth or savings items included in the report for this committee.

In response to questions the Chief Finance Officer advised that works to the all weather pitch in Edenbridge came under the Asset Management plan which was reported to the Finance and Resources Advisory Committee annually.  Members were advised that the income from Council Tax court costs were to recover the costs of taking people to court.  The Head of Parking and Surveying Services advised that Development Control fees were set by central government but the building control fees were different and were set within the legal framework on a cost recovery basis. Savings in Building Control had been made by the new partnership between Sevenoaks District and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Councils.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That it be recommended to Cabinet that there were no further suggestions for growth and savings proposals for the services within the terms of reference of this Advisory Committee.