Issue - meetings

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the financial context and approach to budget setting for 2024/25 as set out in the report;

2)    Note the possible options in respect of budget savings for the 2024/25 Financial Year;

3)    Refer these proposals to the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee for Resources for consideration at its meeting on the 22 January 2024 and request that the Improvement & Scrutiny Committee provide feedback in order that it can be considered at the Budget Cabinet meeting on the 1 February 2024; 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.

Councillor S Spencer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting in relation to Budget Savings Proposals from 2024/25 to 2028/29.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the financial context and approach to budget setting for 2024/25 as set out in the report;

2)    Note the possible options in respect of budget savings for the 2024/25 Financial Year;

3)    Refer these proposals to the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee for Resources for consideration at its meeting on the 22 January 2024 and request that the Improvement & Scrutiny Committee provide feedback in order that it can be considered at the Budget Cabinet meeting on the 1 February 2024; 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.