Issue - meetings

(1)       Mr Tilson presented a report on the forecast outturn against budget for the Communities portfolio. 

(2)       In response to a question on the late submission of invoices by the Coroners service, Mr Bainbridge stated that he had asked them to present invoices in a timely basis.  He confirmed that all Coroners were now using Kent Scientific Services and the issues had been resolved.

(3)       Mr Bainbridge explained that KCC was one of only two providers of professional development training for Trading Standards officers, which showed the impact of the recession and he was concerned about the impact that this reduction would have for the future of the service. 

(4)       In response to a question on funding brought in by the Arts Unit Mr Crilley undertook to let Mr Chittenden have figures on the grants which the Arts Unit attracted.

(5)       RESOLVED that the report be noted and the Committee request that  consideration be given to the underspend on the Supporting Independence programme being allocated to support additional apprenticeships