Purpose

To
consider and update on the Budget and the current financial
position of the Council (Stage 2 of 4 in setting the forthcoming
year’s budget).

Decision

RESOLVED – That
officers continue to work towards plans to reduce the projected
budget deficit in the short to medium term to prepare for the
recommissioning of contracts in 2027 and report back in December
with draft proposals prior to public consultation.
 
REASON FOR DECISION: 
To
enable Directors and Heads of Service to continue the service
planning process and to help develop proposals with their
respective Cabinet Member(s) for savings, changes to service
delivery and optimise income.