Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 14, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That the Executive:   a)    Approved the proposed process and note the timeline for the setting of the budget noting that this may be subject to change in line with Government announcements or other factors.   b)    Approved the proposed budget setting and scrutiny arrangements for the Children’s Trust as set out in this report, see particularly paragraphs 5.7 to 5.11 of the report.   c)    Approved the overall indicative timeline for the budget setting as set out under paragraph 5.13.   d)    Noted that the process is supported by the Corporate Scrutiny Committee following their consideration.     Reason for Recommendations – To inform the Executive of the indicative budget setting timeline for 2025/26 and the arrangements for the scrutiny of the budget by the Corporate Scrutiny Committee.   Alternative Options Considered: There are no alternative options under consideration, due to the need to meet approval deadlines and consultation requirements. The Corporate Scrutiny Committee considered the proposals as set out in Section 6 of this report regarding the scrutiny arrangements and were agreed to proceed on the basis as outlined. Some dates of the scrutiny committee work group meetings remain subject to finalisation, as outlined in the report, and others may be affected by further Government announcements.