Decision details

To consider the draft budget and approve for consultation

1)    That the Draft Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2024/25 – 2028/29 be approved for consultation;

2)    That the intention to seek alignment of constitutional financial limits across the partnership as part of the budget setting process be noted;

3)    That the establishment of a working group to provide oversight and steer to the efficiency, transformation and savings programme supporting the 2024/25 budget and MTFS to 2028/29 be approved. The membership of the working group to be composed of the Leader, the Portfolio Holder for Finance and such other members as the Leader nominates; and

4)    That the proposal for the final budget, and all future years, to include an annual RPI uplift for all fees and charges, where applicable be noted.

To comply with the budgetary and policy framework and legislative requirement.

To not commence budget consultation.