Decision details

Budget Savings Proposals for 2025/26 Revenue Budget

RESOLVED to:

1)      Note the financial context and approach to budget setting for 2025/26 as set out in the report;

2)      Note the possible options in respect of budget savings for the 2025/26 Financial Year;

3)      Refer these proposals to Improvement and Scrutiny Committee - Resources for consideration at its meeting on the 13 January 2025 and request Improvement and Scrutiny Committee to provide feedback in order that it can be considered at the Budget Cabinet meeting on the 30 January 2025; and

4)      Note that where the proposed savings and efficiencies do not progress, alternative savings will need to be found in order to meet the Council’s legal obligations to set a balanced budget.