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MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY 2016/17 - 2019/20

Page

Foreword 1 - 3

Four Year Budget Summary 5

Budget Summary 6

Detailed Budget Summary and Subjective Analysis 7

Tax Rate for a Band D Property 8

Service Budgets:

Arts, Brewhouse and Functions 9 - 12

Community and Open Spaces 13 - 21

Corporate and Commercial 22 - 27

Corporate Management Team 28 - 29

Enforcement Services 30 - 35

Enterprise 36 - 38

Environment 39 - 45

Environmental Health 46 - 48

Financial Services 49 - 52

Housing 53 - 54

HR, Payments and Pensions 55 - 59

IT and Printing 60 - 62

Legal 63 - 67

Leisure - Indoor Facilities 68 - 72

Leisure - Outdoor Facilities 73 - 74

Local Land Charges 75 - 76

Markets 77 - 78

Planning 79 - 81

Revenues, Benefits and Customer Contacts 82 - 85

Corporate Budgets 86 - 87

Personnel Budget 88 - 90

Capital Programme 91

Glossary 92

Medium Term Financial Strategy

Contents


2016/17 to 2019/20

The National Context and Business Rates Retention

The 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement set out the Government's plans to

achieve a budget surplus by the end of the current parliament. To do this, further reductions

are being made in central government funding on top of those seen during the previous

administration. The additional reductions have been weighted towards the earlier years

thereby giving scope for additional measures to be taken in the event of the economy not

performing in line with the Chancellor's expectations.

The latest proposal is for a four year provisional local government finance settlement for

2016/17 to 2019/20. For East Staffordshire Borough Council, this results in a cash reduction

of 42% or approximately £2.2m over the four year period to 2019/20. When added to those

reductions seen during the previous parliament, this results in a cumulative reduction of

£6.5m or 79% since austerity measures began in 2011/12.

Foreword by the Leader of

the Council

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy for the

period 2016/17 to 2019/20.

The Council has been proactive over the Summer and Autumn in continuing to identify

efficiency savings and new ways of working whilst prioritising our frontline services. Despite

worse than expected funding levels on a national basis, this has given us the capacity to set

out a robust strategy that, with the prudent use of New Homes Bonus monies, has once

again seen the setting of a four year balanced budget, whilst proposing a council tax freeze -

the seventh year in a row that council tax has not increased.

From 1st April 2013 the Government introduced the new business rates retention scheme,

enabling local authorities to retain a proportion of growth in business rates, but also passing

on an element of risk associated with business rate reductions. Whilst the “four block”

system of formula funding underpins the settlement assessment, this is based on the

2013/14 formula, adjusted for the changes in resources (as per spending review and

subsequent announcements), plus specific grants (such as council tax freeze) moved into the

funding assessment. From 2013/14 the funding receivable by authorities has been split

between a guaranteed element (Revenue Support Grant) and a baseline start position for

retained business rates. Estimated income above or below this will impact on locally retained

income.


2016/17 to 2019/20 1

Formula Funding (as per 2015-16) 5,210

Reduction in Resources (845)

Transfer of Council Tax Freeze Grant (2015/16) 71

4,436

£'000

Revenue Support Grant 1,508

The table below demonstrates both how the funding assessment has been split between the

two elements, but also the movements from 2015/16.

Breakdown of Settlement 2016/17

Settlement Funding Assessment

East Staffordshire’s Settlement

Our formula funding for 2016/17 is £4.436m. After taking into consideration transfers in to

the formula (as set out above), this is a reduction on the comparable amount for last year of

£0.8m or 16%. The settlements since austerity began and through to 2019/20, on a like for

like basis, results in a cumulative cash funding reduction of 79%. Specific grants are also

expected to be receivable in respect of the New Homes Bonus Scheme, the annual Benefits

Administration Grant and a small amount of transitional funding for those authorities with the

most significant reductions to funding in 2016/17 and 2017/18.

Retained Business Rates (baseline) 2,928

Settlement Funding Assessment 4,436

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre changes to business rates and pension scheme opt-ins

Reduced income and Increased costs associated with Recycling

Reduced funding from central government towards benefit administration

The 4 year provisional settlement indicates that 2018/19 will be the final year that the

Borough Council receives core revenue support grant from the Government.

Council Tax in 2016/17

The Borough Council’s share of the overall Council Tax bill in 2016/17 will freeze at the

same level as 2015/16 (£167.30 for a Band D property)

The MTFS Report highlights in detail the main elements of the Medium Term Financial

Strategy. As well as the central government funding reductions, the authority has had to

account for a number of other budget pressures, such as:-

Town Centre Car parking - free after 3pm initiative


2016/17 to 2019/20 2

Supporting communities through Disabled Facilities Grant funding to match current demand levels, with this being funded via the Better Care Fund (£436k, being our anticipated grant) and a further revenue contribution of 100k;

Brewhouse improvements, including roof repairs (£35k) and the implementation of a number of energy efficient measures (£76k) which will generate revenue savings.

A change to the way the Council is working with the third sector

Procurement savings

Reserves

The report also highlights areas in which significant savings have been identified enabling a

balanced budget to be set without any increase in council tax. These are as follows:-

Staffing savings across the authority, arising from various re-structures

Additional external funding sufficient to meet the current demand for the provision of

disabled facilities

Further proposals are being developed to ensure that this funding is allocated in line with our

strategic priorities.

Conclusion

Overall, I believe that this is a sound budget which recognises the Council’s priorities and

objectives. Despite the continuation of unprecedented economic conditions and further

funding reductions, the authority has been able to respond to the challenge positively,

producing a balanced budget, which prioritises protection for front line services, but also

ensuring that for the seventh year running council tax is not being increased.

I would like to record formally my thanks to all those associated with it.

The MTFS report, referred to above, also includes a positive statement from the Chief

Financial Officer on the appropriate use and level of our reserves.

Capital Programme

The Council has identified capital resources in the form of grants, receipts and revenue

funding amounting to £3.3million over the course of this administration. The schemes

currently being progressed cover the neighbourhood working fund, disabled facilities grant

funding and works to the Brewhouse Arts Centre which are intended to include roof

improvements and energy efficiency measures.


2016/17 to 2019/20 3

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2016/17 to 2019/20 4

Introduction

Key Budget Assumptions

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

2018/2019

Budget

2019/2020

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000

Total Revenue Budget 11,239 10,525 10,248 10,190

Central Government Grant (RSG) (1,508) (813) (383) 0

Government Grant (Transition Grant) (15) (15) - -

Retained Business Rates (3,200) (3,225) (3,334) (3,417)

Council Tax Surplus (188) (85) (85) (85)

Net Revenue Budget 6,328 6,387 6,446 6,688

Special Expenses (446) (446) (446) (446)

To be raised from Council Tax 5,882 5,941 6,000 6,242

Formula funding as per settlement notification 2016/17 – 2019/20

A 97.5% council tax collection rate

Increased national insurance contributions from 2016/17 averaging 2.45%

Four Year Budget Summary

2016/17 - 2019/20

Increased tax base of 1% per annum

Interest rates on investments 0.7% (2016/17), 1% (2017/18), 1.5% (2018/19 and

2% (2019/20).

The scope of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy extends for the period of this electoral

cycle, covering the period 2016/17 - 2019/20. It demonstrates that despite the anticpated

continuation of central government funding reductions, the Council is financially sustainable over this

period. Set out in the table below are the forecast budgets at summary level for 2016/17 to 2019/20,

along with the key assumptions. The Budget for 2017/18 to 2019/20 has been balanced by taking

into account New Homes Bonus allocations up to 2016/17, after which there is some uncertainty

over the future of the scheme and only 70% of the anticpated funding has been included within the

estimates.

The budget for 2016/17 to 2019/20 assumes:

Potential pay awards of 1% from 2016/17.

Estimated superannuation increases following triennial revaluation,

Vacancy factor of 2% included.


2016/17 to 2019/20 5

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000

11,418 Service Budgets 11,872 12,001

314 Corporate Budgets (1,141) (1,476)

201 Contributions to/from (-) Earmarked Reserves 508 0

11,933 Total Revenue Budget 11,239 10,525

(2,306) Central Government - Revenue Support Grant (1,508) (813)

- Central Government - Transition Grant (15) (15)

(3,243) Central Government Grants (3,200) (3,225)

(177) Collection Fund Balance (188) (85)

6,207 Net Revenue Budget 6,328 6,387

(446) Special Expenses (446) (446)

5,761 To be Raised from Council Tax 5,882 5,941

34,436 Tax Base 35,160 35,511

£167.30 Tax Rate for a Band D Property £167.30 £167.30

Major Precepting Authorities - 2016/17 £

Staffordshire County Council Precept 38,276,623

Staffordshire County Council Tax Rate 35,160 1,088.65

Staffordshire Fire Service Precept 2,472,784

Staffordshire Fire Service Tax Rate 35,160 70.33

Police and Crime Commissioner (Staffordshire)

Precept 6,244,719

Tax Rate 35,160 177.61

Staffordshire County/Fire/Police Tax Rate 1,336.59

Budget Summary 2016/17 - 2017/18


2016/17 to 2019/20 6

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000

338 Arts, Brewhouse and Functions 368 368

2,272 Community and Open Spaces 2,277 2,325

902 Corporate and Commercial 884 906

502 Corporate Management Team 507 514

(585) Enforcement Services (524) (507)

