Municipal Budget
For the Year Ending 31st March 2017
N Jack
Chief Executive | Steve Thompson
Director of Resources
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CONTENTS
Page
Introduction
3
Revenue Budgets and Council Tax Setting
5
General Fund Service Summaries:
Chief Executive
18
Deputy Chief Executive’s Directorate
20
Governance & Regulatory Services
29
Resources
34
Places
43
Community & Environmental Services
50
Adult Services
59
Children’s Services
67
Public Health
75
Budgets Outside the Cash Limit
77
Council Tax Information
89
Subjective Analysis
91
Housing Revenue Account
93
Capital Programme
96
Business Improvement District Revenue Account
107
Cash Limited Budgets - Budgeting Guidelines
109
Glossary of Financial Terms
111
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INTRODUCTION
The Budget for the forthcoming financial year is undoubtedly the most challenging to date with a
budget savings target of £25.1m on the back of successfully delivering £93.8m over the
previous 5 years. This Budget has undergone detailed consideration and scrutiny over a lengthy
formulation period. From the very outset this has involved the Council’s Cabinet Members, who
have ensured that resources are aligned more than ever before to the Council’s specific
priorities, followed by extensive engagement and consultation with key stakeholders such as
the trade unions, business representatives, equality and diversity forums and of course our
residents.
Despite the financial constraints, the Council has made sufficient provision within the Budget to
accommodate:
pay levels to rise on average by 1% for the period from 1st April 2016 to 31st March
2017
the payment of annual increments
voluntary 5 days’ unpaid leave on average to continue
a non-pay inflation contingency, based on individual contract price increases
the latest estimates of Settlement Funding Assessment
interest rates to rise slowly from 2017/18 but to remain at low levels
consideration of the previous year’s financial performance
the Council fulfils its statutory obligation to balance its Budget.
These are all big challenges once again, but by working more collaboratively across Council
directorates and indeed with other public sector partners where appropriate we can strive to
achieve common goals and efficiencies together. I have every confidence that the services’
efforts of 2011/12 - 2015/16 will be repeated in 2016/17 to deliver these objectives.
Steve Thompson
Director of Resources
March 2016
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Revenue Budgets and Council Tax Setting
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REVENUE BUDGET
2015/16 PROJECTED OUTTURN
AND 2016/17 GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET
1.
Purpose
1.1
The purpose of this report is to determine the overall level of net expenditure to be
included in the General Fund Revenue Budget for 2016/17 and to identify a budget
savings plan that will ensure a balanced Budget.
2.
Context
2.1 Local government in England is now five and a half years into a period of public sector
austerity, which will continue until at least 2019/20 per the Provisional Local Government
Finance Settlement of 17th December 2015.
2.2 The current Medium Term Financial Strategy (MT FS) covering the period 2015/16 –
2017/18 was approved by Executive on 19th January 2015 and presented a financial
outlook, an assessment of risks and an indication of the Council’s chal enges over these
3 years.
2.3 The key principles of the approved MTFS are that:
the statutory obligation to balance the Council’s budgets in each year of the
period
resourcing services in line with Council priorities
embedding a culture of value for money and efficiency savings in all activities
keeping Council Tax levels as low as possible
maximising resources whether through grants, creating additional income or
partnering opportunities
ensuring significant risks are identified and mitigated where possible
ensuring financial reserves reflect levels of business and risk
optimising capital spending freedoms.
3.
The Local Government Finance Settlement 2016/17
3.1
The Local Government Finance Settlement sets the amount of central government
funding available to councils. The Secretary of State for the Department for
Communities and Local Government announced the Provisional Local Government
Finance Settlement for 2016/17 on 17th December 2015. The Final Settlement was
announced in early February 2016.
3.2
The Settlement Funding Assessment (SFA) for Blackpool Council is s plit between
resources received via Revenue Support Grant, an assessment of its share of Business
Rates collectable plus a Top-up element from the 4th year of the Business Rates
Retention Scheme. The Provisional SFA amounts to £75 .845m in 2016/17. This
compares with the Settlement Funding Assessment in 2015/16 of £82 .151m (or more
comparable adjusted 2015/16 SFA of £84.298m) which excluded some grants such as
the Care Act that are now included in the 2016/17 SFA.
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4.
Other Funding 2016/17
4.1
There are several other significant components of central government funding, some of
which have been rolled into the SFA and some which remain separate specific grants .
4.2
Council Tax Freeze Compensation 2015/16
The Government introduced this scheme with effect fr om 2011/12 for those local
authorities prepared to freeze their council tax level in that year. This incentive at varying
levels has continued during the following financial years and the offer of a 1.0% (£617k)
equivalent council tax increase was made for 2015/16 with the intention of rolling into
the SFA baseline in subsequent years.
Ministers have agreed that the funding for the 2015/16 freeze grant scheme is included
in the spending review baseline for future years, so that there will not b e a ‘cliff edge’
effect on council finances. Funding for 2011/12, 2013/14 and 2014/15 freeze grants is
already in the main local government settlement total for future years.
4.3
New Homes Bonus Grant
As a stimulus to the provision of new homes the Government announced in February
2011 the introduction of a New Homes Bonus funding component. This funding takes
the form of an unringfenced grant which is distributed between local authorities based
upon the net growth in housing provision within their area s. The 6-year cumulative figure
for 2016/17 has been confirmed as £1.7m, though the in -year element is only £252,456.
The terms of this grant are now subject to consultation.
4.4
Housing Benefit (HB) Admin Grant
The Housing Benefit subsidy scheme is the means by which local authorities claim
subsidy from the Department for Works and Pension (DWP) towards the cost of
administering HB in their local area. Benefit schemes of rent rebates for tenants of a
local authority and rent allowances for private tenants are provided for by the Social
Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and the Social Security Administration Act
1992 (as amended). Claimants obtain these benefits either by direct application to the
authority or by applying simultaneously for income support/jobseekers allowance and
HB to the DWP. Eligibility for, and the amount of, HB is determined in all cases solely by
the local authority. The Council received Housing Benefit Admin Subsidy grant in
2015/16 of £1.232m and this will be reduced by 19% to £1.001m in 2016/17.
4.5
Public Health Grant
The transfer of Public Health services and their responsibility to local government from
April 2013 brought with it ringfenced grant funding. The allocation for 2015/16 was
£17.946m; this was increased part-year by £1.551m due to the transfer of Children’s 0-5
health commissioning to local authorities from the Department of Health in October
2015. As a result of the Government consultation in August 2015 on an in -year cut, the
2015/16 grant was cut by £1.207m, resulting in an adjusted allocation of £18.290m. The
grant allocation for 2016/17 is £19.392m.
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4.6 Better Care Fund
The Comprehensive Spending Review 2015 confirmed that the Better Care Fund will
continue into 2016/17 and beyond – with a mandated minimum of £3.9bn nationally.
This funding must be deployed locally on health and social care through pooled budget
arrangements between local authority and clinical commissioning groups. In 2015/16
Blackpool’s Health and Wel being Board approved a pooled budget of £15.23m. Officers
from the Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group are currently discussing the
schemes to be included in the pool for 2016/17 and these plans will be signed off by the
Health and Wellbeing Board in April 2016.
4.7 Care Act
In 2015/16 the Council received a separate ringfenced grant of £1.146m in order to
cover the costs of implementing the Care Act 2014. This funding has been rolled into the
Local Government Finance Settlement in 2016/17 and is th erefore subject to the
reductions incorporated within the Settlement announced in December 2015.
4.8 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)
The Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) is paid in support of the local authority’s schools
budget. It is the main source of income for the schools budget, Early Years and High
Needs pupils. Local authorities are responsible for determining the split of the grant
between central expenditure and the Individual Schools Budget (ISB) in conjunction with
local schools forums. Local authorities are responsible for allocating the ISB to
individual schools in accordance with the local schools’ funding formula. The DSG in
2015/16, prior to Academy Recoupment, was £102.838m and the allocation for 2016/17
is £104.481m. This increase is due to £1.9m of Nursery Grants being rolled into the
2016/17 DSG, although this has been slightly offset by a fall in pupil numbers and
reduced schools block allocation.
4.9
Education Services Grant (ESG)
From April 2013 the education functions provided by local authorities have been funded
by the Education Services Grant (ESG). The Council will receive £77 per pupil in
2016/17 in relation to the pupils in schools maintained by it and £289 and £327 per
place in pupil referral units and special schools respectively. It also receives £15 for
each pupil in all schools and academies in respect of responsibilities retained for every
pupil within the boundary for retained statutory duties such as Strategic Planning for the
Education Service and Internal Audit. It is estimated that Blackpool Council will receive
£794k in 2016/17 (£964k in 2015/16), dependent upon the conversion and timing of its
schools into academies.
4.10
Core Spending Power
The Government announced that the Spending Power calcu lation that had been
published in previous years has been amended to exclude funding that is not directly
controlled by local government and this calculation is now known as Core Spending
Power. The Better Care Fund and Public Health Grant allocations have now been
removed from these figures.
The calculation now only includes the SFA, Council Tax, the eventual improved Better
Care Fund from 2017/18 and New Homes Bonus.
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Core Spending Power
2015/16
2016/17
Adjusted
£m
£m
Settlement Funding Assessment (SFA)
84.3
75.8
Council Tax Requirement
45.5
46.6
Potential additional Council Tax from Adult Social
-
0.9
Care flexibility
Proposed Improved Better Care Fund
-
-
New Homes Bonus
1.6
1.7
Total
131.4
125.0
Change in Provisional Revenue Spending Power
-6.4
Percentage Change
-4.9%
However, this calculation does not reflect inflationary and demand pressures (see 7.1)
which are expected to be self-funded.
5.
Revenue Budget 2015/16 – Projected Outturn
5.1
The summary within this budget book (page 16) shows the projected revenue outturn as
at month 9 for the current financial year.
5.2
Line 21 of the summary shows that it is now estimated that a sum of £2 .663m will be
taken from working balances as at 31st March 2016.
The main areas of budgetary variance are set out below:
£000
Children’s Services
2,715
Strategic Leisure Assets
1,306
Public Health
1,207
Concessionary Fares
572
Resources
494
Car Parking
316
Adult Services
205
Places
101
New Homes Bonus
(142)
Treasury Management
(1,231)
Other
(66)
Net Service Overspendings 2015/16
5,477
Net Adjustment to Contingencies / Reserves
(2,814)
Net Overspending 2015/16
2,663
5.3 The reasons for the overspendings are wel documented in the Council’s monthly
Financial Performance Monitoring reports and recovery plans are all in place. The
Tourism, Economy & Resources Scrutiny Committee continuously scrutinises
overspending services to seek assurances that effective remedial action is being taken.
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5.4 In accordance with previous convention any overspendings on service budgets as at
31st March will be recovered in the following year 2016/17, but this will be revisited and
reviewed at Provisional Outturn.
6.
Cash Limited Revenue Budget 2016/17
6.1
There is a statutory requirement upon the Council to set a balanced budget:
Section 100 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires local authorities to plan
each year’s revenue at a level sufficient to meet operating expenses and hence
achieve a balanced budget.
Section 114 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 requires the chief
finance officer of an authority to report to its Members and external auditor if it
appears that the expenditure of the authority incurred ( or proposed to incur) in a
financial year is likely to exceed the resources available to meet that
expenditure.
6.2
The cash limit upon the Revenue Budget for 2016/17 is
£122.999m (line 22 of budget
summary page 16). This represents the maximum sum of net expenditure which is
sustainable within the resources available.
6.3
The Revenue Budget for next year includes the following key assumptions: -
pay levels to rise on average by 1% for the period from 1st April 2016 to 31st
March 2017
the payment of annual increments
voluntary 5 days’ unpaid leave on average to continue
a non-pay inflation contingency, based on individual contract price increases
the latest estimates of Settlement Funding Assessment
interest rates to rise slowly from 2017/18 but to remain at low levels
consideration of the previous year’s financial performance
the Council fulfils its statutory obligation to balance its Budget.
7.
Budget Gap 2016/17 and M ethodology for Delivering – Priority Led Budgeting
7.1
The budget gap for the next financial year has resulted from the following:
£m
Cash reduction in Government Settlement year-on-year
8.1
Pay award and annual increments
3.5
Non-pay inflation based on individual contract price increases
5.3
Service developments and demand pressures
8.2
Budget Gap 2016/17
25.1
7.2
Priority Led Budgeting
In anticipation of the financial challenges ahead, preparations began in May 2012 to
formulate a framework that aligned the Council’s reducing resources to its service
priorities to deliver a strategic financial plan over the next 3-year period.
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First, a stocktake of the Council’s services was undertaken and al service areas
identified along with their ‘control able’ budgets.
Secondly and in addition to the Council’s decreed vision, values and priorities, 12
specific Priority Actions were identified by Cabinet Members across the themes of
Health & Wellbeing, Streets & Transport, Regeneration & Urban Development, Tourism
& Culture, Housing and Crime & Community Safety.
Thirdly, a range of categories was agreed that could then be assigned to each service
line based upon the Priority Actions and consideration by each respective portfolio
holder and chief officer, namely:
category 1 – protected service, minimal savings required
category 2 – non-statutory income generating service, % target applied to gross
income
category 3 – a highly desirable service, base efficiency savings target applied,
typically 5%
category 4 – a less highly desirable service, a higher efficiency savings target
applied of at least 10%
category 5 – a non-priority service to be terminated in year 1 or phased over
years 1 – 3.
A repeat of this exercise has generated the necessary service budget target savings of
£25.1m in 2016/17.
In setting realistic budgets for the forthcoming year services will be expected to meet
any additional service-specific pressures that may emerge within the cash limited
budgeting regime.
8.
Other Considerations
8.1
Staffing Implications
As part of the original £20.0m savings target it is anticipated that in the year 2016/17
further reductions of approximately 200 employees and 50 temporary posts will be
required. These staffing reductions will come about as a result of services ceasing,
reducing or being reconfigured and delivered d ifferently. In view of the tight timescale
and the consultation process for the additional £5.1m savings target, a further
assessment will be needed to see the impact that these additional savings will have on
staffing.
Early retirements and voluntary redundancies have been encouraged in order to
mitigate compulsory redundancies. In addition there is a high level of scrutiny and
governance in relation to ongoing recruitment to ensure that any natural wastage
through staff turnover will be prioritised before any compulsory redundancies take place.
The costs of redundancies have been managed centrally through an earmarked
reserve. This reserve has been depleted each year by approximately £2m to cover
redundancy payments and associated pension strain where required. This reserve is
forecast to fall to nil by March 2016 but will be replenished from the consequences of the
Minimum Revenue Provision restructuring.
The Council is working with a number of partners in the employment, training and
development fields to ensure that any employee facing redundancy will be supported as
much as possible to obtain future employment through the Council’s redeployment
process or with other employers.
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In order to reduce the numbers of redundancies across the Council it is assumed in the
proposed budget that the voluntary 5 days’ unpaid leave on average continues during
2016/17 and for the foreseeable future.
8.2
Financial / Economic Context
Together with all other sectors of the national economy, the Council’s finances have
been affected by the measures being taken to recover from the economic downturn.
Income
– whilst estimates vary, analysts expect this period of public spending constraint
to last well beyond the current Parliament and the Council faces the prospect of further
diminishing grant income from central government. This will place even greater
importance on the ability of the Council to optimise the collection and generation of
income efficiently and effectively.
The effect of the economic climate on residents will also reduce the ability to pay for
some and make others generally more cautious in terms of personal spending. The
overall effect will be to make collection of income due to the Council more difficult and
potentially to reduce the level of income generated from such services as planning, car
parking, and leisure and school meals.
The Council faces a significant challenge to maintain levels of Council Tax income
following the introduction of the Welfare Reform Act and the impact of Universal Credit
etc1.
Interest Rates - The outlook for short-term interest rates is that they will continue at the
present historically low levels with a possible slight upturn in 2017/18. Interest
receivable on temporary investments will continue at modest levels and debt
restructuring opportunities will be kept under continuous review to minimise interest
payments.
8.3
Business Loans Fund
The 2009/10 budget established a targeted Business Loans Fund to safeguard and
create jobs for Blackpool. The original £3m fund was subsequently supplemented to
£8m and has been used over the last 7 years to help key businesses, provide
assistance to bring empty properties in the heart of the town centre back into use and
help Blackpool get through the recessionary period.
As at 31st December 2015 £6.6m of business loans had been defrayed, assisting 10
businesses to either create or safeguard 65 jobs, bringing back into use 4 buildings and
an area of improved / new business floor space of 495m2.
As part of this year’s budget process it is recommended to increase the fund to £10m to
support further businesses. This wil be met via borrowing through the Council’s balance
sheet
8.4
Equalities Analysis
The Council has a statutory responsibility under Equality law, known as the “Public
Sector Duty”, to examine and analyse the impacts on equality issues o f all related
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Income & Debt Recovery Strategy 2014-2017
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decisions. This is set within the context of the Council’s overarching requirement under
Equality law, as a designated public authority, to have “due regard” to the need to:
eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other prohibited conduct
advance equality of opportunity
foster good relations between different (defined) groups.
9.
Capital Expenditure
9.1
The Council’s Capital Programme for 2016/17 – 2018/19 is shown on page 96. Debt
financing costs for the capital programme have been included in the revenue budget on
the basis of the indicative borrowing allocations received from Government and any
Prudential borrowings.
9.2
The size and value of the capital programme is set in accordance with those allocations
plus any available external grants, Prudential borrowing schemes (for which the costs
are to be separately funded from service budgets), capital receipts and re venue
contributions. Schemes being financed by Prudential borrowing continue to require
specific approval of the Executive.
9.3
Future revenue costs of capital schemes will also have to be contained within existing
bottom-line budgets, except where provision has specifically been agreed in advance.
10.
Working Balances and Reserves
10.1 Section 25 of the Local Government Act 2003 imposes a duty upon the Council’s
statutory finance officer to report on the robustness of the estimates and the adequacy
of reserves.
10.2 The proposed budget for 2016/17 is underpinned and reinforced by Council -wide risk
management and robust budget setting and monitoring processes.
Risk Management – Risk management processes are embedded across the
Council. A strategic risk register is maintained and a Corporate Risk Management
Group meets quarterly to review the risks contained in the register. The strategic
risk register identifies the key risks facing services in the delivery of Council
priorities. In addition, the recommendation concerning the level of the general
working balances included in this budget is itself a product of a risk-based
assessment.
Budget Setting – Accountancy staff work with budget holders to comprehensively
review all budgets on an annual basis. The budgets set are cash limited. Instances
of unavoidable growth, service demand pressures and new developments are
identified and scrutinised as part of the budget process, together with other issues
such as meeting new legislative requirements and statutory obligations.
Budget Monitoring – Monitoring is carried out on a monthly basis with effect from
month zero and highlights any significant variances and areas of risk, both for
current and future years, with regular reports being presented to the Exe cutive. Risk
monitoring reports are also used to complement financial monitoring and such
reports are taken at least quarterly to the Corporate Leadership Team and Tourism,
Economy & Resources Scrutiny Committee. This provides both a further indication
of potential risk areas for the Council and an opportunity to take action to mitigate
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such risks. Bearing in mind the importance of successfully delivering budget savings
in the current financial year, detailed monthly reports on progress in achieving
savings have been reported to the Corporate Leadership Team.
10.3 Under a Local Authority Accounting Panel Code of Practice (LAAP) issued in November
2008 the establishment of and transfers to/from reserves are subject to the approval of
the Council’s statutory finance officer. The Council’s reserves are continuously reviewed
to ensure that they remain at an appropriate level.
10.4 In addition to the Council’s general working balances a number of specific revenue
reserves have been established to cover specific risks and uncertain commitments.
