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RESOLVED
 
That
the Executive:
 

a)     
received the Annual Budget Scrutiny Report for 2025/26 from the
Corporate Scrutiny Committee at Appendix A.

b)      endorsed the enhanced budget scrutiny
process undertaken to scrutinise the draft budget for
2025/26.

c)       delegated authority to
Executive Directors, in consultation with the Executive Portfolio
Holders and the Chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, to agree
an action plan with a detailed timetable to formally respond to the
recommendations in the report.
 
Reason for Recommendations:  To
ensure that the Council complies with its Constitution, legislative
requirements and best practice in setting the 2025-26 budget for
North Northamptonshire Council. The recommendations aim to
strengthen the alignment between the budget, the Council’s
strategic priorities, statutory obligations; robust financial
governance and scrutiny.
 
Alternative Options Considered: 
None. The Corporate Scrutiny Committee is a statutory consultee in
the budget-setting process and plays a key role in ensuring
transparency and accountability in compliance with its statutory
responsibilities.