151 Enterprise 143 145

3,009 Environment 3,113 2,815

600 Environmental Health 488 494

1,322 Financial Services 1,446 1,458

(186) Housing 258 260

1,503 HR , Payments and Pensions 1,430 1,615

745 IT and Printing 689 691

(338) Legal Services (332) (285)

977 Leisure - Indoor Facilities 864 894

179 Leisure - Outdoor Facilities 156 159

(24) Local Land Charges (35) (33)

(109) Markets (95) (92)

97 Planning 61 68

63 Revenues, Benefits and Customer Contacts 174 206

314 Corporate Budgets (1,141) (1,476)

201 Contributions to/from (-) Earmarked Reserves 508 -


2015/2016

BudgetSubjective Analysis

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000

11,404 Employees 11,416 11,839

3,351 Premises-Related Expenditure 3,342 3,247

1,399 Transport-Related Expenditure 1,361 1,361

4,463 Supplies & Services 4,001 3,666

1,635 Third Party Payments 1,646 1,371

28,335 Transfer Payments 28,243 28,125

1,155 Capital Charges 1,242 1,277

(39,809) Income (40,012) (40,361)


Budget Summary 2016/17 - 2017/18


2016/17 to 2019/20 7

PARISH TAX BASE

PARISH

PRECEPT

PARISH TAX

RATE

SPECIAL

EXPENSE

SPECIAL

EXPENSE

TAX RATE

E.S.B.C TAX

RATE

STAFFS C.C./

POLICE/ FIRE

TAX RATE

TOTAL TAX

RATE

(1) (2) (3) (4) (1 to 4)

£ £ £ £ £ £ £

Abbots Bromley 766.18 21,392 27.92 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,531.81

Anglesey 1,500.49 29,654 19.76 29,732 19.81 167.30 1,336.59 1,543.46

Anslow 334.99 6,478 19.34 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,523.23

Barton under Needwood 1,801.90 48,958 27.17 8,387 4.65 167.30 1,336.59 1,535.71

Blithfield 140.21 3,998 28.51 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,532.40

Branston 2,265.87 42,961 18.96 26,999 11.92 167.30 1,336.59 1,534.77

Brizlincote 1,832.81 14,970 8.17 44,492 24.28 167.30 1,336.59 1,536.34

Burton 960.09 6,145 6.40 13,256 13.81 167.30 1,336.59 1,524.10

Croxden 107.95 300 2.78 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,506.67

Denstone 425.96 14,204 33.35 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,537.24

Draycott in the Clay 331.10 16,578 50.07 654 1.98 167.30 1,336.59 1,555.94

Dunstall 84.20 1,581 18.78 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,522.67

Ellastone 151.57 2,731 18.02 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,521.91

Hanbury 213.85 7,097 33.19 409 1.91 167.30 1,336.59 1,538.99

8 Hoar Cross 105.60 4,200 39.77 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,543.66

Horninglow and Eton 3,499.83 28,034 8.01 71,666 20.48 167.30 1,336.59 1,532.38

Kingstone 252.28 12,952 51.34 188 0.74 167.30 1,336.59 1,555.97

Leigh 413.81 7,454 18.01 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,521.90

Marchington 489.03 28,139 57.54 480 0.98 167.30 1,336.59 1,562.41

Mayfield 478.67 11,030 23.04 2,520 5.26 167.30 1,336.59 1,532.19

Newborough 207.10 8,249 39.83 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,543.72

Okeover 32.54 0.00 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,503.89

Outwoods 856.23 8,793 10.27 1,761 2.06 167.30 1,336.59 1,516.22

Ramshorn 25.25 0.00 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,503.89

Rocester 461.32 18,586 40.29 2,706 5.87 167.30 1,336.59 1,550.05

Rolleston on Dove 1,337.48 44,662 33.39 1,747 1.31 167.30 1,336.59 1,538.59

Shobnall 1,803.75 19,354 10.73 7,088 3.93 167.30 1,336.59 1,518.55

Stanton 116.59 1,450 12.44 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,516.33

Stapenhill 1,880.50 16,266 8.65 33,781 17.96 167.30 1,336.59 1,530.50

Stretton 2,832.79 162,037 57.20 25,108 8.86 167.30 1,336.59 1,569.95

Tatenhill and Rangemore 324.84 24,500 75.42 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,579.31

Tutbury 1,244.92 38,095 30.60 23,697 19.04 167.30 1,336.59 1,553.53

Uttoxeter Rural 649.78 9,700 14.93 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,518.82

Uttoxeter Town 3,924.99 292,764 74.59 90,885 23.16 167.30 1,336.59 1,601.64

Winshill 2,336.40 60,400 25.85 57,610 24.66 167.30 1,336.59 1,554.40

Wootton 61.04 1,600 26.21 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,530.10

Wychnor 51.65 0.00 0 0.00 167.30 1,336.59 1,503.89

Yoxall 856.17 25,000 29.20 2,810 3.28 167.30 1,336.59 1,536.37

35,159.73 1,040,311 445,976

TAX RATES FOR A BAND D PROPERTY

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2015/2016

BudgetObjective Analysis

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

146,203 Arts Development and Programmes 50,226 50,417

166,974 Brewhouse Arts Centre 275,501 270,883

24,382 Civic Function Suite 42,958 46,693

337,559 Arts, Brewhouse and Functions 368,685 367,993

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

354,752 Employees 438,510 450,237


2,814 Transport-Related Expenditure 814 814


(338,397) Income (380,689) (381,749)

337,559 Arts, Brewhouse and Functions 368,685 367,993

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

12.3 FTE's 15.6

Arts, Brewhouse and Functions


2016/17 to 2019/20 9

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

118,421 Employees 19,108 19,299



(41,374) Income (18,082) (18,082)

146,203 Arts Development and Programmes 50,226 50,417

Budget

Holder: Chloe Brown

Telephone

Extension: 1515

About the Service:

Major Changes from 2015/16 Budget:

2015/16 Cost of Service (per resident) 2016/17 2017/18

1.29 Net 0.44 0.44

Arts Development and

Programmes

The Brewhouse arts development programme provides a range of accessible and

diverse participatory creative activities for the whole community of East

Staffordshire. The programme supports the artistic activity and professional shows

delivered within the Brewhouse and aims to raise the profile of the Brewhouse

across the borough, particularly with harder to reach communities, new audiences

and children and young people. The Arts programme also provides an opportunity

for the Brewhouse to deliver a number of partnership projects across the borough

such as the Festival of Gardening.

Following the comprehensive review of the Brewhouse and Arts Development

Service undertaken in partnership with Derby QUAD the service has been subject

to a detailed review/restructure in 2015/16. This has resulted in the merging and

integration of services that had previously operated in a separate manner (i.e.

separate team leaders etc). The consequence of this integration from a budget

perspective has been a range of transfers between the two budget headings that

reflect this new operational approach. A comprehensive staffing restructure took

place and resulted in previous Art Development roles being re-designated to the

Brewhouse. Associated supplies and services and income budgets have also been

transferred to the Brewhouse.


2016/17 to 2019/20 10

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

136,768 Employees 240,650 247,526


0 Transport-Related Expenditure 814 814


(94,419) Income (114,323) (114,323)


0 Employees 43,213 44,273

0 Supplies & Services 25,000 25,000

0 Income (68,213) (69,273)

0 Brewhouse Cafe/Bar 0 0

15,000 Employees 13,000 13,000

5,000 Premises-Related Expenditure 0 0


(39,833) Income (14,000) (14,000)

(13,333) Project WIRED 0 0


Budget

Holder: Chloe Brown

Telephone

Extension: 1515

About the Service:



1.44 Net 2.38 2.34

Brewhouse Arts Centre

The Brewhouse Arts Centre is used extensively to accommodate rehearsals,

meetings and events covering all aspects of the arts. An extensive programme is

delivered consisting of: professional and amateur theatre productions, cinema,

community workshops, gallery exhibitions, multi media workshops and corporate

events. The Brewhouse team work in close partnership with Burton and District

Arts Council, external arts organisations, schools, the public sector and businesses.

As previously explained on the Arts Development and Programmes budget page,

the service has been subject to a comprehensive review and a range of transfers

between the two budget headings in relation to employees, supplies and services

and income. The Brewhouse Cafe bar operation is now wholly operated by the

Brewhouse team (as opposed to a volunteer operation previously) and budgets

have been set based on a break even position and Project Wired has been also

been subject to a review and the budgets are now based on a more realistic break

even position.


2016/17 to 2019/20 11

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

84,563 Employees 122,539 126,139



(162,771) Income (166,071) (166,071)

24,382 Civic Function Suite 42,958 46,693

Budget

Holder: Cheryl Maxim

Telephone

Extension: 1549

About the Service:



0.21 Net 0.38 0.41

Civic Function Suite

The function suite is a grade 2 listed building and is available to hire to any person

over 18. In addition to hosting civil wedding ceremonies it is also used by many

community based classes. Regular dances are held both for the over fifties and

those wishing to experience something more energetic.

Employee costs have increased due to a transfer of two part time security officers

(1.4FTE) from Facilities Management. Premises costs have reduced due to a

change in the apportionment of Business Rates between Civic Functions Suite and

Facilities and Health and Safety.


