Purpose

To consider the
report

Content

RESOLVED THAT:

1.   
the interim budget proposals for
consultation including a proposed council tax for the services
provided by Cheltenham Borough Council are approved. The proposed
Council tax for 2025/26 represents an increase of 2.99% a year for
a Band D property, subject to the publication and consultation on
the Local Government Provisional Finance Settlement;

2.   
the schedule of target savings and
income generation at Appendix 3 is noted;

3.   
the growth proposals at Appendix 4 are
approved;

4.   
the proposed capital programme at
Appendix 6, as outlined in Section 13 is approved;

5.   
following the publication of the Local
Government Provisional Finance Settlement, authority is delegated
to the Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer), in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets, to
determine and approve any additional material that may be needed to
support the presentation of the interim budget proposals for public
consultation;

6.   
consultation responses to be received by 31
January 2025.