Without these specific reserves the Council’s general working balances would need to
be set at a higher level. Taking into account specific reserves, it is the opinion of the
Council’s statutory finance officer that the Council should continue to plan for a level of
general working balances of
£6m. This level is necessary in view of the scale of the
Council’s gross revenue budget and associated risks. In setting the proposed budget
and savings programme of £25.1m it is not realistic to assume that this target can be
achieved in one step by the end of 2016/17, but the aim is to do so over the next 3 -year
period and any and every windfall gain over that period will be considered for bolstering
working balances.
Working Balances
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
£000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
Year ending 31st March
11.
Capping
11.1
Under schedule 5 of the Localism Act 2011 the Government introduced a requirement to
hold a local referendum when proposed council tax increases are deemed excessive.
On 17th December 2015 as part of the Provisional Local Government Settlement it was
announced that a council tax referendum threshold of 2% would apply for 2016/17.
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11.2
The Spending Review announced that for the rest of the current parliament local
authorities responsible for adult social care functions (“ASC authorities”) “wil be given
an additional 2% flexibility on their current council tax referendum threshold to be used
entirely for adult social care”. This flexibility is being offered in recognition of inflationary
pressures such as the raising of the National Living Wage and demographic changes
which are leading to growing demand for adult social care and increased pressure on
council budgets. A requirement of this flexibility is that the Council spends the additional
£929k raised through the 2% council tax increase on Adult Social Care - this compares
with actual pressures of £3.7m.
12.
M edium Term Financial Prospects
12.1
Medium term prospects are overshadowed by the continuing cutbacks in public sector
spending. This was described in detail in the current Medium Term Financial Strategy
which was approved by Executive on 19th January 2015.
12.2
The most significant factors in terms of the Council’s budgetary resources in the medium
term are the amounts which will be received by way of localise d business rates
collection, council tax and Revenue Support Grant. Indicative forecasts of these plus
expected service pressures suggest a budget gap of £15.9m will be required to be met
in 2017/18.
12.3 An exercise is underway which will refresh the current Medium Term Financial Plan and
Strategy over a 6-year period from 2016/17 to 2021/22.
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BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
COUNCIL TAX 2015/16 AND 2016/17
CALCULATION OF COUNCIL TAX AT BAND D EQUIVALENT:
2015/16
2016/17
CHANGE
ESTIMATES
ESTIMATES
year on year
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
%
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES - NET EXPENDITURE
128,
073
122,
999
(5,074)
(3.96)
LESS:
REVENUE SUPPORT GRANT
38,
668
31,
640
NDR BASELINE
23,
997
24,
038
NDR - TOP UP AMOUNT
19,
163
19,
320
SECTION 31 GRANTS
2,
647
2,
211
(84,475)
(77,209) 7,
266
(8.60)
INDICATIVE COUNCIL TAX FREEZE GRANT 2015/16
(617)
- 617
COLLECTION FUND (SURPLUS)/DEFICIT
Ctax
(1,753)
(1,737) 16
NNDR
3,691
1,675
(2,016)
Cont to Res
616
2,567 1,
951
Cont from Res
-
COUNCIL TAX REQUIREMENT - BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
45,
535
48,
295
2,
760
6.
06
TOTAL COUNCIL TAX REQUIREMENT
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
45,
535
48,
295
2,
760
6.
06
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
5,
546
5,
769
223
4.
02
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
2,
261
2,
329
68
3.
00
53,
342
56,
393
3,
051
5.
72
Nos.
Nos.
Nos.
%
TAX BASE - BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
34,
866
35,
562
696
2.
00
COUNCIL TAX ELEMENTS AT BAND D EQUIVALENT:
£
£
£
%
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
1,
306.00
1,
331.93
25.
9
1.99
ADULT SOCIAL CARE ELEMENT
-
26.
12
26.
1
2.00
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
159.
06
162.
22
3.
2
1.
99
LANCASHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
64.
86
65.
50
0.
6
0.
99
TOTAL COUNCIL TAX AT BAND D EQUIVALENT
1,
529.92
1,
585.77
55.
9
3.
65
CALCULATION OF COUNCIL TAX BY BAND:
VALUATION BAND
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
6/9
7/9
8/9
9/9
11/9
13/9
15/9
18/9
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
BLACKPOOL
887.95
1,035.95
1,183.93
1,331.93
1,627.91
1,923.90
2,219.88
2,663.86
ADULT SOCIAL CARE ELEMENT
17.41
20.32
23.22
26.12
31.92
37.73
43.53
52.24
POLICE
108.15
126.17
144.20
162.22
198.27
234.32
270.37
324.44
FIRE
43.67
50.94
58.22
65.50
80.06
94.61
109.17
131.00
COUNCIL TAX 2016/17
1,057.18
1,233.38
1,409.57
1,585.77
1,938.16
2,290.56
2,642.95
3,171.54
BLACKPOOL
870.67
1,015.78
1,160.89
1,306.00
1,596.22
1,886.44
2,176.67
2,612.00
ADULT SOCIAL CARE ELEMENT
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
POLICE
106.04
123.71
141.39
159.06
194.41
229.75
265.10
318.12
FIRE
43.24
50.45
57.65
64.86
79.27
93.69
108.10
129.72
COUNCIL TAX 2015/16
1,019.95
1,189.94
1,359.93
1,529.92
1,869.90
2,209.88
2,549.87
3,059.84
BLACKPOOL
17.28
20.17
23.04
25.93
31.69
37.46
43.21
51.86
ADULT SOCIAL CARE ELEMENT
17.41
20.32
23.22
26.12
31.92
37.73
43.53
52.24
POLICE
2.11
2.46
2.81
3.16
3.86
4.57
5.27
6.32
FIRE
0.43
0.49
0.57
0.64
0.79
0.92
1.07
1.28
Change, year on year
37.23
43.44
49.64
55.85
68.26
80.68
93.08
111.70
15
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
LINE
GENERAL FUND NET REQUIREMENTS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
NO.
£000
£000
£000
£000
CASH LIMITED BOTTOM LINE BUDGETS
1
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
499
553
553
612
2
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
1,396
1,427
1,400
847
3
GOVERNANCE & REGULATORY SERVICES
2,064
2,263
2,243
1,644
4
RESOURCES
5,772
2,672
3,166
1,787
5
PLACES
8,919
8,348
9,755
5,559
6
COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
45,362
44,047
44,131
43,640
7
ADULT SERVICES
44,975
43,554
43,759
43,085
8
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
38,390
36,397
39,112
35,713
9
PUBLIC HEALTH
(4)
-
1,207
-
10
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
17,702
16,998
16,410
16,160
11
CAPITAL CHARGES
(26,331)
(26,669)
(26,669)
(26,945)
12
IAS 19 RETIREMENT BENEFITS & ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUAL
1,562
-
-
-
13
SUB TOTAL - NET COST OF SERVICES
140,306
129,590
135,067
122,102
CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
14
CONTRIBUTIONS - TO/(FROM) RESERVES
2,044
(3,237)
(4,543)
(5,292)
15
REVENUE CONSEQUENCES OF CAPITAL OUTLAY
-
150
150
150
16
CONTINGENCIES
(616)
1,505
(3)
5,974
17
SUB TOTAL - CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
1,428
(1,582)
(4,396)
832
LEVIES
18
NORTH WEST REGIONAL FLOOD DEFENCE COMMITTEE
68
65
65
65
19
SUB TOTAL - LEVIES
68
65
65
65
20
TOTAL NET EXPENDITURE TO BE MET FROM PUBLIC FUNDS
141,802
128,073
130,736
122,999
21
LESS: AMOUNT (TAKEN FROM) / ADDED TO WORKING BALANCES
319
-
(2,663)
-
22
NET REQUIREMENTS AFTER WORKING BALANCES
142,121
128,073
128,073
122,999
Working Balances as at 1st April
5,869
6,188
3,525
Movement in Working Balances
319
(2,663)
-
6,188
3,525
3,525
Transfer from Earmarked Reserves
-
-
-
General Balances as at 31st March
6,188
3,525
3,525
16
Chief Executive
17
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
385
440
440
518
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
2
1
1
1
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
60
12
12
12
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
52
74
74
73
CAPITAL CHARGES
13
13
13
13
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
50
50
32
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
512
590
590
649
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
13
37
37
37
TOTAL INCOME
13
37
37
37
NET EXPENDITURE
499
553
553
612
COST PER '000 POPULATION
4
4
4
4
Budget Holder: Mr Neil Jack- Chief Executive
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) This budget consists of the Chief Executive and support staff.
18
Deputy Chief Executive’s Directorate
19
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
DIRECTORATE SUPPORT
(1,971)
(1,816)
(1,816)
(1,687)
BUSINESS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
1
,311
1
,328
1
,328
1
,114
HEALTH & SAFETY
152
160
160
131
HR & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1
,452
1
,264
1
,250
1
,157
PAY, EQUALITY & POLICY
269
255
258
225
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
(9)
45
29
(21)
ICT SERVICES
192
191
191
(72)
NET COST OF SERVICES
1
,396
1
,427
1
,400
847
COST PER '000 POPULATION
10
10
10
6
Budget Holder: Mrs Carmel McKeogh - Deputy Chief Executive
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
5
,582
5
,081
5
,156
5
,274
PREMISES
(17)
11
(52)
8
TRANSPORT
42
39
34
36
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
5
,251
2
,732
2
,757
2
,671
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
,116
2
4
,084
2
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
22
326
131
296
SUPPORT SERVICES
764
841
841
683
CAPITAL CHARGES
2
,578
557
557
654
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(41)
-
(399)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
5,338
9
,548
1
3,508
9
,225
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
804
547
612
547
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
3
,070
-
3
,067
-
RECHARGES
7
,064
6
,859
6
,769
6
,853
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
3
,004
715
1
,660
978
TOTAL INCOME
1
3,942
8
,121
1
2,108
8
,378
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,396
1
,427
1
,400
847
20
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
DIRECTORATE SUPPORT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
167
135
143
169
PREMISES
-
1
4
-
TRANSPORT
3
3
3
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
214
90
75
74
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
549
505
505
468
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(13)
-
(14)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
933
721
730
697
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
2
,830
2
,537
2
,545
2
,384
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
74
-
1
-
TOTAL INCOME
2,904
2,537
2,546
2,384
NET EXPENDITURE
(1,971)
(1,816)
(1,816)
(1,687)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(14)
(13)
(13)
(12)
Budget Holder: Mrs Carmel McKeogh - Deputy Chief Executive
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The directorate is responsible for ensuring that the key corporate priorities are clear and understood by employees across the Council and that the
necessary people and ICT resources are in place to deliver the Council's goals.
2) The directorate support team supports the Human Resources, Corporate Development, Engagement & Communication and ICT teams to deliver a range
of services to internal and external clients.
21
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
BUSINESS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
866
703
777
997
PREMISES
(30)
-
(65)
-
TRANSPORT
4
5
5
5
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
816
240
212
220
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
,112
-
4
,078
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
22
326
131
296
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
127
127
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
2
,244
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(29)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
5
,034
1
,401
5
,265
1
,489
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
3
,038
-
3
,063
-
RECHARGES
19
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
666
73
874
375
TOTAL INCOME
3,723
73
3,937
375
NET EXPENDITURE
1,311
1,328
1,328
1,114
COST PER '000 POPULATION
9
9
9
8
Budget Holder : Ms Hilary Shaw - Head of Business Support and Resources
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Customer Relations - handles complaints, compliments and comments for Adult Services and Children's Services departments, as well as
Freedom of Information requests, MP and Councillor enquiries, and Subject Access to Records requests.
2) Adults & Children's Funding - implements and operates funding formulae and other procedures for schools and early years providers, manages
the schools PFI contract, develops and reviews adult social care financial policy issues, and provides financial and business support across Adult
Services and Children's Services.
3) Business Intelligence - provides data analysis and management information services to enable the Adult Services and Children's Services
departments to understand their business and make informed decisions.
4) Systems Development - develops, implements and manages the social care and education information systems.
5) Other - includes the Head of Service, school PFI contractual costs, and corporate overhead recharges.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
100
98
100
100
ADULTS & CHILDREN'S FUNDING
187
168
166
203
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
211
169
170
89
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
405
355
355
339
OTHER
408
538
537
383
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,311
1
,328
1
,328
1
,114
22
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
HEALTH AND SAFETY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
188
194
196
199
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
2
1
2
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
2
1
1
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(5)
-
(38)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
189
193
198
164
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
2
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
35
33
38
33
TOTAL INCOME
37
33
38
33
NET EXPENDITURE
152
160
160
131
COST PER '000 POPULATION
1
1
1
1
Budget Holder: Mr Terry Hall - Health & Safety Manager
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Health & Safety is a key support function to the Council. The team provides services to a range of other clients and schools through service level
agreements.
2) The service provides advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on health and safety matters. They audit compliance with health and
safety arrangements and make recommendations for action. In addition the team procure and deliver training and coaching for managers on health and
safety matters.
23
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
HR AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,983
1
,766
1
,814
1
,760
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
7
9
6
9
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,778
418
475
412
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
2
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(97)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
3
,770
2
,193
2
,295
2
,084
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
424
129
212
129
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
32
-
-
-
RECHARGES
344
595
497
595
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
1
,518
205
336
203
TOTAL INCOME
2,318
929
1,045
927
NET EXPENDITURE
1,452
1,264
1,250
1,157
COST PER '000 POPULATION
10
9
9
8
Budget Holder: Mrs Linda Dutton - Head of Organisation & Workforce Development
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Organisation Development - Responsible for ensuring that the organisation is able to deliver its goals and objectives through effective change
management and the training and development of employees.
2) Resourcing - Ensures a right first time approach to recruitment and safeguarding, the management of the HR database and first rate management
information.
3) Schools Human Resources team - Responsible for providing a full Human Resource service to 39 of the 40 Blackpool schools, financed through
a service level agreement.
4) Employee Relations and Business Partner Function - Works to ensure excellent relationships with our client managers. Supports services with
all people management issues to ensure that restructures, re-organisations, disciplinaries, grievances and attendance management issues
are progressed in line with legislation and internal policies.
5) Corporate Health - The service conducts pre-employment medicals and checks, and undertakes risk assessments and health checks. Also
promotes healthy living and provides advice and guidance to managers and HR professionals with regard to the management of sickness absence cases.
6) Payroll - Responsible for providing a payroll service for the Council and many other external customers. The service also provides pension
and taxation services.
7) In addition to providing the above services the teams also provide services to a range of other clients and schools through service level agreements
in order to generate income.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT
122
133
147
81
CORPORATE TRAINING
470
394
384
388
HR SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION
356
288
287
306
CORPORATE HEALTH
235
213
188
211
PAYROLL SERVICES
269
236
244
171
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,452
1
,264
1
,250
1
,157
24
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
PAY, EQUALITY AND POLICY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
257
262
262
228
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
1
-
1
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
17
4
2
4
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(6)
-
(2)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
275
261
264
231
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
2
2
2
2
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
4
4
4
4
TOTAL INCOME
6
6
6
6
NET EXPENDITURE
269
255
258
225
COST PER '000 POPULATION
2
2
2
2
Budget Holder: Mr Andy Divall - Pay, Equality and Policy Manager
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The purpose of the team is to provide HR policy support and facilities for recognised Trades Union, as well as providing advice, guidance and
support to managers across the Council on equalities.
2) In addition, the team work directly with employee and community groups to ensure the development of good equality practice and foster
community cohesion.
25
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT, ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
813
702
645
624
PREMISES
3
2
1
-
TRANSPORT
6
4
4
4
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
160
150
164
131
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
4
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
35
42
42
55
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(17)
-
(22)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,017
883
860
792
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
31
16
(2)
16
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
4
-
RECHARGES
764
642
642
654
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
231
180
187
143
TOTAL INCOME
1,026
838
831
813
NET EXPENDITURE
(9)
45
29
(21)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(0)
0
0
(0)
Budget Holder: Mrs Sally Shaw - Head of Corporate Development, Engagement & Communications
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Communications - This service delivers the corporate communication function of the Council. Externally it focuses upon the need to proactively and
reactively manage media enquiries, whilst also undertaking media campaigns to engage with communities, and enhance the Council's and Blackpool's
image to support the delivery of the strategic priorities of the Council and its partners. Internally it ensures that the Council's workforce is engaged
with the Council's key priorities and organisational issues.
2) Corporate Development & Engagement - This section recognises the close relationship required of the Policy, Performance, Research, Partnership
and Transformation functions. There is a desire to improve collaborative working and build upon the shared knowledge that these functions hold.
The prime rationale for this division is to properly support the development of the Council to ensure the efficient delivery of services alongside our
partners for the benefit of Blackpool.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
COMMUNICATIONS
(50)
(39)
(55)
(105)
POLICY AND TRANSFORMATION
(60)
50
50
84
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES
101
34
34
-
NET EXPENDITURE
(9)
45
29
(21)
26
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DIRECTORATE
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
ICT SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,308
1
,319
1
,319
1
,297
PREMISES
10
8
8
8
TRANSPORT
22
15
15
15
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
2
,265
1
,828
1
,828
1
,829
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
2
2
2
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
180
167
167
160
CAPITAL CHARGES
334
557
557
654
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(197)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
4
,120
3
,896
3
,896
3
,768
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
347
402
402
402
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
3
,105
3
,083
3
,083
3
,218
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
476
220
220
220
TOTAL INCOME
3,928
3,705
3,705
3,840
NET EXPENDITURE
192
191
191
(72)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
1
1
1
(1)
Budget Holder: Mr Tony Doyle - Head of ICT Services
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Information and Communications Technology underpins activities of the Council, Blackpool schools and the local community. ICT Services enables the
Council to utilise new technologies and systems to deliver a better, more convenient and cost effective service. The ICT Services budget covers all the
costs for managing and supporting the Council’s ICT infrastructure, the hosting and back up of data, network and telephony services, corporate
applications and providing suitable hardware for employees of the Council to carry out their business on. The costs for business application licences
and telephones are paid directly by the services. The costs of the Council ICT is offset significantly by a shared service approach that allows other
public sector bodies across the Fylde Coast and beyond to access traded services provided by the Council’s ICT Service.
27
Governance & Regulatory Services
28
GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
2
,685
2
,989
2
,905
2
,376
REGISTRATION AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
(219)
(350)
(287)
(373)
LICENSING
(402)
(376)
(375)
(359)
NET COST OF SERVICES
2
,064
2
,263
2
,243
1
,644
COST PER '000 POPULATION
14
16
16
12
Budget Holder: Mr Mark Towers - Director of Governance and Regulatory Services
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
2
,299
2
,473
2
,627
2
,528
PREMISES
232
229
232
223
TRANSPORT
45
43
40
43
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,583
1
,454
1
,431
1
,068
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
187
159
170
159
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
700
947
955
902
CAPITAL CHARGES
86
100
100
97
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(63)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
5
,132
5
,405
5
,555
4
,957
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
2
,491
2
,758
2
,692
2
,913
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
90
-
46
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
487
384
574
400
TOTAL INCOME
3
,068
3
,142
3
,312
3
,313
NET EXPENDITURE
2
,064
2
,263
2
,243
1
,644
29
GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,293
1
,425
1
,520
1
,411
PREMISES
9
7
6
6
TRANSPORT
22
23
17
23
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,068
880
804
494
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
601
782
784
610
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(40)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,993
3
,117
3
,131
2
,504
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
8
31
-
31
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
90
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
210
97
226
97
TOTAL INCOME
308
128
226
128
NET EXPENDITURE
2,685
2,989
2,905
2,376
COST PER '000 POPULATION
19
21
20
17
Budget Holder: Mrs Lorraine Hurst - Head of Democratic Governance
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
Governance and Regulatory Services includes the following elements of service:
1) Corporate and Member Services includes Corporate Management, Members Administration, Mayoral Services, Town Twinning and Special Events.
2) Democratic Services includes the Meeting Support, Scrutiny Support and the Members Support functions. The department provides advice and
support to the Mayor and Members of the Council and organises all Executive, Council and Committee meetings.