2016/17 to 2019/20 12

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

78,632 Cemeteries 72,331 71,784

20,315 Community Centres 20,315 20,315

402,715 Facilities and Health and Safety 545,524 549,692

82,045 Horticultural Centre 60,095 60,646

157,785 Neighbourhood Working 129,152 160,810

1,437,572 Open Spaces 1,359,558 1,370,534

53,584 Partnerships 51,330 52,019

39,000 Ward Action Service Plans 39,000 39,000

2,271,648 Community and Open Spaces 2,277,305 2,324,800

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

577,016 Employees 492,555 526,541

1,596,362 Premises-Related Expenditure 1,791,426 1,807,328



(267,113) Income (274,459) (276,852)

2,271,648 Community and Open Spaces 2,277,305 2,324,800

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

19.0 FTE's 15.2

Community and Open Spaces


2016/17 to 2019/20 13

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

60,197 Employees 55,146 55,796




(143,886) Income (146,232) (148,625)

78,632 Cemeteries 72,331 71,784

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



0.69 Net 0.64 0.63

Cemeteries

The cemeteries service provides for the dignified burial of deceased persons.

There is an on -site presence at Stapenhill cemetery to ensure a high quality service

to bereaved families.

Employee costs have reduced following the deletion of a vacant part time

Cemetery Officer post (0.4 FTE).


2016/17 to 2019/20 14

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


20,315 Community Centres 20,315 20,315

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



0.18 Net 0.18 0.18

Community Centres

The Council provides assistance towards repair and maintenance of various

community centres throughout the Borough, in addition to providing insurance

cover.

No changes.


2016/17 to 2019/20 15

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

42,085 Employees 42,607 40,578



(7,875) Income (7,875) (7,875)

45,610 Office Cleaning 46,132 44,103

180,792 Employees 122,459 122,521




(12,700) Income (12,700) (12,700)

345,005 Facilities Management 487,292 493,489


12,100 Voluntary Organisation Premises 12,100 12,100

402,715 Facilities and Health and Safety 545,524 549,692

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



11.42 Net 13.62 13.75

Facilities and Health and

Safety

The Facilities Management team provides support services and physical resources

to all teams within the Council. The team provide a clean and safe environment for

employees, customers and partners. It also ensures statutory inspections are

carried out for all buildings within their remit and for those of other managers

when requested. In addition to which the team also manages and advises on

energy use, legionella, asbestos, fire systems.

Facilities Management employee costs have reduced as a result of a re-alignment

of management responsibilities following the departure of the previous middle

manager. Also, two part time security officers (1.4FTE) have been transferred to

the Civic Function Suite. There is an increase in premises costs due to the end of

the advance rental payments for the Wetmore Maltsters Office Accommodation.


2016/17 to 2019/20 16

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £



(29,496) Income (29,496) (29,496)

82,045 Horticultural Centre 60,095 60,646

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



0.72 Net 0.53 0.53

Horticultural Centre

The Horticultural Centre provides a focus for volunteers and community

engagement in the Council's parks and green spaces. The Horticultural Centre also

currently works with three day centres, providing therapeutic horticultural

sessions. Income is received from various plant sales held throughout the year.

Staff are included in the Open Spaces budget.

Supplies and services have reduced following savings identified on seeds, plants,

exhibitions and events.


2016/17 to 2019/20 17

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

144,916 Employees 151,604 154,560

1,186,084 Premises-Related Expenditure 1,176,882 1,184,902



(67,388) Income (72,388) (72,388)

1,437,572 Open Spaces 1,359,558 1,370,534

1,437,572 Open Spaces 1,359,558 1,370,534

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



12.43 Net 11.75 11.85

Open Spaces

There are approximately 380 hectares of open spaces across the Borough, ranging

from historic formal parks such as Stapenhill Gardens , playing fields and

community parks to small patches of greenery provided to soften the urban

landscape.

Employee costs have increased due to an increase in National Insurance

contributions as a result of central government changes coming into effect in

2016/17. Premises costs have reduced as the Millers Lane depot costs are no

longer recharged. Supplies and services expenditure has reduced as a result of a

£70K saving on new play equipment. Income has increased by £5K for the new

café lease at Branston Water Park.


2016/17 to 2019/20 18

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

100,502 Employees 74,269 105,927



(5,768) Income (5,768) (5,768)

157,785 Neighbourhood Working 129,152 160,810

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



1.39 Net 1.14 1.42

Neighbourhood Working

Neighbourhood Working provides a link between communities and service

providers. It allows communities to identify projects of local interest. Across the

borough the team manage a varied workload based on the varying needs of the

people living in each Neighbourhood Working area.

Employee costs have reduced in 2016/17 due to the removal of a Neighbourhood

Co-ordinator post for one year due to a secondment.


2016/17 to 2019/20 19

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

48,524 Employees 46,470 47,159



53,584 Partnerships 51,330 52,019

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



0.47 Net 0.45 0.46

Partnerships

The Partnership Team work collaboratively with internal and external partners to

deliver the Local Strategic Partnership agenda. Partners include Staffordshire

Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Queen's Hospital and the Clinical

Commissioning Group amongst many others.

No changes.


2016/17 to 2019/20 20

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


39,000 Ward Action Service Plans 39,000 39,000

Budget

Holder: Mike Hovers

Telephone

Extension: 1776

About the Service:



0.34 Net 0.34 0.34

Ward Action Service Plans

This is a fund for use by Borough Council members to allocate funding to support

the communities they serve. Each member has an annual allocation of £1,000 to

spend via an application process, the remainder of the fund is used for issues

identified through the Council's neighbourhood working initiative again to support

communities within East Staffordshire. All funding is subject to bids being made,

which are then assessed by a cross party member and officer board, chaired by a

Cabinet member.

No changes.


2016/17 to 2019/20 21

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

82,716 Committee Support 85,835 88,517

161,454 Elections 171,834 189,028

45,137 Emergency Planning 15,050 15,050

294,875 Members Allowances 282,444 282,444

317,633 Programmes and Information 328,840 331,359

901,815 Corporate and Commercial 884,003 906,398

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

463,886 Employees 421,444 443,839




(2,200) Income (2,200) (2,200)

901,815 Corporate and Commercial 884,003 906,398

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

12.3 FTE's 11.3

Corporate and Commercial


2016/17 to 2019/20 22

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

60,307 Employees 71,476 74,158



82,716 Committee Support 85,835 88,517

Budget

Holder: Andrea Davies

Telephone

Extension: 1306

About the Service:



0.73 Net 0.76 0.78

Committee Support

Committee Services provides support to all of the committees and sub-committees

of the Council and ensures that all Committee information is available to view

online via CMIS on the East Staffordshire Borough Council website. The service

supports the Members throughout the year.

Employee Costs have increased due to increments and an increase in National

Insurance contributions as a result of central government changes coming into

effect in 2016/17. Also, 0.2 of a full time post has been transferred from

Emergency Planning. Supplies and Services have reduced due to software support

savings.


2016/17 to 2019/20 23

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


226 Council Elections 25,226 25,226

95,333 Employees 80,853 98,047




(2,200) Income (2,200) (2,200)

161,228 Electoral Services 146,608 163,802

161,454 Elections 171,834 189,028

Budget

Holder: Nicola Gilligan

Telephone

Extension: 1332

About the Service:



1.40 Net 1.49 1.63

Elections

Electoral Services produce the Register of Electors and prepare for all types of

elections and referendums. Voter awareness is one of the main areas of ongoing

improvement undertaken by the service, making sure all those eligible to vote are

included on the register.

Contributions to the election reserve were put on hold in 2015/16 and the budget

of £25k has been reinstated in 2016/17. Employee costs have temporarily reduced,

following the retirement of a member of staff and subsequent appointment of an

apprentice.


2016/17 to 2019/20 24

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

41,036 Employees 0 0



45,137 Emergency Planning 15,050 15,050

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1306

About the Service:



0.40 Net 0.13 0.13

Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning Services include the provision of both emergency plans and

business continuity plans to ensure the council is prepared for any unforeseen

eventualities.

The budget has been re-analysed following a wider review of the Corporate and

Commercial section. As a result, direct employee costs have reduced and supplies

and services increased.


2016/17 to 2019/20 25

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

12,931 Employees 5,500 5,500



294,875 Members Allowances 282,444 282,444

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1306

About the Service:



2.60 Net 2.49 2.49

Members Allowances

Members are paid in accordance with the main recommendations of an

Independent Remuneration Panel which have been approved by Council.

Employee costs have reduced as members are no longer entitled to join the

superannuation scheme. Special responsibility payments have reduced following

the Independent Remuneration Panel review resulting in a £5K reduction in

supplies and services.


2016/17 to 2019/20 26

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

254,279 Employees 263,615 266,134



0 Income 0 0

284,633 Programmes & Information 290,840 293,359


33,000 Grants for Tourism 38,000 38,000

317,633 Programmes and Information 328,840 331,359

Budget

Holder: Chris Ebberley

Telephone

Extension: 1772

About the Service:



2.75 Net 2.84 2.86

Programmes and Information

The Programmes and Transformation Team provides a range of central services to

the Council including Corporate Programme and Project Management, policy

support to the Corporate Management Team, performance management,

procurement and management of the equalities agenda. It works proactively with

other services within the Council to deliver increased value for money through best

use of resources whilst improving customer service. It is also responsible for

communications (both internal and external), marketing and community

engagement.



