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NOTED the report and update
provided at the meeting by Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of
the Council, highlighting the work being undertaken across each
Cabinet portfolio to manage the Council’s finances and
provide ongoing support and services to meet the needs of residents
across the borough.
 
In referring to the draft
2024/25 – 2025/26 budget proposals which had been approved
for consultation by Cabinet on 16 November 23, the opportunity was
taken to remind members of the significant financial pressures and
challenges currently faced by the Council as a result of the
current economic uncertainty, increased demand in relation to
homelessness and impact of the wider funding reductions which had
been imposed by the Government since 2010 as a result of
austerity.  Despite these challenges,
members were advised of the efforts being made to ensure the
Council was able to deliver a balanced budget and ensure that the
Council could continue to operate in a financially sustainable and
resilient way whilst seeking to support and safeguard local
residents as far as possible during such challenging times, in line
with the Council’s core strategic priorities.
 
Eligible for Call-In:
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