3) Electoral Services includes the organisation of the annual canvass and update of the Register of Electors, and arrangements for Borough,
Parliamentary and European elections within the Borough. The budget covers the cost of producing and delivering election forms and cards and
will fluctuate according to the incidence of elections.
4) The budget for supporting the Wards is held by Democratic Services, together with the delegated budget for applications from Elected Members.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
CORPORATE & MEMBER SERVICES
1,154
1,609
1,572
1,407
DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
536
543
496
527
ELECTORAL SERVICES
166
330
330
172
AREA FORUM AND WARDS
829
507
507
270
NET EXPENDITURE
2
,685
2
,989
2
,905
2
,376
30
GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
REGISTRATION AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
804
825
904
887
PREMISES
223
222
226
217
TRANSPORT
20
17
21
17
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
384
416
504
416
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
187
159
170
159
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
77
135
141
239
CAPITAL CHARGES
86
100
100
97
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(11)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,781
1
,874
2
,066
2
,021
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
,726
1
,937
1
,959
2
,091
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
46
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
274
287
348
303
TOTAL INCOME
2,000
2,224
2,353
2,394
NET EXPENDITURE
(219)
(350)
(287)
(373)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3)
BUDGET HOLDER: Ms Joceline Greenaway - Head of Registration and Bereavement Services
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1)The Registrars service is managed by the authority under the direction of the Registrar General of the Department of Health's Office of National Statistics.
The service administers the registration of births, deaths and marriages. The authority has a statutory responsibility to:
a) Establish a permanent legal record of every birth, death and marriage and provide documentary evidence of these events.
b) Carry out the civil preliminaries to marriage, conduct civil marriage ceremonies and civil partnerships.
c) Furnish the Registrar General with relevant returns to assist with population statistics and medical research.
d) Conduct citizenship ceremonies.
2) The Coroners & Mortuary service covers the Blackpool and Fylde district, with Blackpool being the lead authority.
3) The Council operates and manages Layton and Carleton cemeteries, along with the Jewish Cemetery and Muslim burial area both located in Layton.
4) There is a crematorium facility at Carleton which operates throughout the year in accordance with the standards required by the
Environmental Protection Act 1990 regarding pollution of the environment and reduction of emissions.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
REGISTRARS
42
69
89
85
CORONERS & MORTUARY
328
346
376
352
BURIALS
(334)
(303)
(290)
(307)
CARLETON CREMATORIUM SERVICES
(272)
(476)
(477)
(517)
PUBLIC FUNERALS
17
14
15
14
NET EXPENDITURE
(219)
(350)
(287)
(373)
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GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
LICENSING
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
202
223
203
230
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
3
3
2
3
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
131
158
123
158
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
22
30
30
53
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(12)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
358
414
358
432
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
757
790
733
791
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
3
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
760
790
733
791
NET EXPENDITURE
(402)
(376)
(375)
(359)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
BUDGET HOLDER: Mrs Sharon Davies - Head of Licensing Services
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1)The aim of the Licensing Service is to ensure businesses comply with relevant licensing regulations required by law and in doing so to protect the public.
The department works closely with the Enforcement and Quality Standards Team and external partners including Lancashire Constabulary.
2) Over forty different types of licence are currently administered by the Licensing Service. These include:
a) Licences under the Licensing Act 2003 to permit the provision of alcohol, entertainment and Late Night Refreshment
b) Licences and permits under the Gambling Act 2005 which include Casinos, Betting Shops, Bingo Halls and amusement arcades
c) The licensing of hackney carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators
d) A diverse range of other licences, permits and registrations such as pet shops, petroleum storage licences, explosives registrations and
poisons registrations
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RESOURCES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
PROCUREMENT & DEVELOPMENT
(60)
26
(69)
11
REVENUES, BENEFITS & TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES
(726)
251
214
232
LEGAL SERVICES
(68)
(447)
(425)
(410)
CUSTOMER FIRST
(364)
(37)
(26)
(82)
ACCOUNTANCY
(172)
(56)
(12)
(117)
RISK SERVICES
9
73
76
16
PROPERTY SERVICES & INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
7
,153
2
,862
3
,408
2
,137
NET COST OF SERVICES
5
,772
2
,672
3
,166
1
,787
COST PER '000 POPULATION
41
19
22
13
Budget Holder: Mr Steve Thompson - Director of Resources
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
1,330
1
0,045
1
0,339
1
0,309
PREMISES
7
,017
6
,267
5
,959
5
,523
TRANSPORT
168
124
124
134
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
3
,037
2
,767
2
,913
1
,574
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
717
716
730
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
172
215
255
215
SUPPORT SERVICES
3
,530
3
,110
3
,121
3
,040
CAPITAL CHARGES
4
,592
4
,385
4
,446
4
,364
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(1,532)
(350)
(672)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
3
0,563
2
6,097
2
7,537
2
4,487
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
,953
2
,867
2
,600
2
,503
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
1
,801
547
546
455
RECHARGES
1
7,064
1
9,342
1
9,296
1
8,249
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
3
,973
669
1
,929
1
,493
TOTAL INCOME
2
4,791
2
3,425
2
4,371
2
2,700
NET EXPENDITURE
5
,772
2
,672
3
,166
1
,787
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RESOURCES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
PROCUREMENT & DEVELOPMENT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
731
491
492
449
PREMISES
21
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
3
2
2
2
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
170
25
26
25
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
113
60
60
73
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
49
-
68
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,038
627
580
617
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
8
2
2
2
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
616
485
485
490
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
474
114
162
114
TOTAL INCOME
1,098
601
649
606
NET EXPENDITURE
(60)
26
(69)
11
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(0)
0
(0)
0
Budget Holder: Mr Trevor Rayner - Head of Procurement & Development
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The Project Team undertakes projects of strategic and corporate importance. Review, plan and implement improvements to services within the
directorate and across the Council, delivering efficiency savings and value for money. Strengthen performance management and business planning
across the directorate.
2) Corporate Procurement co-ordinate and manage the contractual process and procurement of goods and services for the whole of the Council, provides
advice on all issues relating to procurement.
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RESOURCES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
REVENUES, BENEFITS & TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
3
,788
3
,808
3
,981
4
,062
PREMISES
4
-
2
-
TRANSPORT
17
12
17
12
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,447
732
949
757
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
157
200
200
200
SUPPORT SERVICES
1
,194
1
,104
1
,106
1
,091
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(96)
59
296
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
6
,607
5
,760
6
,314
6
,418
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
1
,527
470
485
394
RECHARGES
4
,965
4
,876
4
,896
4
,958
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
840
163
719
834
TOTAL INCOME
7,333
5,509
6,100
6,186
NET EXPENDITURE
(726)
251
214
232
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(5)
2
2
2
Budget Holder: Mrs Marie McRoberts - Assistant Treasurer Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Housing Benefit administration which includes processing new claims and changes of circumstances, reviewing on-going claims, verifying statutory
requirements to entitlements and recovery of overpayments. Council Tax Reduction Scheme administration for Working Age Customers and Statutory
Scheme for Pension Age customers which includes processing new claims and changes of circumstances, reviewing on-going claims, verifying
requirements to entitlement and recovery of overpayments. Administering applications for and changes to Free School Meals entitlement.
Administration of the Local Discretionary Support Scheme which replaces elements of the DWP Social Fund which includes emergency support
(Crisis) and grants to enable residents to move back into or remain in the community.
2) Income and Recovery - administer and maximise the collection of Council Tax, Business Rates and sundry debts including the establishment of
liability, entitlement to discounts, reliefs and exemptions. Also undertakes appropriate enforcement action. Carries out collection on behalf of the
Business Improvement District (BID).
3) Social Care benefits processing which includes assessing client contributions towards the cost of residential and non-residential care, collection of
contributions and payments to care providers.
4) Transactional Services includes creditor payments, debtor management and cashiers' services.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
REVENUES MANAGEMENT
250
113
125
409
COUNCIL TAX REFORM
7
1
7
-
TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES
(134)
(47)
(44)
(29)
REVENUES
1,476
1,326
1,340
1,258
BENEFITS
(1,610)
(1,542)
(1,614)
(1,747)
DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT SCHEME
(715)
400
400
341
NET EXPENDITURE
(726)
251
214
232
36
RESOURCES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
LEGAL SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,110
666
661
666
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
10
1
1
1
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
136
92
114
89
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
223
166
166
133
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(80)
-
(94)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,479
845
942
795
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
91
66
83
66
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
1
,346
1
,184
1
,218
1
,097
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
110
42
66
42
TOTAL INCOME
1,547
1,292
1,367
1,205
NET EXPENDITURE
(68)
(447)
(425)
(410)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(0)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Budget Holder: Ms Carmel White - Chief Corporate Solicitor
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Legal Services is made up of the Property & Commercial and Litigation (General) section, the Litigation (Children) section and the Practice
Management section. Legal Services is Lexcel accredited by the Law Society and is a key service supporting all parts of Blackpool Council, Council
owned companies, Schools and Academies.
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GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CUSTOMER FIRST
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
811
835
770
809
PREMISES
1
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
25
25
25
32
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
119
89
160
105
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
168
169
169
152
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
4
4
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(49)
-
(27)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,124
1
,073
1
,128
1
,071
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
28
32
28
32
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
77
77
61
61
RECHARGES
1
,332
989
989
1
,048
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
51
12
76
12
TOTAL INCOME
1,488
1,110
1,154
1,153
NET EXPENDITURE
(364)
(37)
(26)
(82)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(3)
(0)
(0)
(1)
Budget Holder: Mrs Marie McRoberts - Assistant Treasurer Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Customer First is the first point of contact for many of the Council's customer enquiries. The service operates from the Municipal Building supporting all
the main contact channels - counter, phone, web, email and post. Additional services provided include the incoming and outgoing mail hub for
Municipal Buildings and reception services at Bickerstaffe House and Town Hall. The service also administers the application of disabled parking
permits.
38
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GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
ACCOUNTANCY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,506
1
,463
1
,546
1
,512
PREMISES
(1)
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
4
3
3
3
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
236
135
221
109
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
315
255
255
207
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(90)
-
(128)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,060
1
,766
2
,025
1
,703
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
111
114
114
115
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
1
,986
1
,674
1
,713
1
,648
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
135
34
210
57
TOTAL INCOME
2,232
1,822
2,037
1,820
NET EXPENDITURE
(172)
(56)
(12)
(117)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(1)
(0)
(0)
(1)
Budget Holder: Mr Phil Redmond - Chief Accountant
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Accountancy - a corporate finance stewardship role in setting the governance framework, preparing the Council's statutory final accounts, managing its
financial information system, its cashflow and providing financial planning, budget monitoring and financial management support to officers and elected
Members; provision of specialist financial support re. central government funding, taxation, leasing and one-off technical projects.
39
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GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
RISK SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
847
511
531
542
PREMISES
3
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
7
2
2
2
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
46
30
44
31
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
15
15
15
15
SUPPORT SERVICES
133
128
128
124
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(7)
-
(39)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,051
679
720
675
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
197
-
-
-
RECHARGES
675
575
558
596
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
170
31
86
63
TOTAL INCOME
1,042
606
644
659
NET EXPENDITURE
9
73
76
16
COST PER '000 POPULATION
0
1
1
0
Budget Holder: Tracy Greenhalgh - Chief Internal Auditor
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Services under the Chief Internal Auditor - provision of an independent internal audit appraisal function that reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of
controls in operation within the Council, investigation of benefit and corporate fraud, provision of risk management and insurance cover, emergency
planning and business continuity management. There is a statutory requirement to provide internal audit services within the Council prescribed in
Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972. This was further clarified by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2011 which require local authorities to
maintain an adequate and effective system of internal audit.
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RESOURCES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
PROPERTY SERVICES & INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
2
,537
2
,271
2
,358
2
,269
PREMISES
6
,989
6
,267
5
,957
5
,523
TRANSPORT
102
79
74
82
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
883
1
,664
1
,399
458
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
717
716
730
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
40
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
1
,384
1
,228
1
,237
1
,260
CAPITAL CHARGES
4
,592
4
,381
4
,442
4
,364
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(1,259)
(409)
(748)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
7,204
1
5,347
1
5,828
1
3,208
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
,714
2
,653
2
,373
2
,288
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
6
,144
9
,559
9
,437
8
,412
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
2
,193
273
610
371
TOTAL INCOME
10,051
12,485
12,420
11,071
NET EXPENDITURE
7,153
2,862
3,408
2,137
COST PER '000 POPULATION
50
20
24
15
Budget Holder: Mr Stephen Waterfield - Head of Property & Asset Management
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Property Services undertake the Corporate Landlord role to manage and maintain the Council’s land and property portfolio, ensuring that it is safe,
secure, accessible and maintained to an appropriate and defined standard. Delivers the energy and water management service, the Carbon
Management Plan and Climate Change agenda to develop a sustainable and efficient property portfolio which has a minimum impact on the
environment and climate during its life. Maintains the Asset Management database system, holding the core property data on all the Council’s land
and property assets. Delivers the Office Accommodation Strategy to rationalise and reduce the cost base. Provides a professional valuation and
Estates Service to manage the Council’s land and property estate, undertaking valuations, disposals, acquisitions and Compulsory Purchase Orders.
The service is responsible for the delivery of key property-related projects to develop the town, economy and local communities.
2) The above figures include the operating costs of administrative & operational premises including but not restricted to:-
- Bickerstaffe House - Festival House
- Town Hall - Palatine Leisure Centre
- Municipal Buildings - Blackpool Sports Centre
- Stanley Buildings - Moor Park Leisure Centre
- Solaris Centre - Technology Management Centre
- South King Street - Coastal House
3) The Solaris Centre incorporates a centre of environmental excellence promoting sustainability, and small business incubator units with rooms for
training, seminars and meetings. It is also a base for partnerships delivering environmental projects in the community and displays exhibitions of local
art and photographs.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGEMENT
-
1,031
1,052
385
BUILDINGS
3,945
1,124
1,172
(78)
CAPITAL PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT
254
(604)
(304)
(318)
PROPERTY & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
462
538
526
520
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY
-
110
119
108
ENERGY & PROPERTY DATA
329
(643)
(594)
318
BUILDING SERVICES
456
176
220
67
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
1,602
1,143
1,217
1,135
OTHER
105
(13)
-
-
NET EXPENDITURE
7
,153
2
,862
3
,408
2
,137
41
Places
42
PLACES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
STRATEGIC LEISURE ASSETS
(1,420)
1
,289
2
,595
1
,289
CULTURAL SERVICES
2
,686
1
,781
1
,781
(64)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
724
645
645
84
HOUSING, PLANNING & TRANSPORT POLICY
1
,377
358
358
512
VISITOR ECONOMY
5
,552
4
,275
4
,376
3
,738
NET COST OF SERVICES
8
,919
8
,348
9
,755
5
,559
COST PER '000 POPULATION
63
59
68
39
Budget Holder: Mr A Cavill - Director of Place
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
7
,535
6
,741
6
,771
6
,141
PREMISES
2
,300
2
,420
2
,278
1
,641
TRANSPORT
294
341
372
305
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,969
5
,116
7
,119
2
,801
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
240
72
204
345
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
135
302
401
79
SUPPORT SERVICES
1
,488
1
,410
1
,417
1
,486
CAPITAL CHARGES
5
,253
4
,701
4
,344
4
,735
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(221)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
9,214
2
1,103
2
2,906
1
7,312
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
3
,504
4
,251
3
,998
3
,741
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
377
1
,548
1
,833
8
RECHARGES
1
,204
2
,444
2
,400
5
,326
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
5
,210
4
,512
4
,920
2
,678
TOTAL INCOME
1
0,295
1
2,755
1
3,151
1
1,753
NET EXPENDITURE
8
,919
8
,348
9
,755
5
,559
43
PLACES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
STRATEGIC LEISURE ASSETS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
71
97
105
103
PREMISES
1
,143
1
,172
1
,055
539
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
(3,153)
91
553
502
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
50
50
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
48
46
46
44
CAPITAL CHARGES
3
,916
4
,211
3
,854
4
,275
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,026
5
,667
5
,663
5
,463
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
2
,360
3
,275
2
,735
2
,729
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
1
,086
1
,103
333
1
,445
TOTAL INCOME
3,446
4,378
3,068
4,174
NET EXPENDITURE
(1,420)
1,289
2,595
1,289
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(10)
9
18
9
Budget Holder: Mr L Frudd - Head of Strategic Leisure Assets
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Strategic Leisure Assets includes the following premises:
- Blackpool Tower
- The Winter Gardens
- Madame Tussauds
- The Golden Mile Buildings
44
PLACES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CULTURAL SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,499
1
,581
1
,687
1
,124
PREMISES
332
480
406
327
TRANSPORT
41
40
45
18
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,110
1
,542
1
,886
446
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
8
40
45
1
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
221
226
229
249
CAPITAL CHARGES
257
259
259
234
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
3
,468
4
,168
4
,557
2
,399
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
28
24
27
29
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
127
-
78
-
RECHARGES
50
739
739
2
,272
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
577
1
,624
1
,932
162
TOTAL INCOME
782
2,387
2,776
2,463
NET EXPENDITURE
2,686
1,781
1,781
(64)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
19
12
12
(0)
Budget Holder: Mrs. P Hamilton - Head of Cultural Services
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Cultural Services comprises the Library Service, Arts Development and Heritage Services.
2) The Library Service in Blackpool consists of a network of community libraries which provide the Blackpool library service across the Borough.
It also provides an at-home library outreach service for vulnerable people who are unable to visit a local library.
The service co-ordinates the national Book Start scheme - providing books, via a gifting scheme, to all households with babies and pre-school
children, as well as an annual Reader Development programme which is actioned to promote and support literacy, learning and the use of libraries.
3) The Arts & Heritage budget represents the cost of providing the general running costs, exhibition and education programme and staffing for the
Arts Development service. This budget does not include external funding. The Arts Service uses its core budget to attract external funding to
invest in Blackpool’s communities, for programmes supporting some of our most vulnerable residents, including users of mental health services,and
residents of some of our most deprived areas.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
ARTS & HERITAGE
521
126
126
6
MUSEUM
2
-
-
-
LIBRARY SERVICE
2,163
1,655
1,655
(70)
NET EXPENDITURE
2
,686
1
,781
1
,781
(64)
45
PLACES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
811
337
349
365
PREMISES
134
115
117
111
TRANSPORT
10
5
4
6
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
420
139
177
134
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
148
104
104
78
CAPITAL CHARGES
12
11
11
11
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,535
711
762
705
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
84
66
98
107
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
27
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
500
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
700
-
19
14
TOTAL INCOME
811
66
117
621
NET EXPENDITURE
724
645
645
84
COST PER '000 POPULATION
5
5
5
1
Budget Holder: Mr P Legg - Head of Economic Development
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The Economic Development Division is a small but effective team that spearheads the Council’s support to new and existing businesses to assist in
their set up, growth and job creation. The function has two parts to the operation: support to local businesses, and support to unemployed residents;
with essential overlap around employer engagement.
2) The Business Support team has a successful track record of supporting new start up businesses through its Get Started service offering advice,
training and access to start up finance. The wider team acts as a key interface with existing businesses, in particular growing businesses in their
efforts to locate and invest in property, plant and equipment, recruitment and skills. The team communicates with businesses through a variety of
methods including the recently refreshed Blackpoolunlimited.com, an online business communication portal; reacting to enquiries, and proactively
navigating businesses through various support available at a local and national level (including start up advice & finance, growth coaching & mentoring,
finance including capital grants, superfast broadband, innovation, etc.). It manages the Council’s Investment Fund, and business hubs (FY Creatives
and the Blackpool Enterprise Centre).
