Content

1.   
That Members agree the contents of this report in order to start the budget consultation process as
follows:
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A proposed 2.99% increase in council tax in 2024/25 with no
proposed cuts to services;
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A forecast balanced budget for 2024/25, based on a 2.99% increase
in council tax as noted above and the use of £0.365m of
reserves
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A forecast budget shortfall for 2025/26 of £1.575m, to be
addressed through the development and delivery of the
council’s savings programme;
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To note the proposals in the report for investment in the Labour
Administration’s priority areas