annual budget briefing 2013/14
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Annual Budget Briefing 2013/14. Cllr Keith Wood Leader. 2013/14 Budget. Cllr Stephen Godfrey Portfolio Holder for Finance & Administration. Putting business first. Cllr Rob Humby Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Economy, Tourism, Strategic Planning and Estates. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]