3) The Council’s lead adult employment services team, Positive Steps into Work, operates a number of commercial and publicly funded contracts
collectively aimed at helping unemployed Blackpool residents to gain and sustain employment. This includes: a large contract to deliver the
government’s Work Programme assisting long term unemployed across the Fylde Coast; a number of smaller employment support contracts for
residents with complex needs such as drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and residents in ‘selective licensing’ neighbourhoods; the operation of the
Chance to Shine Work Placement scheme, and coordinated redundancy response for public and private employees. The team has secured external
funding to spearhead a 2-year pilot commencing in 2015/16 around supporting Blackpool residents with moderate mental health conditions into
employment, one of only 4 areas in the country.
4) The team project manages the Blackpool Tourism Academy, a £1m externally funded project to drive up customer care, supervisory and management
skills within the resort and a purpose designed apprenticeship, pioneered by key businesses and attractions including Blackpool Pleasure Beach,
Merlin, Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool Transport, Cuerden Leisure, Winter Gardens and Sandcastle Waterpark, working in conjunction with Blackpool & The
Fylde College.
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PLACES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
HOUSING, PLANNING & TRANSPORT POLICY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
2
,275
2
,146
1
,947
1
,926
PREMISES
72
74
101
81
TRANSPORT
21
26
22
19
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
591
1
,536
1
,975
179
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
71
3
159
319
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
135
252
351
79
SUPPORT SERVICES
499
555
555
644
CAPITAL CHARGES
22
4
4
4
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(115)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
3
,686
4
,596
5
,114
3
,136
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
733
780
782
717
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
174
1
,540
1
,660
-
RECHARGES
701
1
,275
1
,231
1
,823
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
701
643
1
,083
84
TOTAL INCOME
2,309
4,238
4,756
2,624
NET EXPENDITURE
1,377
358
358
512
COST PER '000 POPULATION
10
3
3
4
Budget Holder: Mr. A Cavill - Director of Place
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) This service undertakes the Council's statutory functions and duties in respect of Housing and Planning, and develops the Council's strategic approach
to addressing the town's housing challenges, development, land use and transport.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
HOUSING
706
(65)
(65)
180
PLANNING & TRANSPORT POLICY
671
423
423
332
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,377
358
358
512
47
PLACES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
VISITOR ECONOMY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
2
,879
2
,580
2
,683
2
,623
PREMISES
619
579
599
583
TRANSPORT
222
270
301
262
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
3
,001
1
,808
2
,528
1
,540
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
160
29
-
25
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
572
479
483
471
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
,046
216
216
211
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(106)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
8
,499
5
,961
6
,810
5
,609
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
299
106
356
159
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
49
8
95
8
RECHARGES
453
430
430
731
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
2
,146
1
,142
1
,553
973
TOTAL INCOME
2,947
1,686
2,434
1,871
NET EXPENDITURE
5,552
4,275
4,376
3,738
COST PER '000 POPULATION
39
30
31
26
Budget Holder: Mr. P Welsh - Head of Visitor Economy
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Visit Blackpool is the resort’s Destination Management Organisation (DMO) which has responsibility for attracting visitors through various
year-round marketing activities. Its key objective is to reposition Blackpool as Europe’s leading seaside resort.
2) The Illuminations service carries responsibility for designing and delivering one of the town’s most popular and enduring attractions. The Illuminations
attract circa three million visitors into Blackpool during the autumn season.
3) The Partnerships & Business Development team carries responsibility for private sector engagement and partnership working, as well as
relationship management between the Council and key partner organisations.
4) Print Services provides a printing service for the authority.
5) The Community Safety team supports the work of the Community Safety Partnership, BSafe Blackpool, by developing initiatives to reduce crime and
anti-social behaviour, as well as well as putting plans in place to support vulnerable victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.
6) Security Services provide security services to a number of Council and non-Council sites. These include key-holding and alarm response services,
as well as static security to sites such as Layton Depot. The service also provides mobile patrol and close protection services.
7) The CCTV service provides a maintenance and installation service for the Council cameras, as well as for those of neighbouring local authorities.
It also provides services such as wireless links, access control and automatic number plate recognition systems.
8) Beach patrol offers a year-round service, with a full time staff complement further augmented by seasonal staff during peak summer months. The
whole of Blackpool’s coastline is patrolled, with the more highly populated beach and sea areas receiving greater cover. The service also provides
an educational service to the local schools to make young people aware of the dangers associated with the sea.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
693
545
545
376
ILLUMINATIONS
2,812
1,742
1,742
1,693
PRINT SERVICES
71
(20)
81
(24)
VISIT BLACKPOOL
1,576
1,616
1,616
1,331
VISITOR SERVICES
400
392
392
362
NET EXPENDITURE
5
,552
4
,275
4
,376
3
,738
48
Community & Environmental Services
49
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
BUSINESS SERVICES
1
,386
1
,223
1
,181
984
LEISURE AND CATERING
2
,127
3
,920
3
,956
4
,286
PUBLIC PROTECTION
1
,528
95
93
56
COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
4
,419
4
,572
4
,574
4
,192
HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1
4,716
1
4,576
1
4,630
1
5,082
STREET CLEANSING AND WASTE
2
0,580
1
9,229
1
9,232
1
8,575
INTEGRATED TRANSPORT
606
432
465
465
NET COST OF SERVICES
4
5,362
4
4,047
4
4,131
4
3,640
COST PER '000 POPULATION
318
309
310
306
Budget Holder: Mr John Blackledge - Director of Community and Environmental Services
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
5,833
1
3,918
1
5,168
1
4,404
PREMISES
2
,864
2
,259
2
,109
1
,953
TRANSPORT
2
,779
3
,376
3
,001
2
,518
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
9
,860
5
,955
6
,769
5
,176
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
2
0,581
2
0,091
2
2,807
2
2,395
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
496
420
518
312
SUPPORT SERVICES
3
,085
4
,438
4
,445
5
,398
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
7,040
1
5,331
1
5,319
1
5,741
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
38
191
(357)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
7
2,538
6
5,826
7
0,327
6
7,540
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
8
,344
7
,633
8
,108
8
,102
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
2
,817
2
,780
2
,843
2
,788
RECHARGES
7
,981
8
,158
8
,162
8
,365
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
8
,034
3
,208
7
,083
4
,645
TOTAL INCOME
2
7,176
2
1,779
2
6,196
2
3,900
NET EXPENDITURE
4
5,362
4
4,047
4
4,131
4
3,640
50
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
BUSINESS SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
550
391
386
369
PREMISES
319
45
47
45
TRANSPORT
7
4
4
4
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
435
82
56
60
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
64
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
789
701
701
506
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
2
,164
1
,223
1
,194
984
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
548
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
229
-
13
-
TOTAL INCOME
778
-
13
-
NET EXPENDITURE
1,386
1,223
1,181
984
COST PER '000 POPULATION
10
9
8
7
Budget Holder: Mr John Blackledge - Director of Community and Environmental Services
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) This budget relates to the management and administration for Community and Environmental Services which includes the costs of employee related
insurance.
2) The budget also included the costs associated with Layton Depot until 2014/15. The Depot is shown in Property Services from 2015/16.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
BUSINESS SERVICES
1,442
1,223
1,181
984
LAYTON DEPOT
(56)
-
-
-
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,386
1
,223
1
,181
984
51
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
LEISURE AND CATERING
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
6
,129
5
,620
5
,716
5
,560
PREMISES
599
512
608
346
TRANSPORT
384
398
413
349
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
2
,954
2
,812
2
,739
2
,327
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
65
43
41
23
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
496
420
518
312
SUPPORT SERVICES
848
2
,366
2
,383
2
,957
CAPITAL CHARGES
257
414
412
396
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
60
-
(22)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
1,732
1
2,645
1
2,830
1
2,248
INCOM E
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
4
,690
4
,983
4
,847
4
,946
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
99
121
145
120
RECHARGES
2
,277
1
,507
1
,739
1
,591
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
2
,539
2
,114
2
,143
1
,305
TOTAL INCOME
9,605
8,725
8,874
7,962
NET EXPENDITURE
2,127
3,920
3,956
4,286
COST PER '000 POPULATION
15
28
28
30
Budget Holder: Mr John Hawkin - Head of Leisure and Catering
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The service provides comprehensive leisure opportunities to the whole community, ensuring all interest groups, abilities, age groups and backgrounds are
provided for. In excess of one million visits to leisure facilities and programmes are made by local people each year, which includes a whole range of
activities, lessons, club sports activities, junior sports coaching and opportunities for the town's most vulnerable children, young people and adults. Health
on referral programmes, for people with cardiac, respiratory, clinical and general health conditions, result in excess of 30,000 visits to facilities a year.
2) Stanley Park is Blackpool’s largest piece of public open space. The two hundred and fifty six acre park is a landmark in Blackpool’s heritage and history.
The park was officially opened in 1926 and was designed by the internationally renowned Thomas Mawson. The park received Grade II status on the
National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens in 1995 and benefitted from a six million pound Heritage Lottery Fund related restoration in 2007. The park
boasts an impressive range of facilities which includes; ornamental gardens, a rose garden, water fountains, a boating lake and statues along with the
historic Art Deco Café. The park is also home to Blackpool Sports Centre, an athletics arena, a national standards BMX track, synthetic turf and grass
sports pitches, netball and tennis courts and an adventure play area. The service also provides weed treatment and maintenance of green open spaces
outside of Stanley Park including removal of fallen leaves and blossom and highway verge grass cutting.
3) Catering Services provide a range of services to schools throughout Blackpool. The core service is a hot lunchtime meal served at 28 Primary, Special and
Secondary schools. A range of other provisions are available throughout the extended school day, including breakfast, morning break and after-school food
offers. The various Pupil Referral Units are provided with a delivered packed lunch service for pupils on a daily basis. The Catering Management Team are
responsible for the monitoring of hygiene standards in all Council establishments in agreement with the local environmental health team, and also for
compliance with nutritional and healthy meals governmental requirements throughout the borough. The Free School Breakfasts scheme provides a
breakfast to over 11,000 primary school children.
4) The Building Cleaning Team provides a cleaning service within the authority, schools, health and housing associations. Cleaning specifications are tailored
to meet the customer's needs and include fixed term contracts, service level agreements or one-off cleans. Building Cleaning provide a window cleaning
service using a water fed pole system for the authority. The service cleans bus and tram shelters, replaces advertising and performs basic repairs to
shelters. Building Cleaning run the office moves service. This involves moving office furniture throughout the authority, transporting archive boxes between
sites and transporting library boxes to all Blackpool libraries.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
LEISURE & SPORT
417
1,999
2,040
2,357
SCHOOL SPORT
-
(36)
(14)
(7)
PARKS
1,526
1,742
1,756
1,516
CATERING
308
331
250
491
BUILDING CLEANING
(124)
(116)
(76)
(71)
NET EXPENDITURE
2
,127
3
,920
3
,956
4
,286
52
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
PUBLIC PROTECTION
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
2
,005
1
,684
1
,995
1
,757
PREMISES
38
2
12
11
TRANSPORT
63
50
73
66
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
298
112
187
157
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
94
102
98
105
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
428
403
403
436
CAPITAL CHARGES
45
45
45
27
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(22)
-
(70)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,971
2
,376
2
,813
2
,489
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
403
70
260
244
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
700
2
,200
2
,337
2
,128
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
340
11
123
61
TOTAL INCOME
1,443
2,281 2
,720
2,433
NET EXPENDITURE
1,528
95
93
56
COST PER '000 POPULATION
11
1
1
0
Budget Holder: Mr Tim Coglan - Head of Public Protection
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The Public Protection Department comprises of the following functions: Trading Standards, Advice & Education, Licensing Service, Health & Safety
Enforcement, Licensing Enforcement, Food Control, Housing Enforcement (including Selective Licensing) & Planning Enforcement.
2) Each team is top performing nationally in their sphere and deals with key issues around protecting the vulnerable and elderly, reducing crime and
disorder and antisocial behaviour, protecting public safety and health, and promoting good business practice.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
ADMINISTRATION
233
(1)
(9)
30
PLANNING ENFORCEMENT
152
-
7
84
FOOD HYGIENE
84
(9)
(56)
(96)
HOUSING ENFORCEMENT
230
-
38
10
SELECTIVE LICENSING
35
49
49
30
ADVICE & EDUCATION
89
(5)
(9)
(51)
HEALTH & SAFETY
69
(22)
(35)
(60)
LICENCE ENFORCEMENT
197
1
13
(19)
TRADING STANDARDS
254
(5)
14
(1)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
185
87
81
129
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,528
95
93
56
53
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
338
413
331
326
PREMISES
920
1
,167
979
1
,048
TRANSPORT
6
8
6
4
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,624
733
90
130
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
2
,732
4
,138
5
,100
5
,161
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
35
35
35
107
CAPITAL CHARGES
2
,334
1
,203
1
,203
1
,203
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
191
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
7
,989
7
,697
7
,935
7
,979
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
79
-
179
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
2
,708
2
,659
2
,657
2
,627
RECHARGES
-
444
1
559
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
783
22
524
601
TOTAL INCOME
3,570
3,125
3,361
3,787
NET EXPENDITURE
4,419
4,572
4,574
4,192
COST PER '000 POPULATION
31
32
32
29
Budget Holder: Mrs Clare Nolan-Barnes - Head of Coastal and Environmental Partnerships
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The team concentrates on the procurement and delivery of projects through Fylde Peninsula Water Management Partnership primarily concerned with
the holistic management of water and the environment. This includes flood risk, coastal protection, surface water management and bathing waters. The
team ensures that the Council complies with the relevant legislative duties in respect of water management. The team also delivers the Street lighting
and traffic signal PFI Partnership. The team is funded via the projects and also via dedicated funding for the Fylde Peninsula Partnership from the
Environment Agency.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
(66)
28
30
(102)
STREET LIGHTING
4,485
4,544
4,544
4,294
NET EXPENDITURE
4
,419
4
,572
4
,574
4
,192
54
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,956
1
,823
1
,768
1
,729
PREMISES
452
298
242
240
TRANSPORT
430
328
336
342
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,977
515
1
,424
424
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
,536
486
1
,026
591
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
251
217
213
342
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
1,817
1
2,276
1
2,276
1
2,745
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
8,419
1
5,943
1
7,285
1
6,413
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
852
422
493
458
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
683
340
367
280
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
2
,168
605
1
,795
593
TOTAL INCOME
3,703
1,367
2,655
1,331
NET EXPENDITURE
14,716
14,576
14,630
15,082
COST PER '000 POPULATION
103
102
103
106
Budget Holder: Mr Will Britain - Head of Highways
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1)
The Council as a Highway Authority has a statutory duty to maintain the highway network. Highways & Traffic Management Services is responsible for
the Highways Asset Management Plan and all aspects of planned, routine and reactive maintenance arising from it.
2)
The Council as a Highway Authority has a statutory duty to investigate and prevent road accidents. The Council should also provide and promote road
safety advice and education, although this is not delivered by Highways & Traffic Management Services. The service operates a successful road safety
programme and also manages the school crossing patrols. The Council is an active member of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety.
3)
The 2004 Traffic Management Act places a duty on the Council to manage the road network to secure the expeditious movement of traffic, considering
the needs of all road users. Related to these duties, the service deals with traffic monitoring and management, the implementation of traffic regulation
orders, parking management and restrictions and the control of utility works on the highway.
4)
The operation of the Tramway is governed by an Operating and Maintenance Agreement between the Council (as owner) and Blackpool Transport
Services Ltd (as operator). The Council is responsible for the maintenance of the permanent way (including track, stops and platforms) but not
operation or the service of vehicles.
5)
The transport strategy of the Council is set down in the Local Transport Plan (LTP), which is required by the Department for Transport (DfT). The LTP
also sets out a programme of improvements and works funded by DfT and delivered by Highways & Traffic Management Services. The service actively
liaises with DfT, neighbouring authorities and transport operators to ensure Blackpool’s needs are put forward and considered.
6)
Project 30 is one of several 'Revitalising Blackpool' schemes which have made a significant improvement to the condition of the highway network. Over
78km of carriageway have seen maintenance work carried out and over 91km of footways have been repaired. The work under this project is now
complete but the highways division continue their efforts to keep the roads in Blackpool maintained to a safe and serviceable condition going forward.
Highways & Traffic Management Services have published a new strategy to sustain the condition of Blackpool's roads to the satisfaction of all
stakeholders for the next 35 years.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
HIGHWAYS & ENGINEERING
14,297
14,119
14,111
14,506
HIGHWAYS & TRAFFIC
419
457
519
576
NET EXPENDITURE
1
4,716
1
4,576
1
4,630
1
5,082
55
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
STREET CLEANSING AND WASTE
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
3
,025
2
,976
3
,018
2
,792
PREMISES
387
223
213
227
TRANSPORT
774
731
750
739
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,046
546
770
614
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
6,072
1
5,306
1
6,515
1
6,483
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
669
646
647
944
CAPITAL CHARGES
2
,553
1
,359
1
,349
1
,336
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(177)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
4,526
2
1,787
2
3,262
2
2,958
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
2
,305
2
,158
2
,329
2
,354
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
390
112
112
112
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
1
,251
288
1
,589
1
,917
TOTAL INCOME
3
,946
2,558
4,030
4,383
NET EXPENDITURE
2
0,580
19,229
19,232
18,575
COST PER '000 POPULATION
144
135
135
130
Budget Holders: Mr Jez Evans - Head of Street Cleansing and Mr John-Paul Lovie - Head of Waste Services
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The Street Cleansing Team are responsible for general cleaning around Blackpool. The work they do includes; removal of litter and dog fouling from
public footpaths, clearing away wind blown sand, removal of dead animals, removal of unwanted/illegal graffiti, removal of fly-tipping, removal of road
traffic debris and the supply and service of litter bins. All residential streets are regularly inspected and swept. In addition, any justified requests for
street cleansing services will be carried out as required.
2) The Council operates a containerised domestic waste management service in partnership with waste collection contractor Veolia Environmental
Services. Blackpool residents are now recycling over 40% of all household waste.
3) The Household Waste Recycling Centre at Bristol Avenue has facilities for the disposal of household waste from any domestic properties within
Blackpool. Help is available at the site to direct, advise and provide practical physical assistance to ensure the safe disposal of waste. Over 70% of
waste disposed of at the site is recycled. Wrapping for the safe disposal of asbestos waste is supplied. Commercial waste is not allowed at the site
and permits are required to enter the facility in a van or trailer (a full list of vehicle types can be provided).
4) Commercial Waste Services provides a service to in excess of 50% of the local business market.
5) Prior to August 2014, the Council's statutory waste disposal function was delivered in partnership with Lancashire County Council under a PFI Contract
let to a consortium led by Global Renewables Ltd. However at the end of July 2014 Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council reached
consensual termination of this contract . From August 2014 Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council own 100% of the operating company
that previously provided the waste disposal function. The new arrangements will provide the authorities with waste recycling, processing and disposal
arrangements for 25 years, and will allow the authorities to meet both European and Government targets to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
STREET CLEANSING
2,812
2,989
2,962
2,872
WASTE
16,808
15,314
15,340
14,746
PUBLIC CONVENIENCIES
960
926
930
957
NET EXPENDITURE
2
0,580
1
9,229
1
9,232
1
8,575
56
COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
INTEGRATED TRANSPORT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,830
1
,011
1
,954
1
,871
PREMISES
149
12
8
36
TRANSPORT
1
,115
1
,857
1
,419
1
,014
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,526
1
,155
1
,503
1
,464
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
18
16
27
32
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
65
70
63
106
CAPITAL CHARGES
34
34
34
34
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(88)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
4
,737
4
,155
5
,008
4
,469
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
14
-
-
100
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
10
-
41
41
RECHARGES
3
,383
3
,555
3
,606
3
,695
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
724
168
896
168
TOTAL INCOME
4,131 3
,723
4
,543
4,004
NET EXPENDITURE
606
432
465
465
COST PER '000 POPULATION
4
3
3
3
Budget Holder: Mrs Lynne Rowbottom - Head of Integrated Transport
Finance Managers: Mr S Maher/Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The Council as a Transport Authority is responsible for certain strategic public transport functions and supported bus services.