2016/17. Grants for tourism have increased by £5K for an extension to the

Christmas lights in High Street.


2016/17 to 2019/20 27

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

502,553 Corporate Management Team 507,078 514,366


2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

488,709 Employees 499,484 507,622



(17,500) Income (19,000) (19,000)


2015/16 Employees 2016/17

5.0 FTE's 5.0

Corporate Management Team


2016/17 to 2019/20 28

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

181,600 Employees 188,221 189,968



193,975 Chief Executive 201,446 202,343

307,109 Employees 311,263 317,654


(17,500) Income (19,000) (19,000)

308,578 Heads of Service 305,632 312,023


Budget

Holder: Andy O'Brien

Telephone

Extension: 1300

About the Service:



4.34 Net 4.38 4.45

Corporate Management Team

The Chief Executive is a key interface between staff, organisation, politicians and

public and private sector partners; Principal policy advisor to the Council; The

Head of the Council’s Paid Service and corporate management team; and an

ambassador for the whole authority. Heads of Service, as part of the Corporate

Management Team support the Chief Executive in this role.



2016/17. Transport costs have reduced following the Corporate Management re-

structure.


2016/17 to 2019/20 29

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

28,337 Animal Control 28,337 25,600

(1,143,255) Car Parks Income (953,140) (950,640)

160,620 CCTV 117,120 119,820

383,456 Community and Civil Enforcement 308,050 318,395

(13,770) Licensing and Enforcement (24,634) (20,416)

(584,612) Enforcement Services (524,267) (507,241)

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

572,709 Employees 527,163 538,989




(1,795,750) Income (1,611,150) (1,608,750)

(584,612) Enforcement Services (524,267) (507,241)

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

19.7 FTE's 18.0

Enforcement Services


2016/17 to 2019/20 30

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

2,737 Employees 2,737 0


(3,500) Income (3,500) (3,500)

28,337 Animal Control 28,337 25,600

Budget

Holder: Rachel Liddle & Margaret Woolley

Telephone

Extension: 1620&1479

About the Service:



0.25 Net 0.25 0.23

Animal Control

The core activity in this area is the collection and kennelling of stray dogs, plus

associated animal welfare services.

No major changes. With effect from 2017/18 there will be no further actuarial

strain payments, reducing staffing costs to nil.


2016/17 to 2019/20 31

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £



(1,478,610) Income (1,293,110) (1,293,110)

(1,143,255) Car Parks Income (953,140) (950,640)

Budget

Holder: Margaret Woolley

Telephone

Extension: 1479

About the Service:



(10.07) Net (8.39) (8.37)

Car Parks Income

The provision of off street parking within the district in the form of 15 car parks in

Burton, Uttoxeter and Tutbury. The car parks are patrolled by Community & Civil

Enforcement Officers to enforce off street parking regulations. These costs are

shown in the Community & Civil Enforcement section.

Income has reduced following the introduction of free parking after 3pm on

weekdays at certain Town Centre car parks.


2016/17 to 2019/20 32

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

25 Employees 0 0



(25,500) Income (26,400) (24,000)

160,620 CCTV 117,120 119,820

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1479

About the Service:



1.41 Net 1.03 1.05

CCTV

The provision of closed circuit television coverage of Burton upon Trent, Uttoxeter

and Rocester. The coverage is mainly of the town centres and some hot spots in

the outlying urban areas. Included in this function is a monitoring contract and a

maintenance contract for the cameras.

A new CCTV manning contract has been negotiated reflecting a saving on supplies

and services.


2016/17 to 2019/20 33

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

334,500 Employees 294,043 304,388




(4,500) Income (4,500) (4,500)

383,456 Community and Civil Enforcement 308,050 318,395

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1479

About the Service:



3.38 Net 2.71 2.80

Community and Civil

Enforcement

Community and Civil Enforcement comprises a multi-skilled team dealing with a

wide range of issues to help improve local environmental quality. The team applies

a mix of engagement, education and enforcement to deal with issues such as

inconsiderate parking , littering, dog fouling and a range of other enviro-crimes and

anti-social behaviour.

Employee costs have reduced following restructure. Depot costs which haven't

been recharged are reflected in the saving on premises related expenditure.


2016/17 to 2019/20 34

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

118,643 Employees 116,336 118,973



(3,240) Income (3,240) (3,240)

138,926 Enforcement Section 130,619 133,256

116,804 Employees 114,047 115,628



(280,400) Income (280,400) (280,400)

(152,696) Licensing (155,253) (153,672)

(13,770) Licensing and Enforcement (24,634) (20,416)

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1479

About the Service:



(0.12) Net (0.21) (0.18)

Licensing and Enforcement

The Licensing Team issues licences across a diverse range of activities including the

sale of alcohol, hackney carriage and private hire drivers and vehicles, gambling,

street collections, pet shops, boarding and breeding establishments, riding

establishments etc. The Enforcement function ensures compliance with many of

the foregoing activities plus issues of preventing the occurrence or recurrence of

environmental crime such as fly-tipping and fly-posting.



2016/17. Transport related costs have reduced following review of budgeted car

allowances.


2016/17 to 2019/20 35

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

151,354 Enterprise 143,168 144,643

0 Regeneration Projects 0 0

151,354 Enterprise 143,168 144,643

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

122,802 Employees 113,598 115,687



(34,266) Income (25,585) (26,199)

151,354 Enterprise 143,168 144,643

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

3.0 FTE's 3.0

Enterprise


2016/17 to 2019/20 36

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

99,567 Employees 89,723 90,584



121,614 Enterprise 111,770 112,631

11,397 Employees 11,938 12,552



(1,000) Income 0 0

29,740 Tourism Development 31,398 32,012

151,354 Enterprise 143,168 144,643

Budget

Holder: Catriona Gilbey

Telephone

Extension: 1664

About the Service:



1.31 Net 1.24 1.25

Enterprise

The Enterprise team is responsible for promoting local economic growth and

prosperity. The team delivers support and advice to local businesses, promotes the

Borough as a location for inward investment and business expansion, supports the

visitor economy and works to attract external funding into the Borough to support

economic activities.

Employee costs have decreased due to reduced pension strain contributions in

2016/17. Commission on ticket sales has been transferred to Customer Services.


2016/17 to 2019/20 37

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

11,838 Employees 11,937 12,551



(33,266) Income (25,585) (26,199)


Budget

Holder: Catriona Gilbey

Telephone

Extension: 1664

About the Service:



0.00 Net 0.00 0.00

Regeneration Projects

Regeneration Projects involve investing in the growth and physical regeneration of

East Staffordshire. The Enterprise Team lead on the delivery of a programme of

regeneration projects including Bargates regeneration, Dove Way Uttoxeter, and

Pennycroft Lane redevelopment site in Uttoxeter.

Supplies and Services have reduced due to the reduction in Growth Point Grant

available for the forthcoming years, which is reflected in a lower income figure.


2016/17 to 2019/20 38

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

73,021 Building Consultancy 58,602 59,126

0 Council Depots 140,515 142,085

45,825 Land Drainage 44,142 44,205

164,631 Public Conveniences 152,864 148,673

933,667 Street Cleaning 931,408 941,376

1,792,068 Waste Collection 1,785,860 1,479,642

3,009,212 Environment 3,113,391 2,815,107

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

2,210,474 Employees 2,253,408 2,277,349


1,227,844 Transport-Related Expenditure 1,238,785 1,238,785


1,544,148 Third Party Payments 1,559,961 1,284,556

(2,550,381) Income (2,400,036) (2,432,246)

3,009,212 Environment 3,113,391 2,815,107

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

74.0 FTE's 73.7

Environment


2016/17 to 2019/20 39

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

208,198 Employees 217,690 219,647



(246,705) Income (256,099) (257,532)

73,021 Building Consultancy 58,602 59,126

Budget

Holder: Paul Farrer

Telephone

Extension: 1599

About the Service:



0.64 Net 0.52 0.52

Building Consultancy

Responsible for the implementation of Building Regulations across the Borough

(and outside the Borough in respect of partnership work) in order to ensure the

health, safety and welfare of people in and about buildings. The provision of

certain aspects of the service are required to be self financing (from fee income)

over any rolling 3 year period as accounted for in the Building Control Fee Earning

Account. The service also provides construction advice both externally and

internally. Also responsible for the enforcement of Building Regulations, dealing

with dangerous structures and disabled access advice to both internal and external

clients. In addition the service deals with the street naming and numbering of all

new developments.



2016/17. Cancellation of licences and a reduction in scanning costs have resulted in

savings on supplies and services. Income has been increased due to increased

contribution from Building Control Fee Earning Account reserve.


2016/17 to 2019/20 40

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

70,899 Employees 76,793 79,917




(169,653) Income (40,554) (42,308)

0 Millers Lane Depot (ex Trentforce prems) 132,404 133,974


(8,011) Income 0 0

0 Uttoxeter Depot (ex Trentforce premises) 8,111 8,111

0 Council Depots 140,515 142,085

Budget

Holder: Paul Farrer

Telephone

Extension: 1599

About the Service:



0.00 Net 1.21 1.23

Council Depots

The Millers Lane Depot houses the administration staff for the Environment Service

and the Community and Civil Enforcement Team. There is also provision at the

depot for overnight parking of the Council's vehicle fleet when not in use. In

addition to the above, there is a small stores facility and fuel storage for council

vehicles.

