Decision

1.   
That the following elements of the budget for 2024/25 as its
initial proposals subject to further consultation and scrutiny,
namely:

a)   
The budget requirement pre-use of reserves as set out in Table
B;

b)   
The budget savings and cost pressures covering the 2024/25
financial year as set out in Appendix A of the report;

c)   
The draft capital investment programme 2023/24 onwards as set out
in Appendix B of the report.
 
2.   
That the advice of the Executive Director for Resources as S151
Officer at paragraphs1.106 to 1.112 of the report be noted.

 
3.   
That a council tax increase for 2024/25 of 4.99% is proposed.
 
4.   
That the carrying out of consultation and scrutiny on the
Executive’s initial proposals as set out in paragraphs 1 and
3 be approved.