Councillor James Rathbone

Councillor James Rathbone inquired about the readiness of "Income Generation" and "Green Bond" items for a future meeting. He noted that the provider for the parking contract was not new to the council. The councillor recommended that all committees examine the administration's budget proposals and review directorate-level risk registers. He explained that the Medium Term Financial Strategy had not been finalized due to uncertainty regarding settlement funding agreements and local government finance reforms. Councillor Rathbone voiced concerns that a reduced risk score for "Unable to Set a Balanced Budget" did not reflect the council's financial instability. As Chair of the meeting, he welcomed improvements in ICT systems and progress made by the housing department.

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