Employee costs have increased due to the new postholder being appointed on a

higher incremental grade than budgeted in addition to the general increase in

national insurance contributions. Car allowances have been reduced to reflect the

current spending profile of the department. The council depots are no longer

recharged across the other services within Environment to illustrate the cost of

providing the facilities.


2016/17 to 2019/20 41

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

13,774 Employees 14,174 14,237



661 Supplies & Services 567 567

45,825 Land Drainage 44,142 44,205

Budget

Holder: Paul Farrer

Telephone

Extension: 1599

About the Service:



0.40 Net 0.39 0.39

Land Drainage

Responsible for the regular maintenance and upgrade of a number of drainage

assets which help prevent localised flooding. The Council is also responsible for a

permanent pumping station and the deployment of an emergency pump during

severe weather, liaising with the Environment Agency and Severn Trent Water as

necessary.

Car Allowances have been reduced to reflect the current spending profile.


2016/17 to 2019/20 42

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

61,196 Employees 61,462 62,081




164,631 Public Conveniences 152,864 148,673

Budget

Holder: Paul Farrer

Telephone

Extension: 1599

About the Service:



1.45 Net 1.35 1.31

Public Conveniences

Public conveniences are provided throughout the Borough.

Remedial works to the Council properties have been carried out, therefore the

budget has been scaled back. Despite the closure of Manor Croft, business rates

are still applicable. Depot costs have not been recharged resulting in further

savings to premises related expenditure.


2016/17 to 2019/20 43

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

655,448 Employees 686,721 696,689





(66,750) Income (67,110) (67,110)

933,667 Street Cleaning 931,408 941,376

Budget

Holder: Paul Farrer

Telephone

Extension: 1599

About the Service:



8.22 Net 8.20 8.29

Street Cleaning

The Council provides an in-house street cleansing service across the Borough and is

responsible for keeping the streets and public open spaces free from litter and

waste. They undertake a number of duties including litter picking, mechanical road

and footway sweeping, maintaining and emptying litter bins, bulky waste

collections and removing graffiti and fly posting.

Street cleansing work is also undertaken for private bodies for which a charge is

made.

Employee costs have risen due to the transfer of duties from Recycling. Premises

costs have reduced as Depot costs have not been recharged.


2016/17 to 2019/20 44

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

742,989 Employees 731,973 741,971




1,196,688 Third Party Payments 1,206,141 930,736

(1,606,462) Income (1,577,473) (1,606,496)

772,938 Recycling 828,472 524,042

403,398 Employees 419,098 416,939





(300,000) Income (306,000) (306,000)

1,013,287 Refuse Collection 940,495 938,336

54,572 Employees 45,497 45,868




(152,800) Income (152,800) (152,800)

5,843 Trade Waste Recycling 16,893 17,264

1,792,068 Waste Collection 1,785,860 1,479,642

Budget

Holder: Paul Farrer

Telephone

Extension: 1599

About the Service:



15.49 Net 15.44 12.79

Waste Collection

An alternate weekly collection service for refuse and recycling is provided,

collecting organic waste, dry recyclables and residual waste from domestic

properties. In respect of Recycling, income is received from the Government via

Staffordshire County Council in the form of recycling credits. All costs associated

with refuse disposal from domestic properties are reimbursed by Staffordshire

County Council, as Waste Disposal Authority. A chargeable commercial waste

service for recyclable materials is also provided to local businesses.

Employee Costs have reduced due to transfer of member of staff to Street

Cleaning. Premises costs have reduced as Depot costs have not been recharged.

New waste vehicles have resulted in additional leasing costs during the year.

Changes to the collection of food waste in 2017/18 results in a saving of £280K.

Income has been reduced as a result of a decline in market recycling rates.


2016/17 to 2019/20 45

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

429,955 Environmental Health 389,773 395,019

170,348 Housing Standards 98,091 98,972


2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

518,852 Employees 442,093 449,220

0 Premises-Related Expenditure 300 300




(50,035) Income (57,500) (57,500)


2015/16 Employees 2016/17

14.0 FTE's 12.2

Environmental Health


2016/17 to 2019/20 46

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

388,703 Employees 351,836 358,082





(21,135) Income (27,000) (27,000)


Budget

Holder: Rachel Liddle

Telephone

Extension: 1838

About the Service:



3.79 Net 3.43 3.48

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health section deals with Food Safety, Health and Safety and

Pollution regulatory functions. The section is charged with carrying out the

Council's duty to inspect business premises and other aligned activities in order to

ensure legal compliance across a whole range of activities including food

preparation, manufacture, supply and sale; the management of workplace health

and safety; the control of communicable disease; the control of industrial

emissions to air; the management of local air quality; a key advisor on the

redevelopment of land in respect of likely contamination, plus noise and air quality

impacts; noise and general nuisance investigation; sampling the integrity of private

water supplies and a central co-ordinating function for climate change and

sustainability within the Council.

Employee costs and car allowances have reduced due to restructure of the

department, which has also led to a small increase in supplies and services for ad-

hoc support and training/development activities. There is also a small increase in

the level of income generated by the service.


2016/17 to 2019/20 47

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

130,149 Employees 90,257 91,138



(28,900) Income (30,500) (30,500)

170,348 Housing Standards 98,091 98,972

Budget

Holder: Rachel Liddle

Telephone

Extension: 1838

About the Service:



1.50 Net 0.86 0.87

Housing Standards

This service is responsible for housing enforcement, licensing, advice and

information, as well as Disabled Facilities Grants and securing Home Improvement

Agency services.

Employee costs have fallen due to restructure of the department. Supplies and

Services have been reduced as a result of an alternative provider for administering

Disabled Facilities Grants.


2016/17 to 2019/20 48

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

182,800 Audit 152,870 152,870

798,420 Capital Finance 931,715 935,516

340,708 Financial Management Unit 361,430 369,420

1,321,928 Financial Services 1,446,015 1,457,806

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

291,148 Employees 299,925 308,265




1,155,410 Capital Charges 1,186,628 1,222,167

(399,020) Income (290,028) (322,116)

1,321,928 Financial Services 1,446,015 1,457,806

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

7.3 FTE's 7.8

Financial Services


2016/17 to 2019/20 49

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


91,200 Internal Audit 86,170 86,170


91,600 External Audit 66,700 66,700

182,800 Audit 152,870 152,870

Budget

Holder: Lisa Turner

Telephone

Extension: 1399

About the Service:



1.58 Net 1.32 1.32

Audit

Internal Audit provides the organisation with an opinion on the level of assurance it

can place upon the internal control environment and makes recommendations to

management to improve it. The external audit function is provided by Grant

Thornton.

There is a reduction in external audit fees, largely arising from the audit of grant

claims. Internal Audit fees have reduced following a procurement exercise.


2016/17 to 2019/20 50

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


1,155,410 Capital Charges 1,186,628 1,222,167

(264,990) Income (132,398) (137,486)

905,420 Capital Financing Costs 1,067,715 1,098,516

(107,000) Income (136,000) (163,000)

(107,000) Temporary Investment Income (136,000) (163,000)

798,420 Capital Finance 931,715 935,516

Budget

Holder: Lisa Turner

Telephone

Extension: 1399

About the Service:



6.90 Net 8.06 8.09

Capital Finance

The Capital Finance budget contains the costs associated with the Council's

borrowing and also the interest receivable from the investment of surplus funds

arising from built up reserves and day to day cash flows. This is one of the

Council's most volatile budgets and is heavily impacted upon by the economic

climate.

Capital charges have increased due to a re-alignment of the budget to include the

repayment costs associated with leisure fitness equipment. This is offset by an

increase in income from departmental charges. Overall, income has reduced due

to lower contributions from the debt repayment reserve which has depleted in

recent years. Investment income budgets have been adjusted to reflect the latest

forecast for interest and cashflow.


2016/17 to 2019/20 51

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

277,159 Employees 286,611 289,540



(22,230) Income (16,830) (16,830)



19,000 Bank Charges 20,515 20,165

13,989 Employees 13,314 18,725


(4,800) Income (4,800) (4,800)

52,989 Income Management 52,314 57,725


Budget

Holder: Lisa Turner

Telephone

Extension: 1399

About the Service:



2.95 Net 3.12 3.19

Financial Management Unit

Provides financial support and advice to front line services and the Council as a

whole. The unit is responsible for the production of the statutory Statement of

Accounts, co-ordinating the process for monitoring budgets throughout the year

and supporting development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy. In addition

to which, the unit also provides insurance, treasury management and income

collection services.

Employee Costs have increased due to the increased national insurance

contributions from 2016/17, in addition to which, there is a small increase in

management costs following the assignment of responsibility for Internal Audit

contract management.


