Agenda item

The Committee considered the Joint Report of the Corporate Director of Resources and Corporate Director of Regeneration and Local Services that set out details of the forecast outturn budget for the service area highlighting major variances in comparison with the budget, based on the position to the end of Quarter 1.

The Finance Manager for Resources – Regeneration and Local Services Finance was in attendance to present the report and deliver a presentation (for copy of report and presentation, see file of minutes).

Mr T Bolton referred to the Gala Theatre and one on the challenges was the new cinema in Durham City and commented on the state of the theatre in particular the seats in the auditorium and asked if there were plans to refurbish the Gala.

The Finance Manager responded that they were looking at the catering facilities in the Gala, but he was not aware of any refurbishments to seating but would obtain an update and advise members accordingly.

Resolved: That the outturn position for Quarter 1 be noted.