2) Blackpool Council’s Rideability service provides transport to anyone who can’t use a conventional bus. This may be because of a disability or health
problem preventing service users from getting to the nearest bus stop or because they are elderly or frail.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
CVMU
44
(6)
(6)
38
INTEGRATED TRANSPORT
156
167
167
195
TRAVEL AND ROAD SAFETY
406
271
304
232
NET EXPENDITURE
606
432
465
465
57
Adult Services
58
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
5
,307
4
,112
4
,064
3
,608
CARE & SUPPORT
8
,918
6
,656
7
,056
5
,580
COMMISSIONING & CONTRACTS
1
,311
1
,377
1
,226
1
,067
ADULTS COMMISSIONING
2
7,182
2
9,447
2
9,303
3
1,719
ADULTS SAFEGUARDING
282
421
567
420
DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT
1
,975
1
,541
1
,543
691
NET COST OF SERVICES
4
4,975
4
3,554
4
3,759
4
3,085
COST PER '000 POPULATION
316
306
307
302
Budget Holder: Karen Smith - Director of Adult Social Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
6,306
1
6,157
1
6,562
1
5,627
PREMISES
125
87
89
81
TRANSPORT
860
839
876
821
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
,442
1
,872
1
,989
1
,759
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
3
7,512
3
8,024
3
8,412
3
9,868
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
6
,435
5
,016
5
,390
5
,157
SUPPORT SERVICES
2
,877
2
,670
2
,672
2
,763
CAPITAL CHARGES
313
236
236
234
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(2,097)
-
(1,552)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
6
5,870
6
2,804
6
6,226
6
4,758
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
0,197
1
0,648
1
2,133
1
1,396
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
199
134
327
149
RECHARGES
105
33
29
33
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
1
0,394
8
,435
9
,978
1
0,095
TOTAL INCOME
2
0,895
1
9,250
2
2,467
2
1,673
NET EXPENDITURE
4
4,975
4
3,554
4
3,759
4
3,085
59
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
5
,454
5
,631
5
,504
5
,883
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
179
172
197
172
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
59
70
109
62
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
2
-
7
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
431
543
543
471
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(470)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
6
,125
6
,416
6
,360
6
,118
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
6
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
120
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
812
2
,304
2
,176
2
,510
TOTAL INCOME
818
2,304
2,296
2,510
NET EXPENDITURE
5,307
4,112
4,064
3,608
COST PER '000 POPULATION
37
29
29
25
Budget Holder: Mr Les Marshall - Head of Adult Social Care
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Adult social care social work services are provided across three specialist areas - Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Adult Social Care. The
service works in conjunction with the health community services across all areas and operates a fully integrated team within Learning Disability and
also work co-located with NHS Mental Health staff.
2) The service provides assessment and care management functions incorporating risk assessment and safeguarding responsibilities for all adults who
are in need of social care support and who meet Care Act eligibility criteria.
3) The services are focused on assessing, reassessing and reviewing support packages in light of the reduced commissioning budget and according to
the revised Care Act eligibility criteria. Long term professional support is provided to a number of service users, this being more prevalent in Mental
Health and Learning Disability teams.
4) Mental health provider services include day care provision, community support services, residential rehabilitation and crisis services. The challenges
will be to consider how the budget within provider services can be released to support the roll out of personalisation.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
ADULT SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT
1,200
1,150
1,125
580
SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECT
2,157
1,847
1,853
1,873
LEARNING DISIBILITIES TEAM
442
473
457
473
MENTAL HEALTH TEAM
1,508
642
629
682
NET EXPENDITURE
5
,307
4
,112
4
,064
3
,608
60
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CARE & SUPPORT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
9
,248
8
,637
9
,165
7
,762
PREMISES
45
23
24
17
TRANSPORT
180
189
157
172
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
311
333
327
297
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
189
186
187
186
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
8
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
952
1
,256
1
,258
1
,317
CAPITAL CHARGES
32
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(249)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
0,965
1
0,624
1
1,118
9
,502
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
666
634
629
608
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
19
33
29
33
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
1
,362
3
,301
3
,404
3
,281
TOTAL INCOME
2,047
3,968
4,062
3,922
NET EXPENDITURE
8,918
6,656
7,056
5,580
COST PER '000 POPULATION
63
47
50
39
Budget Holder: Karen Smith - Director of Adult Social Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The Adult Provider Services (Care and Support), have seen various services change direction over the last few years - from long stay residential,
domiciliary and day care to focused, short term interventions or bespoke support packages for people with complex or challenging needs, aimed at
keeping people out of hospital, independent and able to choose the life they wish to lead. We aim to deliver high quality, niche, competitively priced
services that our customers, individuals and organisations want to choose to “buy” and access.
2) Care and Support delivers the Council's in house services relating to Mental Health, Learning Disability, Older Adults and Physical Disability and
include Phoenix, Keats, Coopers Way, The ARC, Extra Support, Gloucester, Care at Home (Reablement, Primary Night Care, End of Life Care and
Urgent Response), Langdale, MH Community Support Workers, Vitaline, Blackpool Centre for Independent Living (BCIL), Volunteers and Shared Lives.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
MANAGEMENT & ADMIN
1,229
1,001
1,006
1,040
DAY CENTRE
878
1,054
979
1,046
COOPERSWAY/HOYLE @ MANSFIELD RESIDENTIAL RESPITE
857
610
969
536
PHOENIX CENTRE/GLOUCESTER AVE
449
44
53
92
EXTRA SUPPORT
1,669
1,717
1,681
1,749
SUPPORTED LIVING
1,544
1,264
1,462
247
SHARED LIVES/VOLUNTEER SERVICE
151
137
135
140
BLACKPOOL CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
20
131
133
134
HOMECARE
1,214
69
48
72
ARC
942
598
582
551
VITALINE
(35)
31
8
(27)
NET EXPENDITURE
8
,918
6
,656
7
,056
5
,580
61
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
COMMISSIONING & CONTRACTS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
882
939
889
953
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
12
16
11
16
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
133
238
145
203
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
446
337
337
46
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(31)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
,473
1
,530
1
,382
1
,187
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
58
58
46
46
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
104
95
110
74
TOTAL INCOME
162
153
156
120
NET EXPENDITURE
1,311
1,377
1,226
1,067
COST PER '000 POPULATION
9
10
9
7
Budget Holder: Ms Val Raynor - Head of Commissioning
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The Children and Adults Commissioning Teams work in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders to implement the full cycle of
commissioning activities. These activities include developing the market for personalisation and the implications of the Care Act that will meet current
assessed needs and forecasted needs in Blackpool, and service review to drive the availability of sustainable and diverse services.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
COMMISSIONING MANAGEMENT
516
557
462
207
COMMISSIONING TEAMS
362
460
378
494
QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM
354
322
343
328
HEALTH & WELLBEING
79
38
43
38
NET EXPENDITURE
1
,311
1
,377
1
,226
1
,067
62
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
ADULTS COMMISSIONING
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
50
22
22
17
PREMISES
75
60
60
60
TRANSPORT
481
450
502
449
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
626
940
920
837
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
3
7,308
3
7,809
3
8,207
3
9,653
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
6
,328
4
,915
5
,282
5
,076
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
366
CAPITAL CHARGES
4
3
3
1
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(2,097)
-
(520)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
4
4,872
4
2,102
4
4,996
4
5,939
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
9
,508
1
0,014
1
1,469
1
0,788
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
67
56
56
56
RECHARGES
86
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
8
,029
2
,585
4
,168
3
,376
TOTAL INCOME
17,690
12,655
15,693
14,220
NET EXPENDITURE
27,182
29,447
29,303
31,719
COST PER '000 POPULATION
191
207
206
223
Budget Holder: Mr Les Marshall - Head of Adult Social Care
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) There are a variety of social care and housing related support services for adults and children living in Blackpool such as nursing and residential
placements, care at home, and equipment and adaptations. These services are commissioned in a number of ways including block contracts, spot
contracts and framework agreements. Where appropriate, this work is carried out in conjunction with our health colleagues in NHS Blackpool in order
that we can commission a range of health and social care services via a joint approach. Other stakeholders include service users, carers and local
community representatives. Social workers and other assessing professionals help to inform current and future need from their assessments and care
planning activities with individuals.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
PHYSICAL SUPPORT 18-64
1,807
978
2,023
2,301
PHYSICAL SUPPORT 65+
5,565
6,810
8,991
10,082
SENSORY SUPPORT 18-64
59
15
72
94
SENSORY SUPPORT 65+
169
40
241
282
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 18-64
2,219
2,358
2,685
2,870
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 65+
1,419
1,325
1,603
1,736
SUPPORT WITH MEMORY AND COGNITION 18-64
97
122
76
124
SUPPORT WITH MEMORY AND COGNITION 65+
3,485
3,484
3,703
3,728
LEARNING DISIBILITY SUPPORT 18-64
8,558
8,599
8,110
8,076
LEARNING DISIBILITY SUPPORT 65+
223
238
911
1,074
SOCIAL SUPPORT-SUBSTANCE MISUSE SUPPORT
140
251
145
175
SOCIAL SUPPORT-ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT
-
-
-
-
SOCIAL SUPPORT-SOCIAL ISOLATION & OTHER
146
377
22
25
SOCIAL SUPPORT-SUPPORT FOR CARERS
127
125
189
196
ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY
1,513
807
760
984
INFORMATION & EARLY INTERVENTION
96
96
96
96
OTHER COMMISSIONING PLACEMENTS
(857)
2,057
(2,005)
(1,639)
HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT
2,415
1,765
1,681
1,515
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONING HEALTH
1
-
-
-
NET EXPENDITURE
2
7,182
2
9,447
2
9,303
3
1,719
63
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
ADULTS SAFEGUARDING
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
205
392
407
443
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
2
3
3
3
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
124
123
255
223
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
15
29
18
29
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
20
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(100)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
346
547
683
618
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
20
34
47
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
64
106
82
151
TOTAL INCOME
64
126
116
198
NET EXPENDITURE
282
421
567
420
COST PER '000 POPULATION
2
3
4
3
Budget Holder: Lynn Gornall - Head of Safeguarding
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The Safeguarding team is responsible for policy and practice development in relation to safeguarding adults, providing consultation to fieldwork staff and
overseeing practice in relation to Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity Act requirements.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
SAFEGUARDING MANAGEMENT
56
67
67
74
ADULTS SAFEGUARDING
159
143
289
171
ADULTS SAFEGUARDING BOARD
67
68
68
73
PROFESSIONAL LEADS
-
143
143
102
NET EXPENDITURE
282
421
567
420
64
ADULT SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
467
536
575
569
PREMISES
5
4
5
4
TRANSPORT
6
9
6
9
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
189
168
233
137
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
97
101
101
81
SUPPORT SERVICES
1
,048
534
534
543
CAPITAL CHARGES
277
233
233
233
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(182)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,089
1
,585
1
,687
1
,394
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
17
-
35
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
74
-
71
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
23
44
38
703
TOTAL INCOME
114
44
144
703
NET EXPENDITURE
1,975
1,541
1,543
691
COST PER '000 POPULATION
14
11
11
5
Budget Holder: Hilary Shaw - Departmental Management
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) This budget contains the costs relating to the Director of Children's Services and the Director of Adult Social Services, as well as management
expenditure for Adult Services including mandatory training, telephones, and capital charges.
65
Children’s Services
66
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
LOCAL SCHOOLS BUDGET
3
7,935
3
0,713
3
0,713
2
9,634
LIFELONG LEARNING AND SCHOOLS
2
6,629
2
6,227
2
6,318
2
8,500
EARLY HELP FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
4
,706
4
,488
4
,431
4
,117
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE
2
8,215
2
7,619
2
9,109
2
6,576
GRANTS
(59,095)
(52,650)
(51,459)
(53,114)
NET COST OF SERVICES
3
8,390
3
6,397
3
9,112
3
5,713
COST PER '000 POPULATION
269
255
274
251
DIRECTOR: Delyth Curtis - Director of Children's Services
FINANCE MANAGER: Mr Mark Golden
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
6
2,208
5
4,387
5
5,502
5
3,670
PREMISES
4
,449
3
,640
3
,668
3
,515
TRANSPORT
2
,627
2
,523
2
,582
2
,295
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
1
6,446
1
7,149
1
7,312
1
6,613
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
5,843
1
5,205
1
7,000
1
5,860
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
1
0,367
7
,575
7
,395
9
,793
SUPPORT SERVICES
7
,644
7
,208
7
,216
6
,214
CAPITAL CHARGES
4
,134
3
,538
3
,537
3
,406
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(1,421)
-
(1,325)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
23,718
1
09,804
1
14,212
1
10,041
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
,550
1
,421
1
,326
1
,250
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
6
8,744
5
6,110
5
5,864
5
6,904
RECHARGES
6
,420
9
,145
9
,444
8
,838
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
8
,614
6
,731
8
,466
7
,336
TOTAL INCOME
8
5,328
7
3,407
7
5,100
7
4,328
NET EXPENDITURE
3
8,390
3
6,397
3
9,112
3
5,713
67
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
LOCAL SCHOOLS BUDGET
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
3
7,131
2
9,842
2
9,929
2
8,801
PREMISES
4
,009
3
,239
3
,249
3
,136
TRANSPORT
166
134
134
130
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
4
,172
3
,395
3
,403
3
,294
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
19
15
15
15
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
1
,850
1
,473
1
,400
1
,426
SUPPORT SERVICES
3
,274
2
,661
2
,669
2
,576
CAPITAL CHARGES
4
,124
3
,537
3
,537
3
,405
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
5
4,745
4
4,296
4
4,336
4
2,783
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
1
,069
864
866
836
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
856
692
694
670
RECHARGES
1
1,122
8
,986
9
,013
8
,699
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
3
,763
3
,041
3
,050
2
,944
TOTAL INCOME
16,810
13,583
13,623
13,149
NET EXPENDITURE
37,935
30,713
30,713
29,634
COST PER '000 POPULATION
266
216
216
208
Budget Holder: Delyth Curtis - Director of Children's Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The Individual Schools Budget (Delegated) figure represents the total of the budgets allocated to each school. The Blackpool Fair Funding Formula,
which must adhere to specific government statutory regulations, forms the basis for this apportionment. Special School budgets are now analysed as
High Needs Top-up Payments under Lifelong Learning and Schools.
2) The Individual Schools Budget (Non-Delegated) figure represents the budget centrally retained by the Local Education Authority (LEA) specifically for
schools. Typically this allocation is used for capital financing, redundancy costs and licences / subscriptions.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
NON DELEGATED
4,840
3,972
3,972
3,748
DELEGATED TO SCHOOLS
- PRIMARY
23,303
21,425
21,425
20,529
- SECONDARY
9,792
5,316
5,316
5,357
TOTAL DELEGATED
33,095
26,741
26,741
25,886
NET EXPENDITURE
3
7,935
3
0,713
3
0,713
2
9,634
68
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
LIFELONG LEARNING AND SCHOOLS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
9
,449
9
,255
9
,656
9
,702
PREMISES
324
369
400
369
TRANSPORT
1
,912
1
,821
1
,958
1
,648
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
9
,115
1
0,738
1
0,676
1
0,722
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
3
,330
2
,765
3
,338
2
,986
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
6
,740
4
,767
4
,609
6
,930
SUPPORT SERVICES
1
,028
1
,163
1
,163
1
,189
CAPITAL CHARGES
8
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(248)
-
(175)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
3
1,906
3
0,630
3
1,800
3
3,371
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
386
390
379
396
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
1
,142
772
809
925
RECHARGES
382
131
403
139
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
3
,367
3
,110
3
,891
3
,411
TOTAL INCOME
5,277
4,403
5,482
4,871
NET EXPENDITURE
26,629
26,227
26,318
28,500
COST PER '000 POPULATION
187
184
185
200
Budget Holder: Delyth Curtis - Director of Children's Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
LEARNING AND SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT
1,382
972
728
627
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY
842
388
388
203
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
96
155
145
162
GOVERNORS SERVICES
12
3
(7)
5
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
126
154
139
159
PUPIL WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE
363
420
375
396
EARLY YEARS MONITORING AND SUPPORT
1,905
608
597
732
EARLY YEARS FREE ENTITLEMENT GRANTS
6,080
6,487
6,498
6,499
SCHOOL ORGANISATION
32
72
42
45
DIVERSITY LEARNING
157
339
222
254
VIRTUAL SCHOOL
77
82
81
76
MUSIC SERVICES
(21)
(31)
(31)
(28)
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
63
74
49
(3)
EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY AND PUPIL REFERRAL UNITS
2,507
2,338
2,338
2,580
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
346
350
318
344
EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY
329
353
262
314
SPECIALIST ADVICE & RESOURCES INC. SENSORY SERVICE
855
958
907
993
OUT OF BOROUGH PLACEMENTS
2,084
2,325
2,440
2,532
TRANSPORT
1,512
1,432
1,620
1,266
HIGH NEEDS TOP-UP PAYMENTS
5,726
6,311
6,596
8,767
POST-16 PROVISION
485
846
822
845
DIRECT PAYMENTS
529
583
541
533
OTHER SUPPORT FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
562
575
642
574
SHORT BREAKS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
149
165
165
167
SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
431
268
441
458
NET EXPENDITURE
2
6,629
2
6,227
2
6,318
2
8,500
69
Notes:
1) School Improvement activities are wide and varied and are supported to varying degrees by all staff within the Universal Services & School
Effectiveness Division. There is a small core team of School Improvement Officers providing Blackpool's statutory school improvement. This is
supplemented by external consultancy and a small intervention budget to assist maintained schools.
2) The Pupil Welfare team has statutory duties regarding school attendance and support schools to address attendance and welfare issues. The Courts
and Licensing team has a duty regarding licensing young people performing or taking part in paid sports or modelling. The Access and Inclusion Team,
including Children Missing Education, has statutory duties regarding ensuring every child is in receipt of a suitable and full time education provision
with special regard to children from vulnerable groups including LAC, EHE, GRT and complex non-routine admissions. The team track and trace
children who have left the borough with no known destination.
3) The mandatory provision of free part-time Early Education places for 3 and 4 year-old children ensures they make a successful start to the Foundation
Stage (the curriculum for 0 to 5 year olds), benefiting children when they commence in full-time primary education. Funding relating to 2 year-old
places was increased and transferred from a ring-fenced grant into the Dedicated Schools Grant in 2013-14, with a further increase in 2014-15. The
funding for 2 year-old places is not included in the figure for 2016-17 because the allocations, which will be based on participation, will not be
announced until Summer 2016.
4) The Pupil Referral Units fulfil the local authority's statutory responsibility to provide suitable education for pupils who are unable to access a school
place due to medical / emotional / behavioural and social reasons, delivered by skilled and qualified staff.
5) The local authority has a statutory duty to assess, identify, monitor and ensure appropriate resources and provision are in place to meet the needs of
children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities. It has a duty to support families of children with a disability by
providing supplementary care and resources including providing placements for those children who are unable to remain with their families.
6) Out of Borough costs are those associated with educational placements of children with learning difficulties and or disabilities, whose needs cannot be
met in Blackpool, in non-maintained / independent special schools.
7) High Needs Top-up Payments include payments to mainstream schools to cover the costs of additional support for children with Special Educational
Needs, and Special School budgets.