2016/17 to 2019/20 52

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

(186,473) Housing 257,673 260,262

(186,473) Housing 257,673 260,262

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

222,752 Employees 166,623 169,212




(551,200) Income (68,800) (68,800)

(186,473) Housing 257,673 260,262

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

6.2 FTE's 5.0

Housing


2016/17 to 2019/20 53

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

222,752 Employees 166,623 169,212




(551,200) Income (68,800) (68,800)

(186,473) Housing 257,673 260,262

Budget

Holder: Paul Costiff

Telephone

Extension: 1407

About the Service:



(1.87) Net 2.27 2.29

Housing

The Housing service provides all necessary advice and assistance to any person in

East Staffordshire who is without or at risk of losing their home. This includes the

Council's statutory duty to secure temporary accommodation for certain groups of

customers who present themselves as homeless.

Employee costs have been reduced following a restructure, which also results in a

small increase in supplies and services to engage professional support on an ad-hoc

basis. Car Allowances have been reduced to reflect the new structure and current

profile. Income from New Homes Bonus Grant has been transferred to Corporate

Income.


2016/17 to 2019/20 54

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

260,490 Grants to Voluntary Organisations 0 0

347,648 Human Resources 349,687 352,626

93,806 Payroll and Payments 99,997 102,022

801,300 Pension Payments 980,000 1,160,000

1,503,244 HR, Payments and Pensions 1,429,684 1,614,648

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

1,239,704 Employees 1,413,034 1,597,998




(17,900) Income (6,300) (6,300)

1,503,244 HR, Payments and Pensions 1,429,684 1,614,648

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

8.8 FTE's 8.8

Human Resources, Payments

and Pensions


2016/17 to 2019/20 55

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


259,400 Supplies & Services 0 0

260,490 Grants to Voluntary Organisations 0 0

Budget

Holder: Linda McDonald

Telephone

Extension: 1577

About the Service:



2.29 Net 0.00 0.00

Grants to Voluntary

Organisations

Grant Aid was a competitive funding process which affords voluntary and

community sector organisations the opportunity to apply for financial assistance

from the Council in order to support the delivery of their services within the

Borough. Through this process, the Council has provided funding to many voluntary

organisations over a number of years.

The Council was not able to make grants to the voluntary sector from 2016/17, but

will commission targeted services as and when required.


2016/17 to 2019/20 56

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

216,348 Employees 227,287 230,226



(14,200) Income (5,100) (5,100)

218,648 Human Resources 238,687 241,626

129,000 Employees 109,000 109,000


129,000 Corporate Training 111,000 111,000

347,648 Human Resources 349,687 352,626

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1577

About the Service:



3.01 Net 3.02 3.05

Human Resources

Informs strategy and employment policy to Senior Managers and the Council as a

whole, contributing to achievement of Corporate objectives and targets. Also

provides advice on employment policies and procedures, national conditions of

service and local agreements, job evaluation, employment contracts, industrial

relations, disciplinary matters and termination of employment. Advice is also given

on recruitment and selection, learning, development, induction and performance

management.

Employee Costs have increased due to increments and an increase in National


effect in 2016/17. The corporate training budget has been aligned with current

spending levels, resulting in a reduction from 2016/17. Income has reduced as

result of the County wide decriminalised parking enforcement service level

agreement ceasing.


2016/17 to 2019/20 57

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

94,056 Employees 97,747 99,772



(3,700) Income (1,200) (1,200)

93,806 Payroll and Payments 99,997 102,022

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1577

About the Service:



0.83 Net 0.88 0.90

Payroll and Payments

The Payments Section produces the monthly payroll and provides payroll support

and specialist payroll advice for the Council. It also makes statutory and non

statutory deductions ensuring that the Council's obligations for national insurance

and pensions are met. In addition the section pays the Council's creditors by both

BACS and cheques and prepares cheques for Housing Benefit payment. It also

ensures the Council's obligations for Construction Industry Tax are met.

No Changes.


2016/17 to 2019/20 58

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

800,300 Employees 979,000 1,159,000


801,300 Pension Payments 980,000 1,160,000

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1577

About the Service:



7.05 Net 8.63 10.21

Pension Payments

Payments made into The Local Government Pensions Scheme (LGPS).

Pension contributions have increased in line with the latest triennal review of the

pension fund, as assessed by a professional firm of actuaries.


2016/17 to 2019/20 59

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

176,753 Central Reprographics and Administration 179,179 179,524

568,249 Computer Services 509,598 511,641

745,002 IT and Printing 688,777 691,165

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

247,015 Employees 255,782 258,170



(14,100) Income (14,100) (14,100)

745,002 IT and Printing 688,777 691,165

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

5.7 FTE's 5.7

IT and Printing


2016/17 to 2019/20 60

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

36,130 Employees 38,556 38,901


(3,700) Income (3,700) (3,700)

176,753 Central Reprographics and Administration 179,179 179,524

Budget

Holder: Guy Thornhill

Telephone

Extension: 1351

About the Service:



1.56 Net 1.58 1.58

Central Reprographics and

Administration

Provides a post management service for the whole of the Council, opening, sorting and

distributing all incoming mail and managing all outgoing mail. The team also offer a

comprehensive in house print management facility for producing a wide range of media

promoting the Council's services. Stationery is also ordered and distributed from here.

No changes.


2016/17 to 2019/20 61

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

210,885 Employees 217,226 219,269



(10,400) Income (10,400) (10,400)

568,249 Computer Services 509,598 511,641

Budget

Holder: Guy Thornhill

Telephone

Extension: 1351

About the Service:



5.00 Net 4.49 4.50

Computer Services

Provides the ICT service to all teams within the Council. It supports all aspects of

desktop and laptop computing as well as mobile and desktop telephony. It also

maintains the underlying technical infrastructure including the data centre and

communications network which enables the service delivery of all other teams.



2016/17. Supplies and services have reduced as a result of various procurement

savings, including the Capita revenues and benefits system.


2016/17 to 2019/20 62

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

(48,782) Assets and Estates Management (54,586) (53,637)

76,053 Civic Ceremonials 83,000 83,528

(577,129) Industrial Units (580,329) (538,633)

211,856 Legal 219,729 224,110

(338,002) Legal Services (332,186) (284,632)

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

270,856 Employees 285,052 290,910




(829,808) Income (831,008) (690,488)

(338,002) Legal Services (332,186) (284,632)

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

7.6 FTE's 7.6

Legal Services


2016/17 to 2019/20 63

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

32,293 Employees 27,969 28,918



(105,115) Income (106,315) (106,315)

(48,782) Assets and Estates Management (54,586) (53,637)

Budget

Holder: Angela Wakefield

Telephone

Extension: 1267

About the Service:



(0.43) Net (0.48) (0.47)

Assets and Estates

Management

Responsible for management of all the Council's property assets. The unit provides

valuations and maintains records for statutory financial purposes and undertakes

assessments of value for any sale/purchase of land or buildings. Also responsible

for maximising the income from the Councils tenanted estate, this includes

assessment and collection of rents, licence fees and service charges. Rental income

is received in respect of Branston Golf Course and Uttoxeter Racecourse.

Employee costs have fallen due to cessation of actuarial strain payment from

2016/17


2016/17 to 2019/20 64

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

44,445 Employees 53,192 53,720




76,053 Civic Ceremonials 83,000 83,528

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1267

About the Service:



0.67 Net 0.73 0.74

Civic Ceremonials

The Mayor is the Civic Head of the Borough who hosts civic events and supports

local charities. This includes Mayor Making in May and Mayors Ball. The Mayor

encourages visits to the Town Hall to hear about the history of the Borough and

see the civic memorabilia on display.

Employee costs reflect the current establishment list and increase in National


effect in 2016/17. The Alderman's Ceremony took place in 2015/16 and will not

occur again until 2018/19 reflected by a reduction in supplies and services.


2016/17 to 2019/20 65

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


46 Supplies & Services 46 0

(698,693) Income (698,693) (558,173)

(577,129) Industrial Units (580,329) (538,633)

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1267

About the Service:



(5.08) Net (5.11) (4.74)

Industrial Units

Control of income and expenditure attributable to the Council's managed industrial

estates.

Premises related expenditure is reduced as Business Rates have been transferred

to Markets and Leisure Services. Expenditure and Income for 2017/18 has

significantly reduced due to Pennycroft and Anderstaff being vacated.


2016/17 to 2019/20 66

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

194,118 Employees 203,891 208,272



(26,000) Income (26,000) (26,000)

211,856 Legal 219,729 224,110

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1267

About the Service:



1.87 Net 1.93 1.97

Legal

Provides legal advice and assistance to services, the Council as a whole and its

committees. Responsible for the provision of all legal expertise including in

relation to planning, licensing, contracts, and property. Keeper of the Council's

title deeds.



2016/17. Car Allowances have been reduced to reflect the current spending

profile.


2016/17 to 2019/20 67

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

294,506 Active East Staffs 180,356 182,961

25,804 Health and Leisure Grants 25,804 25,804

656,544 Leisure - Indoor Facilities 657,740 685,347


2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

1,671,197 Employees 1,684,461 1,719,798




17,800 Transfer Payments 0 0

0 Capital Charges 55,000 55,000

(1,861,046) Income (1,909,854) (1,917,579)


2015/16 Employees 2016/17

52.3 FTE's 52.2

Leisure - Indoor Facilities


2016/17 to 2019/20 68

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

148,229 Employees 155,589 158,194




17,800 Transfer Payments 0 0

(20,032) Income (20,032) (20,032)

294,506 Active East Staffs 180,356 182,961

Budget

Holder: Simon Morgan

Telephone

Extension: 1579

About the Service:



2.59 Net 1.59 1.61

Active East Staffs

This budget supports the Council's Sports Development team in their work to

promote sport and physical activity within the community. This includes working

within many groups in the Borough including Active Adults (over 50's), disability

groups , community health and focus sports. The team deliver vocational training in

sport and physical activity related disciplines as well as providing recognition for

elite sporting achievement within the borough. The Inclusive Cycling project

launched in 2013 falls under the teams organisation with the function being

delivered at Shobnall Leisure Complex.



