Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024

Purpose: To receive the information that will enable Cabinet to develop its draft 2025/26 Budget and 2025-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy proposals, taking into account the information and advice presented in this report, before a final decision is made by Full Council in February 2025.

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)     Develop its draft 2025/26 Budget and 2025-30 Medium Term Financial Strategy, taking into account the information, options and advice of Corporate Board, as presented in this report and noting the remaining uncertainties about the final Local Government Settlement expected later this month; and   2)    Authorise Corporate Board to begin any preparatory work necessary to deliver the budget options, prior to the final full Council decision on the budget on 6 February 2025.