Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 16, 2025

Purpose: To provide an updated Draft Budget 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan following receipt of the Government’s Financial Settlement.

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive:   a)    Noted the funding changes to the draft budget as set out in Table 2.   b)    Approved the reduction in the waste management inflationary increase from £756k, as presented in the draft budget report to the Executive at the meeting on 19th December 2024 by £241k to £505k.     Reason for Recommendations; To ensure that the Council complies with its Constitution and legislative requirements in setting the budget for North Northamptonshire Council from 2025-26.   Alternative Options Considered – The formal budget consultation commenced on 19th December 2024 when the draft budget report was presented to the Executive. This report provides an update following the announcement of the provisional financial settlement and any comments from this report and the report presented to the Executive at the meeting on the 19th December 2024 will be considered as part of the consultation process.