2016/17. The Community Transport budget, included under supplies and services

and transfer payments, has been pooled with the Grants to Voluntary

Organisations budget.


2016/17 to 2019/20 69

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £


25,804 Health & Leisure Grants 25,804 25,804

25,804 Health and Leisure Grants 25,804 25,804

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1579

About the Service:



0.22 Net 0.22 0.22

Health and Leisure Grants

This budget relates to grants paid to Burton and District Arts Council and the East

Staffordshire Sports Council.

No changes.


2016/17 to 2019/20 70

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

972,297 Employees 967,489 984,536





(1,018,161) Income (1,048,260) (1,050,910)

301,984 Meadowside Leisure Centre 267,077 281,474


(127,041) Income (127,041) (129,583)

(82,741) Meadowside Leisure Centre - Catering (82,741) (85,283)

549,482 Employees 560,194 575,879





(695,812) Income (714,521) (717,054)

99,591 Uttoxeter Leisure Centre 91,444 104,596

1,189 Employees 1,189 1,189




337,710 Leisure Centres 381,960 384,560


Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1579

About the Service:

Leisure - Indoor Facilities

This budget includes two operational Indoor Leisure Centres, Meadowside Leisure

Centre and Uttoxeter Leisure Centre. Both centres have recently been extensively

refurbished and upgraded providing swimming facilities, fitness suites, sports halls,

crèches and catering functions. Meadowside also offers squash court and

dedicated childrens play facilities. Both facilities are unique in offering 'Changing

Places' disabled changing facilities. Maintenance budgets cover both facilities.


2016/17 to 2019/20 71



5.68 Net 5.69 5.93

Employee costs at the Meadowside LC have reduced following the Cultural

Services restructure, although Utoxeter LC have increased due to higher take-up

into the pension scheme, following re-opening. Supplies and services have

reduced by £30K at the Meadowside LC and £25K at Uttoxeter LC with a

corresponding increase in Capital Charges. This relates to the purchase of gym

equipment instead of the previous lease arrangement. Premises related costs have

increased by £40K due to reassessed business rates at Uttoxeter LC.


2016/17 to 2019/20 72

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

179,072 Leisure - Outdoor Facilities 156,262 158,446


2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

269,114 Employees 251,733 257,569




(255,990) Income (261,419) (265,071)


2015/16 Employees 2016/17

8.5 FTE's 8.4

Leisure - Outdoor Facilities


2016/17 to 2019/20 73

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

269,114 Employees 251,733 257,569




(255,990) Income (261,419) (265,071)


Budget

Holder: Tim Phillips

Telephone

Extension: 1181

About the Service:



1.58 Net 1.38 1.39

Leisure - Outdoor Facilities

This budget covers Shobnall Leisure Complex and Thomas Alleynes High School

synthetic pitch in Uttoxeter. Shobnall's indoor facilities include a sports hall and

class rooms. A wide range of outdoor amenities are provided including: a Synthetic

pitch, Athletics track, Football/Rugby pitches, Tennis courts, Golf and Bowls. The

budget also covers outlying football pitches within the Borough and St George's

Park. A maintenance budget covers all of the above facilities.

Employee costs have reduced following the Cultural Services restructure.


2016/17 to 2019/20 74

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

(24,365) Land Charges (34,617) (33,492)

(24,365) Local Land Charges (34,617) (33,492)

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

67,477 Employees 70,465 71,590



(138,000) Income (160,000) (160,000)

(24,365) Local Land Charges (34,617) (33,492)

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

2.5 FTE's 2.5

Local Land Charges


2016/17 to 2019/20 75

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

67,477 Employees 70,465 71,590



(138,000) Income (160,000) (160,000)

(24,365) Land Charges (34,617) (33,492)

Budget

Holder: Caroline Frankland

Telephone

Extension: 1740

About the Service:



(0.21) Net (0.30) (0.29)

Land Charges

Local Authorities have a statutory duty to maintain a Local Land Charges public

register, which forms part of an official search required for the conveyancing

process. Local Land Charges acts as a one stop shop, for all internal departments

and Staffordshire County Council by providing all home movers within the Borough

with land and property data on the site they intend to purchase.

Income has been reassessed based on the forecast outturn for 2015/16 and part of

the increase has been offset by additional costs incurred in search & investigation

fees.


2016/17 to 2019/20 76

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

(109,317) Markets (95,035) (92,150)

(109,317) Markets (95,035) (92,150)

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

88,675 Employees 121,088 125,022



(401,259) Income (329,259) (329,259)

(109,317) Markets (95,035) (92,150)

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

3.6 FTE's 5.2

Markets


2016/17 to 2019/20 77

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

88,675 Employees 121,088 125,022



(401,259) Income (329,259) (329,259)

(109,317) Burton Retail Market (95,035) (92,150)

(109,317) Markets (95,035) (92,150)

Budget

Holder: Catherine Malkin

Telephone

Extension: 1325

About the Service:



(0.95) Net (0.82) (0.80)

Markets

Responsible for management of the market at Burton. This involves handling both

the indoor and outdoor market stall holders and tenants of shops at Burton. In

addition to ensuring stalls and shops are tenanted in order to maximise income,

the service also programmes other non trading events and activities into the

Market Hall space which also contributes to income generation.

Employee costs have risen due to the appointment of two part time cleaners

(1.2FTE). The cleaning contracts budget in supplies and services has therefore

been transferred to cover these additional staff costs. Income and expenditure

budgets have been re-analysed to reflect the current expenditure patterns.

Nevertheless, budgeted income levels are likely to be challenging in the short to

medium term, as a result a corporate provision has been made to mitigate this risk.


2016/17 to 2019/20 78

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

(92,934) Planning Delivery (136,333) (130,563)

190,638 Planning Policy 196,718 198,087

97,704 Planning 60,385 67,524

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

564,182 Employees 576,013 583,152



(714,000) Income (754,000) (754,000)

97,704 Planning 60,385 67,524

2015/16 Employees 2016/17

15.2 FTE's 15.2

Planning


2016/17 to 2019/20 79

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

435,504 Employees 436,255 442,025



(714,000) Income (754,000) (754,000)

(92,934) Planning Delivery (136,333) (130,563)

Budget

Holder: Anna Miller

Telephone

Extension: 1630

About the Service:



(0.82) Net (1.20) (1.15)

Planning Delivery

The Development Control team validate and process planning applications in

accordance with national and local policy. The team is responsible for delivering

decisions within prescribed targets through delegated powers or via Planning

Committee. Key duties include the provision of pre-application advice,

determining all types of planning, heritage and tree applications, contesting

planning appeals and carrying out Enforcement duties. The service generates

income from planning application fees and from the provision of pre-application

advice.

Car allowances have been reduced to reflect current spending patterns. Increased

income levels reflects a prudent uplift in the planning fee income, which has

achieved levels significantly in excess of this in recent years.


2016/17 to 2019/20 80

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

128,678 Employees 139,758 141,127



190,638 Planning Policy 196,718 198,087

Budget

Holder: Anna Miller

Telephone

Extension: 1630

About the Service:



1.68 Net 1.73 1.74

Planning Policy

The Planning Policy Team are responsible for delivering the Council's statutory

planning framework including the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Planning agenda.

The planning system involves the preparation of a number of policy and

supplementary policy documents including development briefs and specialist

advice to guide development across the Borough. The team includes expertise in

heritage matters and the preparation of conservation area appraisals. The team are

also responsible for the monitoring of planning information and partnership

working across Staffordshire.

Employee costs in 2016/17 include increases to reflect market forces. The

completion of the local plan work is reflected in a reduction in supplies and

services.


2016/17 to 2019/20 81

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

(243,797) Benefits and Professional Services (152,499) (118,638)

419,110 Customer Contacts 428,478 426,777

(112,416) Revenues (101,850) (101,759)

62,897 Revenues, Benefits and Customer Contacts 174,129 206,380

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

1,138,690 Employees 1,152,854 1,153,537




28,219,500 Transfer Payments 28,155,900 28,045,800

(29,501,659) Income (29,341,664) (29,200,096)


2015/16 Employees 2016/17

40.9 FTE's 40.3

Revenues, Benefits and Customer

Contacts


2016/17 to 2019/20 82

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

379,320 Employees 375,183 377,576



28,219,500 Transfer Payments 28,155,900 28,045,800

(28,885,249) Income (28,726,214) (28,584,646)

(243,797) Benefits and Professional Services (152,499) (118,638)

Budget

Holder: Sarah Richardson

Telephone

Extension: 1716

About the Service:



(2.15) Net (1.34) (1.04)

Benefits and Professional

Services

The Benefits team are responsible for the administration of Housing Benefit (HB)

and Council Tax Reduction (CTR) claims. The duties of the team are varied &

include the assessment and payment of successful claims and advising claimants of

their eligibility to HB and CTR. The team also undertakes the prevention and

detection of fraudulent HB and CTR claims, and the recovery of overpayments.