70
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
EARLY HELP FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
4
,167
3
,819
4
,177
3
,493
PREMISES
24
18
9
2
TRANSPORT
138
124
128
123
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
829
601
1
,290
575
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
,299
1
,678
1
,614
1
,572
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
47
-
5
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
635
748
748
687
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(592)
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
7
,140
6
,396
7
,971
6
,452
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
84
167
63
18
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
1
,580
1
,602
2
,483
1
,823
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
770
139
994
494
TOTAL INCOME
2,434
1,908
3,540
2,335
NET EXPENDITURE
4,706
4,488
4,431
4,117
COST PER '000 POPULATION
33
31
31
29
Budget Holder: Amanda Hatton - Deputy Director Early Help and Social Care
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
There are 2 Sure Start Children's Centre Hubs, one in Grange Park and one in Talbot & Brunswick wards, which support a network of children's
1) centres.
2) The Specialist Support Team offers a range of services to young people and young adults who require additional support, these include substance
misuse treatment for under 25s, non-clinical sexual health and relationships support for under 18s, targeted youth services for 11-16 year olds and
offending prevention work with 10-17 year olds. These services are supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in Blackpool and are helping
to significantly reduce the rate of teenage conceptions and first time entrants to the youth justice system and to increase the rate of school
attendance. Over 80% of young people and young adults supported by the hub reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use.
3) The Families in Need service (FIN) covers the work of Springboard, Troubled Families, Edge of Care, Family Support and Parenting, Offender
Management and the South Beach / Claremont Transience project.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
EARLY HELP MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY
631
700
645
719
CHILDREN'S CENTRES
1,628
1,625
1,556
1,526
SURE STARTS
492
252
651
565
YOUTH SERVICES
103
303
307
102
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
146
154
68
142
FAMILIES IN NEED INCLUDING SPRINGBOARD
1,469
1,186
962
828
DOMESTIC ABUSE
237
268
242
235
NET EXPENDITURE
4
,706
4
,488
4
,431
4
,117
71
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
1,461
1
1,471
1
1,740
1
1,674
PREMISES
92
14
10
8
TRANSPORT
411
444
362
394
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
2
,330
2
,415
1
,943
2
,022
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
1,195
1
0,747
1
2,033
1
1,287
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
1
,388
1
,307
1
,353
1
,437
SUPPORT SERVICES
2
,707
2
,636
2
,636
1
,762
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
1
-
1
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
(581)
-
(1,150)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
9,585
2
8,454
3
0,077
2
7,435
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
11
-
18
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
644
394
419
372
RECHARGES
1
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
714
441
531
487
TOTAL INCOME
1,370
835
968
859
NET EXPENDITURE
28,215
27,619
29,109
26,576
COST PER '000 POPULATION
198
194
204
186
Budget Holder: Amanda Hatton - Deputy Director Early Help and Social Care
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The division is responsible for ensuring the timely assessment of need for those children who are within the most vulnerable groups in Blackpool. The
service aims to deliver timely and high quality services to the public and partner agencies within the legal framework laid down by government and with
a suitably skilled and experienced workforce. All Local Authorities face high pressure on budgets and high cost services such as those for children in
care are being reviewed and where possible and safe, reduced.
2) The Youth Offending Team is a statutory service working with young offenders in Blackpool, with a focus on prevention of offending and reoffending,
protection of the public and safeguarding. The funding of the YOT is heavily influenced by central government allocations which have decreased year on
year.
3) The Safeguarding, Quality and Review service is responsible for quality assurance of Children’s Social Care and is delivered in accordance with a
Quality Assurance Framework. The service includes a high quality Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), Independent Safeguarding Chair, Local
Authority Designated Officer service and Safeguarding Licensing Officer, management and administration of Blackpool Safeguarding Children Board,
Voice of the Child including participation of Looked After Children and Quality Assurance.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
COMMISSIONING AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES STRATEGY
3,065
2,433
2,728
1,730
LEGAL FEES
634
1,052
1,170
1,130
LONG TERM SOCIAL WORK TEAMS
2,828
2,812
2,840
2,824
DUTY AND ASSESSMENT SOCIAL WORK TEAMS
1,796
1,821
1,844
1,801
ADMINISTRATION
681
639
650
347
LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN OVER 12 INCLUDING LEAVING CARE
1,661
1,443
1,657
1,593
LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN UNDER 12 INCLUDING PERMANENCE
478
495
572
496
RESIDENTIAL HOMES
2,154
2,364
2,410
1,624
ADOPTION SERVICES
1,867
1,858
1,254
1,685
FOSTERING SERVICES
3,735
4,025
3,661
3,886
SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP SUPPORT & RESIDENCE ORDERS
1,215
1,391
1,397
1,499
EXTERNAL PLACEMENTS
5,983
5,271
6,755
5,850
YOUTH OFFENDING TEAM
977
860
860
671
SAFEGUARDING, QUALITY AND REVIEW
1,141
1,155
1,311
1,440
NET EXPENDITURE
2
8,215
2
7,619
2
9,109
2
6,576
72
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
GRANTS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
-
-
-
-
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
342
28
28
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
342
28
28
-
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
6
4,522
5
2,650
5
1,459
5
3,114
RECHARGES
(5,085)
28
28
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
-
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
59,437
52,678
51,487
53,114
NET EXPENDITURE
(59,095)
(52,650)
(51,459)
(53,114)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(415)
(369)
(361)
(373)
Budget Holder: Delyth Curtis - Director of Children's Services
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) is the funding stream that supports the Schools Budget, which includes amounts that are devolved to schools through
the Individual Schools Budget, together with centrally-retained pupil-related services.
2) The Local Services Support Grant (LSSG) replaced several centrally directed grants that ended in 2010/11. The majority of the grant was rolled into the
Council's formula grant in 2013/14.
3) Education functions provided by local authorities are funded from the Education Services Grant (ESG). For 2016/17, the Council will receive £77 per
pupil in relation to the pupils in schools maintained by the authority and £15 for each pupil in all schools and academies in respect of responsibilities
retained for every pupil within our boundary.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
DEDICATED SCHOOLS GRANT
(57,682)
(50,482)
(50,482)
(52,240)
LOCAL SERVICES SUPPORT GRANT
(36)
(118)
(14)
-
EDUCATION SERVICES GRANT
(1,377)
(2,050)
(963)
(874)
NET EXPENDITURE
(59,095)
(52,650)
(51,459)
(53,114)
73
Public Health
74
PUBLIC HEALTH
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
1
,196
1
,271
1
,271
1
,215
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
15
15
15
10
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
38
70
70
20
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
1
6,593
1
6,551
1
7,758
1
7,774
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
343
383
383
373
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
8,185
1
8,290
1
9,497
1
9,392
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
1
7,978
1
8,290
1
8,290
1
9,392
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
211
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
18,189
18,290
18,290
19,392
NET EXPENDITURE
(4)
-
1,207
-
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(0)
0
8
0
Budget Holder: Dr Arif Rajpura - Director of Public Health
Finance Manager: Mr Mark Golden
Notes:
1) The Public Health team work with a range of partners to commission public health services to improve the health of the population of Blackpool. A
range of mandated services moved to the Authority from the NHS in April 2013.
2) Partners include Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS England , Public Health England, Police and the voluntary sector. The work involves
engaging with service providers, service users and local community representatives at every stage of the commissioning process and ongoing service
review.
3) Through evidence base and best practice the Public Health team deliver cost efficient and high quality customer services that meet local population's
needs.
4) Provide a robust financial management system to include planning, budget monitoring, year end reconciliations; ensuring policies, procedures and
democratic processes are adhered to and contracts regularly reviewed and performance managed.
5) Develop the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA); a process that identifies ‘the big picture’ in terms of health and wellbeing needs and
inequalities of a local population. This information is used to develop strategies and plan service development to improve the public’s health in
Blackpool.
6) Provide population level public health advice to the NHS.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTORATE & CORPORATE SUPPORT
1,886
2,996
1,799
1,210
NHS HEALTH CHECKS & SCHOOL NURSING
104
282
282
265
TOBACCO CONTROL
536
604
604
487
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
693
976
976
431
SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
2,987
2,568
3,006
2,635
FALLS, PREVENTIONS & ACCIDENTS
150
112
112
-
SUBSTANCE MISUSE (DRUGS & ALCOHOL)
4,983
4,523
4,813
3,884
HEALTHY WEIGHT/HEALTHY LIVES
398
514
514
183
OTHER SCHEMES
1,439
257
257
922
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
3,821
3,990
3,990
6,650
0-5 CHILDRENS PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONING
1,188
2,665
3,144
2,725
PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT
(18,189)
(19,487)
(18,290)
(19,392)
NET EXPENDITURE
(4)
-
1
,207
-
75
Budgets Outside the Cash Limit
76
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
FUNCTIONS OF SERVICE
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
1
3,235
1
4,045
1
2,814
1
3,109
PARKING SERVICES
(2,924)
(3,640)
(3,324)
(3,754)
GRANTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
439
193
193
192
HOUSING BENEFITS
1
,632
1
,653
1
,659
1
,884
COUNCIL TAX AND NNDR COST OF COLLECTION
687
349
346
306
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
(582)
(791)
(897)
(910)
LAND CHARGES
(37)
(42)
(42)
(48)
CONCESSIONARY FARES
4
,458
3
,850
4
,422
3
,834
EMPLOYERS PREVIOUS YEARS PENSION LIABILITY
2
,359
2
,821
2
,821
3
,190
NEW HOMES BONUS
(1,565)
(1,440)
(1,582)
(1,643)
NET COST OF SERVICES
1
7,702
1
6,998
1
6,410
1
6,160
COST PER '000 POPULATION
124
119
115
113
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
3
,154
3
,639
3
,626
4
,025
PREMISES
1
,312
1
,122
1
,101
1
,140
TRANSPORT
26
33
40
38
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
9
,141
5
,112
5
,288
5
,674
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
52
94
69
70
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
8
1,426
8
9,621
8
6,428
8
9,632
SUPPORT SERVICES
4
,215
4
,131
4
,132
4
,055
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
6,471
1
8,035
1
6,763
1
8,516
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(1,988)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
15,797
1
21,787
1
17,447
1
21,162
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
6
,845
7
,358
6
,992
7
,592
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
8
6,129
9
1,792
8
8,123
9
1,771
RECHARGES
3
,280
3
,503
3
,503
3
,503
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
1
,841
2
,136
2
,419
2
,136
TOTAL INCOME
9
8,095
1
04,789
1
01,037
1
05,002
NET EXPENDITURE
1
7,702
1
6,998
1
6,410
1
6,160
77
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
745
263
263
263
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
413
337
337
317
CAPITAL CHARGES
1
5,717
1
7,248
1
6,017
1
7,764
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(1,432)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1
6,875
1
7,848
1
6,617
1
6,912
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
3
,280
3
,503
3
,503
3
,503
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
360
300
300
300
TOTAL INCOME
3,640
3,803
3,803
3,803
NET EXPENDITURE
13,235
14,045
12,814
13,109
COST PER '000 POPULATION
93
99
90
92
Budget Holder: Mr Steve Thompson - Director of Resources
Chief Accountant: Mr Phil Redmond
Notes:
1) The Treasury Management function deals with the financial management of Blackpool Council's cashflows, borrowings and investments. It ensures that the
borrowings, investments, and cash balances best match the receipts and payments profile of the Council, both on a strategic long-term basis and from day to
day.
2) The Council's own long-term borrowings as at 31st December 2015 are £95 million. The maturity profile and mix of fixed/variable rate debt chosen attempts to
maximise the financial benefit, and minimise the financial risk, to the Council. In addition, Blackpool has a £20 million share of debt which is held by
Lancashire County Council relating to assets acquired when Blackpool took Unitary status.
3) Investments (usually with retail banks, building societies, local authorities and other recognised banking institutions) are made when possible to place surplus
funds. Priority is given to the security and liquidity of the investments. The highest rate of return (yield) is sought so long as this is consistent with the specified
levels of security and liquidity.
4) The supplies and services budget includes debt management expenses. This comprises premiums on the early redemption of debt, commission to brokers,
etc.
5) Capital charges represent the cost of maintaining debt financing, particularly the cost of interest payable to external providers of loan funding, and the cost of
setting aside a provision for repaying that funding. The cost of loan charges relating to assets transferred from Lancashire County Council when Blackpool
Council took Unitary status is also included. The 2016/17 Budget reflects the loan charges arising from the capital programme.
6) Recharges consist of the net contribution from the Housing Revenue Account and subsidiary companies in respect of transactions relating to municipal
housing and costs of debt. It also includes amounts charged to Leisure Assets.
78
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
PARKING SERVICES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
771
783
779
800
PREMISES
1
,312
1
,122
1
,101
1
,140
TRANSPORT
26
33
40
38
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
270
262
262
263
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
52
94
69
70
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
111
102
102
94
CAPITAL CHARGES
103
103
103
103
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,645
2
,499
2
,456
2
,508
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
5
,559
6
,138
5
,775
6
,261
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
10
1
5
1
TOTAL INCOME
5,569
6,139
5,780
6,262
NET EXPENDITURE
(2,924)
(3,640)
(3,324)
(3,754)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(21)
(26)
(23)
(26)
Budget Holder: Mr. Philip Welsh - Head of Visitor Economy
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Parking Services manages over 20 surface pay & display car parks, as well as two multi-storey car parks. The team assists millions of car park users
in the resort every year, as well as carrying out any enforcement activity which may be required. The service also has an Administration team which
carries out duties associated with the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices, as well as the issuing and management of parking permits.
79
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
GRANTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
431
185
185
185
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
11
8
8
7
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
442
193
193
192
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
3
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
3
-
-
-
NET EXPENDITURE
439
193
193
192
COST PER '000 POPULATION
3
1
1
1
Budget Holder: Mr Steve Thompson - Director of Resources / Carmel McKeogh - Deputy Chief Executive
Chief Accountant: Mr Phil Redmond
Notes:
1) The budget comprises of corporate subscriptions payable to national organisations such as the Local Government Association.
80
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
HOUSING BENEFITS
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
3
,048
511
112
517
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
8
1,394
8
9,500
8
6,370
8
9,500
SUPPORT SERVICES
1
,418
1
,404
1
,404
1
,405
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
8
5,860
9
1,415
8
7,886
9
1,422
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
8
4,228
8
9,762
8
5,849
8
9,538
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
-
-
378
-
TOTAL INCOME
84,228
89,762
86,227
89,538
NET EXPENDITURE
1,632
1,653
1,659
1,884
COST PER '000 POPULATION
11
12
12
13
Budget Holder: Mrs Marie McRoberts - Assistant Treasurer Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services
Chief Accountant: Mr Phil Redmond
Notes:
1) Housing Benefits are paid to private tenants in the form of rent allowances and to council house tenants in the form of rent rebates. These are means
tested and the bulk of the payments attract government subsidy.
81
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
COUNCIL TAX AND NNDR COST OF COLLECTION
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
42
52
54
52
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
2
,209
2
,223
2
,223
2
,180
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,251
2
,275
2
,277
2
,232
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
500
501
501
501
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
336
590
589
590
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
728
835
841
835
TOTAL INCOME
1,564
1,926
1,931
1,926
NET EXPENDITURE
687
349
346
306
COST PER '000 POPULATION
5
2
2
2
Budget Holder: Mrs Marie McRoberts - Assistant Treasurer Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services
Chief Accountant: Mr Phil Redmond
Notes:
1) This budget represents cost of collection of Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR).
2) The Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) took effect from 1st April 2013. Under this scheme the Government introduced a new Council Tax Support
Grant. In 2013/14 the Government Grant for the CTRS was equal to less than 90% of the Government's forecast funding levels had Council Tax
Benefits continued. The Council is required to determine the approach to funding the gap. The level of Support Grant is fixed and the Council is
responsible for the costs of any increase in caseload. Since 2013/14 the Government funding has become part of the Local Government Finance
Settlement and is no longer separately identifiable, however, overall funding has fallen further. The Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) must
incorporate the national pensioner scheme, decided by Government. This ensures that pensioners support continues at existing levels. The 2016/17
CTRS applies a reduction of 27.11% (27.11% in 2015/16) to the support provided to Working Age claimants. The major preceptors (Police and Crime
Commissioner for Lancashire and Lancashire Combined Fire Authority) also receive a proportionate share of the overall Council Tax Support Grant and
this has been taken into account as part of their budget net requirements.
82
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
24
35
26
35
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
-
-
-
-
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
92
35
103
SUPPORT SERVICES
7
12
12
28
CAPITAL CHARGES
651
684
643
649
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
682
823
716
815
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
662
614
614
725
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
602
1
,000
999
1
,000
TOTAL INCOME
1,264
1,614
1,613
1,725
NET EXPENDITURE
(582)
(791)
(897)
(910)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(4)
(6)
(6)
(6)
Budget Holder: Mr Alan Cavill - Director of Place
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) Included within this budget head are the costs to the Council in support of services provided by its subsidiary companies.
2) Blackpool Transport Services Limited (BTS) is a wholly-owned company of the Council.
3) Blackpool Operating Company Limited is a wholly-owned company of the Council, established to operate and manage the Sandcastle Waterpark.
ELEMENTS OF THE SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
£000
AIRPORT
1
8
8
11
BTS
(551)
(937)
(948)
(929)
SANDCASTLE WATERPARK
(32)
138
43
8
NET EXPENDITURE
(582)
(791)
(897)
(910)
83
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
LAND CHARGES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
180
25
24
24
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
32
29
23
29
SUPPORT SERVICES
5
9
10
4
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
217
63
57
57
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
116
105
100
105
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
103
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
138
-
(104)
-
TOTAL INCOME
254
105
99
105
NET EXPENDITURE
(37)
(42)
(42)
(48)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Budget Holder: Mr Alan Cavill - Director of Place
Finance Manager: Mr S Maher / Mrs K Whyatt
Notes:
1) The Planning Department is responsible for the Land Charges function. The Local Land Charges Register is maintained in accordance with statutory
provisions.
2) The "Customer and Client Receipts" budget consists mainly of charges for Land Charge searches.
3) Fees have to be calculated by reference to statutory regulations.
84
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
CONCESSIONARY FARES
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
4
,425
3
,814
4
,388
4
,370
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
41
36
36
20
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
(556)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
4
,466
3
,850
4
,424
3
,834
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
8
-
2
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
-
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
8
- 2
-
NET EXPENDITURE
4
,458
3,850
4,422
3,834
COST PER '000 POPULATION
31
27
31
27
Budget Holder: Mr John Blackledge - Director of Community and Environmental Services
Finance Managers: Ms Kirsten Whyatt & Mr Steve Maher
Notes:
1) The Concessionary Fares scheme in Blackpool is a partnership between Blackpool, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Cumbria Council's and is
branded as NoWcard.
2) From April 2008 the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme was amended to allow free travel on public transport for the elderly and the
disabled as detailed below:
The entitlements :-
Elderly
Holders of Elderly NoWcards:
- English National Concession*
- Off Peak free travel on Blackpool Trams for Blackpool residents
Disabled
Holders of Disabled NoWcards issued by Blackpool:
- English National Concession*
- 50p flat fare before 9.30am on local bus journeys starting or ending in Lancashire
- Off Peak free travel on Blackpool Trams for Blackpool residents
- 50p flat fare before 9.30am on Blackpool Trams for Blackpool residents
* English National Concession: Free off peak travel (after 9.30am and before 11.00pm Monday to Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday
and Bank Holidays) on local bus services throughout England.
85
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
EMPLOYERS PREVIOUS YEARS PENSION LIABILITY
2014/15
2015-16
2015-16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
2
,359
2
,821
2
,821
3
,190
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
-
-
-
-
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2
,359
2
,821
2
,821
3
,190
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
-
-
-
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
-
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
-
-
-
-
NET EXPENDITURE
2,359
2,821
2,821
3,190
COST PER '000 POPULATION
17
20
20
22
Budget Holder: Mr Steve Thompson - Director of Resources
Chief Accountant: Mr Phil Redmond
Notes:
1) This is the payment made to the Lancashire County Pension Fund in order to reduce the pension fund deficit.
