Issue - meetings

To consider the report.

The Senior Accountant introduced the report which provided Board Members with an update in relation to the usage of the ringfenced public health budget.

Officers responded to comments and requests for clarification, details included:

• Staffing costs had grown due to the way that it was set against grants.
• Botox and fillers were not public health concerns as such, however the funds relating to this item was what was provided to trading standards to monitor providers of these services.
• There would be a need for the shared service to rescope its work. An accurate position will be provided at the meeting in February.

RESOLVED

That the Board:

1. note the 2023/24 current shared service forecast of £51k underspend.
2. note the forecast break-even position against the BCP retained grant, and the DC retained grant in 23/24.
3. approve the proposed 24/25 approach, that each council keeps their full grant uplift for 24/25 and the share of the 23/24 uplift currently given to the shared service.
4. delegate authority to the Director of Public Health in discussion with both portfolio holders and section 151 officers on further discussions to support councils with 24/25 budget planning. Final proposals should come to February 2024 board, with clear agreements showing how the money will be used to support public health outcomes in each council.
5. note the update around CHIS procurement.
6. note the current reserve position.