Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 13, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that the Council be recommended to approve   a.               the proposed Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2025/26 including a Council Tax rate of £151.92 at Band D, representing a £5.00 per annum increase on the current charge; b.              the proposed reserves and balances, Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy; and c.               the Council Tax Resolution.     Reasons for the decision   To recommend the proposed 2025/26 Revenue Budget, Capital Budget, Reserves and Balances, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) to the Council for approval.   Alternative Options considered   There are no alternative options for the purposes of this report.   This decision is reserved to the Council and is therefore not subject to call in.   The deadline for submitting amendments to the Cabinet recommendations to Council is Thursday 20 February 2025 at 4.00pm.