To consider the submitted report on the above.

The Committee received the Revenue Budget Monitoring Report which provided Members with projections of income and expenditure for the 2015/2016 financial year as at the end of February 2016 compared with approved budgets.

Members suggested that consideration should be given to using any future underspend in the Revenue Budget on providing night time security at Brixham Harbour as concerns have been raised by partner agencies over the security of the Port as the gates are being left open at night.

The Committee thanked the Executive Head of Business Services and his staff for their excellent performance and the high levels of income generated by the Harbour Authority.

The Committee noted:

(i)       the amended outturn position of the harbour account and adjustments to the Reserve Fund show in Appendix 1 to the submitted report;

(ii)      the Executive Head of Business Services’ use of delegated powers to make decisions in relation to the budget allocated to the Tor Bay Harbour; and

(iii)      the Tor Bay Harbour Master’s use of delegated powers to waive certain harbour charges, which so far this financial year has amounted to £10,726.45 (excl VAT) and that no additional charges have been levied.