Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources concerning the Money Plan 2015-20 & Budget Proposals for 2015/16.

To receive the report of the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources seeking to review the Council’s Money plan for recommendation to the Council.

RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL:

1.    To approve proposals for the 2015/16 budget including Council Tax freeze for the fifth year included in the report.

2.    The implementation of the target budget reductions set in the Money plan 2015/2020.

3.    To note that consultation has been undertaken on budget savings proposals to achieve the level of further savings required in 2015/16.

Cabinet considered the report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources seeking to review the Council’s Money Plan 2015-20 for recommendation to Council.

Councillor Norman summarised the key areas of the report and commented that budget proposals had been subject to an extended period of public consultation.

Cabinet Members noted the high level of public engagement in the consultation process and use of the feedback in helping to shape proposals. They commented that savings made were as a result of greater efficiencies and had not resulted in a reduction in services.  They were pleased to note the freeze in Council Tax rates for the fifth consecutive year and placed on record their thanks to Officers involved.

RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL:

1.    That proposals for the 2015/16 budget including Council Tax freeze for the fifth year included in the report be approved.

2.    That the target budget reductions set in the Money Plan 2015/20 be implemented. 

3.    That consultation has been undertaken on budget savings proposals to achieve the level of further savings required in 2015/16 be noted.