Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources seeking Members to review the Council’s Draft Money Plan and budget proposals.

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the assumptions contained in the Council’s draft Money Plan from 2023/24 to 2027/28 and revisions to the draft revenue budget are approved

(2)    the uncertainties regarding future incomes, as shown in the report and Appendix 1, and the need to update the Draft Money Plan when there is more certainty regarding Central Government financing, are noted.

Cabinet considered the report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources that sought Members to review the Council’s Draft Money Plan and budget proposals.

The Leader of the Council reminded Members that there were still unknown factors at this stage so that the final yearend positions remained uncertain.  He nevertheless informed them that that he believed the authority to be in a better position than most others and stated that although savings had been identified, these would not impact staffing or priorities.  The Leader of the Council outlined some of the positive achievements over the past year including increased income from recycling.  He thanked officers for their work, especially the Finance Team, and took the opportunity to urge residents to engage with the budget consultation available on the Council website.

The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure expressed his pleasure at what he considered such a good team to be steering the Council’s finances through uncertain times.

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the assumptions contained in the Council’s draft Money Plan from 2023/24 to 2027/28 and revisions to the draft revenue budget are approved

(2)    the uncertainties regarding future incomes, as shown in the report and Appendix 1, and the need to update the Draft Money Plan when there is more certainty regarding Central Government financing, are noted.