Actuarial strain charges have reduced in 2016/17 resulting in saving on employee

costs. Transfer payments relating to Housing Benefits paid have decreased based

on the forecast outturn for 2015/16. These payments are offset by subsidy

received from the DWP and the recovery of overpayments from claimants. The

level of administration grant received from the Government towards benefits and

council tax support has fallen by £97k.


2016/17 to 2019/20 83

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

370,546 Employees 377,374 375,573




(13,150) Income (14,150) (14,150)

419,110 Customer Contacts 428,478 426,777

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1716

About the Service:



3.69 Net 3.77 3.76

Customer Contacts

The Customer Service Centres at Burton and Uttoxeter provide a welcoming

environment where customers are met by highly trained professionals. The centres

deal with a range of corporate enquiries including Council Tax, Benefits, Land

Searches, Tourist Information and Shopmobility. The Switchboard and Reception

function deals with all incoming visitors to the Council and all telephone callers that

do not use a direct dial facility. This includes Tourist Information enquiries by

telephone and e mail.

Employee costs have increased due to the increase in national insurance

contributions introduced by the Government from 2016/17. Travel costs have risen

due to provision of cover at Uttoxeter office. Income from sale of tickets has been

transferred from Tourism.


2016/17 to 2019/20 84

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

388,824 Employees 400,297 400,388



(603,260) Income (601,300) (601,300)

(112,416) Revenues (101,850) (101,759)

Budget


Telephone

Extension: 1716

About the Service:



(0.99) Net (0.90) (0.90)

Revenues

Incorporates Business Rates, Council Tax, Recovery and Sundry Debtors. The teams

are responsible for the accurate and timely billing and collection of local

commercial and domestic property based taxes and other sundry debtors. They

also provide advice and assistance about bills, how to pay and eligibility for

appropriate discounts and exemptions.

Employee Costs have increased due to incremental awards and increase in national

insurance contributions following a change in rates from 2016/17. An increase due

to annual pay awards and inflation is offset by the saving in actuarial strain

payments in 2017/18.


2016/17 to 2019/20 85

2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

313,844 Corporate Budgets (1,141,750) (1,475,668)


2015/2016


2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

24,227 Employees (49,000) (6,000)

264,000 Supplies & Services 100,000 0


(69,063) Income (1,276,068) (1,545,496)


Corporate Budgets


2016/17 to 2019/20 86

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£ £ £

24,227 Employees (49,000) (6,000)

264,000 Supplies & Services 100,000 0


(69,063) Income (1,276,068) (1,545,496)


Budget

Holder: Lisa Turner

Telephone

Extension: 1399

About the Service:



5.53 Net (10.05) (12.99)

Corporate Budgets

Corporate Budgets represent items that do not form part of any particular service.

Employees costs include procurement savings from the new insurance contract,

the estimated cost associated with the introduction of the living wage and the cost

of the apprentice levy being introduced by the government from 2017/18. The

supplies and services amount relates to a provision against a shortfall against

budgeted income (£100K). Transfer payments relate to the local council tax

support grant payable to parish Council's and income reflects the council tax freeze

grant payable by central government(2015/16), and the new homes bonus grant

(2016/17) onwards.


2016/17 to 2019/20 87

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000

7,983 Salaries 7,816 8,014

525 National Insurance 677 696

1,635 Superannuation 1,798 2,007

168 Overtime 168 168

10,311 Total Personnel Budget 10,459 10,885

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000


543 Community and Open Spaces 462 501

24 Contingency Items 0 10



547 Enforcement Services 501 516


1,864 Environment 1,907 1,938


287 Financial Services 296 304

214 Housing 159 161

814 HR and Payroll 1,016 1,201


262 Legal Services 279 285



67 Local Land Charges 70 71

86 Markets 118 122

528 Planning 566 573



Personnel Budget Summary


2016/17 to 2019/20 88

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000

115 Arts Development and Programmes 19 19

135 Brewhouse Arts Centre 281 289

73 Civic Function Suite 111 115


50 Cemeteries 45 46

214 Facilities and Health and Safety 156 160

94 Neighbourhood Working 68 99

141 Open Spaces 147 150

44 Partnerships 46 46

543 Community and Open Spaces 462 501

24 Corporate Budgets 0 10

24 Corporate Budgets 0 10

59 Committee Support 69 72

79 Elections 64 81

40 Emergency Planning 0 0

13 Members Allowances 6 6

244 Programmes and Information 253 256




322 Community and Civil Enforcement 281 292

225 Licensing and Enforcement 220 224

547 Enforcement Services 501 516

94 Enterprise 98 99



186 Building Consultancy 196 198

70 Council Depots 76 79

7 Land Drainage 8 8

55 Public Conveniences 55 56

600 Street Cleaning 631 641

946 Waste Collection 941 956

1,864 Environment 1,907 1,938


128 Housing Standards 88 90


287 Financial Management Unit 296 304

287 Financial Services 296 304

Personnel Budget


2016/17 to 2019/20 89

2015/2016

Budget

2016/2017

Budget

2017/2018

Budget

£'000 £'000 £'000

Personnel Budget

124 Housing Options 159 161

90 Housing Strategy 0 0

214 Housing 159 161

180 Human Resources 190 193

93 Payroll and Payments 97 99

541 Pension Payments 729 909

814 HR and Payroll 1,016 1,201

32 Central Reprographics and Administration 34 35

198 Computer Services 204 206


29 Assets and Estates Management 27 28

44 Civic Ceremonials 53 54

189 Legal 199 203

262 Legal Services 279 285

146 Active East Staffs 154 157





67 Land Charges 70 71

67 Local Land Charges 70 71

86 Markets 118 122

86 Markets 118 122

402 Planning Delivery 429 435

125 Planning Policy 137 138

527 Planning 566 573

361 Benefits and Professional Services 362 374

348 Customer Contacts 355 358

378 Revenues 390 396




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Introduction

New Projects/Funding Planned for 2016/17

Revenue Capital Contributions/ Total

Project Name Funding Receipts Grants Spend

£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000

Disabled Facility Grants 745 745

Neighbourhood Working Fund 100 100

Brewhouse Arts Centre 94 94

Totals 0 194 745 939

Existing Projects

Further Information

Further details can be found in the Council's Asset Management and Capital Strategy 2016/17.

Capital Programme

2016/2017

The Capital Programme focuses on meeting the Council's priorities. However in the current economic

climate capital resources are limited. In order to ensure these scarce resources are allocated in the

most effective way the Council has a robust decision making process in place, which is outlined in the

Asset Management Strategy.

Projects within the capital programme for 2015/16, such as Dove Way infrastructure works and the Civic

Improvements, which are taking place over a number of years will be carried forward and added to the

capital programme for 2016/17 at the financial year end.

There are a number of proposals currently being considered and once these have been fully developed

and supported by business cases these will be brought forward to Cabinet for approval.


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Glossary

Capital Expenditure Reserves

This represents all expenditure on the The amount of money set aside either

acquisition, construction or enhancement of for a specfic purpose (Earmarked

items (such as buildings, roads, major Reserves) or held as a contingency to

equipment etc) that have a life of more mitigate against known and unknown

than one year. risks (General Fund Reserves).

Council Tax Revenue Expenditure

This is a tax, which is levied on the broad Represents expenditure on day to day

capital value of domestic properties, and running expenses e.g. Salaries, fuel etc.

charged to the resident or owner of the

property. Revenue Support Grant

This is one of the main non ring-fenced

Employees Expenditure grants received by the Council from the

This includes all direct and indirect Government. It is calculated using a complex

costs associated with employing staff. formulae which measures each authority's

need to spend relative to each other.

National Non-Domestic Rates

Represents the rate of taxation on Superannuation

business properties. Central Government Payments made by the Council into the

have the responsibility for setting the rate Local Government Pension Scheme

and Local Authorities are responsible for adminstered by Stafforshire County

the billing and collection of the tax. Council. These payments contribute

towards the pension benefits being

New Homes Bonus earned by employees.

A scheme introduced by central government

to reward local authroties for either new Supplies and Services Expenditure

homes or empty homes brought onto the This includes all direct supplies and

council tax ratings (billing) list. services to the Council. Including: equipment,

furniture, materials, catering office

Precept expenses, communications and computing.

An amount charged by another authority

to the Council's Collection Fund. The Third Party Payments

County Council, Police Authority and the These costs relate to payments to

Fire Authority are the preceptors on East external service providers for goods

Staffordshire's collection fund. or services that cannot be easily be

classified (i.e grants to voluntary bodies)

Premises Expenditure

These costs are all expenses related to the Transfer Payments

day to day running of premises and land. This includes costs incurred by the

Council for which no goods or services

Prudential Borrowing are received by the Council. This mainly

This is borrowing undertaken by the Council includes Housing and Council Tax

in relation to capital expenditure schemes, Benefit payments.

whereby the Council has decided that

such borrowing is affordable, sustainable Transport Expenditure

and prudent in accordance with legislative Costs associated with the provision,

requirements. hire, and use of transport, including

travelling allowances.


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Documents

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