Decision details

Resolved:

The Committee agreed to refer the following to Mayor & Cabinet:

·         The Committee endorsed the referrals made by Select Committees to the Committee and asked that the Mayor takes these referrals into account alongside officer reports when taking a decision on the Lewisham Future Programme – 2015/16 Revenue Budget Savings Report.

·         The Committee noted the lack of proposals including shared services and asked that shared services options are explored fully in the next round of savings.

G1: Increasing income from schools SLA, debt collection, investment strategy and blue badges

·         The Committee agreed with the concerns raised by the Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee and also highlighted the reputational risk to the Council that could occur through the introduction of charges for issuing blue badges.

I1: Reduction in corporate management and professional support services

·         The Committee recommended that further savings in Corporate Communications should be explored.