Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 15, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on the Budget Consultation.

Content: 1.      That the provisional outcome of the Budget Consultation for 2025-2026, which opened on 19 November 2024 be noted.   2.      That it be noted, at the time of writing the report, the budget consultation had not formally closed (closing date 12 January 2024), therefore any significant changes / additions to the responses outlined in the report would be reported to Cabinet at its meeting 15 January 2025.   3.      That it be noted, data used for the report is based on responses received to the consultation as of 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.