86
BUDGETS OUTSIDE THE CASH LIMIT
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATES YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2017
NEW HOMES BONUS
2014/15
2015-16
2015-16
2016/17
ACTUAL
ADJUSTED
FORECAST
CASH LIMIT
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
CASH LIMIT
OUTTURN
£000
£000
£000
£000
EXPENDITURE
EMPLOYEES
-
-
-
-
PREMISES
-
-
-
-
TRANSPORT
-
-
-
-
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
-
-
-
-
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
TRANSFER PAYMENTS
-
-
-
-
SUPPORT SERVICES
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL CHARGES
-
-
-
-
CORPORATE SAVINGS TARGET
-
-
-
-
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
-
-
-
-
INCOME
CUSTOMER & CLIENT RECEIPTS
-
-
-
-
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
1
,565
1
,440
1
,582
1
,643
RECHARGES
-
-
-
-
OTHER GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
-
-
-
-
TOTAL INCOME
1,565
1,440
1,582
1,643
NET EXPENDITURE
(1,565)
(1,440)
(1,582)
(1,643)
COST PER '000 POPULATION
(11)
(10)
(11)
(12)
Budget Holder: Mr Steve Thompson - Director of Resources
Chief Accountant: Mr Phil Redmond
Notes:
1) As a stimulus to the provision of new homes the Government announced in February 2011 the introduction of a New Homes Bonus funding component.
This funding takes the form of an unringfenced grant which is distributed between local authorities based upon the net growth in housing provision
within their areas. The 6-year cumulative figure for 2016/17 has been confirmed as £1.7m, though the in-year element is only £252,456.
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Housing Revenue Account
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HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT
BUDGET 2016/17
2015/16
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
FULL YEAR
PROJECTED
VARIATION
FULL YEAR
FUNCTIONS
BUDGET
OUTTURN
BUDGET
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£000
£000
£000
MANAGEMENT FEE
9,485
9,517
32
9,565
GENERAL FUND SERVICES
1,251
1,181
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1,531
OTHER HRA COSTS
123
123
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TREASURY MANAGEMENT
6,172
6,177
5
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PROVISION FOR BAD AND DOUBTFUL DEBTS
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400
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500
RENT & SERVICE CHARGE INCOME DUE
Rental Income
(16,704)
(16,824)
(120)
(16,832)
Sheltered Housing
(344)
(684)
(340)
(687)
Emergency Housing
(334)
(408)
(74)
(382)
Television Service (IRS)
(75)
(75)
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Security
(4)
(12)
(8)
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Community cleaning
(31)
(37)
(6)
(29)
Community lighting
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(33)
(1)
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Door entry systems
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Gardening Scheme
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(128)
(6)
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Furniture
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(2)
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Garages
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(89)
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Leasehold
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(160)
14
(160)
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(25)
(11)
(14)
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(100)
(134)
(34)
(100)
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Interest on Revenue Balances
(73)
(61)
12
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Mortgage Interest
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(584)
(1,285)
(701)
2,038
2015/16
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
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BUDGET
OUTTURN
BUDGET
£000
£000
£000
£000
BALANCE AT 1ST APRIL
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(5,617)
(3,779)
(6,902)
CONTRIBUTION (TO) / FROM WORKING BALANCE
(584)
(1,285)
(701)
2,038
BALANCE AT 31ST MARCH
(2,422)
(6,902)
(4,480)
(4,864)
2014/15
2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
ACTUAL
FULL YEAR
PROJECTED
FULL YEAR
HOUSING STOCK
BUDGET
OUTTURN
BUDGET
Dwellings
Dwellings
Dwellings
Dwellings
Total Number of dwellings at 1st April
5
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5
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4,762
Number of dwellings completed and acquired in the year
47
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(330)
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5
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4
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SUMMARY OF MAIN SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT (HRA)
SERVICES PROVIDED BY BLACKPOOL COASTAL HOUSING LIMITED
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
TENANCY AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
This includes help and assistance to tenants, the investigation of complaints (e.g. nuisance), illegal occupation of properties
and breaches of tenancy conditions, as well as the management of tenants rights such as "Right to Buy" and "Right to
Improvement". The estate management function includes the management of council owned garages and garage sites,
unauthorised parking, referral of highway maintenance problems and maintenance of open spaces.
MANAGING VACANT PROPERTIES
Vacant properties are identified and recorded both through formal notice being given and through physical inspection. Any
necessary repair and maintenance to vacant properties is arranged, with post inspection to ensure that the work has been
carried out satisfactorily. Additionally, arrangements are made for the viewing of properties by potential tenants.
RENT AND SERVICE CHARGE COLLECTION
A rent collection service is provided by counter services at the Municipal Buildings, by bank standing order or direct debit, by
telephone, via the internet and by tenants' cards at any post office or a variety of other outlets.
ASSET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE OF THE HOUSING STOCK
The Council's objective is to provide an effective and efficient repairs system, which ensures prompt action on reported
problems, undertaking repairs within specified target times and to an acceptable standard whilst obtaining the best value for
money.
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION
The reporting of repairs for current tenants can be made by telephone, electronic communication and BCH offices. In some
instances properties require both pre and post inspection, both to establish the work required and to ensure that the repairs
have been carried out satisfactorily.
SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES
HOSTELS
The Council currently manages two Hostels with a total of 118 temporary bed spaces. The service provides accommodation
and intensive management to homeless single people and families within the Emergency Housing Units. The management
focuses on individually assessed needs through a Support Plan to assist in managing the property and preparing for the
transition into permanent accommodation.
SHELTERED HOUSING
The aim of Sheltered Housing is the provision of accommodation that is easy to maintain and secure within a safe and
supported environment. Intensive management is based on identified needs as defined within the Individual Support Plans and
is co-ordinated by a Scheme Manager. The Scheme Manager will facilitate a service to all tenants, this is to sustain their
tenancy and maximise their independence through planned intervention. The Sheltered Housing Service works in conjunction
with the Council's community alarm service (Vitaline) to provide 24hrs emergency response to all tenants within the schemes.
OTHER SERVICES TO TENANTS
Other services provided to tenants include grounds maintenance, an Integrated Reception System, security, caretaking and
communal cleaning.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
ALLOCATIONS AND LETTINGS OF PROPERTIES
The main services provided are the registration and classification of applications for council properties, the management of the
council house waiting list and the allocation of properties.
HOUSING CLIENT
This service manages the contract with Blackpool Coastal Housing, ensuring that high quality and cost effective services are
provided.
HRA SELF-FINANCING
This is the locally controlled system under which Councils are responsible and accountable for their housing services. It allows
Councils to make long term investment plans that respond to local need, involve tenants in decision making and operate
independently under transparent local control. HRA self-financing commenced from 1 April 2012, when the housing subsidy
system was abolished
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Capital Programme
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BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
REPORT
CAPITAL PROGRAM M E 2016/17, 2017/18 AND 2018/19
1.
Introduction
1.1
The Council’s 2016/17 capital programme runs concurrently with the 2016/17 revenue
budget and reports on both are submitted to Executive for approval. Capital schemes
usually extend over a number of years and for that reason the programme projects
forward indicative spending for 3 years. This report updates the programme reported in
last year’s budget and seeks to ensure that capital expenditure is al ocated to areas that
wil contribute to meeting the Council’s priorities. The capital programme submitted for
approval for 2016/17 is £21.1m and over a three-year period is estimated at £73.9m .
1.2
The 2017/18 and 2018/19 programmes have been drawn up based upon known
allocations and provisional bids. Government announcements in respect of some
allocations have been delayed this year and in order to be prudent Blackpool Council
has chosen not to include estimates of these figures. These will be reviewed as part of
the budget processes for 2017/18 and 2018/19 in the light of changing priorities and final
funding levels, which means that no commitment can be made as yet in respect of those
new schemes identified for 2017/18 and 2018/19.
1.3
The Council has suffered from severe cuts in capital funding. It has continued to be
proactive in seeking additional funding for schemes, demonstrated by the funding
obtained from the Department for Transport, but as the graph below demonstrates the
proposed programme for 2016/17 is significantly less than 6 years ago.
1.4
The status of the capital programme is reported monthly to the Corporate Leadership
Team (CLT) and the Executive as well as the Tourism, Economy and Resources
Scrutiny Committee.
1.5 The capital programme now submitted is consistent with that agreed for 2015/16. It
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includes identified commitments for housing developments. The scale of these
commitments means that there are very limited resources to deliver additional schemes
that are not fully funded.
1.6
The capital programme prepared for 2016/17 does not include budgeted expenditure
that has previously been approved by Executive. Blackpool Council has approximately
£30m available for capital projects, e.g. Anchorsholme seawall, that has been approved
in previous years but not yet expended. The total capital budget therefore for 2016/1 7 is
in reality approximately £51.1m.
1.7
The programme does not yet take account of all funding announcements anticipated in
respect of Capital schemes. Additional funding streams are expected to be confirmed
after the approval of this capital programme and reference will be made in the
subsequent financial monitoring report to Executive.
2.
Capital Funding
2.1
The Council’s capital spending is funded from specific capital grants, capital receipts
and revenue contributions. In addition to these tr aditional forms of funding the Council
can undertake Prudential borrowing within limits set by the Council itself.
3.
Prudential Borrowing
3.1
A relaxation of controls upon local authority borrowing was introduced from 2004/05 and
requires prudent management because the debt financing costs of such borrowings are
not supported by Government grant and fall directly upon Council Tax unless the
schemes themselves generate sufficient savings or income to meet the financing costs.
The approach agreed by this Council is that Prudential schemes can only take place in
the following circumstances:
(1) Prudential borrowing schemes must be specifically authorised by the Executive.
(2) The financing costs of such schemes will be charged to identified service bud gets
by means of a budget virement to the central Treasury Management budget.
(3) The total level of Prudential borrowing must remain within the limits set in the
Council’s annual Treasury Management Strategy.
3.2
Therefore, in most cases Prudential borrowing will only be approved where the scheme
is likely to be self-financing over a reasonable payback period (such as energy
management initiatives) or where there is an identified budget which can meet the costs.
3.3
The Council adheres to CIPFA’s
Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities which requires authorities to set a range of ‘Prudential Indicators’ as part of the Budget -
setting process. Those relating specifically to the capital programme are as follows: -
(1) The actual capital position – (Non-HRA and HRA) for 2016/17 will be reported as
part of the 2016/17 Capital Outturn report to Executive.
(2) Affordability – Estimates of the incremental impact of capital investment decisions
on council tax (non-HRA) and on Housing rents (HRA) for 2016/17.
(3) Prudence – capital expenditure including commitments for non-HRA and HRA for
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2016/17 will be reported monthly to the Executive by means of the Capital
Monitoring report.
4.
Single Capital Pot
4.1
The Council has capital funding made available to it by the Government in the form of
capital grants. These fall into two categories of ring -fenced and non-ring-fenced. The
ring-fenced capital grants can only be used for specifically named schemes. An
example of this type of funding is the Devolved Formula Capital grant that is specifically
allocated to individual schools. In addition, the Government makes available non -ring-
fenced capital grants. These allocations come from individual Government departments
but fall into the category known as Single Capital Pot. This means they can be used for
any proper capital expenditure on any service. Good practice shows that the Council
would allocate this funding to a capital programme to meet its priorities and objectives
without regard to the source Government department providing the funding. However,
the problem with this approach is that there is a possibility of these allocations being
reduced in future years. It has therefore previously been agreed that the central
government allocations to individual services should remain broadly as originally
notified.
4.2
There is clearly a balance to be had in looking at the overall investment needs of the
Council and individual service priorities. It is proposed that the Council uses some non -
ring-fenced capital grants in future for its corporate priorities, thereby allowing key
schemes to proceed. The intention would be to retain the top -slice at 12.5% (12.5% first
applied in 2005/06) of basic service capital grant in 2016/17 for corporate priorities
including additional expenditure anticipated on existing schemes. The impact of this
12.5% proposal is set out below (excluding Disabled Facilities Grant - see 4.4):
2016/17
Non-ringfenced
12.50%
Department
Allocations
Top-slice
Net Total
£000
£000
£000
Place
2,821
353
2,468
Adult Services (see 4.4 below)
1,200
0
1,200
Children’s Services
3,649
456
3,193
TOTAL
7,670
(809)
6,861
The proposed allocations of the top-slicing can be found in section 9.
4.3
As can be seen from the table below the non-ring-fenced capital grant allocation shows
a minor decrease from 2015/16 to 2016/17:
Department
2015/16
2016/17
Change
£000
£000
£000
Place
2,921
2,821
(100)
Adult Services
1,649
1,200
(449)
Children’s Services
3,475
3,649
174
TOTAL
8,045
7,670
(375)
4.4
Disabled Facilities Grant of £1,200k has been identified for 2016/17. This is an integral
part of the Better Care initiative (formerly Integrated Transformation Fund) to support the
integration of health and social care and as such will be protected for t his purpose.
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5.
Capital Receipts
5.1 The Council has committed all available capital receipts to the support of the capital
programme. This includes the net balance of the receipt from the sale of Blackpool
Business and Technology parks and any accumulated reserves arising as a result of the
Central Business District Development.
5.2
The Council is continually undertaking a review of its property portfolio in order to
identify those properties that may be disposed of in order to generate capital receipts
necessary to support approved capital schemes, in particular the Central Business
District. In addition the 2016/17 revenue budget continues the stretched target for
revenue savings from a continuing property rationalisation programme, which is a lready
underway.
6.
Priority Led Budgeting
6.1
During 2013/14 the Corporate Asset Management Group formally agreed that a Priority
Led approach would continue to be adopted in approving capital schemes from the
available corporate resource.
6.2
The agreed approach allocates capital resources in line with the legislative framework,
i.e. priority schemes are deemed to be those which include statutory obligations or
health and safety issues.
6.3
A range of categories was agreed that could be assign ed to each scheme:
Category 1 – have to do – statutory obligations, health and safety, committed schemes,
overspends
Category 2 – need to do – schemes that generate future revenue savings or support
transformational process
Category 3 – able to do - fully prudentially funded schemes / School schemes where
resources available
Category 4 – want to do – aspirational schemes that the Council would like to progress
should resources be available and which align with Corporate Priorities
Category 5 – do not want to do – schemes that do not align with Corporate Priorities.
7.
Capital Programme
7.1
The proposed capital programme takes account of all available resources including
capital receipts and the top-sliced resource to fund corporate priorities and other costs.
7.2
The proposed schemes that will proceed or are in progress are set out in the table
below. The expenditure by directorate is:-
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Directorate
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
£000
£000
£000
Places
2,468
11,291
16,050
Housing Revenue Account
9,274
9,938
3,171
Community and Environment
3,455
1,796
1,500
Adult Services
1,200
1,100
1,000
Children’s Services
3,895
4,299
2,650
Resources
-
-
-
Governance and Regulation
-
-
-
Deputy Chief Executive
-
-
-
Net top-slice
809
TBD
TBD
TOTAL
21,101
28,424
24,371
TBD – To be determined
7.3 Any new proposals will be submitted through the formal decision making process.
7.4
The proposed capital programme supports key priorities, in particular regeneration of
the town. The three key schemes to be undertaken in the next twelve months are: -
(1) Queens Park redevelopment phase 2
(2) Bridges programme
(3) Anchorsholme Seawall.
8.
M anagement of the Risks Associated with the Capital Programme
8.1
The key risks in terms of the management of the proposed capital programme are:-
(1) private sector developers unable to raise finance, renegotiating or pulling out of
deals as a result of the economic downturn
(2) contractors likewise getting into financial difficulty
(3) anticipated funding, e.g. grant, capital receipts and s.106 monies, not being realised
and / or the clawback of external funding resulting in funding shortfalls
(4) additional unbudgeted revenue consequences of schemes
(5) delivery of the scheme over-budget and / or late
(6) increased reliance on Prudential borrowing and an increase in the pooled interest
rate.
8.2
Regular monthly capital monitoring reports are provided and Finance staff aim to meet
with project managers of the larger and more complex schemes on a monthly basis. A
risk register and details of projected overspends on schemes are also provided on a
regular basis.
8.3 Schemes that have specific funding attached should only proceed where the external
funding has been formally agreed. There is no commitment upon the Cou ncil to fund a
shortfall in such circumstances.
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8.4 In addition, 2015/16 saw the emergence and resolution of a number of additional areas
of risk within the capital programme. These are reported to the Corporate Leadership
Team and Corporate Asset Management Group and work is ongoing to address these
issues and mitigate where possible. A risk based reserve strategy continues to be
operated through the Medium Term Financial Strategy with the creation of a top slice
contingency in the result of any overspends arising.
9. Capital Expenditure Commitments
9.1 Regular capital monitoring identifies schemes for which there is a contractual and legal
obligation to fund and these become a call on available resources. There are 4 areas
that fall into this category:-
£000
College Relocation
100
Christ the King
320
Housing site clearance
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Syndicate
300
TOTAL
816
9.2 Corporate Asset Management Group have previously recommended the following:
(1) On 8th January 2013 that College Relocation abortive costs phased over an initial
15-year period (from 2013/14) become the first call on any top -slice.
(2) On 6th January 2015 that Christ the King school be funded via a prioritised call on
top slice in lieu of a developer contribution failing to materialise
(3) On 19th January 2016 that the commitment in respect of Housing site clearance and
the overspend on the Syndicate be met by this contingency.
9.3
There is still a surplus remaining from the 2015/16 top slice of £227 k and this will be
utilised in the first instance to meet the commitments outlined above. Having met the
remaining commitments from the in year top-slice a residual amount of £220k will
remain to provide a contingency against should any current or prospect ive capital
scheme urgently require additional funding.
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BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2016/17 TO 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
SERVICE
£000
£000
£000
PLACE
2
,468
1
1,291
1
6,050
HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT
9
,274
9
,938
3
,171
COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT
3
,455
1
,796
1
,500
ADULT SERVICES
1
,200
1
,100
1
,000
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
3
,895
4
,299
2
,650
RESOURCES
-
-
-
GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
-
-
-
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE
-
-
-
TOP-SLICE TO BE ALLOCATED
809
TBD
TBD
TOTAL PROGRAMME
2
1,101
2
8,424
2
4,371
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
FUNDING SOURCES
£000
£000
£000
GRANTS / CONTRIBUTIONS
9
,953
1
1,188
4
,721
PRUDENTIAL BORROWING
-
-
6
,401
SPECIFIC CAPITAL GRANTS
1
1,048
1
7,136
1
3,149
CAPITAL RECEIPTS
100
100
100
REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS
-
-
-
TOTAL FUNDING
2
1,101
2
8,424
2
4,371
TBD - To be determined
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BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
CAPITAL RESOURCES 2016/17 TO 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
£000
£000
£000
GRANTS / CONTRIBUTIONS / ETC.
C & YP - Devolved Capital
179
150
150
HRA Revenue
1,600
1,600
1,600
LEP
600
1,200
1,500
Housing Contribution
3,263
3,675
(2,502)
Affordable Homes
394
619
0
Major Repairs
3,867
3,894
3,923
Leaseholder Income
50
50
50
PRUDENTIAL BORROWING
Tramway Extension
0
0
6,401
SPECIFIC CAPITAL GRANTS
C & YP - Basic Need
3,193
3,649
2,000
C & YP - Free infant school meals
0
0
0
C & YP - Top Slice @ 12.5%
456
0
0
C & YP - Condition
523
500
500
ASC - Social Care
0
0
0
ASC - Top Slice @ 12.5%
0
0
0
Department for Transport
2,855
9,357
7,239
LTP - Integrated Transport
1,505
1,000
1,000
LTP - Maintenance
963
1,530
1,410
LTP - Top Slice @ 12.5%
353
0
0
Disabled Facilities Grant
1,200
1,100
1,000
CAPITAL RECEIPTS
Housing - Right to Buy
100
100
100
Capital Reserves
0
0
0
Regen - Council Office Receipts
0
0
0
Housing - Property Resale Receipts
0
0
0
TOTAL RESOURCES
21,101
28,424
24,371
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BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
£000
£000
£000
Place
LTP - Capital Maintenance
963
1,000
1,000
LTP - Integrated Transport : Traffic Management
435
450
440
LTP - Integrated Transport : Walking and Cycling
405
400
400
LTP - Integrated Transport : Public Transport
395
400
350
LTP - Integrated Transport : Local Safety Schemes
165
150
150
LTP - Integrated Transport : Parking Management
85
100
50
LTP - Monitoring
20
30
20
Tramway Extension
0
8,761
13,640
TOTAL
2,468
11,291
16,050
Should funding be awarded for the Blackpool Museum Project this will be included in future years.
