Annual Budget Briefing 2013/14

Annual Budget Briefing2013/14

Cllr Keith Wood

Leader

2013/14 Budget

Cllr Stephen GodfreyPortfolio Holder for Finance & Administration

Cllr Rob HumbyDeputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Economy, Tourism, Strategic Planning and Estates

Putting business first

City Council Budget 2013/14

Public Finances - Deficit Reduction

Localism

o   Planning

o   Council Tax Support

o   Council Tax Collection

o   Business Rates

City Council Budget 2013/14

Winchester City Council's Priorities

o   Economic Prosperity

o   Decent Housing

o   Customer Satisfaction

Focus on Business:Plans for 2013/14

Eloise ApplebyAssistant Director (Economic Prosperity)

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…Broadband is too slow in my area

…continue working with Hampshire CC on superfast broadband:• tender process under way• sign up campaign live• roll out from 2013

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…

There aren’t enough modern and flexible business premises at an affordable price

… develop a Winchester Workspace project:• demand study currently being commissioned with HCC• public meeting in February for qualitative evidence

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…

I’d make my business greener, but I am worried it will cost too much and I don’t know where to start

… roll out Carbon Smart:• contract already awarded• 27 businesses working towards accreditation in first tranche• free service

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…

I would do more business if there were different parking arrangements

… implement parking strategy:• 3- zone charging• new 3 hour tariff for inner car parks• no Sunday charges• free half hour on street

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…Apprenticeships are a good idea, but I don’t have enough time or money to take one on

… launch Employer Engagement Service:• starts January• practical help and advice for employers• free service to make life easier and ensure good results all round

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…

I may be interested in business-to-business mentoring

… signpost local mentoring schemes:• links from our website from January 2013• broker informal relationships locally through the economy and arts office

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…

Cut through the red tape

…reduce bureaucracy:• continued improvements in planning performance• increasing speed of decision making• prompt payment of grants and bills

Business Survey 2012

You said… So we plan to…

Communicate direct with us by email

• build a more comprehensive database • publish regular editions of The Entrepreneur e-zine• make more use of the web and social media

Change Plans 2013/14

Other initiatives with business impact:• Silverhill • jobseeker mentoring• tourism campaigns• Local Plan part 2• Low carbon route map• Streetscene team

Are we getting it right?Your priorities for 2013/14

Kate Cloud

Head of Economy and Arts

Thank youand keep in touch

Eloise eappleby@winchester.gov.ukAlexis agarlick@winchester.gov.ukKate kcloud@winchester.gov.ukAlison awoods@winchester.gov.uk