A report was presented updating the Joint Committee on the current position of the agreed budget confirming that the expenditure to date was £30,395.

It was noted that the budget may be slightly overspent by the end of the financial year however it was recognised that his was not an issue in terms of overall funds. It was also noted that the budget may need to be increased at the 2024/25 review in line with inflation.

RESOLVED– To notethe budget position for 2023/24.