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
£000
£000
£000
Housing Revenue Account
Queens Park phase 2
5,000
6,350
0
Maintain Decent Homes Standard
2,106
1,888
1,750
Other Schemes
2,168
1,700
1,421
TOTAL
9,274
9,938
3,171
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BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
£000
£000
£000
Community & Environment
Bridges
3,455
1,796
1,500
TOTAL
3,455
1,796
1,500
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
£000
£000
£000
Adult Services
Disabled Facilities Grant
1,200
1,100
1,000
TOTAL
1,200
1,100
1,000
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Capital Programme 2016/17 to 2018/19
FOR APPROVAL
FOR INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
PROPOSED
POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
£000
£000
£000
Children's Services
New Pupil Places/Basic Need
3,193
3,649
2,000
Condition
523
500
500
Devolved Capital
179
150
150
TOTAL
3,895
4,299
2,650
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Business Improvement District
Revenue Account
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Business Improvement District Revenue Account
2015/16
2016/17
Budget
Budget
£000
£000
BID Levy Income
(285)
(280)
Costs of collecting Levy
17
17
Payment to Blackpool Town Centre BID Ltd
268
263
TOTAL
-
-
Notes :
1) Blackpool Council is the billing authority for the Blackpool Town Centre Business Improvement District
which is managed by Blackpool Town Centre BID Ltd.
2) A Business Improvement District (BID) is a partnership of businesses, organisations and the local
authority working in a defined geographical area, to deliver initiatives to improve footfall and the trading
environment.
3) The BID is financed by way of a levy equivalent to 1% of the non-domestic rateable value charged on all
properties listed in thelocal Non-Domestic Rating List located within the BID area.
4) The BID area covers the main town centre and other areas designated for future commercial
development.
The BID aims to achieve:
1) Events planning and management.
2) Building a clean, safe and secure environment.
3) Development of an early evening/twilight economy.
4) Enhancement of the BID profile and increased member involvement.
5) Leverage of additional support funding from external sources.
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Cash Limited Budgets - Budgeting Guidelines
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CASH LIMITED BUDGETS
KEY POINTS OF THE BUDGET REGIME
1. The Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Directors are responsible for the Council’s overall
budget. Heads of Service are responsible for keeping strict supervision of expenditure of the services
under their control. They must ensure that each cost centre is the responsibility of a budget holder
who fully understands how to manage and monitor budgets.
2. Heads of Service, where they consider it appropriate, can nominate budget holders for services, who
will then be notified in writing of their responsibilities and be provided with the required levels of
training.
3. As part of the annual process a budget is set for each service. This budget will be managed by the
budget holder. However, the Head of Service will retain the responsibility for ensuring that the budget
holder undertakes the role efficiently and effectively.
4. Heads of Service will be required to fund any inflationary increases from within their cash limited
budget.
5. Any underspends at the financial year-end are generally carried forward to the following financial year
at 100% and added to that year’s budget. Windfall gains will be applied in total to benefit the General
Fund reserves.
6. A windfall gain, which occurs when either increased income or decreased expenditure results from
events outside the control of the service, will be used for the benefit of the Council as a whole. Only
those savings of major significance would be categorised as such. The Director of Resources will
categorise such occurrences as they happen. All losses outside the control of the service must be
contained within that service’s cash limits.
7. Any overspends must be recovered in the following financial year where possible. In extenuating
circumstances an extended timescale may be permitted of up to 3 years. A specific report must be
prepared for extended cases and approved by the Executive.
8. Virements of up to £150,000 are permitted between budget headings and Heads of Service are able
to adjust the budget within the bottom line within this limit. Directors may transfer funds between
bottom lines after consultation with the Head of Service concerned. Virements on one budget head
totalling in excess of £150,000 in any one year will require the approval of the Executive. The Director
of Resources or one of his Accountancy representatives must be informed of all virements between
budgets.
9. Capital financing charges will continue to be treated outside the bottom line cash limits and recharged
on an annual basis.
10. The costs of Central Departmental Support services and Administrative Buildings are now within the
cash limits.
11. Budgetary control statements will be prepared monthly and formally considered by Executive
Members. Heads of Service will be required to monitor their budgets on a monthly basis in
conjunction with Accountancy staff and forecast overspends in excess of £75,000 or 1.5% of the
budget (whichever is the higher) will trigger formal reporting and the development of a recovery plan
to be approved by the Portfolio Holder.
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Glossary of Financial Terms
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GLOSSARY OF FINANCIAL TERMS
BUDGET
A statement which sets out the financial effect of the Council’s policies over a future period of
time.
BUDGET REQUIREM ENT
The estimated revenue expenditure on general fund services that needs to be financed from the
council tax after deducting income from fees and charges, certain specific grants and any
funding from reserves.
BUSINESS IM PROVEM ENT DISTRICT
A partnership of businesses, organisations and the local authority working i n a defined
geographical area to deliver initiatives to improve the trading environment and business.
BUSINESS RATES RETENTION SCHEM E
The Business Rates Retention Scheme was implemented on 1 st April 2013 and aims to provide
local authorities with stronger incentives to create & support the local economy by allowing
them to keep a proportion of their growth in business rates. The scheme includes ‘top -up’ and
‘tariffs’ to take account of local authorities with differing levels of business properties. Blackp ool
is a ‘top-up’ authority.
Where there is increased income (above the NDR baseline) a levy is applied. For ‘top -up’
authorities no levy is due. There is also the risk of decreased income due to negative growth. A
‘safety net’ mechanism wil help protect local authorities from excessive decreases in income
due to the change.
Blackpool’s share of the amount col ected wil be 49%. The remaining shares are paid to
Central Government (50%) and Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (1%).
CAPITAL CHARGES
A charge against service revenue accounts for fixed assets used in the provision of services.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Expenditure above £15,000 on the acquisition of a non -current asset or expenditure which adds
to and not merely maintains the value of an existing non-current asset.
CAPITAL GRANTS
These usually relate to specific schemes/projects and require compliance with particular criteria.
CAPITAL PROGRAM M E
A list of projects approved to start in the year of the programme, which involve capital
expenditure.
CAPITAL RECEIPTS
Proceeds received from the sale or lease of fixed assets, above a prescribed threshold
(currently £10,000). Housing receipts are liable for “pooling” which replaces the requirement to
set-aside a provision for credit liabilities.
CAPITAL RECEIPTS APPLIED
Capital receipts utilised to finance capital expenditure or repay debt.
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CASH LIM ITED BUDGET
A defined figure set by the Council that represents the maximum expenditure that a service can
spend on its particular activities.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES AUTHORITY (CSA)
A local authority responsible for education and children’s social care.
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY (CIPFA) One of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK, CIPFA specialises in the public
sector.
COLLECTION FUND
A statutory account which billing authorities have to maintain for the collection and distribution
of amounts due in respect of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates.
CONTINGENCY
Money set aside in the budget to meet the cost of unforeseen items of expenditure or shortfalls
in income and to provide for inflation where this is not included in individual budgets.
COST CENTRE
The term for each individual unit to which items of expenditure and income are attributed for
either managerial or detailed control purposes e.g. a department or section.
COUNCIL TAX
The tax levied on domestic properties by the billing authority, for example Blackpool Council.
The proceeds are paid into its Collection Fund for distribution to precepting authorities (for
example the police and fire authorities), and for use by its own general fund.
Council Tax Band D Equivalents: The number of band D properties in an area which would
raise the same council tax as the actual number of properties in all bands. Propert ies are
converted to an equivalent based on that of band D e.g. 1 band H property is equivalent to 2
band D properties, because the taxpayer in a band H property pays twice as much council tax.
Council Tax Bands (Valuation Bands): Domestic properties are allocated to one of eight bands
for the purpose of assessment of council tax. The bands are defined with reference to property
values at 1 April 1991 as follows:
Band Value Range
Multiplier
A - Up to £40,000
6/9 (67%)
B - £40,001 to £52,000
7/9 (78%)
C - £52,001 to £68,000
8/9 (89%)
D - £68,001 to £88,000
9/9 (100%)
E - £88,001 to £120,000
11/9 (122%)
F - £120,001 to £160,000
13/9 (144%)
G - £160,001 to £320,000
15/9 (167%)
H - Over £320,000
18/9 (200%)
The Spending Review announced that for the rest of the current parliament local authorities
responsible for adult social care will be able to increase council tax by an additional 2% due to
the growing demand for adult social care and the increased pressure on council budgets. This
2% increase must only be spent on adult social care.
COUNCIL TAX FREEZE GRANT
This grant was first made available to all local authorities, police authorities and fire authorities
in 2011/12. It was only paid to authorities who decided to freeze or reduce their counc il tax in
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2011/12. If they did, they received the additional funding in 2011/12. This grant has continued to
be paid to authorities who decide to freeze or reduce their council tax each year from 2012/13
to 2015/16.
The amount of grant paid in 2015/16 was the equivalent to 1% of the basic amount of council
tax set for 2014/15 multiplied by the amount calculated as the authority’s council tax base for
2015/16 but not taking into account the reduction schemes.
COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEM E
The Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) must incorporate the national pensioner scheme,
decided by Government. This ensures that pensioners support continues at existing levels.
Working Age claims are means tested to establish entitlement. A percentage reduction is
applied at the end of the assessment. A reduction of 27.11% is applied in 2016/17 to the
support provided to Working Age claimants. The percentage reduction applied in future years
may change and will be determined by reference to the level of Local Government Finance
Settlement, caseload and growth/reduction in caseload.
COUNCIL TAX REQUIREM ENT
The Localism Act 2011 has made significant changes to the Local Government Finance Act
1992, and now requires the billing authority to calculate a council tax requirement for the year,
not its budget requirement as previously. The main difference between the two calculations is
that Revenue Support Grant (RSG) and redistributed National Non -Domestic Rates (NNDR) are
included as income in the calculation of the council tax requirement, whereas they were not
included as income in the calculation of the budget requirement.
DEBT CHARGES
A term for the interest paid on loans raised and repayments of the amount borrowed (the
‘principal’). It is also known as capital financing costs or loan charges.
DEBT M ANAGEM ENT EXPENSES
The other costs, excluding interest, of administering the loans fund.
DEDICATED SCHOOLS GRANT (DSG)
A specific formula grant for school funding distributed outside of the main local government
finance settlement. This is a ringfenced grant and must be applied to an authority’s schools
budget.
DIRECT REVENUE FINANCING
Resources provided from an authority’s revenue budget to finance the cost of capital projects
(also known as Capital Expenditure met from Revenue Account (CERA) or previously as
Revenue Contributions to Capital Outlay (RCCO)).
EDUCATION SERVICES GRANT (ESG)
Since April 2013, the education functions provided by local authorities have been funded from
Education Services Grant (ESG). The Council will receive £77 per pupil in 2016/17 in relation to
pupils in schools maintained by the authority and £15 for each pupil in all schools and
academies in respect of responsibilities retained for every pupil within our boundary.
EXTERNAL FUNDING
A generic term to describe all grant funding received from external sources such as European
Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Lottery funding.
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ESTIM ATES
The amounts which are expected to be spent or received as income during an accounting
period. The term is also used to describe detailed budgets which are either being prepared for
the following year or have been approved for the current year.
EXPENDITURE AND INCOM E ANALYSIS
Expenditure can be analysed according to the type of service or function on which it is incurred
(sometimes known as objective analysis), or by type of item, such as salaries, wages, capital
charges, fees and charges (sometimes known as subjective analysis).
FEES AND CHARGES
Income raised by charging users of services for the facilities. For example, local authorities
usually make charges for the use of leisure facilities, the supply of school meals, the collection
of trade refuse, etc.
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
A written administration and code of procedures approved by the authority and intend ed to
provide a framework for proper financial management. Financial regulations usually set out
rules on accounting, audit, administrative procedures and budgeting systems.
FINANCIAL YEAR
The financial year for local authorities runs from 1st April and f inishes on 31st March.
FORECAST REVENUE OUTTURN
Estimated revenue expenditure and income as at the year end.
FORM ULA FUNDING
The formula funding amount for a local authority, plus any specific grant transfers (such as
Council Tax freeze grant) provides a total funding amount; this is known as the Settlement
Funding Assessment. The Settlement Funding Assessment for an authority is split between
resources received through Revenue Support Grant (RSG) and a Business Rate Retention
(Baseline need) amount.
IAS19 RETIREM ENT BENEFIT ADJUSTM ENT
The difference in retirement benefit calculated under IAS19 and the actual pension costs
incurred in providing retirement benefits to employees within the accounting period.
FULL-YEAR EFFECT (FYE)
The impact of a policy decision on future spending levels, e.g. the establishment of a new post
mid-way through the year would require a further increase to the base budget in the following
year.
GENERAL FUND
The main revenue fund of a billing authority. Day-to-day spending on most services is met from
this fund, with housing spending being met from a separate Housing Revenue Account.
GOVERNM ENT GRANTS
Assistance by government and inter-government agencies and similar bodies, whether local,
national or international, in the form of cash or transfers of assets to an authority in return for
past or future compliance with certain conditions relating to the activities of the authority.
GROSS EXPENDITURE
The total cost of providing the Council’s services before taking account of income from
government grants and fees & charges for services.
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HOUSING BENEFIT
An allowance to persons on low (or no) income. Central government refunds part of the cost of
the benefits and of the running costs of the service to local authorities. Benefits pai d to the
authority’s own tenants are known as rent rebates and that paid to private sector tenants as rent
allowances.
HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT (HRA)
Local authorities are required to maintain a separate account, the Housing Revenue Account,
which sets out the expenditure and income arising from the provision of Council housing.
HRA M ANAGEM ENT FEE
Fee payable to Blackpool Coastal Housing for the management of the Council’s public housing
stock.
HRA SELF-FINANCING
A locally controlled system under which Councils are responsible and accountable for their
housing services. The intention is to allow Councils to make long term investment plans that
respond to local need, involve tenants in decision making and operate independently under
transparent local control. HRA self-financing commenced from 1 April 2012.
INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS BUDGET (ISB)
This refers to that part of the Local Schools Budget (LSB) that must be delegated to schools via
the local schools’ funding formula.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS)
The UK Public Sector has now adopted IFRS-based financial reporting. This is seen as
promoting consistent treatment of accounting transactions and as best practice. It is intended to
allow better international comparisons to be made between similar bodies.
INVESTM ENTS
The placing of excess cash and surplus balances and reserves with external organisations in
accordance with the Council’s Treasury Management Policy and Strategy.
LOCAL GOVERNM ENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
An association which represents the interests of local authorities to central government.
LOCAL M ANAGEM ENT IN SCHOOLS (LM S)
A system of delegation of management responsibility and budgets to schools, which has
applied since 1990/91 and was introduced by the
Education Reform Act 1988.
LOCAL SCHOOLS BUDGET (LSB)
This includes all planned expenditure on maintained schools, i.e. the expenditure managed
centrally by the local education authority plus that delegated to schools via the Individual
Schools Budget funding formula.
M INIM UM REVENUE PROVISION (M RP)
The minimum amount which must be charged against an authority’s revenue account each year
in order to provide for the repayment of debt, as required by accounting practice and legislation.
NATIONAL NON-DOM ESTIC RATE (NNDR)
A levy on businesses based on a national rate in the pound multiplied by the ‘rateable value’ of
the premises they occupy. NNDR is col ected by bil ing authorities and Blackpool’s share of the
amount collected is 49%. The remaining shares are paid to Central Government (50%) and
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (1%).
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NET EXPENDITURE
Gross expenditure less specific service income, but before deduction of formula grant.
NON-RECURRING COSTS / INCOM E
These are revenue account items which are budgeted for one year or a d efined period only.
OUTTURN
The final revenue (income and expenditure) account for a financial year.
PRECEPT
The levy made by precepting authorities (for example the police and fire services) on billing
authorities (councils) requiring the latter to collect income from council taxpayers on their behalf,
along with its own Council Tax.
PRICE BASE
The year whose cost and price levels are used for calculating estimates, forecasts, policy
options, etc.
PRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVE (PFI)
A scheme in which the service (e.g. street lighting) is provided by the private sector under a
long-term contract. The public sector pays for the project on a performance-related basis: when
the contractor is paid to deliver to agreed service delivery standards and poor performance is
penalised by contract deductions as laid out in the contract.
PROVISIONS
Amounts set aside in one year to cover liabilities or losses that are likely or certain to be
incurred in future years, but where the amounts or the dates on which they will arise are
uncertain.
PRUDENTIAL BORROWING
Borrowing undertaken by the authority which can be demonstrably funded from the Council’s
own resources.
PRUDENTIAL CODE FOR CAPITAL FINANCE
Professional code of practice, devised by CIPFA, to support local autho rities in their capital
investment decisions. Local authorities are free to invest so long as their capital spending plans
are affordable, prudent and sustainable. The Code sets out indicators that the authority must
employ and factors that they must take into account to demonstrate this.
RINGFENCED SUPPORTED CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (REVENUE) (SCE(R))
A scheme-specific amount of capital expenditure for which the Government will support the
borrowing via formula funding.
RECHARGES
The collective term for accounting entries representing transfers of (or to cover) costs initially
debited elsewhere. They therefore comprise apportionments and full charges.
RESERVES
The level of funds an authority has accumulated over the years. These include unallocated
reserves (or ‘balances’) that every authority must maintain as a matter of prudence.
REVENUE EXPENDITURE
Spending on day-to-day running costs, such as employee costs, and the costs of supplies and
services. Expenditure which causes benefit to be received in the cur rent period.
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REVENUE SUPPORT GRANT (RSG)
A grant paid by central government which can be used to finance revenue expenditure on any
service, as opposed to specific grants which may only be used for a specific purpose. RSG
forms part of the Settlement Funding Assessment.
SECTION 137 EXPENDITURE
Under section 137 of the
Local Government and Housing Act 1972 local authorities are allowed
to spend an additional limited amount in the interests of their area or its inhabitants which will
produce a benefit commensurate with the expenditure involved.
SERVICE EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
The analysis of income or expenditure by reference to its different purposes, usually different
services.
SINGLE POT SUPPORTED CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (REVENUE) (SCE(R))
This is governed by the
Local Government Act 2003. It is a service block-specific amount of
capital expenditure for which the Government will support the borrowing via formula funding.
TAX BASE
The weighted average equivalent number of Council Tax band D properties within e ach local
authority area after taking into account discounts, valuation list changes, disablement relief,
allowance for losses on collection and Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
TOTAL COST
The total cost of a service or activity includes all costs incurred in providing the service or
activity. Gross total cost includes employee costs, premises & transport costs, supplies &
services, third party payments, transfer payments, and capital charges. It includes an
appropriate share (‘apportionment’) of al support services and overheads.
UNIT COST
The cost of a particular service related to one or more non -financial measurements of the
service, e.g. cost per population, cost per pupil, cost per passenger mile.
VIREM ENT
The permission to spend more on one budget head when this is matched by a corresponding
reduction on some other budget head, i.e. a switch of resources between budget heads.
Virements must be properly authorised by officers under delegated powers, otherwise the
Executive.
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